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Alleygater
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Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2300
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 3:42 pm: | 
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I'm sorta with CMonty on this one: he wrote, "I can't believe that amidst all of our wishing and bitching and pseudo-organizing for a dog park, somehow, a giant, beautiful one got built."
I'm right there with you bud. I haven't see the infamous gravel yet so maybe I'll feel differently if my dog can't run or if he comes home with torn up pads but until then I'm just ecstatic that this actually happened. I like Echo Lake a lot but I think everyone will agree that it's so well used that the erosion of the grass has gotten REALLY bad. I'm not saying gravel is better than grass but I suppose it's one less issue to have to deal with at "OUR" park.
As for unruly dogs and horrible humans and not picked up poop...? It's bound to happen. It's inevitable. But hopefully the good dogs and people will outweigh the bad ones and a great dog park community will form.
I'll definitely be seeing you guys there....SOON!!! |
Marty Tuohy
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Username: Martyt
Post Number: 91
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 3:50 pm: |
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I'm with you Alleygater.
If it is a bad surface ... well they may have to deal with fixing it (and that will cost more) and I'll wish it would have been done better to start with ... but I think the dog run is a great addition and I'm looking forward to visiting with the pooch.
Marty |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1189
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 4:22 pm: |
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What makes you all think that there was no active movement to get a dogpark going? There was... and lots of going from door to door like Home Depot, Lumber stores, Fence companies, and Pet Stores asking if they would be interested to sponor one.
Yes it is great that we finally have a dogpark I just think that for USD 200,000.00 they could have done some research on what works and what doesn't work.
I know some of you think I am a bit much but we had a cracked scull when a three year old and his mom was knocked over by a bunch of large dogs chasing each other. I know of a couple of adults who hurt their knees when dogs ran into them. In my mind they could have used some of the money (like for the statue and for the Jurrasic Park entrance) and built a little playground for kids so they have something to do while the doggie play. |
Marty Tuohy
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Username: Martyt
Post Number: 92
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 4:43 pm: |
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Bajou
FWIW, I don't think you are a bit much. You seem very up to speed on the issues and I appreciate the info. Also, thank you to all those who were involved in working on the dog run issue. I did not know about the effort but I really appreciate it.
As to whether, in addition to the dog run, the county should have used some of the money to build a playground for kids (while the dogs are running) or a place for adults to hang so they don't get knocked over by dogs ... personally I think that is alot to ask for.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to trying out the dog run ... with the dog of course. |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2301
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 8:33 pm: |
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Bajou, I dont see how the reservation dog park means that we can't continue to work on a Maplewood or South Orange specific dog run. I'm STILL willing to help out and get one accomplished. But I'll tell you, I saw VERY LITTLE MOTION on the Maplewood dog run. A lot of talk and little or no action. We had a proposed location (which most people agree was a big compromise) a few people (who stated they were) willing to donate money and little else as far as I could tell. OH YEAH, wait, I forgot there were like hordes of ANTI-DOG RUN TROLLS poo pooing the idea. How could I forget that. Once again, I don't know how we got a dog park, but I plan on going there and seeing what my dog thinks when it's open and I'm glad it SOMEHOW materialized. |
Soparents
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Username: Soparents
Post Number: 2223
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 8:38 pm: |
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I remember either being at a BOT meeting or watching one early-ish this year where someone from the Essex Country Exec stood up and announced that they were putting a dog park in SM Reservation. This had to have been an Essex Country (Parks etc?) decision, as VP Calabrese thanked the gentleman and said it would save us some money...
I am sure however it happened, that we will hear some happy yaps
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Maplewoody
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Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1267
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:15 pm: |
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AN...
Yes, they are good with Kids around 10 + ...younger kids are ok with Adult supervision.
They live to be 12 to 16, and sometimes longer.
Click here to see if a Westie is good for you: http://westieclubamerica.com/profiler/
They are alert, gay, friendly as all heck... They bark to alert you someone's coming to your home.
Mailmen, his truck, Squirrels, the Ice-cream truck sound, and fire-trucks, etc...They do not shed,
and are great if you're normally allergic to pet hair. They should never be left off leash.
A fenced in yard is a MUST! They will chase rabbits, squirrels, and probably get away from you.
They are ratters, origionally bred to hunt vermin in Scotland. They are a medium sized dog,
weighing normally between 18 + 22 lbs.
They like to be where YOU are, on the couch or in your bed!
Ours are so sweet!
Buy from a breeder if you do get one. We've known people that have gotten a Westie from pet stores,
and they all were not healthy dogs!
This is a Mini Cooper pic from around when we first got him. They look like min. Polar bears when puppies.
You usually can get from a breeder at around 11-12 weeks old.
Northern NJ Westie Club website: http://www.nnjwesties.org/
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canismajor
Citizen
Username: Canismajor
Post Number: 435
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 12:43 am: |
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I don't mean to be a party pooper, but everyone who takes their dog to the new dog park should have a primer on how to break up dog fights:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2253_break-dogfight.html
Word of mouth will get around about this place and everyone and their brother will be bringing their unsocialized dogs, some of which are bound to flip out and bite the well-meaning, socialized dogs. I saw some really nasty dog fights back when there was the de facto dog park in Memorial Park in Maplewood. There was this woman who used to bring a pit bull with a shock collar, and everytime a another dog came near it she would shock the poor thing into oblivion.
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Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 15091
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 1:19 am: |
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That's a useful link, canismajor, not a party pooper.
I'll reserve judgement on the gravel.
cmontyburns, what kind(s) of dogs do you have? |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1199
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 4:04 pm: |
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Canismajor: Not a party pooper but a realist.
The wheelbarrow trick is good but be aware that your dog is on edge and is very capable of turning around and biting you. Dogs kind of blank out in a highly aggressive state and most dogs will bite even their owner when people try to interfere. To be safer take your regular leash pass one side under the dogs belly (don't worry they are occupied) then put the carabiner part through the handle and pull. Dog is looped around his belly (which also pinches the males privates) and your hands are out of the way. Just walk backwards and jank if you have to, the dogs will let go.
Another trick is water and it doesn't take buckets if you get it in their nostriles or ears. Any dog (even locked pits) will stop and release if you poor just a little water into ear or nostrils. Carry a water bottle and squezze it so the water has some force.
If a big dog has a small dog in its mouth don't try to pull the small dog out. The tearing will do more damage and the big dog will bite down harder. Reach into the side of the dogs mouth (it will be open enough if he/she is holding a small dog) and pull out the tounge. Pull it out as far as you can and pinch it hard if necessary. If the dog is not yours and/or you are not comfortable with doing this because the dog is very aggressive then the good old kick 'em in the privates works. It kind of makes them cough and therefore release the dog. When I say privates I mean the soft belly part closest to the hind legs. Don't be squeamish...kick it hard. It will make the dog cough and he/she will spit out the other. You don't want to have to kick three or four times...so kick once and kick hard...a small dogs life depends on it and the big dog will survive a belly ache. |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1917
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 9:10 pm: |
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I have two retrievers, though one declines to retrieve. They're both excellent eaters, however. (Partial to important financial documents, anything that isn't supposed to get wet, and, on at least one occasion, an alarm clock.)
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Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2305
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 9:06 am: |
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I've used the spray the dog with water technique -- it definitely can work. It's my defacto defense at the dog park -- so I usually have one in my hand at all times. Most owners don't get too squeamish if their dog gets a little wet either. I haven't broken up a seriously vicious dog fight however -- thankfully. Rather it was getting very excited and it was beginning to escalate (A LOT). I didn't spray in their nostrils or ears however. I took my Poland Spring Sports Bottle and just squirted it hard at the dogs in question. They stopped what they were doing (barking, chasing and biting) and looked at me, as the more submissive dog ran away. Usually this allows the owner to come in and scoop up the underdog. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1233
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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Yup that's the way it should be done Alley. I have always been amazed to see some dog owners whose dogs are terrorizing another and they don't interfere. A dog sometimes needs to be told "play nice or you are out of here", but the owner should be the discipliner. When the dog meets first started in Maplewood there was this lady with a very dominant and pushy shep. She had no prayer in hell to controll this dog but there was this guy who owned a small dog and he would step in every time the shep got out of control. One tone out of the guy and the shep stopped dead in his tracks. |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 15106
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 10:58 am: |
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I believe if we pull out the dog who is the victim, rather than the aggressor dog, we send both dogs the wrong message. I'd rather yank away the aggressor. If that isn't possible and the owner isn't around (or responsible), then I'll pull the victim away, but it's a last resort.
I get angry at dog owners who let their dogs leave their property whether by accident or on purpose. Small dogs get angry that my dog, a greyhound, walks by their turf, so they threaten him. I never pull Red away. I let him stand his ground.
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Soda
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Username: Soda
Post Number: 4040
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 11:53 am: |
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My old friend would have loved it. Enjoy, folks.
-s. |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2313
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 6:54 pm: |
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I aint doing anything psychological like that Tom. I'm just trying to stop a fight. A fight that my dog isn't even involved in. |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1250
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 7:15 pm: |
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Oh soda what a cool picture! |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 15111
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 8:34 am: |
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I'm not talking about a fight, I'm talking about a barking match. Small dogs don't attack Red, but they threaten to, and that's enough to make me angry. One of these days, one of them will get hurt.
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Soda
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Username: Soda
Post Number: 4044
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 1:12 am: |
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Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry...
-s.
BTW: Check out www.catsthatlooklikehitler.com
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Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 772
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 10:08 am: |
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"I don't like you now!" :-)
Another thing that works if you don't happen to have a water bottle on you is to throw a jacket or sweater over the face of the aggressive dog. Has the same effect - throws him off guard long enough to separate the dogs. |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1309
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 9:25 pm: |
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Well we went up there today on our way to the woods. We walked in with the dogs on leash since the gates are not completed yet. All the dogs were walking kind of funny on the gravel and none of them knew what to do with the fountains as the water doesn't collect long enough for them to scoop it up.
Don't get me wrong it is great that there is finally a legal place to let the dogs off leash and they did try to make it really nice. I just would have hoped they would have done a little better research then they wouldn't have had to spend so much money. The official opening ceremony is at 12noon on the 31st of July. I read through the posted park rules and there is a three dog per person limit. The dogs also have to have a valid rabbies vaccine tag on their collar so make sure you have it on.
Hope to meet all of you and your respective pooches up there.
Bajou |
Oldstone
Citizen
Username: Rogers4317
Post Number: 819
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
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i wonder if there's going to be a dog park attendant checking number of dogs someone has brought in, as well as collars and tags. also, i wonder if there will be a separate section for small dogs. |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1353
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 9:49 pm: |
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Well considering that is is fairly regularly patroled by the state police I would think they would keep an eye on it especially since the bad press they received with the other "activities" up there. |
ncakes
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 314
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 3:57 pm: |
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I have a question.. my pooch just got her rabies shot today but the JAC doesn't provide tags to show proof. Will she be able to play in the dog park if I bring the file stating she is in fact vaccinated? If not, where can I get a tag that shows that she has had her rabies shot? Thanks for your help! |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1392
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 5:00 pm: |
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Why would JAC not give you a rabbies tag. They most certainly do!! |
ncakes
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 317
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 5:03 pm: |
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Bajou- I was told today that they do not. I asked for one because I'd read about needing one for the dog park. I received a Rabies Vaccination Certificate but they said that they do not give tags. |
Camnol
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Username: Camnol
Post Number: 424
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 7:49 pm: |
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Hey ncakes, that was you? Did you come by earlier this morning, before John got there? If so, we chatted for a bit. I'm glad to hear you got the shot. I would make a few copies of the rabies certificate and leave one in the glove box. This way if you can easily grab it if you are asked for proof of vaccination at the park.
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ncakes
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 320
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 8:59 pm: |
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Hi Camnol- yep that was me! Thanks for chatting and the suggestion, I'll make sure to do that.  |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 425
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:04 am: |
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ncakes-Loretta looks fantastic! It's obvious that she found a happy home. I kept thinking she looked so familiar, but I assumed it was because I had seen her in the shelter--here it was because I saw her on MOL!
I hope Loretta enjoys the dog park!
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ncakes
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 321
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 1:40 pm: |
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Thanks Camnol! We appreciate it! I'm sure we'll see you soon! |
Peter G. Magic
Citizen
Username: Pmagic
Post Number: 180
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 6:19 pm: |
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I just hope the dogs behave better at the Reservation than the humans. Doggies, no cavorting half naked and having wild sex, please! |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2375
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 12:53 pm: |
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So who's gone already? How did your dog like it?
We went over the weekend to inspect. We were impressed, but Bajou's instincts might be right. The pebbles looked DUMB for lack of a better word. |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1446
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 2:01 pm: |
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It opened today at noon! I hope they fixed that foot and a half of gap on the fence on the right side run. If your dog is an escaper use the left run.
TO THE MAN AND WOMAN (WITH BABY) WHO TOOK THEIR RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK TO THE PARK YESTERDAY AT AROUND 5PM:
Should I see you again doing what you did to your dog I will file animal cruelty charges against you. If your dog requires a spiked choker AND a shock collar then he has no business being in the dog run. Frankly, I did not see the dog do anything bad but from the moment you unloaded him you ripped him every second step. There are only two alternatives: 1. You are incapable of handling or training your own dog and therefore need to result to such retarded measures and a dog that "dangerous" to warrant those measures has absolutely no business in the dog run 2. You are a control freak and insecure about your manhood and need to show off with this highly dangerous animal that you call your dog. Your dog did not do anything to deserve your wrath. Your method is not training but outright abuse. I am well versed in the breed and know they need a firm hand but I am dead serious I see you treat your dog again like you did yesterday I will file animal cruelty charges against you!
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Amateur Night
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Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 1923
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 3:54 pm: |
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"i wonder if there's going to be a dog park attendant checking number of dogs someone has brought in, as well as collars and tags."
Actually I am more wondering if there will be an attendant watching for illicit activities in the restroom.
We went there and "demo'd" the dog park on Friday. Fun. My dog was happy, though he is worried that I will walk him less now thatI can sit on a nice shady bench and chat while he does his thing. |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2380
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:14 pm: |
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So Bajou, other than being offended by stupid dog owners, what did you dogs think of the pebbles? Or the park itself? |
tom
Citizen
Username: Tom
Post Number: 5387
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
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My dog didn't appear to like the pebbles, but it may have been the heat, too. Experts (the four-legged kind) agreed it was a good day to lie down in the shade.
By the way, the margins of the run are grass/dirt/mulch and shady. My doggie naturally gravitated over there to do her business.
Lots of room and good amenities, especially water. There's also a doggie jail, marked as a place to give dogs a time-out so they can simmer down a little. |
swishliquor
Citizen
Username: Swishliquor
Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 6:43 pm: |
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The Grand-Opening of The Dog Run was today at noon, and Jersey Animal Coalition was conspicuously absent. Dignitaries from Essex County, Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, and The Port Authority Police Department Canine Unit were there, among others. Where was Jersey Animal Coalition, the shelter/rescue group for Maplewood and South Orange? |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1456
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:03 pm: |
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Alley: My dogs will not be able to hang in the dog park. My shepard is 13 and has age induced dementia so he misreads situations sometimes. A dog park would be way to stressful for him. My other little dog is people orientated and is really not interested in other dogs (her perogative) and my third rescue has two dislocated back knees and although she would probably love to run around one knock from another dog would cause alot of injury to her. I did go there a couple of times when it was empty but as I said before my dogs and my friends dogs weren't too thrilled about the gravel.
Swish: Why would the JAC have to be there? We are a rescue group not a dog walking society. Believe you me we will get plenty of business from there but unfortunately the wrong kind. Instead of tying the dumped dogs to the bushes in our parkinglot or up in the reservation they will now dump their dogs in the dog run. At least that way they get found quicker than the poor souls that people tied up up there on rainy days when nobody went on the paths for a couple of days. People who want a dog will know to come to the shelter and not go looking at the dog run for one. Monday is the only day that staff from JAC has off (except for the cleaning staff, they are there every day). Although our dogs have outside time (we have our own outdoor run) they are kenneled during the rest of the time and a dog run would be a little much for them. You have to have a pretty good handle on your dog and a mutual trust which comes only through one on one bonding to be sure that any dog is dog run proof.
Also please know that should you find a dog left in the dog run the JAC is legally not allowed to accept it unless it is brought in through the Animal Control Officer. I am wondering how that will work because that part of the reservation is controlled by the county and not by any town animal control officer. |
swishliquor
Citizen
Username: Swishliquor
Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 10:49 am: |
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I would think that some officials from JAC would have made an appearance, as this is an animal oriented project that involves those in the relevant towns, and continuing to rub elbows with the political forces in the area does a lot of good and shows mutual support. But you, Bayou, not being a board member, would not know the real reasons for not attending. |
cmontyburns
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Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1922
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 12:03 pm: |
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I still remain sort of amazed by all the complaining about the dog park (and who showed up where for whatever ceremony.)
Seriously: This is one of the best dog parks I've been to, in any state. Certainly rivals anything in NYC. Word will get out, and this will be a huge plus for the area. My dogs absolutely loved it -- the griping over the pebbles is incredibly overblown (and, for the record, the rock doesn't cover the entire area). I don't care whether JAC was at any opening ceremony or not. We wanted a dog park for ages, and we got an incredible one.
My advice: Let this be the one thing you let yourself stop bitching about for long enough to actually enjoy it. Your dogs are going to absolutely love it.
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Marty Tuohy
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Username: Martyt
Post Number: 95
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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Cmonty:
My dog loved it also, at least that is what she said! But who knows, sometimes she just says things to hear herself talk.
Agreed on the surface material. I'll leave it to the experts, and I'm sure it could always be better, but my dog seemed fine. I think the surface is the OK smooth "pearl gravel" and not the dreaded/sharp "pea gravel." Big difference on the paws/feet!
As to the issue of whether the JAC should have been there, I have no idea what that is all about. I think the JAC does a great job.
I'm sure there will be issues with the dog run but this is a good thing.
Marty |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2390
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 1:55 pm: |
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Man I wanted to go last night but couldn't make it. I can't wait to have my dog try it out. |
Flameretardant
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Username: Flameretardant
Post Number: 23
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 3:09 pm: |
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I agree with cmonty, et al. We took our dog to the park last night, and she loved it. Gravel, schmavel ... I don't care what kind it was, she had absolutely no trouble with it. And besides, it looks as if it will be cleaner and maintain-able than other surfaces.
I am *SO* glad we have this park within walking distance of home, and poo-poo to all the nay-sayers. Hey, even if this isn't the ideal canine playground, it certainly is an improvment over what was there before (nothing) and better than nearly all the dog runs I've ever seen in NYC or NJ.
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Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 15185
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 5:00 pm: |
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This is not a complaint, but I'd like you to clarify what you mean when you say "within walking distance of home". Do you live at The Top?
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Flameretardant
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Username: Flameretardant
Post Number: 24
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 5:34 pm: |
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No, I live off Ridgewood ... 10 minute walk frm dog park ... for me, going to the reservation has always been within walking distance, and now, to have a dog park there ... it's wonderful. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1466
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 6:13 pm: |
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Dear Swishliquor:
No I am not a board member of the JAC. I am the person who goes there several times a week in the evenings after commuting home from the city around 8:30PM or 9PM to give medication, fluids and a general check, as I am the only licensed vet-tech there. Since you seem so concerned and I obviously don't know who you are ... how much time do you spend volunteering there? Not criticizing but volunteering?
By day I am an investment banker and looking at our numbers 'elbowing with politicians' is not what keeps us afloat. We recently had a very nice opportunity when a very high level politician came to our shelter to talk about the animal disaster act.
Also are you sure we were invited and as the location is neither Maplewood nor South Orange why don't you wonder where the Livingston, Short Hills, West Orange rescue groups where?
I am just wondering where you are coming from as the JAC being there or not is completely irrelevant to the dog park success....? So what's your real motive??
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ffof
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Username: Ffof
Post Number: 4798
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 8:59 pm: |
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Hey, I went today and it was great!! I loved it! My dog loved it. i don't get what all the talk about the pebbles was. It was nice and soft. THere was a mound of bigger stones that seemed unnecessary, but it didn't really matter.
I'm gonna bring treats so that i can teach my dog agility maneuvers.
I think they did a fabulous job up there. The whole dog statue thing and the fountains and the poop bags. They did their homework, and it is lovely.
We've wanted a park, and now we have one! |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1293
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 9:49 pm: |
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I'm waiting til it get's cooler to bring my pooches...
They can't wait! |
Soda
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Username: Soda
Post Number: 4067
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 10:24 pm: |
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Overheard (Yes, I speak Dog) in the new dog park this afternoon:
"Man, my dogs are killin' me!"
-s. |
Laurenc
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Username: Laurenc
Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 - 9:06 am: |
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Benefits to gravel:
1. no muddy mess
2. less upkeep (no one has to mow a big grassy area)
3. ideally, less ticks and, hopefully, less lyme's disease since less tall grass for them to live in. |
swishliquor
Citizen
Username: Swishliquor
Post Number: 12
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 - 3:00 pm: |
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Bayou: Years.
And you should check your map. The South Mountain Reservation is in the towns of Maplewood, Millburn, and West Orange. The dog run is in Maplewood. Essex County may have jurisdiction, but it is Maplewood, just up the steps from Claremont and Warner. And it is in the reservation that Maplewood borders West Orange.
What went down today?
I'm not criticizing. Just observing. No offense intended. I'm sure you do good work volunteering. I hope you are appreciated. |
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