When you allow your dog to roam Open Space lands off-leash, you
are subjecting yourself, your pet, the ecosystem, and other
leashed animals and their owners to possible severe
consequences. - Damage to the environment, such as soil erosion
and harm to naturally occurring flora - Harm to the wildlife
(For example, if your dog chases a small mammal, the animal may
put forth more energy than it it capable of, thus causing it to
become immobile and unable to hunt for food. The animal also
becomes more vulnerable to attack.) - Dog exposure to deadly
viruses, such as Rabies and Plague (Dogs areclean up after your
pet sign more likely to encounter animals that carry these
viruses when they are off-leash and thus not under the direct
supervision of the owner.) - Human exposure to these viruses
through the pet - Pet/pet or pet/wildlife confrontations, which
are extremely difficult to control when the dog is not
restrained by a leash - Anyone subjected to dog bites will
likely receive painful shots, known as postexposu