RDOG: Responsible Dog Ownership Group
This program began in 2005, in response to community concern about the growing population of dogs in Teton County. RDOG is a coalition of PAWS board members, community officials and concerned citizens who have a vision of a dog friendly community where responsible dog ownership is the norm and where dogs live in harmony with the environment.
For this vision to be realized, an ethic of respect for pets, people, private property, and public places must become the norm in Teton County.
RDOG sponsors public service media campaigns that highlight various “responsible pet ownership” themes throughout the year. It is our hope that these very important issues stay top of mind with our residents.
Currently, Jackson is home to over 10,000 dogs, all of which require regular exercise and socialization. Although there are many public parks in our town, none allows dogs on the premises. Most dog owners take advantage of the fantastic trails in our area, but due to the sheer number of dogs, there is congestion and sometimes conflict with wildlife and other trail users.
For this reason, PAWS developed Sophie’s Place Dog Park. It is our hope that the park with be a place to educate the public about responsible dog ownership and also a resource for people to take their dogs and recreate away from wildlife and other trail user groups.
