We are happy to announce that, barring any unforeseen rain, snow, sleet, or hail, CCC will be reopening at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17th. HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! You will see that the ground out there is still in delicate condition. Please step gingerly, and avoid the mushy areas as much as possible. As we get back out there to enjoy the spring, we've encountered a problem that must be brought to our members' attention. Before the park closed, and since the snow melted, we have had to clean up hundreds of tiny bits of shredded tennis balls. These include bits with small pieces of jagged hard plastic attached! Either multiple dogs are doing this, or a dog that comes very frequently is doing it. Regardless, it really needs to stop!
Please don't allow your dogs to shred the tennis balls--take them away! If your dog is tearing up tennis balls, he/she is bored, and has too much time on his hands--and frankly, too little supervision. Pick up any pieces of tennis balls that your dog does happen to chew up! This stuff can be sharp and is not easily digested by the dogs, not to mention that theses pieces are extremely difficult to pick up! If you notice this going on in the park, we ask that you speak to the dog owner or to us about the problem. This goes for any owners not picking up after their dogs. The dog park is supposed to be a "self-policing" area. Every time B has been out in the park he has found stray poop. Quite amazing, even after 3 weeks! Please help keep our park clean and safe for all our members, both canine and human!
All current members will receive an additional 3 weeks on their memberships to compensate for this inconvenience, even though it was caused by Mother Nature. As I have said before, this is only the second time in over 4 years that this has happened. Conditions have to be just right... Hopefully, this won't happen again any time soon. Welcome back, and thanks again for your patience and understanding.
Please don't allow your dogs to shred the tennis balls--take them away! If your dog is tearing up tennis balls, he/she is bored, and has too much time on his hands--and frankly, too little supervision. Pick up any pieces of tennis balls that your dog does happen to chew up! This stuff can be sharp and is not easily digested by the dogs, not to mention that theses pieces are extremely difficult to pick up! If you notice this going on in the park, we ask that you speak to the dog owner or to us about the problem. This goes for any owners not picking up after their dogs. The dog park is supposed to be a "self-policing" area. Every time B has been out in the park he has found stray poop. Quite amazing, even after 3 weeks! Please help keep our park clean and safe for all our members, both canine and human!
All current members will receive an additional 3 weeks on their memberships to compensate for this inconvenience, even though it was caused by Mother Nature. As I have said before, this is only the second time in over 4 years that this has happened. Conditions have to be just right... Hopefully, this won't happen again any time soon. Welcome back, and thanks again for your patience and understanding.
2 comments:
I personally don't feel the need to receive compensation for the park being closed for 3 weeks. I would rather have the park closed for 3 weeks than deal with a mud pit. I would have to agree with the tennis ball problem. My dog doesn't tear them up but she does like to pick up the pieces and try to eat them. This has become very frustrating since I go to the park to spend quality time with my dog not waste my time picking up pieces of tennis balls. Thank you, Bob and Terri, for your wonderful dog park and your kindness. Juneau won't be as happy as she is without.
Hi - Our dog park (Perrine Wayside Dog Park) just opened (Nov. 17, 2007) in Palmetto Bay (Miami), Florida this weekend (after a 4+ year wait...whew!), and I'm learning a lot from your website. Your park sounds just wonderful. Thanks for the information about the tennis balls. Many dogs chase tennis balls in our park already (and they chase and swim after them in the park's lake), and I wasn't aware that shredding tennis balls could be a problem in a dog park. We'll keep an eye out! What a wonderful gift to give people -- additional time on their memberships for inconvenience. You sound like terrific people. Sincerely, Jana Sheeder (PB-DOG [volunteer group that's worked on our park since 2003] Chairwoman), dogparkmiami@aol.com
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