2 weeks ago
Totoredaca Leash-Free Dog Park
Not all dogs enjoy or should be in a leash free park, And that's okay. Don't force your dog into going because YOU think they should enjoy it!
My dog doesn’t understand why other dogs want to hang out together. No dog park for us.
1 month ago
Congrats to McKinley Dog Park Advisory Council! Looking forward to visiting!
mckinleypark.news/news/380-dog-park-coming-to-mckinley-park-in-2019
McKinley Park News - Dog Park Coming to McKinley Park in 2019
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A full featured dog-friendly area is coming to McKinley Park in 2019, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers of the McKinley Dog Park Advisory Council and Tax Increment Financing district funding supported by 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas and 11th Ward Alderman Patrick D. Thompson for a dog pa...2 months ago
Would it be possible to put turf over the pavement in Grant Bark Park? If so, how much do we need to raise?
We are looking into this. We don't know how much it would cost yet. But we are trying to organize an initiative to gain support for this based particularly on the likely increase in dog owners in the new buildings at the south end of Grant Park that should occur over the next couple of years. We presented the idea at a Chicago Park District 'court-meeting' last year (officials sit at a table at the front of a room; poor supplicants are allowed two minutes to present their concerns) and were pretty much blown off. However, we're going to be circulating our ideas over the next year and have some support from a group trying to regain community control over Grant Park. We will definitely need our own community involvement (bodies, energy, ideas) in order to move it forward!
2 months ago
Filled the dispenser at GBP! Use em up (don’t burn em up!).
2 months ago
WTF?
Bag dispenser burned up at Grant Bark Park.
Posted on the South Loop Dog & Pet Owners group - www.facebook.com/groups/1892288981094819/
That’s no cigarette
What is the matter with people!
2 months ago
Filled the bag dispensers at Fred Anderson Park Dog Park and put up new signs with our number to let us know when they need filling!
And thanks for the kind on-the-spot $20 donation from a park user!
We need your help!
2 months ago
Oh Dear! Look what it is coming to... when irresponsible dog owners don't do the needful... Keep on keeping it clean everybody!
Apartment Building Plans To Use Dog DNA Samples To Fine Owners Who Don’t Clean Up
chicago.cbslocal.com
Alta Roosevelt will require a cheek swab DNA sample from all dogs and will fine offenders who don't clean up their pet's mess $200.
Benjamin Cottrell
Adam Havrilla Aifd Pfci
Cameras seem like a more logical and cost effective decision. Moreover, this seems like a step closer to banning certain breeds and less like trying to keep the area clean.
How accurate could this be? Wouldn’t there be cross contamination
This is not new. West Loop apts have been doing this for years after a few bad apples wouldn’t pick up. It made news then too. Amli in SL does it. If you’re a responsible dog owner, it’s not a big deal as you’ll never be the problem. But Amli doesn’t seem to enforce it , although I wish they would, so most likely just a scare tactic anyway.
Pamela Casellano
Natashia Bryson we need to do this!
If only people were more responsible then this wouldn't be needed. I, for one, would have no issue complying with such a request since I know I clean up after my pup every....single...time...
...alleyway just west of Michigan @14TH is a terrible example of tax paying condo (pet) owners...shamefully filthy over there...nasty
4 months ago
Congratulations to our friend, professional dog trainer Judit Arroyo-Czachor, CPDT-KA, for the publication of her article on helping our city dogs cope with living in big buildings.
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Helping Dogs in High-Rise Living Situations | The IAABC Journal
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Dogs in apartment complexes need a holistic approach to minimize stress and prevent and treat behavior issues, so they can thrive in an urban environment.
Great article - congrats Judit! Are you still involved with dog agility? Any recs-looking for a course for Penny.
You’re so sweet! Thank you for sharing 😃
4 months ago
New Daycare Customers get 20% of daycare packages this week (ends Nov. 2nd) at Royale Puppies
4 months ago
Thank you for posting this. This is incredibly sad. ❤️ South Loop Dog Park Action Cooperative (SLDogPAC) will be taking steps to make sure that this sign stays up.Save another dog’s life by ensuring one gate is always closed before entering and exiting the park. Would hate for anyone else to have to endure what my husband and I are going through after the tragic loss of our baby.
I would also like to reiterate that conversations are NOT to be had while standing in either doorway. I witnessed this whole horrible incident that happened due to a dog owner standing for an extended period of time propping open the inside gate while having a conversation.
Didn’t know where to post, but can we organize a volunteer cleaning day? Just people and no dogs? There is residual poo and diarrhea that would be good to clean out, particularly since 1000 South Clark and Pooch Club just notified people of giardia. Or pitch in to pay for a power-washing?
Inattentive owners are why I had to stop going to the park too. Either it was gate related issues or actually watching their dogs so they don’t get into fights.
I took my dog there twice and stopped going. I have to agree that the atmosphere is not great due to some owners who don’t pay attention and due to some dogs who seem to have no training or social skills. It is such a shame because it is a great park.
I am so sorry for the loss of your doggie people should use the dog park with their pets with the same caution we use playgrounds with our children. I would hope flyer with precautions and guidelines are being spread throughout the community. I know this is painful as I have lost a puppy but please share with the Park District PAC Facebook page so that all dog park will use this as a warning or at least a cautionary tale. My sympathies to you.
That's infuriating. IIRC, signs are prominently posted stating that this should be done, but failing that, a little common sense would have prevented this tragedy.
Someone opened both gates once and my dog got out too. People are horrible.
I’m so sorry and I had this problem multiple times at that park. Sadly we stopped going as a result.
Horrible. Sorry for ur loss. With u in spirit
I am so sorry for your loss.
4 months ago
Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash TONIGHT !!! 5-8:00 PM. Doggy goodie bags being assembled, party favors for the kids, and Costume Contest Bags are overflowing! Categories are: Child, Dog, Ensemble (human + canine).
Hope to see you there! Learn to dance the 'Monster Mash' from 5:30-6:30. Children's Costume Parade and Contest at 6:30, then it is the Dog's turn !!!
By saying the dog costume contest and parade is after the children’s, you confused many people who showed up at like 6:45-7 and were told they couldn’t compete in the contest. Please have a clear time frame next year and stick to it. We had some disappointed pups!
Matthew - take a bit to walk before out meeting tonight? 🧜♀️
Micah Dorfman 1 hour!!
Dan Doran
4 months ago
Tomorrow! Where will you be on Thursday from 5-8pm? We'll be at the Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash at Fred Anderson Park!Don't forget, one week from TODAY, the Sixth Annual Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash !!! See you there...
4 months ago
Here are some ideas for the ensemble costume category, the Pugs one is hilarious !!! www.wideopenpets.com/best-human-and-dog-halloween-costumes/
19 Best Dog and Owner Costumes That Will Help You Win Halloween
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From the spooky to the hilarious, these human and dog Halloween costumes are absolutely awesome!4 months ago
Don't forget, one week from TODAY, the Sixth Annual Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash !!! See you there...
5 months ago
Don't forget, tomorrow, Saturday 9/29 is the Grand Opening of Sydney's Pet Grooming's South Loop location, at 1526 S Wabash. Go on over and say 'Hello'! Tell them the South Loop Dog Park Action Cooperative (SLDogPAC) sent you 🙂We'd like to give a shout out to our newest Business Member, Sydnee's Pet Grooming Chicago South Loop ! Their Grant Opening is less than a week away, Saturday 9/29/18, from 2:00-6:00 PM. They are currently operating after a soft opening a few weeks ago. Stop by on your walk between Coliseum Park DFA and Fred Anderson Park Dog Park and say hello!
5 months ago
Should make a puppy cheer station on the route instead to cheer on runners!
5 months ago
We'd like to give a shout out to our newest Business Member, Sydnee's Pet Grooming Chicago South Loop ! Their Grant Opening is less than a week away, Saturday 9/29/18, from 2:00-6:00 PM. They are currently operating after a soft opening a few weeks ago. Stop by on your walk between Coliseum Park DFA and Fred Anderson Park Dog Park and say hello!
5 months ago
Interested in having more green space in cities? You or a friend interested in, or just want to support dog adoption? If you have some time today there will apparently be the opportunity to see adoptable dogs from the Anti-Cruielty Society in the City in a pop-up dog park in River North!
Play With Dogs in River North ‘Bark(ing) Spots’ on Friday
news.wttw.com
Two parking spaces in River North will be transformed into a temporary dog-friendly area as part of PARK(ing) Day, a global movement calling attention to the need for more open space in cities.
Bill, we forwarded your comment to the Chicago Park District for advice and their recommendation is yes – call 911.
Note that Roosevelt Park is not a city-sanctioned off-leash dog area!
I was confronted by a thug in the dog park at Roosevelt Road today. Muscle bound thug, his dogs had nothing to do with him. We were talking, at his invitation, about American football, and how the players of that sport do or do not deserve medical payments for their injuries on the field. I insist they do and I am entitled to my opinion. He insists I have no right to an opinion since he played for Penn State.
He became very threatening to me with his size and when that didn’t work he insulted my wife. I saw this quickly escalating situation was going to end in violence, so we left.
I restrained myself, and I wonder if there is a way of banning someone from the park. This man was clearly looking for a fight. Should I call the police?