Saturday, March 26, 2011

Dog Park News (March 26, 2011)

Oakland shouldn't back out of planned dog park
San Francisco Chronicle
Right now, the city has one dog park on Seventh Street downtown that appeals to dog owners. Among the other five are Hardy Park, which is little more than a patch of dirt beneath a freeway overpass in North Oakland, and a spot near Mosswood Park that ...
Perkasie OKs lease for dog park, but some questions outstanding
Montgomery Newspapers
By Erin DuBois Although Perkasie Borough Council unanimously approved a lease contract March 21, Perkasie Dog Owners Group is still without a finalized agreement to construct a dog park in a portion of Lenape Park. Although the group is requesting ...

New dog park manual!
DogParksUSA(tm)'s 8th edition of the number one selling dog park building manual has just been published in both "TreeBook" and eBook (Kindle) format. The 7th edition had 324 pages; the 8th edition has 569 pages and 13 additional chapters.  Click here to get the TreeBook and here to get the eBook! Thanks!!
Composition of Dog Park Citizen Advisory Committee
Patch.com
At the last meeting, the advisory committee on a Southwest Minneapolis dog park decided to expand the 19-member committee to a possible 27 members. In addition to the members listed in this document, the committee decided at the meeting to add two ...
DIGGIN' DEEP FOR DOGS: Destin dog park proponents raise $1100 at first meeting
Destin Log
If Destin residents haven't made it clear that they want a dog park yet — they opened up their wallets and gave another $1100 “reasons” Thursday night. “The turnout was great,” said Nancy Weidenhamer, who is spearheading the fund raising efforts. ...
Shawnee to build park for dogs
Shawnee News Star
By Robby Short Work is expected to begin on Shawnee's first dog park next week. An area between US I-77 and the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center will be the new home of a fenced indog park. James Bryce, interim director of operations for the city, ...
Celebrate the anniversary of NOLA City Bark Sunday
NOLA.com
By Sheila Stroup, The Times-Picayune Sunday, March 27, marks the first anniversary of NOLA City Bark, New Orleans' beautiful dog park behind Popp Fountain in City Park. If you've never been there, it's a great day for you and your dogs to check it out....

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Rodstrom seeks dog park in central Fort Lauderdale
Broward Politics (blog)
By Scott Wyman March 25, 2011 09:00 AM Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom is working on a deal with a pet store to bring a dog park to the central part of the city. Rodstrom has been talking to the new Pet Supermarket on Sunrise ...
RUFF Rides open to all
Redlands Daily Facts
REDLANDS - Saturday morning recreational rides will benefit the Redlands Dog Park at the 27th Redlands Bicycle Classic next week. Redlands Unleashed Fidos & Friends, the group spearheading construction of the dog park, is organizing ...
Salem Dog Park in the Works
WSET
The city plans to build a dog park on a two-acre lot next to the animal shelter. One acre will be fenced. The plan is to pay for the $40000 project with private donations. So far $10000 have been raised. The goal is to have the park open by the summer, ...
Dog committee sniffs out alternatives
Barnstable Patriot
The Barnstable Dog Park Committee, scheduled to meet last night after the Patriot's deadline, is looking at a location off Race Lane across from Cape Cod Airport in Marstons Mills, according to chairman Wolfgang Fattler. Fattler said the conservation ...

DogParksUSA(tm)'s 8th edition of the number one selling dog park building manual has just been published in both "TreeBook" and eBook (Kindle) format. The 7th edition had 324 pages; the 8th edition has 569 pages and 13 additional chapters.  Click here to get the TreeBook and here to get the eBook! Thanks!!
Parks and Recreation recap: “Camping”
Punchline Magazine (blog)
Donna proposes a luxury dog park. Poodles only. No pooping. Andy calls April. She entreaties him to come find her–the brook won't stop babbling and the fresh air is making it hard for her to breathe. Andy, pacing the outdoor love nest he's created (you...

MDT seeks input on plan to fix, remove bridges
Belgrade News
Andy Malby A dog park has been built on the abandoned Milwaukee Road grade on Manhattan's south side, near a pair of Interstate 90 bridges that the Montana Department of Transportation wants to remove. The railroad pulled up its tracks after shutting ...
East Brighton Community Forum to be held on April 5
News 10NBC
Possible topics for discussion include the new report from the Allens Creek/Corbett's Glen Preservation Group Planning for Sustainability in the Allens Creek - Corbett's Glen Area, the planned dog park in Ellison Park, and recommendations from the ...
Aim Jefferson: The Thumbs Tell It; Friday, March 25, 2011
NorthJersey.com
Bring the mutt to a dog park and let it roam all over; NOT on a block and through everyone's yard. I'm a dog person but hate to see BADLY trained owners who have no clue or respect for their neighbors. By the way this thumbs is addressed to YOU, ...
Dog About Town: Dog park parties and more things to do this weekend
Dallas Morning News
By TATIA WOLDT and BK White Rock Lake Dog Park will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday. The lineup includes live music, hourly group howls, contests, an agility course, adoptions, vendors and more. 8000 Mockingbird Lane. ...
Four candidates vie for two seats on Ridgewood BOE
NorthJersey.com
Outside the schools, she has served on the Ridgewood Municipal Alliance, and campaigned for the dog park at the Ridgewood Duck Pond. Working as a freelance copywriter and consultant, during her three years on the BOE Goodman has emphasized her ...
Police investigate illegal dumping off Burts Pit Road in Northampton
GazetteNET
A large pile of miscellaneous debris was illegally dumped in the main parking lot off Burts Pit Road that leads to a network of trails and what some unofficially dub the "dog park." The heap of junk includes bags of insulation, mildewed clothes and ...

Home and Garden Show this weekend
Jamestown Sun
Jamestown Parks and Recreation will have a survey on the new dog park and the new surrounding park and how to best utilize it. The James River Valley Library Foundation will also be on hand to let people know what is happening with a proposed new ...
Concept Plans Unveiled For New Regional Park in Dakota County
Patch.com
52 near 170 th Street E., the proposed park would include features like year-round hiking and skiing trails, picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, a Frisbee golf course, an education facility, wildlife viewing areas and even cabins in which visitors ...
Passaic, Clifton dog shelters see virus outbreak
NorthJersey.com
Your dog can get it just from going to a dog park." In an effort to contain the virus in Clifton, Boyle said the sick dogs were separated from rest of the dogs. Some of the healthy dogs were shipped to other shelters so they wouldn't get exposed. ...
Mississippi House OKs Southaven restaurant tax
DeSoto Appeal
It would finance baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, a spray park, a skate park and a dog park at existing Snowden Grove and other city parks in Southaven. A $5 million senior citizen center is also included in the plan. ...
Students venture into the wild with Outdoor Recreation
The Trinitonian
People can also bring their pets to the dog park or take advantage of the athletic fields. Brackenridge Park, consisting of the San Antonio Zoo, Japanese Tea Gardens and the surrounding 300 acres, is just a ten minute walk from campus. ...
Weekend events calendar
WWL First News
61 , Zachary NOLA City Bark - 1st Anniversary celebration of New Orleans' first official off-leash dog park. The Event is from 9AM - 2PM, with a with a cake-cutting at 1PM by Councilwoman Susan Guidry. Fundraiser for the Children's Musuem of St. ...

DogParksUSA(tm)'s 8th edition of the number one selling dog park building manual has just been published in both "TreeBook" and eBook (Kindle) format. The 7th edition had 324 pages; the 8th edition has 569 pages and 13 additional chapters.  Click here to get the TreeBook and here to get the eBook! Thanks!!


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It's never easy, but it's all about getting ... Barrie On Budget
The Barrie Examiner
Lehman says he also hopes council will put a south-end dog park into this year's budget. "This is a low-cost project that literally thousands of residents have been asking for, for years," he said. "That would be a new service. ...
'Easter Bonnet Doggie Parade' to debut April 16 at Hibiscus Festival
Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription)
Register to win a "Doggie Bag" filled with special gifts from your friends at the Florida Veterinary League. Also register to win One Year Free at the Dogs for Life Dog Park (good for an inoculated, neutered and social dog).
Animal Services proposes higher fees for pet licensing in Thurston County
The Olympian
Walking three dogs at the Thurston County off-leash dog park Thursday morning, Carrie Krier said she doesn't agree with increases during tough times. “With the economy and everything, every little penny counts,” she said. Krier owns Dog Tales, ...

Help MORE With Buttermilk ‹ Hills and Heights
By Richard.H
If you like to sleep in a bit then go ahead and park at Reedy and walk West along Buttermilk East (Towards the Nickel Bridge/Dog Park) and come on over to “ Red Clay Hill” to catch up with the crew. Bring: Gloves, work boots or shoes, ...
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Animal Services seeks to increase fees for pet licensing in ...
Walking three dogs at the Thurston County off-leash dog park Thursday morning, Carrie Krier said she doesn't agree with increases during tough times. “With the economy and everything, every little penny counts,” she said. ...
Kingsman Field Dogpark Opens TONIGHT
By Nichole Remmert
In a few weeks, there will be an official Grand Opening celebration where you can get your pup registered with the city and get his/her dog park tag. We'll be sure to share information on upcoming events here! ...
Hobart dog park plan runs into opposition - Post-Tribune
HOBART — Residents with concerns about loose dogs and a proposed dog park at Fred Rose Park aired them before the City Council last week.
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Lakewood Dog Park Victory Celebration - The Lakewood Observer
The Friends of Lakewood Dog Park, Inc., is hosting an event to celebrate the City of Lakewood's recent win in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas. ...
Saugus, MA Breakheart Dog Park
Yesterday was the official first day of Spring 2011. Time to do some serious dog walking. The Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, MA is a great place to bring ...
Gloucester Dog Park Meeting | GoodMorningGloucester
A number of citizens in Gloucester have been working on creating the Gloucester Dog Park and our final public hearing for approval is set for March 22, ...

DogParksUSA(tm)'s 8th edition of the number one selling dog park building manual has just been published in both "TreeBook" and eBook (Kindle) format. The 7th edition had 324 pages; the 8th edition has 569 pages and 13 additional chapters.  Click here to get the TreeBook and here to get the eBook! Thanks!!
New dog park manual!