Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Dog Park News (January 1, 2012)


Clayton's much anticipated dog park opens
Garner News: by Mary Lahr Cain Clayton's off-leash dog park opened last week and is located at 2027 Glen Laurel Road. Clayton Parks & Recreation has opened its newest attraction for residents and visitors at 2027 Glen Laurel Road. The dog park is located on a ...

Knickerbocker park in Providence opens
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Amenities include play areas for 2- to 5-year-olds and 5- to 12-year-olds, swing set, dog park with small and large dog areas, splash pad, youth baseball field, multiuse events field, jogging path with exercise stations and picnic areas. ...
Otter spotters in Ashland
Mail Tribune: A quarter-mile trail leading to it off the Bear Creek Greenway can be reached only by parking at the city Dog Park and walking down to the bike path. "Sometimes they come up right through the ice," said Harry Fuller of Ashland, who frequently ...
Choosing the right dog sitter
New York Daily News: Similar to a dog park, many facilities separate dogs according to weight. If dogs of every size are allowed to intermingle at free will, you'll want to make sure there are plenty of attendants to monitor playtime. You want to choose the best place for ...

New Year's Resolutions for You and Your Dog!
Dog Channel: Whether you volunteer as a therapy team, pick up trash at the local dog park, or read to kids at the library, you and your dog can bond while helping others. Check your local community center or online to find programs near you. ...
Animal Fair Media's 2011 Most Eligible Pets Will Make A Belieber Out Of You!
Huffington Post: Cora has received a certain reputation around Hollywood, not only for visiting her father on the set of his hit series, but also cruising the Hollywood dog park, which Hamm calls "a hot spot." Who knows, maybe this most eligible pet will one day run ...
Examiner stories that piqued some interest: BEING BLUNT
The Barrie Examiner: So is whether a tennis dome would be built (it wouldn't), where the new dog park will go (behind Barrie Molson Centre) and whether downtown Barrie gets a new Laurentian University campus (still unknown). But those weren't my favourite stories of the ...
Vienna looks for development opportunities
Parkersburg News: In the coming year, Vienna will once again be host to the state softball tournaments, an event that brings thousands of people to the area. Community members are also working with city officials to pick a location for a proposed off-leash dog park.