ASPCA Central Park Dog Walk June 3, 2006 Central Park's East Meadow Agility Participants Needed! Do you have or know of a mixed breed or better yet a rescue...
Over the next few years a tremendous amount of money from both the public and private sector will be allocated to NYC Parks and dog runs. Let's make sure that...
Many experienced trainers (including the entire "American Pet Dog Trainers" network) have claimed Cesar Millan's methods -- utilizing force, compulsion & choke...
The horror of the Dog Whisperer was recently in two incidents. One, on "South Park" last Wednesday, when the naughty Eric Cartman is taught to behave with...
Harry Rolnick
HRolnick@...
May 6, 2006 9:04 pm
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Dear Fellow Dog Owners, A lawsuit has been filed that has grave implications for the future of all off-leash dog areas -- specifically the unofficial rule that...
Hi Everyone, I am fairly new to the area and greatly enjoy the small dog run. I have to things to bring up. 1. I took really cute pictures last Saturday and...
Yes Patty, there is definitely a policy regarding children in the run. It is listed on the rules signs posted at the gate. "Chidren must be accompanied by a...
is there somewhere inside (in addition to the sign at the entrance) where the rules can be posted? there used to be a big sign on the tree that was cut down...
joeysauntc@...
May 9, 2006 8:55 pm
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We're calling a non-dog meeting next week for members who want to be on the "Dog Run Renovation Board." Everyone is who is willing to dedicate a few hours to...
We changed the location of Tuesdays DOG RUN RENOVATION meeting to Life Cafe. LOCATION: Life Cafe 343 10th Street (Avenue B) (212) 477-87981 DATE: Tuesday, May...
I just recieved wonderful news from the Parks Dept (below.) ... Good news Garrett, this is Brad, the Dog Run designer, now Manhattan Requirements Coordinator,...
Hi everyone, I am forwarding a message from my sister-in-law asking for advice on how to treat her dog for cushings and lyme diseasy. Thanks. My sweet happy ,...
Lucy has had separation anxiety ever since I got her as a rescue. When I am coming home, she barks and squeals before I am even close to my front door. If I...
dear karen, i don't have any suggestions, but i am very interested in hearing what might work. my dog, ruby, is also a squealer. she knows my footstep the...
dear karen, i don't have any suggestions, but i am very interested in hearing what might work. my dog, ruby, is also a squealer. she knows my footstep the...
A lawsuit has been filed against the City to CANCEL OFFLEASH RECREATION FOREVER IN ALL CITY PARKS! Below is a copy of the lawsuit which will be heard in...
Guys, this just came in on the large dog list. From: Tompkins Large Dog Run List: Hi all, Was at the run on Sat. early evening when someone brought her child...
I'm glad you're posting this, Garrett. It works both ways, too. A guy brought his toddler into the WSP small dog run and, as the guy sat and BS'ed with a ...
nike22394@...
Jun 18, 2006 5:35 pm
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Sadly, no matter what we do, people who are not directly affiliated with the run seem to think that our run is a petting zoo. I try to identify a non dog...
... Protest against the destruction of our lovely wooded dogrun, to be replaced by a harsh, ugly sandpit, has hardly waited until the "final hours". Please see...
... that needs to be said. i'm sure that the wooden chips are much nicer for little paws than "zeolite". sand is hard to walk on and hot....unless you're...
... that needs to be said. i'm sure that the wooden chips are much nicer for little paws than "zeolite". sand is hard to walk on and hot....unless you're...
Bradley Romaker is the Director of N.Y.C. Parks Community Requirements and also the architect of the TSP dog run renovation. He'll be coming by the run to...
Sand doesn't sound like it would be a very good surface for the run. Think of the disabled owners, and dogs for that matter. I know my dog's wheelchair...
That is a very good point. I wonder if one of the magic properties of "zeolite" is that despite having the appearance and feel and texture of rough sand, it...
what can be done to have the voices heard from the dog owners who would much prefer the wood (mulch) over the "zeolite"? can the local dog community be...
joeysauntc@...
Jun 28, 2006 3:49 pm
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The Parks department is not allowing wood chips to continue. If we do not mobilize and advocate for the run, we will end up with stones. Small dogs hate...
The discussion, of course, centered mostly on the surface - as well as drainage - and why it's necessary to make a change. Basically the chips are rising to a...
Many of the people who are members of the Tompkins Square Park SmallDogRun Yahoo Group are not members of the Yahoo Group that covers the BigDogRun at Tompkins...