Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Dog Park News (April 5, 2011)

Lake Merritt dog park closer to becoming reality
San Jose Mercury News
By Angela Woodall oakland -- A long-stalled plan for a dog park at the edge of Lake Merritt has found new life again. That doesn't mean the project doesn't still have opponents that say it's the wrong place and the wrong use for the open space used by ...
Dog Park Proposal Is Withdrawn
Hartford Courant
At the request of the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition, three Elmwood businesses are no longer asking to put a public dog park on their New Park Avenue property. A group of residents were trying to do something good, and the residents who lived near ...
After Complaints, Officials Say Lighting the First of Many Improvements to Dog ...
By Rebecca Rosen Lum | Email the author | 5:00am A dust-up over delays in improvements to San Bruno's dog park has resulted in the city vowing to make nighttime lighting a priority. Pledged donations now total $1500, half the amount needed to buy and ...


Sense of community at Garden City leash-free dog park
St. Catharines Standard
So perhaps it's no surprise that the dog park users have been more than willing to pitch in when there's work to be done. Harrison said people have been meeting at the park on several evenings and weekends during the past week to help spread the wood ...
SW Bark Park lawsuit probable
Journal Inquirer
By Kory Loucks SOUTH WINDSOR — After four years of complaints, negotiations, and attempts to resolve one neighbor's concerns about the town's dog park in Nevers Road Park, it appears a lawsuit against the town is imminent. Nancy Yario, and her husband ...
Gone to the dogs
South Shore Now
by Robert Hirtle LUNENBURG - A proposal to construct a $25000 fenced dog park in Lunenburg appears to be a dead issue. Last week council approved a recommendation from the Lunenburg War Memorial community centre committee to recognize an area located ...
PETA Praises Chase Utley's Animal Rights Record
Opposing Views
Chase unveiled the ad today at the Seger Dog Park in Philadelphia to a crowd of two-legged and four-legged fans. The homeless-animal crisis is a cause very close to Chase and his wife, Jennifer's hearts. They are both active with the Pennsylvania SPCA, ...
Open Space Commission Seeks Public Input
San Juan Capistrano's Open Space, Trails and Equestrian Commission will meet at 6 pm today to review designs for a proposed dog park. The park is being designed by the nonprofit Open Space Foundation, ...
"The Water Cooler": Dogs without leashes, and the owners who can't follow the law
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
... them go about their business, no matter who it disturbs or even if it's against the law. What's your opinion on dogs off leash? Should it be allowed, or should the city fine those who can't obey the rules, and not reward them with a brand new dog park?
5 Things Includes School Budgets, Decent Weather
That discussion is set to take place at the West Pasco Government Center on Little Road in New Port Richey at 9 am It's a great day to visit the dog park – If you have time this morning or afternoon and a four-legged friend at home, the Land O' Lakes ...
What's in a Name?
And after years of daily dog park visits, I've met all of the above! Cat lovers also go with human names, but tend to lean more toward descriptive names based on appearance or personality such as: Smokey, Sassy, Oreo, Boots, Patch, Shadow or Blackie. .
First mutt census reveals strong dog DNA trends
msnbc.com
They can adapt to city or country life and can get all the exercise they need exploring a small yard in the suburbs or playing with other dogs in the dog park. Dachshunds, meaning “badger dogs” in German, were first bred in the early 1600s in Germany ...
Land Trust votes against ADA-compliant playground
Milford-Orange Bulletin
Inclima said there was another meeting where Land Trust members joked with each other that if they allowed the playground they would also have to allow a dog park and even a playground for felines to be politically correct. Inclima said she believes ...
Little Mount, big views
Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog)
You can park on Vineyard Tree Road and then hike in, or you can do what we did – make use of the large parking lot by a dog park on Novato Boulevard and cut through nearby O'Hair Park and head out. The property is part of the Marin County Open Space...
A 'Heritage Village' in Woodbury?
Woodbury Bulletin
The tour will stop at the single family house adjacent to Kargel Park, former Afton Road Church/Community Club, Miller Barn, a single family house at the dog park on Dale Road and the historic house that was the location of the Victorian Tea Times ...
I'm Just Sayin': Readers are yipping about barking comments
Post-Bulletin
How much barking do you hear at the dog park? A dog barks because: 2. they are bored and want someone to come outside and play with them 3. there is something in their territory that concerns them If your dog is barking loud enough to annoy your ...

Poop scooping is a source of pride for dog owners
Woodburn Independent
But I'm telling you, for your own sake (as well as the rest of Woodburn, which has become increasingly dog-friendly with new trails and a dog park), you'll feel better. And what better time to start this new campaign of responsibility than the widely ...
Groups spar over effect of proposed smoking ban in city parks
News-Leader.com
The park board already prohibits smoking in enclosed facilities as well as in specific outdoor areas, such as Cruse Dog Park. Even in areas where smoking technically is allowed, park rangers will ask smokers to put out their cigarettes if others ...
Locals fear new 100-acre park will become tourist hot spot
WVEC.com (subscription)
Barbara Duke from the city's parks and recreation department said the plan is to pave the hiking trails and to add community amenities like a soccer field and a dog park. "It will be a tourist attraction, but the main use of this park is as a natural ...
Crazy for Critters | Doral to get first off-leash dog park
By Ellie Brecher
Doral, FL – City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez, Members of the Doral City Council, Members of the Doral Parks Advisory board, and the Dog Park Sub- Committee will celebrate the groundbreaking of the city's newest park, ...
Spring into fun! Things to do with your dog in Charlotte | CLT Blog
By Nicole
April 17 – Indoor Dog Park – Looking for some doggy socialization in a comfortable setting? Come to Dogtopia's Indoor “Dog Park” play date. Dogtopia provides the cleanup supplies, play equipment and your dog gets to play with other ...
Dane Day at the Park : Doggies.com Dog Blog
There is a group in Richmond, VA that has Dane Day the second Sunday of each month at 10:00 am at the Ruff House Dog Park at Rockwood Park. Their goal is to promote breed awareness and provide a social event for Great Danes and their ...
Stealing other dogs toys and guarding them - Pet Forums Community
By gr33neyes
Shes not food aggressive. I'm going to speak to the trainers at dog classes tonight but I thought I would ask here aswell for advice on stopping this dominance over toys/possessions in the dog park....
Ogunquit Dog Park
Make check payable to Animal Welfare Society (Ogunquit Dog Park) and mail to: PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. Please make sure that Ogunquit Dog Park ...
Dog quilt to raise funds for dog park | NevadaAppeal.com
Parks 4 Paws, a nonprofit community group working on establishing designated dog parks in Carson City, is selling raffle tickets for the quilt ̶ (read more)
Ridge plans call for dog park - Lebanon Daily News
PALMYRA - After several years of planning, Lebanon County dog lovers will get a park where they can take their pets for some recreation.
Lake Merritt dog park closer to becoming reality - Inside Bay Area
Half-acre plot bordered by MacArthur Boulevard and Lakeshore and Grand avenues.
Ohio state park considers adding dog park > RV Daily Report |
(March 31, 2011) -- The Hueston Woods State Park invites the public to an exploratory meeting at the park office on April 15, to discuss Hueston Wood'...
Rules & Regulations - FETCH Dog Park
*Family of Espenscheid - Totally Canines and Hounds Dog Park at the end of N Kimball St, ...Following members of the FETCH DOG PARK group will monitor the ...