Links from FIDOS

FIDOS Links

There are a number of open-space-and-dogs related websites. Below is a listing of some of these useful sites.

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Park related links.

Research paper which was used by the OSMP to further restrict the access of dog owners to the Open Spaces and an analysis of the report .

City Open Space Dog Access

City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks (OSMP)

Boulder OSMP, Trailhead Leashing - Open Space and Mountain Parks will test whether requiring leashes at trailheads lessens conflicts between dogs and between dogs and people.
Affected trailheads include Mt. Sanitas, Chautuqua, Dry Creek, Marshall Mesa, and Dowdy Draw. Check out your trailhead, and contact FIDOS if you have questions or concerns.

Visitor Master Plan – the long term management plan adopted by city council in April 2005

Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Nature Hikes. Note: Dogs are not welcome on nature hikes.

Boulder County Open Space

Items of General Interest

FIDOS Proposal for Dog Management in the City of Boulder 2/13/2005

FIDOS Response to the Eldorado Mountain TSA report8/30/2006

Off leash dogs in Portland

Scientific article on the changing face of the outdoors

Reprint of an article on the loss of interest in the outdoors in children

Affiliated FIDOS Groups

Denver FIDOS is active in ensuring that people and dogs can enjoy their part of Colorado. Visit their web site. One of their goals is to create off-leash dog parks in Denver.

Golden FIDOS promotes a Voice and Sight Regulation for off-leash access in Golden.

Mill Creek FIDOS (in Utah, by Salt Lake City) is trying to maintain dog friendly access to Mill Creek. Mill Creek heads in the Wasatch, southeast of Salt Lake City.

Dog Trainers near Boulder

Learn how to enjoy our natural surroundings with your dog under voice and sight control.

The Boulder Humane Society has a variety of training classes for dogs. One progression is: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, and Outdoor/Open Space.

Lots of Luv 'N Pet Care, LLC Positive Reinforcement Training and Behavor Modification, At home Pet Sitting, Exercise Programs, Dog Handling for Special Occasions.

Dog Gone Good Training by Lauren Whittemore impressed the FIDOS webmaster with her simple, effective voice and sight control.
"I teach people to communicate in a way that their dogs can understand, using positive, motivational methods. My focus is on building solid relationships between dogs and their people, so that they may fully enjoy one another at home and on the trails. My methods have effectively trained dogs from exceptional pets up to working search and rescue dogs. I'm currently offering Puppy Kindergarden, Beginning Obedience, Trail Dog, and Tracking classes, as well as private lessons."
Lauren does not have a website. Contact her at:
Lauren Whittemore
Dog Gone Good Training LLC
APDT member # 06662
Boulder, CO
(303) 550-0419

Tenderfoot Training encourages responsible animal parenting, healthy socialization, and humane use of training tools, natural nutrition, and sensitivity to the animal heart, mind, and body.

If you are a dog trainer near Boulder, and you want to be listed here, please contact us.

Recreation and the Environment Links

The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society seeks "...to serve and represent wildlife professionals in all areas of wildlife conservation and resource management."
Their study on Effects of Recreation on Rocky Mountain Wildlife: a Review for Montana is a good summary of the research. Some of it is slanted, but the Open Space staff cite it. We don't agree with everything here, but we need to become acquainted with this book on the web.

Global Dogs and Open Space Links

Public Open Space and Dogs "a design and management guide for open space professionals and local government." This study by Australians is relevant to Boulder, Colorado. A "book on the web", it addresses issues like: the benefits of dogs to people and society, dog's and owner's needs, and principles for access to open space by dogs.

Sacramento Dog Owners Group

Peninsula Access for Dogs (PADS) an organization concerned with the San Francisco Bay Peninsula

Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA) in Seattle, Washington

Freeplay - for dog parks in Los Angeles

Traildog Headquarters "is a home for the people who like to enjoy the outdoors with their dogs, whether they're hiking, backpacking, paddling or mountain biking."

Commercial Links

These are links for either local businesses that we know and who support FIDOS or for interesting products.

Rocky Mtn. K-9 Accessories sells K-9 Trailblazer packs, that let your dog run with the pack on, and much more.

Canine Campovers Leave your dog in a home with a few other dogs.

Happy Healthy Pets (a virtual pet store) selling ONLY natural and animal friendly products) to Holistically Help Animals Stay Healthy. Natural Food Supplements, Herbal Grooming Aids (Dogs, Cats, & Horses) Healthy Delicious food and treats for Dogs & Cats and Birds!

This Dog Scooter looks interesting. It is a scooter that both you and your dog propel together. (You steer.)