Saturday, January 14, 2012

The Dog Park News (January 14, 2012)


Kirkland's First Off-Leash Dog Park Opening on Saturday, Jan. 28
Patch: ... dogs will be scampering free, sniffing, fetching and having canine fun at Kirkland's first official, fenced off-leash area, “Jasper's Dog Park” in the Totem Lake area. “We can't believe this day is almost here,” said Jean Guth, president of the ...
Eagan Commission Considers Potential Dog Park Sites
Patch: Thresher Fields, Blackhawk Park and Rahn Park topped the list of possible dog park sites. By David Henke Thresher Fields in Eagan is one of three sites the city is considering for the development of a dog park. Eagan's four-legged friends may soon have ...
Dog park causing traffic woes
Town Crier Newspapers: Residents like Ken Lum, who lives on the same street as the park on Leadale Avenue, said the off-leash dog park has some homeowners barking mad. “It's a very emotional issue for both the property owners and the dog owners,” he said. ...

Winter settles in: Below-zero temperatures on way, more snow on tap
nwitimes.com: Kazan, a dog from Tarpon Springs, Fla., sniffs a snowman while walking with Dan Vanovich, his owner, in the Woodland Park Dog Park on Thursday. "I hadn't been in a winter here since 1976," said Vanovich, adding that this has been a good winter to visit ...
Join The Warminster Bark Park!
phillyBurbs.com: During these 90 minute seminars, a certified trainer will review how the dog park works and, by educating the owners in dog behaviors, we hope to reduce the number of problems. Owners will learn "Pet Etiquette", pet and people safety, ...
Burnsville to place plaque in honor of longtime council member Charlie Crichton
Pioneer Press: By Jessica Fleming Burnsville's City Council voted this week to erect a plaque at the Alimagnet dog park to honor longtime council member Charlie Crichton, who died March 13. The council had considered many options, including naming a community garden ...
Tiffin park board organizes, looks to 2012 and beyond
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune: He suggested a dog park, which was strongly considered last year, be brought back to the table, and park areas along the riverfront be considered. Bing said such development along the riverfront would lead to economic growth and development around park ...

Transformation of youth prison to community park nears completion
Suburban Life Publications: Today, instead of barbed wire, the new River Bend Community Park features amenities such as tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, a dog park, a fishing pond, a playground, a bike path, a picnic pavilion, native landscaping, restrooms and a parking ...
Eastham Park project on road to completion
Northern Virginia Daily: Construction is expected to begin this year on a dog park and multi-use practice fields as part of the phase, she added. VDOT's Transportation Enhancement Program provided $118000 in grant money for phase one. Phase two will also have a trail, ...


Urgent care center voted down in Vernon
NorthJersey.com: Two audience members brought up Vernon's ongoing dog park project, stating the park was too close to schools and homes. Resident Sandy Owens cited several problems she saw with the dog park – potential danger to children, possible misuse of property ...


Animal Attraction: Canine-friendly “Dog Daze” event celebrates The Nature of ...
KHOU: Grab your costumed canine and enter the Pretty Pooch Pageant and compete for bragging rights at the dog park. Our photographer will be on hand to take your pup's photo which you can proudly display on the Museum's The Nature of Dogs community board for ...
My, How Gym Class Has Changed
Patch: Over 1000 signed up for the new Dog Park. But now two people suggest they and a couple of friends would like the city to build them a shuffleboard court, and the Chesterfield city council antes up $8065. I'm thankful that a couple of polo players ...
IF Mayor Gives State of the City
KPVI News 6: In the address, Fuhriman spotlighted the completion of the Becker Pond at Ryder Park and the city's first dog park. The Mayor also spoke on the approval of the Auditorium District with construction expected to begin this year. ...
New Bill Could Charge Dangerous Dog Owners with a Felony
WCTV: At the Thomasville dog park, a few owners think people who just single out certain breeds are barking up the wrong tree about dangerous dogs. They support holding the owners accountable for what their dogs do. "I don't think it should be the breed of ...
Sponsored Post: bettershelter redesigns a Hermon hillside bungalow
The Eastsider LA: Enjoy the close-knit, active and charming community of Hermon, which enjoys a leash-free dog park, country feel and easy access to the 110 freeway, downtown plus the cultural, shopping and dining hot spots of Highland Park and South Pasadena. ...

What A Difference A Day Makes
WISN Milwaukee: People who brought their dogs to the Milwaukee County dog park in shorts and a T-shirt Wednesday afternoon were bundled up in winter coats and hats by Thursday morning. Snow began to fall mid-morning, and temperatures slowly fell into the 20s by 5 pm ...
Springs looks to expand security camera system
Sun-Sentinel: AVI Integrators, the company chosen out of eight that responded to the city's RFP, will also enhance the camera system at the Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park. Coral Springs currently has security cameras at various locations, including the public safety ...
WEEKEND WANDERINGS - Let there be (spot)light!
Kawartha Media Group: A fundraiser for the establishment of a public off-leash dog park in Peterborough, the musical menu is long and impressive: Charlotte Melby, Derek McKendrick, Bobby Watson, Buzz Thompson, Rick and Gailie, Wylie Harold, James McKenty, Ryan and Sam Weber ...

Restaurants, Bars Brace for Texans
MyFox Houston: But only one spot, the Boneyard Dog Park and Drinkery, will, "allow dogs inside, as long as they're on their leash, also on the patio," said owner Justin Bardwell. "Uhmm, no kids. We don't serve food, but we have food trucks that come out every weekend ...

Boyne sets goals
Petoskey News-Review: Some of the goals that appeared on multiple easels include a public dog park, job creation and retention, a remedy for the overgrown and vacant Devlon property along the Lake Charlevoix shoreline and the re-development of the historic Dilworth Hotel, ...

Ex-hospital site in Northville Twp. to see recreational use
The Detroit News: He served on a committee of residents that provided design suggestions including a sledding hill, dog park and community garden. "I'd like to see hiking trails and biking trails," he said. "I'd like for them to be handicap-accessible. ...