Va. St parks and pet fee

PamfromVA wrote:
We camp in VA state parks alot. The problem is VA has reduced their park staff so much that they do not have time to take care of complaints about dogs or anything else. They are too busy taking care of cutting the grass, trail maintenance, and the ranger led programs that they are leaving the camp hosts in charge. The camp hosts are busy cleaning bathrooms and fire pits so the sites are ready for the next user. We ALWAYS see someone who lets their dog run free and every time we go for a hike we run across someone who is hiking with their dog off leash. A couple of months ago we had a dog hang out at our site for a couple of hours each day and the owners were not concerned since "their dog liked us more than them". Point is - there is no consequences to noncompliance of the rules. The dog fee is just added revenue for the state. And Westernrvparkowner - shame on you for not enforcing your rules and making the camping experience at your park better for all. As a dog owner, I know I get a little frustrated when I see these owners not following the same rules I am with my dogs.

WRVPO can defend himself, however I did not get the impression he did not enforce the rules. If pet owners tie pets to trees the damage to the tree may have already been done before the CG is aware of the problem.
Nevertheless if he truly wants to enforce the rules than he needs a person dedicated to enforcing pet issues. Bottom line there would be more pet related cost added to his operation.
I am always enlightened by WRVPO view from the other side.