PHOENIX DOG PARK WILL BE CLOSED
APRIL 27th thru MAY 16th
FOR TURF MAINTENANCE
by the FAIR OAKS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
[OLD DOG PARK WILL BE UNAVAILBLE DURING THIS PERIOD.}

DOG PARK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MAY 10TH !!!

Phoenix Dog Park Areas 1, 2, and 3:
Big Dogs, Little Dogs: Who Belongs Where?

Phoenix dog park DOCENT program is coming...

New Additions to the Kennel for May 2008:

DETAILS for nominating and adding your pet to the Kennel!

Gotta a meetup group coming to Phoenix Dog Park? Let FORDOG know, and we'll add the event to our EVENTS page.

Check the EVENTS page for activities at Phoenix Dog Park and other Sacramento events.

NEW!

Open for Business!

Come join us in a dog park open forum!

BOOK REVIEW:
It Takes a DOG to raise a village: True stories of Remarkable Canine

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A DOG FIGHT!

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District - Contacts - Office: 916-966-1036 - Park Patrol: 916-240-3651 - Emergencies: 911

My dog is protective of his toys...

Some dog parks have a rule against bringing a dog's favorite toy to the dog park. There is concern that the dog may attack another dog if they show an interest in or take his/her toy.

Although this is a good tip for our dog park visitors, a better question might be: How do I control my pet from being protective of their toys.

Although I am not a qualified dog trainer, research (thank you, Google!), indicates the best way to avoid this situation is to teach your pet the LEAVE IT command. The LEAVE IT command can solve a number of situations whether it is avoiding over protectiveness of his/her toy, food, etc., as well as protecting your pet from situations such as eating something that is bad, avoiding other dogs, avoiding other dangerous situations.

The following links lead to other web sites that are written by trainers and vets that details ways of teaching this valuable behavior:

Have a different opinion or idea? Join the FORDOG Forum and post your thoughts.

FORDOG Webmaster

Methods for teaching a dog NOT to bark!
DOG TRAINING BASICS

A dog’s natural instinct is to protect his home & property. A dog that is unsupervised or out of reach cannot be corrected for barking (or digging, or chewing…). In order to work with barking, therefore, the dog must be supervised and easily reached during times of (possible) barking.

To facilitate teaching not to bark, you do NOT have to wait for the situations of barking to happen. Enlist help, and set up the situation! Practice several times in a row to teach. The easiest way to work with barking (as with anything) is to have the dog on a leash (or umbilical leash – a little safer). That way, it is easier to catch and correct (and praise!) the dog.

Checklist for teaching a dog NOT to Park:

READ ON!

Pam Young, LVT CDBC CPDT
Dog Gone Good LLC
Dog Behavior Consultant
Personal Dog Trainer

May 2008 K9 of the Month
Name: Yogi
Breed: Tibetan Terrier

Visit the Kennel and learn more about YOGI!

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	Dog Training Articles
	Humor Page
	DID YOU KNOW?

Send us your E-Mail Address. FORDOG keeps their mailings to a minimum, but it's a great way to let our Dog Park users know quickly if we need assistance such as donated bags, tennis balls, or if we need volunteers for a K9 event. FORDOG never gives out anyone's address. We consider that private information.

Please send your E-Mail address to FORDOG@Comcast.Net or E-Mail us if you have any questions about the Dog Park.

Thanking you in advance for your support.

SUBMIT YOUR PET'S PICTURE AND STORY FOR K9 OF THE MONTH!

Each month we feature one of Phoenix Dog Park K9's on the front page of our web site as "K9 of the Month".

To nominate your pet for this coveted title:

E-Mail FORDOG the following:

Pet's Name
Breed
Age
Owner's First Name
Your favorite picture of your pet
Where did you acquire your pet
Any information regarding your pet's interests, talents or best qualities; perhaps, a funny anecdote!

All submissions of your pet's picture and story will
be included in:

"The Kennel"

PET HUMOR

DOG PARK DOGS 2008

STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION TO THE FORDOG MEMBERSHIP

The Phoenix Dog Park has been a very successful community project since its inception in 2002. We are establishing an excellant reputation in the neighborhood as a well-run facility that is an asset to the community.

The Dog Park was originally created as a "Test Case" with the Park District in 2001 and has proven so successful that the Park District included a new dog park in their 5-year Phoenix Park improvement plans. This new park was officially opened for business on October 22, 2006.

The FORDOG Steering Committee would like to thank all of the responsible dog owners (our "membership") who have helped keep our Dog Park safe and clean. We would also like to thank the many of you who have generously contributed to the support of Phoenix Dog Park in so many ways.

THANK YOU!

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FORDOG ( Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners Group) is a volunteer organization of dog owners who support the off-leash facility at Phoenix Park in Fair Oaks, California . Our primary purpose is to work with the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District to ensure the success of this dog park. We also support activities and organizations that promote the health, welfare and sociability of dogs in our community. To achieve these goals, we:

Provide input and support for Fair Oaks Dog Park.
Provide volunteers to help maintain and keep up the dog park.
Engage in fundraising activities to enhance dog park utility.

"It takes a village to raise a dog."

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