BARK BITS #15
September 2,
2010
RE-OPENING
DELAYED
Due to the many days of
constant rain, it has not been possible for the contractor to
complete the work in the dog park. Work has been at a standstill
since Friday August 27. Not only is the ground too wet to allow
the construction equipment to proceed without damaging the park,
but it has also rained so much that they cannot harvest the Bermuda
sod at the farm to bring it to the dog park. We have 2 more areas
to plant and some more white sand to deliver and
spread.
The small dog park is draining very
well since the installation of the new drain and sod.
The area behind the hill in the large
dog park is also greatly improved with fill and sod. The area
around the "pit" and the cypress tree in the large yard need a
little more work, but the drain, fill and most of the sod has been
installed. The area along Magnolia has an additional drain and has
been filled.
We visit the dog park and are in touch
with the contractor daily. At this point, he plans to complete the
work on Friday September 3. Weather permitting, we should be able
to reopen on Saturday September 11, only 5 days later than
originally planned. If it is possible to reopen earlier,
we will let you know. We and our dogs are as eager to get back out
there as you are. Please bear with the delay as we work to
maintain the grass in the park.
WORKING
DOGS: To commemorate
the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, this issue of Bark Bits set out to
honor the Working Dog, one of the seven main groups of dogs
recognized by the AKC. According to World Book Encyclopedia,
working dogs were bred for guarding and hauling, and include:
Alaskan malamutes, Samoyeds, huskies, St. Bernards, and
Newfoundlands. However, a look at the other six
categories proves that just about every breed of dog was developed
to make their human companions' lives better in some way. Herding
dogs, classified in the working dog group until 1983, were
developed to keep cattle and sheep from straying and to protect
livestock from predators. Collies, German shepherds, Welsh
corgis, sheepdogs and cattle dogs are included in this
group. Sporting dogs, pointers, setters and
spaniels, assist hunters by retrieving, pointing, or
flushing game. Hounds were also developed for the
hunt. Dachshunds, beagles, basset hounds, and bloodhounds
hunt by scent, while greyhounds, whippets, and Salukis
hunt by sight. Terrier is derived from the Latin
word "terra" meaning "earth," and terriers were so named because
they were developed to chase game from holes in the ground.
Airedales, miniature schnauzers, and most of the
dogs with the word "terrier" in their name are a part of this
group. Non-sporting dogs are companion dogs that were originally
developed for sport or work. Bulldogs, poodles, and
Dalmatians are included in this group. Even the toy dogs,
while not technically workers, were bred for the benefit of their
human companions; many were lap dogs of royalty.
Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, pugs, Pekingese, Maltese, and
Brussels griffon are included in this group. So give your
hard working dog a break on September 6; it's a dog's life, and we
all deserve a little rest from our labors.
Woof! Woof!
 used under licensing
agreement
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Mookie, Jockamo & Coco
Cardinale wondering when they can go to the dog
park-unleash us! |
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New drain in small dog
park
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PERMITS: We continue to sell permits to the
dog park M-F, from 10am-2pm, even while the park is temporarily
closed.
If you mailed your
application, your permit will be available the day after it is
received between 9 & 5. Call 483-9377 to confirm. If you
cannot pick it up, you can have it mailed for a $5 additional
charge.
GOOD
SAMARITAN: Simonne, a chocolate
standard poodle, and her mom Joanne would like to thank the "very
nice gentleman" who carried Simonne (all 70 pounds of her!) to
Joanne's car after Simonne tore her ACL while playing at the dog
park on Tuesday evening August 10. Simonne has had reconstructive
surgery by an orthopedist and is on six weeks of bed rest now. She
will return to the dog park in about 3 months and hopes to give her
rescuer a big, wet kiss, or at least a "thank you" woof.
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Nellie in the tub
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The New Pit
The old mud hole - no
more!
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