Newsday has a new dog park video. It shows the dogs frolicking at Cedar Creek and Wantagh dog parks. It's too cute!
Click here to view it. And while you're at it, check out Newsday's dog park page full of dog-friendly parks and beaches on Long Island.
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Showing posts with label dog parks. Show all posts
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Blydenburg Dog Park Opens!
BLYDENBURGH DOG PARK GRAND OPENING!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7TH AT 1 P.M.
BLYDENBURGH COUNTY PARK
(Vets Hwy. Entrance)
HUNTINGTON, N.Y., September 6, 2007 – The Long Island Dog Owners Group (LI-DOG) and Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy will kick off the Grand Opening of the new Blydenburgh Dog Park with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7th at 1 p.m.
The event will feature:
- Brief speeches by Leg. Kennedy and LI-DOG organizers
- The Ribbon Cutting
- A ceremonial First Frisbee Toss by Leg. Kennedy
- Great Photo Ops
- Coffee and donuts
- Plenty of happy dogs and dog owners!
The dog park is located within 627-acre Blydenburgh County Park in the southern section of the park. Entrance to the Park is on Veterans Memorial Hwy., opposite the H. Lee Dennison Building. The dog park itself is on the Activity field, north of the campgrounds.
The new dog park is the result of the efforts of Leg. Kennedy and the Long Island Dog Owners Group. In August 2005, Leg. Kennedy introduced a resolution to create a dog park within Blydenburgh County Park. The resolution was passed 17-0 by the Suffolk County Legislature and signed into law by County Executive Steve Levy in October 2005.
Throughout 2006 and early 2007, LI-DOG worked with Leg. Kennedy and the Suffolk County Parks Dept. to locate a suitable site within the park for an off-leash area and made recommendations on its layout and features. Construction began on the dog park in the summer 2007 and was completed in September.
The dog park, which is fenced and covers 1.8 acres, features an area for small dogs and an area for large dogs; doubled-gated entries; a water fountain for each area; plenty of benches; and waste bag dispensers.
The Long Island Dog Owners Group is a community organization dedicated to increasing recreational, social and competitive activities for Long Island dog owners and their dogs. For more information, e-mail us at lidog_news@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.lidog.org.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7TH AT 1 P.M.
BLYDENBURGH COUNTY PARK
(Vets Hwy. Entrance)
HUNTINGTON, N.Y., September 6, 2007 – The Long Island Dog Owners Group (LI-DOG) and Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy will kick off the Grand Opening of the new Blydenburgh Dog Park with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7th at 1 p.m.
The event will feature:
- Brief speeches by Leg. Kennedy and LI-DOG organizers
- The Ribbon Cutting
- A ceremonial First Frisbee Toss by Leg. Kennedy
- Great Photo Ops
- Coffee and donuts
- Plenty of happy dogs and dog owners!
The dog park is located within 627-acre Blydenburgh County Park in the southern section of the park. Entrance to the Park is on Veterans Memorial Hwy., opposite the H. Lee Dennison Building. The dog park itself is on the Activity field, north of the campgrounds.
The new dog park is the result of the efforts of Leg. Kennedy and the Long Island Dog Owners Group. In August 2005, Leg. Kennedy introduced a resolution to create a dog park within Blydenburgh County Park. The resolution was passed 17-0 by the Suffolk County Legislature and signed into law by County Executive Steve Levy in October 2005.
Throughout 2006 and early 2007, LI-DOG worked with Leg. Kennedy and the Suffolk County Parks Dept. to locate a suitable site within the park for an off-leash area and made recommendations on its layout and features. Construction began on the dog park in the summer 2007 and was completed in September.
The dog park, which is fenced and covers 1.8 acres, features an area for small dogs and an area for large dogs; doubled-gated entries; a water fountain for each area; plenty of benches; and waste bag dispensers.
The Long Island Dog Owners Group is a community organization dedicated to increasing recreational, social and competitive activities for Long Island dog owners and their dogs. For more information, e-mail us at lidog_news@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.lidog.org.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Dog-friendly parks on Long Island
There's nothing better than enjoying the great outdoors with a few good friends, but what if your friends are among the four-legged set? Long Islanders enjoy several parks where dogs are free to socialize, romp and play to their heart's content. So go ahead, BYOD -- bring your own dog -- and check out a few great spots for you and your furry friends.
Get the list of dog-friendly parks by clicking here.
Watch video of Long Island's newest dog park - West Hills in Suffolk County.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Kennel Cough Epidemic?
A friend of mine just realized her dog may be a victim of a possible kennel cough epidemic in Brooklyn. The NY Post has even speculated on the issue:
SICK AS A DOG IN BROOKLYN
Brooklyn kennels that are dogged by an epidemic of a dangerous canine illness are turning away scores of pooches - and, in some cases, closing their doors - to prevent spreading the highly contagious infection.
Numerous cases of "kennel cough," an airborne viral or bacterial disease that effects the respiratory system, have popped up, particularly in Park Slope, experts said yesterday.
Brooklyn Dog House, a Park Slope kennel, temporarily closed last week after five of their dogs turned out to be sick.
"There is an outbreak in Brooklyn, and it seems like Park Slope is the epicenter," said manager A.J. Catanzaro.
"We shut our doors Aug. 16 as a preemptive measure so we can be ready for the holiday weekend coming up," said Catanzaro.
Park Slope veterinarian Dr. Dionne Burnett has seen an increase in kennel cough in the past two weeks. She said dog owners should look out for a dry cough, eye and nasal discharge and loss of appetite.
"If your dog is showing these signs, consider an exam," Burnett said.
"The best possible scenario would be to not put your dog in a boarding facility for the next two weeks."
Catanzaro said staffers at the Brooklyn Dog House scrub all surfaces in their facility and quarantine sick animals.
"It's extremely contagious - it's just like the common cold for us. You just have to let it run its course," he said.
Infected dogs have a distinctive sound, "like they have something stuck in their throat, like a cat coughing up a hairball," Catanzaro added.
The Dog House, which usually holds about 80 animals, now has fewer than 30.
"We took a big financial hit. This is a very busy time for us. But you have to do the right thing," said kennel owner Malcolm Smart.
Another Brooklyn kennel, Woofs 'n Whiskers, in Red Hook, will not be accepting any new dogs until Labor Day as a precaution.
"We've tripled our security at the front door," said owner Danielle Vidals. "We want dogs to be symptom-free for at least two weeks before we can accept them."
SICK AS A DOG IN BROOKLYN
Brooklyn kennels that are dogged by an epidemic of a dangerous canine illness are turning away scores of pooches - and, in some cases, closing their doors - to prevent spreading the highly contagious infection.
Numerous cases of "kennel cough," an airborne viral or bacterial disease that effects the respiratory system, have popped up, particularly in Park Slope, experts said yesterday.
Brooklyn Dog House, a Park Slope kennel, temporarily closed last week after five of their dogs turned out to be sick.
"There is an outbreak in Brooklyn, and it seems like Park Slope is the epicenter," said manager A.J. Catanzaro.
"We shut our doors Aug. 16 as a preemptive measure so we can be ready for the holiday weekend coming up," said Catanzaro.
Park Slope veterinarian Dr. Dionne Burnett has seen an increase in kennel cough in the past two weeks. She said dog owners should look out for a dry cough, eye and nasal discharge and loss of appetite.
"If your dog is showing these signs, consider an exam," Burnett said.
"The best possible scenario would be to not put your dog in a boarding facility for the next two weeks."
Catanzaro said staffers at the Brooklyn Dog House scrub all surfaces in their facility and quarantine sick animals.
"It's extremely contagious - it's just like the common cold for us. You just have to let it run its course," he said.
Infected dogs have a distinctive sound, "like they have something stuck in their throat, like a cat coughing up a hairball," Catanzaro added.
The Dog House, which usually holds about 80 animals, now has fewer than 30.
"We took a big financial hit. This is a very busy time for us. But you have to do the right thing," said kennel owner Malcolm Smart.
Another Brooklyn kennel, Woofs 'n Whiskers, in Red Hook, will not be accepting any new dogs until Labor Day as a precaution.
"We've tripled our security at the front door," said owner Danielle Vidals. "We want dogs to be symptom-free for at least two weeks before we can accept them."
Friday, August 17, 2007
Wanted: Dog Parks on Long Island
Suffolk County Unleashed 3rd and final "Meetup at Southaven Park," a gathering for dogs and their owners, is Saturday August 18 at 1 p.m. prompt. The event will feature contests galore and a visit from Legislator Kate Browning--for more information, please see the events section at www.suffolkcountyunleashed.com or e-mail gina@suffolkcountyunleashed.com
Check out Newsday list of dog-friendly parks and beaches.
Pictured: A war dog memorial on Long Island
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Surf's Pup!
The NYC Schnauzer Playgroup proudly presents Cha Cha the Surfing Schnauzer! Check her out catching some waves on our online TV station dedicated to all Schnauzer videos all the time. It's free to watch and share!
Wanna take your dog to the beach? Check out Newsday's list of dog-friendly beaches and parks.
Enjoy the final dog days of summer!
Wanna take your dog to the beach? Check out Newsday's list of dog-friendly beaches and parks.
Enjoy the final dog days of summer!
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Roxie and I attend the 2007 Canine Cocktail Pawty hosted by Jenna Gates
