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And in another example of anti-dog behaviour, Baulkham Hills Shire Council has recommended banning dogs from 4 parks and bushland areas. A council spokeswoman said the proposal was an effort to stop the growing problems between dog owners and people in public spaces.

In the six months to December 06, the council received 36 complaints about dogs, 9 of which related to 'attacks'. (Attacks, it has to be said can be anything from the dog sticking its snout in one's groin to a full fledged mauling - the report doesn't specify - my, my, there's a surprise.)

What happened to man's best friend? This courageous beast that stands by man, with loyalty and love? The humble doggie serves man (and has done for many centuries) in many fields, in war and peace; from being his eyes, his nose and his ears.
From putting itself in harms way to protect us; providing us with comfort in times of lonliness. Putting smiles on the faces of sick children.
Our furry friend has surely earned better treatment than this.

Yet just because of a weak council combined with the narky and poor of spirit individual, our friends are being denied access to the ares they love so much - outside, sniffing and running and otherwise living it up. As they should.

I would offer, too, that most if not all the complainants are cat owners. Says it all really.