Saturday, July 28, 2012

The Dog Park News July 28, 2012

New dog parks open(ing) in Sudbury ON Canada (Sept); Conklin KY (July 23rd, PHOTO); and Marana AZ (July 28th).
Rat and squirrel poisons placed in Chicago area dog parks have killed and sicked at least 5 dogs since March.
Dog park under construction in Daleville AL.
Get the number one dog park building manual for $20 off through July 29th http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_3d059c69/wp_3d059c69.html  coupon code GOLD20
Dog parks have been proposed for Belle Plaine WI; New Bedford MA; Derby VT; Anthem AZ; Stratford CT; and Westshore OH.
Gezon Motors car dealerships in Grand Rapids MI transforming itself into a dog park on August 11th from 10AM-2PM.
Dog parks approved for Mount Vernon VA; Washoe County NV; Jeffersonville IN.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

The Dog Park News July 26, 2012

Dog parks open(ing) in Howell NJ (July 21st - PHOTO); Calverton NY (July 21st); Mukilteo WA (fall 2012); The Parklands KY (Feb 2013); South Pittsburgh PA (Aug 2nd); Bullhead City AZ (July 28th).


Shreveport LA's mayor continues to doggedly refuse funding for dog park despite public and council howls of outrage.


Dog parks under construction in Vernon NJ; Somerset County PA; Edson AB Canada; Diamond Bar CA.


Dog a'Fair dog park fundraiser - Innisfil ON Canada - Aug 11th


Dog parks approved in Fairfax County VA; Newtown CT; Collierville TN; Petersborough ON Canada; Lexington SC; Meadow Lake SK Canada.


DogParksUSA has been helping to develop dog parks since 1996; visit http://www.DogParksUSA.org to find out how they can help you build yours!


Dog parks proposed for: Rancho Mirage CA; Arlington Heights IL; Sonoma CA; Chico CA; Crossville TN; Clemmons NC; Frenchtown NJ; Hoboken NJ; Teaneck NJ; Cheshire CT; York NE; Bronxville NY.


Dog park redesign planned for Mishawka IN.

Friday, July 20, 2012

The Dog Park News July 20, 2012

Astroturf surface of Laguna Wood CA's dog park TOO HOT for dogs' paws (PHOTO).


New dog parks open(ing) in Midwest City OK (July 16th); Cumberland BC Canada (July 18th); Union MO (July 20th).


Dog Park Pet Food Drive - Belltown WA - July 21st.


Dog parks approved in Columbus GA; Saskatoon SK Canada (two!); Conshohocken PA.


Dog Park BBQ - Brocksville ON Canada - July 21st.


Dog parks proposed for Ocean View DE; Innisfil ON Canada: Hays KS; Red Bluff CA; Chester NY; Bethel ME; San Francisco CA.


DogParksUSA has been helping to develop dog parks since 1996; visit http://www.DogParksUSA.org to find out how they can help you with yours! 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

The Dog Park News July 18, 2012

New dog parks open(ing) in Eagan MN (July 19th - ribbon cutting photo); Riverhead NY (July 20th); and Marana AZ (July 28th).


Last day today for 30% off on DogParksUSA's dog park building book - http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_3d059c69/wp_3d059c69.html - use coupon code BLOOMS


Birmingham AL sets its non-resident dog park permit fees at a hefty $200 vs. $50 for residents.


Former Fort Worth TX golf course into park conversion includes plans for a dog park.


New dog parks approved for Fargo ND; York NE; Saskatoon SK Canada.


Farmington Hills MI scheduled mandatory orientations for users of its newly opened dog park (good!)


Senior housing project in Vancouver BC Canada includes fenced dog park for residents.


Dog parks proposed for Sonoma CA; Essex VT; Coon Rapids MN; San Mateo CA; Arlington Heights IL; Busselton Western Australia; and New Baltimore MN.

Friday, July 13, 2012

The Dog Park News July 13, 2012

Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet is promoting the Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest http://www.beneful.com/Dream-Dog-Park/


Dog parks proposed for Asbury Park NJ; Boston MA's North End; Rochelle IL; Anthem AZ; Braddock VA.


Pompano Beach FL's city commission considering charging a dog park user fee against the objections of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.


Dog park now under construction in Wayne NJ.


DogParksUSA held its webinar on Current Issues in Public Dog Parks today. In celebration, you can take $25 off the price of the dog park development book using coupon code ERNIE thru July 17th http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_3d059c69/wp_3d059c69.html


Grand Prairie AB Canada planning to build at least one dog park in every quadrant.


New dog parks approved for Encinitas CA; Columbia MD; and Thousand Oaks CA.


The Sheriff and the Commission support the dog park that Shreveport LA's dog hating mayor refuses to accept $280K funding to build it.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

The Dog Park News July 11, 2012

Dog park construction starting July 16th in Diamond Bar CA (PHOTO).
Shreveport LA's city council compelling its "pet"ulant mayor to accept $280K to build dog park.
New dog park approved for Twin Falls ID; land secured but construction funding is needed.
Dog parks have been proposed for Columbia MD, Lebanon NJ, Severna Park MD and Anchorage AK.
DogParksUSA has been dog park building experts since 1996 http://www.DogParksUSA.org

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Dog Park News July 10, 2012

New dog parks proposed for Stillwater MN; Dyer IN; N Branford CT; Texarkana AR; Healdsburg CA; Orwigsburg PA; Collierville TN; and Hot Springs NV.


Shreveport LA's Mayor Glover turns down $280K to build dog park because "a dog park is not my priority" by Council members may override him tomorrow (PHOTO).


New dog parks approved for Austintown OH and Dallas TX.


Dog parks open(ing) in Howell NJ; Independence OR and Worthington OH.


Find out more about how DogParksUSA can help you develop your dog park http://www.DogParksUSA.org 

Saturday, July 7, 2012

The Dog Park News July 07, 2012

New dog parks proposed for Bloomington IN; Yorktown NY; Mt Prospect IL (PHOTO); and Kansas City KS.


Dog Park Fun Day - July 14th - Reedsbury WI.


Dog park approved for Newtown CT.


New dog park now open in Rockport TX.


Dog park now under construction in Fort Lee NJ.


DogParksUSA has been helping to develop dog parks since 1996; visit http://www.DogParksUSA.org to find out how they can help you with yours!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

The Dog Park News July 05, 2012

Shiloh, the DogParksUSA field reporter, enjoys fireworks in Florida on Independence Day 2012 (PHOTO).


New dog parks proposed for: Stevenson CT; Portage la Prairie MB Canada; Rockport ME; southeast Austin TX; and Canaan NC.


Publisher's 35% discount on the number one dog park building book ends July 6th - http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_3d059c69/wp_3d059c69.html - coupon code JULY4


Eric Longstreet of "Modern Family" will be on hand for grand opening of Alabaster AL dog park on July 12th.


New dog park opened in East Longmeadow MA in June.


Dog a'Fair dog park fundraiser - August 11th - Innisfil ON Canada.


Upset about stalled dog park, dog owners holding a Pup Rally on July 9th outside Shreveport LA city hall.


Second dog park approved for Halton ON Canada.


Dog Days of Summer $5 Happy Hour with Dogs - Apex at Alder Ridger Winery - July 15, 22 and 29 - Woodinville Wine Country CA.


Dog park under construction in Corona del Mar CA.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

The Dog Park News July 02, 2012

Dog Days at the Ball Park, sponsored by Nylabone and Major League Baseball: 
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cubs - Pup Night - Tuesday 7/24/2012 at 7:05 pm
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Diamondbacks - Pup Night - Tuesday 8/7/2012 at 7:05 pm
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cardinals - Pup Night - Tuesday 8/28/2012 at 7:05 pm
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Brewers - Pup Night - Tuesday 9/18/2012 at 7:05 pm
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Braves - Pup Night - Tuesday 10/2/2012 at 7:05 pm
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Royals - Purina Pooches in the Ballpark - Saturday 6/16/2012 at 1:15 pm
San Diego Padres vs. Astros - Dog Days of Summer - Tuesday 7/17/2012 at 7:05 pm
San Francisco Giants vs. Braves - Dog Days of Summer - Saturday 8/25/2012 at 1:05 pm
Washington Nationals vs. Rockies - Pups in the Park #3 - Saturday 7/7/2012 at 4:05 pm
Washington Nationals vs. Brewers - Pups in the Park #4 - Saturday 9/22/2012 at 1:05 pm


Dog parks now under construction in Paramus NJ and Mukilteo WA.


Dog park opening outside the Macy's at Westfield Century City shopping mall in Los Angeles CA only allows dogs up to 24-inches? Bah humbug!


Dog parks proposed for Canaan CT; Merrimack NH; Marble Falls TX; and Bluffton SC.


Need help developing your dog park -- visit http://www.DogParksUSA.org to see how the dog park experts DogParksUSA can help you!


Kelowna BC Canada dog owners barking mad over muck conditions at dog park built on a former swamp -- why do municipalities continue to build dog parks on muckland?

Monday, July 2, 2012

The Dog Park News July 01, 2012



Dog parks are open(ing) in Scherville IN (August); Cincinnati OH (July 6th); Aviona Air Base Italy (July 4th) (PHOTO).


Last day to save $10 on the number one dog park development book is July 2nd - http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_3d059c69/wp_3d059c69.html - Coupon TEN4U


New dog parks have been proposed for Hornsby NSW Australia; Medford OR; Wolcott CT; Town & Country MO; Anna Maria FL; Newark NJ; Oakland CA.