Please Pickup After Your Dog
27/12/06 21:28 Filed in: General
We need to do a better job picking up after our dogs and reminding others to pickup after theirs. Read More...
Letter To City Council (Bernadette)
23/12/06 21:25 Filed in: Letters
I am writing to voice a very strong opposition to the closure of the Rolo Park. This park is one of a kind and quite frankly, Read More...
Letter To Mayor (ROLO)
22/12/06 21:27 Filed in: Letters
Letter To City Council (ROLO)
22/12/06 21:24 Filed in: Letters
January 5, 2007
To: Members of City Council
RE: EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO CHIEF WHITECAP PARK Read More...
Update #2
22/12/06 21:22 Filed in: Updates
We were told on Wednesday December 20 that the City of Saskatoon has plans to build a new water intake opposite the mole beside power pole park. Read More...
Letter To City Council (Brian & Ruth)
20/12/06 21:16 Filed in: Letters
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
We have two dogs and have enjoyed walking them off lead for many years (more than 15 years) in this area. Read More...
Meeting with James Wilke - City of Saskatoon Animal Control
12/12/06 21:02 Filed in: Minutes
James
Wilke, of the City of Saskatoon, called a meeting of
concerned dog owners regarding proposals for the
Chief Whitecap Park. The meeting raised more
questions than answers. One of the positive outcomes
was the formation of the Recreational Off-Leash
Organization (ROLO). We are forming this users group
and want to encourage as many users of the off-leash
park as we can to sign up. Approximately 53 concerned
citizens attended the meeting on December 11.
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Strong Users Group Results in a Safe and Clean Park (Bill)
12/12/06 20:56 Filed in: General
The most
successful dog parks I have read about appear to be
the ones with an active user group. An active users
group can reduce the risk of dog fights
significantly. They step in and encourage or demand
(as the case requires) leashes or removal of
aggressive dogs. Most dogs are not aggressive because
they are not on their own territory. The dogs that
use the park most successfully are dogs that were
socialized very young and had good experiences as
they visited. Depend upon and learn from the dog
savvy people to learn what the indications are of an
impending squabble. Redirecting the dog's attention
at exactly the right moment can make all the
difference. Your tone of voice and your body language
will also make a big difference. Keep calm, don't
praise fearful or aggressive behavior by "soothing"
the dog with petting and cooing sounds.
Benefits of an Off-Leash Park
11/12/06 20:54 Filed in: General
The
positive benefits of owning a dog are well known and
well researched. Owning a dog encourages exercise and
promotes physical and mental health. Off-leash parks
stimulate social interaction and helps build the
community and a more cohesive society for people. The
benefits for the dogs is that it creates socialized
dogs which results in good neighbors. Off-leash parks
promote security, both perceived and real. People
feel safe coming to the park on their own regardless
of the time of day. For more information on the
benefits of off-leash sites for humans and dogs check
out the following links:
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_park
• http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/dogpark.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_park
• http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/dogpark.html