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Advocating for improved trail access for dogs on the Peninsula

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Who we are

Peninsula DOG is a nonpartisan group of concerned dog enthusiasts who advocate for increased dog access to parks, trails, and open spaces on the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. We seek to inform and influence politicians and the political process, affecting fair access for responsible dog owners and their families.

San Mateo County has some of the best public parks in the San Francisco Bay Area, but only ~8% of those trails allow people to walk their dogs on-leash. Even fewer areas permit off-leash access for dogs. We want to influence local policies and elect supportive politicians so dog owners can enjoy our public parks with their dogs.

But we cannot achieve our goals alone. Sign up for our mailing list or get involved by volunteering.

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We work to...

Preserve existing access

We fight to preserve access to existing dog-friendly city and county parks and open spaces.

Expand access to new areas

We lobby to expand on and off-leash dog access, as 40% of households have dogs but on the Peninsula we have less than 8% trail access for dogs.

Elect supportive politicians

We work at the city and county level to educate voters about their candidate’s position on dog access issues.

Promote responsibility

We educate our communities about proper dog and owner etiquette to improve responsible ownership. In so doing, we strengthen the perception of dogs and dog owners in our neighborhoods.

Support local businesses

We patronize and celebrate local dog-friendly businesses. Are you a dog-friendly business that would like to be featured on our site? Let us know.

Collaborate with other groups

We coordinate and collaborate with other Bay Area dog advocacy groups to improve our efficacy and reach.

We are a group of concerned dog enthusiasts who advocate for increased dog access to parks, trails, and open spaces on the Peninsula.

We seek to inform and influence politicians and the political process, promoting fair access for responsible dog owners and their families.

We seek to expand access to more on leash and off-leash dog areas on the Peninsula.

Our goal is to expand the definition of multi-use trails to include dog access.

We envision multi-use trails where all users happily coexist and enjoy our natural resources together.

Words from the community

"Peninsula DOG is advocating for dogs and their owners on the Peninsula where access to trails and open spaces is woefully limited compared to neighboring counties. With their rigorous vetting process for candidates running in local elections, I feel better informed when it’s time to cast my vote for pro-access candidates."
Piers C, Redwood City
"The limited trails for dogs in our area is a problem. I'm thankful for Peninsula DOG - this small but mighty nonprofit is pushing for more dog access on our local trails. They are a great advocate for all dog owners."
Mike P, San Carlos
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