Thursday, September 1, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 01, 2011)


Embrace the weird and wonderful
The West Australian
A giant Beagle is centrepiece of Cottonwood, Idaho's Dog Park Bark Inn, a small hotel of canine shape. The owner
Kennel cough traced to Sequim Dog Park
Sequim Gazette
by MATTHEW NASH A significant increase in kennel cough among dogs at Sequim Dog Park in Carrie Blake Park and across the city brings words of warning from dog owners and veterinarians. Dr. Susan Ballie with Sequim Animal Hospital said she's seen nine ...
Parkland dog park set to open in four months
Sun-Sentinel
Parkland has moved a step closer to having a dog park. Dogs are not allowed currently in the city's existing parks. City officials voted 4-1 to award the contract to JMW Construction Corporation, a company which has previously done work for the cities ...
Muks and their mutts celebrate proposed dog park
Mukilteo Beacon
Mukilteo dog park advocate Sally Osborn with Steve and Christine Schmalz's dog China (black and tan) and her dog Nautica during the Waterfront Wednesday's Pet Parade on Aug. 24. Mukilteans and their mutts strutted their stuff in a Pet Parade on Aug. ...

Dog Park Location Still Up in the Air
By Stewart Lytle There will be an off-leash dog park at Phillips Park. That was decided two years ago when the Board of Selectmen voted for the dog park. What is undecided is where within the sprawling Phillips Park the off-leash dog park will be. ...
Dog park problems causing concern for Enid officials
Enid News & Eagle
By Robert Barron, Staff Writer Enid News and Eagle Enid's dog park at Crosslin Park has proven to be a popular place for Enid dog owners, but recent problems are causing city officials some concern. “Dog owners like the dog park, but there are some ...
Doggies can paddle in pool to support pet park plan
WSLS
On Saturday, supporters of Lynchburg's dog park campaign are holding a Fido-friendly pool party to raise money for their cause. The event, which will be held at Miller Park Pool, will present a unique opportunity for area dog owners and their ...
Barking about the Winter Park budget
Winter Park/Maitland Observer
City employees could get a higher raise than expected, trees dead since the 2004 hurricane season could finally be cut down and a new dog park bathroom may be on the horizon if a Winter Park budget proposal passes on Sept. 26. ...
Torrey Pines Park Nears Completion
Torrey Pines Park, situated at the east end of Torrey Pines Road near Warm Springs Middle School, will house Murrieta's first dog park and the valley's first synthetic turf baseball field. By Maggie Avants Construction continues on Torrey Pines Park in ...
Daytonites turn out to raise funds for dog park
Reno Gazette Journal
The recent Dayton Valley Dog Park Annual Flea Market and Craft Fair was a success according to many of the dogs and their human companions who attended. More than 72 vendors, selling both craft and 'gently used' items were there along with food and ...
Hardberger Park expansion adds trails, dog park and more
San Antonio Express
The second phase tripled the size of the park, adding a second dog park, two basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, two multi-purpose recreational fields and about a mile and a half of walking trails, as well as a 2.7-acre restored oak savanna ...
Party welcomes downtown Baltimore dog walk
Baltimore Sun (blog)
It was too rough on people's shoes, but apparently just the right sort of material for adog park. So the mini park now has a gravel surface and a new water fountain just for dogs. And it can't get here soon enough for city dog people. ...

Dog day afternoon
Alamogordo Daily News
As a finalist in a contest for a dog park makeover in the Purina Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest, the Bark Park could win a $500000 makeover. People can vote for Patsey Bridges' contest idea by visiting ...
Buffalo Grove dog show to get lovers of dogs under one woof
Buffalo Grove Countryside
“Not only do we allow dogs in our parks,” Terson said, “we recently built a dog park — the Happy Tails Dog Park over by the Metra station.” And the park district runs a free Annual Dog Show. The 29th edition is 11 am Saturday, Sept. ...
Orange City's newest park for the dogs
Daytona Beach News-Journal
By MARK HARPER, Staff writer So Debbie Renner, Joe's owner, is looking forward to the opening of a new dog park in Orange City, where she works as the city clerk. She has taken Joe to dog parks in Deltona and DeLand, as well as Gemini Springs State ...



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The Nanny State Targets Dogs in Bars
The Atlantic
If you don't believe me, head down to your local dog park and watch people interact. Nobody's a stranger at the dog park. Of course, there are lots of people who are scared of dogs, or don't like them, or believe that their mere presence renders a ...

Q5: Hound Hike promises fun for canines and their humans
Leavenworth Times
We understand the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of the Dog Park are hosting the 3rd annual Hound Hike. Can you tell us a little about what a Hound Hike is and how it got started ? When the dream of a dog park became a reality, ...
Dog park donation pipe back on site following theft
Colorado Springs Gazette
The recently vandalized donation container at Bear Creek Dog Park has been reinforced and is back in place. Donations in the metal collection canister were stolen in mid-July. The thief has not been caught. Public contributions amounting about $5000 ...
SOUND OFF! Wednesday, Aug. 31
The Morning Sun
Was excited to see the possibility of a dog park and I'm hoping the poor lady terrified by a dog being exercised in Island Park will feel safer. I received a very nice letter from Dave Camp Saturday. He answered all my inquiries about all of my ...
Sheriff's office retires veteran K-9, adds rookie to the team
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise
Guadalupe County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Rudy Guarnero poses with his old partner Louie (left) and new partner Tom at the Seguin Dog Park on Tuesday. Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 5:39 pm, Tue Aug 30, 2011. ...
Skateboard park dropped from new Fredericton centre
CBC.ca
"People of the city of Fredericton told us rinks, a tennis facility, a dog park and a baseball diamond are more in demand right now,” he said. The city has two outdoor skateboard parks. Justin Martin, who has been skateboarding for more than a decade,...

Letter: Do the right thing and please clean up after your dogs
Abilene Reporter-News
This letter is about dogs and their owners who enjoy our fine Abilene dog park, Camp Barkeley. I'm an 81 year-old owner of a nice black lab named Strider. We both like to exercise in the park, where our visits have become some of the most enjoyable ...
Sears' exit makes way for revamped San Antonio Shopping Center
San Jose Mercury News
To Sears' north, a dog park and a public park will span the development from east to west in front of three larger retail facilities. To Sears' south, a new state-of-the-art Safeway will open with gourmet wine and food sections, as well as a rooftop ...
Pooches at the pool in Richmond Heights
Sun Star Courier (blog)
The fund-raiser for FIDO (Friends of the Ideal Dog-Park Off-Leash) was held at Richmond Heights Community Pool. Out for a Saturday swim in Richmond Heights Aug. 27 was Galapagos, a 6-year-old yellow Labrador retriever owned by Lyndhurst's James and ...

Large park proposed in Blaine
Coon Rapids Herald
“We would separate the dog park from the main kids activity area.” Bryan Schafer, community development director, reminded the council the city did not have an agreement with Paxmar Development regarding the project. “What we did is we took the ...
Vissing Park work under way in Jeffersonville
Evening News and Tribune
Plans include two softball fields, basketball courts, shelters, restrooms, a concession area, a fenced dog park and an open lawn. Both paved and wooded walking paths are also planned around the park, which is on the east end of Jeffersonville. ...
Viewpoint: Leash law protects people, animals
Maui News
The only exceptions to the leash law are dogs being used by law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes, a dog within the confines of a designated dog park, a dog used during hunting or dogs in organized competitions or training for such ...
Small project fits right in to The Plateau
Montreal Gazette
Complete with two ponds, an open air theatre, soccer and baseball fields and a dog park, it offers Plateau residents an ideal escape without having to travel far from home. For more information about the Masson Cartier condo development visit ...
Pooch owners' complaints of dirty dog run catch officials' ear
amNY
Warren Street Dog Park in TriBeCa has been closed since last week while a contract with a cleaning service is settled, said Dan Rubenstein, a board member with the park's association. While other dog parks are funded and maintained by the city, ...
Park district to ask for free nonresident library cards
Sun-Sentinel
"When there was some talk about the dog park, the Beach & Park District asked if they could use it and they picked up the operating costs," Woika added. That came up at the district meeting. "The last time we asked, we ended up paying for all the ...
Weller Park Gazebo's fate uncertain
Little Falls Evening Times
A resident has proposed converting the park to a dog park. In other business, Wheelock noted a joint street-paving venture with the village of Ilion and the towns of German Flatts and Salisbury seems to have saved the village money. ...
Local salon owner awarded
Redlands Daily Facts
... research projects, the Redlands Walk and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Association of the Inland Empire, according to the Rotary, and has made donations to local arts programs, the Redlands Symphony and the recently opened Redlands Dog Park...
Merrifield Garden Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Falls Church News Press
Since starting the company at its original Merrifield location, the business has expanded to include stores in Fairfax and, most recently, in Gainesville, and additions like in-store cafes at Merrifield and Gainesville, and a dog park and a ...