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| FIDOS Resource Information |
| There are a number of open-space-and-dogs related websites. Below is a listing of some of these useful sites. Click on a link to view information on the related topic:
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- Wildlife Responses to Pedestrians and Dogs: Knight-Millar
- Influence of Recreational Trails on Breeding Bird Communities: Millar Scott and Knight
The Miller/Knight study actually concluded that dogs are NOT a contributing factor to the disturbance of birds in Boulder’s Open Space. This is true for both on and off-leash dogs, in situations both on and off-trail for the forest and grassland bird species studied. Quoting the study itself:
"Because the area of influence was generally the smallest for the dog-alone treatments -a V&S situation- it appears that the presence of a pedestrian is the additive factor." Dogs did not contribute to trail effect for the bird species studied by Miller & Knight. In fact, Richard Knight himself reiterated this point in his Feb-2005 lecture in Boulder.
- Grassland Ecosystem Management Plan (GEMP):
This is a comprehensive inventory of natural assets of Boulders surrounding grasslands, but it goes on to recommend additional restrictions and closures.
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| Other Boulder area links of interest to dog owners |
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| Items of General Interest |
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| Affiliated FIDOS Groups |
- 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 the 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 cites it. We don't agree with everything here, but we need to become acquainted with this book on the web.
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| Global Dogs and Open Space Links |
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| 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!
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| Animal Rescue Information |
| This section is currently under construction. Please check back soon. |
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| Studies and Papers |
- The History of FIDOS and how it all started.
- FIDOS Proposal for Dog Management in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (PDF) - Final version as agreed to with OSMP in February, 2005.
- FIDOS Position on the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Visitor Plan in July 2003
- Some controversies from our 1999 Spring Newsletter include: FIDOS positions on the Merger of Open Space and Mountain Parks and Access to Dry Creek and Linda Andes Georges' response.
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| Fidos Newsletters |
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