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Year in review: ‘Bark free’ zone doesn’t fly with folks

The 'barking up the wrong tree' award
Moody Park dog park
Bark Free Zone: A city sign telling dog owners to keep their dogs from barking was replaced by one that encourages courteous behaviors.

In February, some residents complained to the Record about a sign at the Moody Park dog park stating the area was a Bark Free Zone.

Seriously? While the pooch on the sign said “I am soooo excited but please keep me from barking,” the light-hearted sign raised a few eyebrows as dog owners pointed out the city’s newest off-leash area was created as a place for pups to play.

The sign, which had been posted in response to complaints about one particular dog owner whose pooch barked nonstop much to the dismay of neighbours and other dog owners, soon disappeared and was replaced by a sign kindly asking people to be considerate of neighbours.