  Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1148 Registered: 10-2003 |
Detroit's only fully fenced in dog park will open next Sat. 7/28/07 on Cass Ave, just north of Canine To Five, which is located at 3443 Cass Ave. More details including hours and cost to come next week. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 1939 Registered: 10-2003 |
Congratulations. That's a big step forward for the Midtown/downtown area. Great news for dog owners. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 3298 Registered: 02-2005 |
A dog park in Detroit? No way. There is a whole legion of Ann Arborite dog owners up in arms over that city's lack of a dog park. I'll have to take a look. How is it fenced in? Cyclone fencing or something aesthetically pleasing? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1149 Registered: 10-2003 |
The back, alley facing fence is 6 ft. high chainlink with barb wire at the top. The front, Cass facing fence is 8 foot high wood. The substrate is grass....we'll see how long that lasts! There will be a small shaded area, fresh cold water, some play equipment. It is not huge, only 7500 square feet, but dog park attendees also have the use of our daycare space, which is an additional 6000 square feet. | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1150 Registered: 10-2003 |
Also, the dog park Grand Opening will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11. As I said, more details on that to follow. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 1243 Registered: 10-2003 |
Good work Blondy, you guys are doing a great job. You come at the highest recommendation from some customers of yours I know. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 3299 Registered: 02-2005 |
Sounds great, Blondy. | ||
Jasoncw Member Username: Jasoncw Post Number: 396 Registered: 07-2005 |
Very cool! Hopefully it is successful. I think it will be.  | ||
Eastside61 Member Username: Eastside61 Post Number: 116 Registered: 07-2006 |
Will this park be named after an NFL quarterback????? | ||
Why Member Username: Why Post Number: 70 Registered: 04-2007 |
"with barb wire at the top". Is this a dog park or dog prison? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1151 Registered: 10-2003 |
Have you been in the alley behind Cass between MLK and Peterboro? | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 461 Registered: 11-2005 |
I can't wait to bring my dog by. Its great what you guys have done over there blondy! | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1197 Registered: 07-2004 |
Dog mauled by homeless man | ||
Waz Member Username: Waz Post Number: 117 Registered: 11-2006 |
Good. Now all those Birmingham-ites can bring their dogs for a run since they were shut out in their own burg. Har! http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=20077071904 81 | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1154 Registered: 10-2003 |
The dog park will be FREE tomorrow night as we are trying to get as many dogs in as possible before the grand opening on August 11. We are still working out the kinks (like where to put the pools, how to clean up most effectively, etc) so please stop by with your vaccinated dog if you can! | ||
Col_kat Member Username: Col_kat Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2006 |
Are their individual fenced small runs for the dogs that aren't as friendly to the other dogs? I'd love to bring my dog but unless she has her own fenced area she will try to be a big bully to the other dogs. I wish I could get her out of that. | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1155 Registered: 10-2003 |
No, it is one large play area, sorry. There are some "time out" kennels, but they are only 50 and 100 square feet. How old is your dog? | ||
Quozl Member Username: Quozl Post Number: 1063 Registered: 07-2005 |
quote:You CAN get her out of that behavior. Get the book "Cesar's Way - The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems" by Cesar Milan and train yourself to be the pack leader, NOT her. | ||
J_stone Member Username: J_stone Post Number: 385 Registered: 10-2003 |
Cool! Maybe now the dog walkers in my neighborhood will have another place to let their dogs pee and poo instead of my lawn/shrubs/flowers. Ya know dog urine kills grass, and leaving a hot-steamy-dog-loaf behind on somebody's lawn is disrespectful. I still love dogs though. | ||
Col_kat Member Username: Col_kat Post Number: 12 Registered: 06-2006 |
Blondy she is a five year old boxer. She still acts like she's 1 years old though. I took her to training last year and I still couldn't get her to play nice with the other dogs, but she does very well with the dogs that she grew up with. Do you have any tips? | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 298 Registered: 05-2004 |
Are they going to invite Michael Vick to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony? | ||
Southofeight Member Username: Southofeight Post Number: 99 Registered: 07-2005 |
Maybe they should invite Vick to come cut your sense of humor. | ||
Norwalk Member Username: Norwalk Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2006 |
blondy, What time tonight? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1156 Registered: 10-2003 |
7-9:30 p.m. If your dog has not been here before please bring updated shot records, we will make a copy and keep it on file! PLEASE tell all your dog owning neighbors!! | ||
Quozl Member Username: Quozl Post Number: 1069 Registered: 07-2005 |
I will be there with my little sweetheart Sydney:  | ||
Corktownmark Member Username: Corktownmark Post Number: 330 Registered: 12-2004 |
Oh My God Quozl! What have you done to Sydnee the dog? Blondy how could you let Sydnee be changed from a dog to a tiny stuffed toy with a human finger growing out of it's neck?? | ||
Harpernottingham Member Username: Harpernottingham Post Number: 238 Registered: 04-2006 |
What I'd like to see, somewhere, anywhere, is a dog-free neighborhood. I love dogs, but too many dog owners turn a deaf ear to their pets' bad behavior. One big reason I left Morningside. The dogs there outnumbered the residents at least two to one. I wonder what Detroit's pet population is these days. Anyhow, has anybody ever heard of a dog-free neighborhood? | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 3505 Registered: 02-2005 |
http://www.modeldmedia.com/dev elopmentnews/caninetofive10507 .aspx | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1162 Registered: 10-2003 |
Please help support this Detroit based business by voting for us in the "Vote 4 the Best" contest. http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/Deta ils.aspx?business=45426 THanks! | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1163 Registered: 10-2003 |
Um, did you vote yet? PLEASE! | ||
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite Post Number: 196 Registered: 06-2007 |
Vote submitted | ||
Corktownmark Member Username: Corktownmark Post Number: 331 Registered: 12-2004 |
vote submitted and confirmed -- wow they don't make it easy :=O | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1307 Registered: 11-2004 |
vote submitted | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1268 Registered: 06-2005 |
Vote submitted (duncan) | ||
Bussey Member Username: Bussey Post Number: 564 Registered: 12-2003 |
bump and also...I have been thinking and I don't know what you are going to be able to use for the outdoor spot...maybe concrete? but wont it get to hot...? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1164 Registered: 10-2003 |
I am thinking mulch right now, but I will need like 3 dump trucks full so I am trying to find it super cheap. Thanks for voting! | ||
Baltgar Member Username: Baltgar Post Number: 72 Registered: 06-2006 |
I have seen pea gravel used at other dog parks and boarding facilities. It would probably last longer. Though, if you go with mulch have you called Detroit DPW about donations or other local landscapers? They probably shred dozens of trees a day and might be able to help. BTW...this is great addition to the city. Thanks for all your hard work. | ||
Motorcitydave Member Username: Motorcitydave Post Number: 75 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hey blondy, what shots are needed for the dog park? I live downtown and I have a 7 year old, and I have always kept her up to date up on her shots. The last year or so I haven't gotten her some of the 'yearly' shots anymore since they say that 'yearly' shots aren't good for older dogs "every" year (unless necessary).... I obviously get her rabies, and instead of the yearlys, I get her a Titer test (which tells if any of the yearly are needed)... cost more, but worth it. (Message edited by Motorcitydave on August 23, 2007) | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1165 Registered: 10-2003 |
We require DHLPP, Rabies and Bordetella. We will accept Titers though. | ||
Motorcitydave Member Username: Motorcitydave Post Number: 76 Registered: 11-2004 |
Cool, I'll have to get her over there then... she loves playing with other dogs, she gets along well with all of the dogs and people in our building (Kales). | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1166 Registered: 10-2003 |
Excellent. We have some Kales dogs that come here. Ernest the Cocker Spaniel is here for daycare and grooming today. Tell ALL YOUR DOWNTOWN DOG OWNING FRIENDS about the dog park please!•••••••••• | ||
Motorcitydave Member Username: Motorcitydave Post Number: 77 Registered: 11-2004 |
Will do!! | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 2143 Registered: 11-2004 |
Ernest is a cat, isn't he? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1167 Registered: 10-2003 |
mew mew | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 2149 Registered: 11-2004 |
Don't forget to tell the groomer about the Uggs! | ||
Ernest_adams Member Username: Ernest_adams Post Number: 9 Registered: 02-2007 |
I am a dog and I am handsome. Even if I have a mohawk and Uggs by the end of the day. | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1168 Registered: 10-2003 |
Dog park tonight.....hope to see some forumers and some forum dogs!!!! | ||
Bussey Member Username: Bussey Post Number: 569 Registered: 12-2003 |
what time does it start @? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1169 Registered: 10-2003 |
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1312 Registered: 11-2004 |
Is there a safe place for us to leave or lock our bikes there beside the typical light post outside? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1170 Registered: 10-2003 |
You can stick them in the grooming room! | ||
The_recycling_people Member Username: The_recycling_people Post Number: 49 Registered: 11-2006 |
Igor and Greta will be there to do a double newf takedown on anyone who is acting up. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1313 Registered: 11-2004 |
Thanks. That will work just fine. We're planning on stopping by for our dog fix tonight. See you then. |
