Sunday, August 7, 2011

The Dog Park News (August 07, 2011)

Huntington, W.Va., bests Lynchburg, Va., for grand prize in dog park contest
The Republic
Huntington has prevailed in a contest to win funding for a dog park, besting Lynchburg, Va., in the effort. The city learned Friday that it had won the PetSafe Bark for Your Park contest, a $100000 prize. The Herald-Dispatch reported that Huntington ...
Site for south Minneapolis dog park narrowed to three
Minneapolis Star Tribune
After weathering a firestorm that led it to abandon a proposed off-leash dog park site in Martin Luther King Park, the city Park Board sought to find a new location in south Minneapolis that would be less controversial. A citizens advisory committee ...
Savannah looks to Daffin Park for dog play area
Savannah Morning News
Lesley Conn/Savannah Morning News Savannah city officials are considering this section of Daffin Park behind Grayson Stadium for the first municipal dog park. By Lesley Conn Dog owners could get a pet play area with lots of shade, available parking and ...
Orland Park loses contest, but dog park still in future
TribLocal
By Jeff Vorva Tribune reporter Yesterday at 4:34 pm Trixie, a dog that showed up for a video shoot for Orland Park, will have to wait a little longer for a dog park in the village. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune) Orland Park did not win a $100000 for a new dog ...

Dog parks need rules
Waterloo Record
Re: Residents say city barking up wrong tree with leash-free dog park proposal — Aug. 2 Dogs, particularly large dogs, need running room and play space. Owners need clear rules about dog and human behaviour in leash-free dog parks, however. ...



Click on this link http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa, then click on the picture of the dog park manual.

Dog-agility class starts Sunday
Hanford Sentinel
The Lemoore Recreation Department and canine coach Erica Horn will offer a dog-agility class at Waggin' Tails Dog Park located at 19th Avenue Park in Lemoore. Class will be held Sundays from Sunday to Sept. 11 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Dogs must be friendly ...
Is San Diego's urban forest 'broken'?
SignOnSanDiego.com
The park could become the first dog park in an SD County park. (Photo by Fred Greaves) Concerns about the the region's "green infrastructure" have prompted the California Center for Sustainable Energy in San Diego to focus on the future of the urban ...
Grave injustice: Aboriginal group decides not to build on possible Catholic ...
Toronto Star
This small dog park on Power St. was a parcel of land the city was going to sell the Health Centre to build a new facility, but the deal fell through. The land in question is believed by some to contain hundreds of remains from an early grave site. ...
City cuts dog-waste baggie program, expects to save $13000
Savage Pacer
Elisa Kensinger, Parks Commission alternate, wondered if the City could use a portion of that $13000 to make the dog park at Xenwood Avenue nicer. “The big complaint I hear is that there's no fresh water for dogs or even water to hose them off after ...
Patch Through the Eyes of a 9-year-old
I got to play with dogs on a story about the Quiet Waters Dog Park. I really enjoyed all of the dogs I saw that day, but especially liked the Corgis. This summer has been such a journey for me and my mom with all of the fun stories we have done. ...
Detroit dogs get their day on the Riverwalk
The Detroit News
They have a good time, theyhave a positive experience, and they leave saying nice things about Detroit." For updates on all these doggish events plus winter dog walks and an indoor dog park for the chilly months, check the blog on her business' website ...
The week in weather
USA Today
Christopher Hass splashes water on his 9-month-old standard schnauzer, Schatzi, as they cool off at the White Rock Lake dog park in Dallas. Wednesday marked the 33rd consecutive day of triple-digit temperatures in the region. Ostriches "Mushy," left ...
Animal magnetism
Northern Virginia Daily
Miller, who has lived in the city for eight years, helped to open the Winchester Dog Park in March 2009. Brought together by a passion for animals, Orduna and Miller decided to use their respective entrepreneurial spirits for the good of Old Town ...
Sand, Surf and Sun in Our Own Backyard
There is a large fenced dog park next door to the park, however. Fishing is allowed from shore, but is subject to regulations of the State Fish and Game Department. To fish you must be 16 and have a California state fishing license.
E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Klosowski Recaps Police Station Vote
Patch.com
Sponsored by SUNDogs, the event is a fundraiser for the off leash dog park. For more information, visit www.updogpark.org. Finally, thank you to everyone who participated in National Night Out this past week. I know I speak for Council when I say it is ...