New Public San Diego Dog Training Facility Opens Saturday
New public dog training facility opens Saturday
By Ed Zieralski, UNION-TRIBUNE
Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 1:57 p.m.
JAMUL — The Honey Springs Ranch Unit of the Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area has gone to the dogs, but that’s not a bad thing at all.
Opening officially Saturday with a ceremony featuring San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, the Honey Springs Sporting Dog Training Facility will be open and free to the public to all who want to train their hunting dogs to point, flush or retrieve. The project brought together private and public sectors and included the South Coast Region of the Department of Fish and Game and the San Diego County Wildlife Federation, which is a consortium of sporting and conservation groups that have been doing good things for fish and wildlife in the county for decades.
“This is a poster child project, an example of how we as volunteers can augment the Department of Fish and Game at a time when it has budget problems and is short-staffed,” said Jim Conrad of the San Diego County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission. “None of this would have happened without all the groups working together. But the public can come here and see the tangible results of that cooperative effort.”
Bob Smith, president of the Federation and a member of the local chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, said his group worked closely with DFG regional manager Ed Pert’s staff, led by supervising biologist Terri Stewart. Together they made the dog training facility a reality and the first of its kind in San Diego County.
“Our goal was to develop a first-class training facility for training sporting dogs,” Smith said. “In the process, we helped restore natural habitat and native wildlife by removing non-native plants (particularly foxtail) on this incredible property.”
The DFG made the Honey Springs Ranch Unit of Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area available for the facility, and the DFG also provided staff to help on the project.
“It’s a matter of finding a balance between protecting resources and allowing for recreation,” the DFG’s Pert said. “We’ve done that successfully here. Sporting dogs play a big part in conservation by finding and picking up birds that otherwise might not be found. They are a big part of the sport’s ethics, and that’ why this facility is so important.”
A full list of work tasks were done that include signs showing where the training areas are and the other areas that are restricted due to sensitive habitat; restoration of the well on the property with new water lines; removal of several dead and dying eucalyptus trees that were burned during the 2007 wildfire; a fenced parking lot and 40 native coast live saplings, complete with a drip irrigation system, all done by Eagle Scouts; a quail drinker and a detailed plan for training ponds as called for by the original management plan.
Conrad and his fellow commissioners were responsible for much of the grant money, around $19,000, to cover a bulk of the costs.
At present it’s an upland training facility, but ponds will be added in the next phase. It’s not for hunting or target shooting, just training dogs.
DFG regulations state dog training may be done at the facility from Sept. 1 through Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
To reach the facility, east of Jamul, take Highway 94 to Honey Springs Road, go north 2.2 miles past a line of white fence. Look for the entrance to the facility 100 yards past the end of the fence.
Santa Paws – Photos with Santa and your dog on Coronado at Crown Veterinary Hospital
Crown Veterinary Hospital is proud to participate in Coronado’s Annual Holiday Parade and Festivital. This year the parade will be held on December 3, 2010. Complimentary pet photos with Santa will begin at 5:30. Dress warm, rumor has it that it might snow! For more information, contact:
Crown Veterinary Hospital
817 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: 619-435-6624
www.crownvet.net
Aggressive Dog Training Testimonial
Hi. Just wanted to let you know that Bash has come a long way and done amazingly well so far with the other dogs. A dog lunged at him and he did not react. He came and sat and listened to me. We are so proud of him. Thank you for all your help. Hope you had a great holiday. See you on monday, looking forward to what we are going to learn next.
Sabrina, Arianna and ‘Bash’
Otay Ranch Town Center Welcomes Dogs To Bring Their Owners For A Visit With Santa
Why not visit Otay Ranch Town Center for cat and dog portraits with Santa Claus?
Pet owners and their furry, four-legged friends are invited to capture a holiday-hugging photograph with Old St. Nick. Customers can treat their fuzzy companion to complimentary pet treats. Costumes and props will be provided for the photo sessions.
WHEN: Every Monday night from November 29 – December 13 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Otay Ranch Town Center Santa Set
Third Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade Sunday December 12th, 2010
Are you and your dog ready for the upcoming 3rd annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade? San Diego dogs and their owners are invited to dress up your dogs, and yourself, in costume and strutt your mutt through San Diego’s Gaslamp quarter. The parade starts and finishes at Hilton Park at the corner of 4th Ave. and K St., and will proceed down 5th Ave.
The Parade begins promptly at 3PM. Along with the parade, there will also be costume and talent contests! Pets of every kind are welcomed! For a parade entry form click here.
Dog Photos with Santa and Holiday Boutique at in Escondido Humane Society
December 4th, 2010
Santa himself will be making a special visit to the Escondido Humane Society to bring good tidings and holiday cheer to animals in need at Pet Photos with Santa and Holiday Boutique. Whether naughty or nice, all pets can meet Santa and have their photo taken with him. For a $10 donation to EHS, you will receive a keepsake 4×6 photo; for an additional $10 you can get a CD with the digital files, just in time to create holiday cards with the entire family. Those who don’t have pets but still want to bring joy to homeless animals can stop by the Holiday Boutique and bake sale, where gifts for dogs and cats and homemade presents for people and pets will be available.
Pet Photos with Santa and Holiday Boutique is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at EHS, 3450 E. Valley Parkway.
Appointments can be made by calling (760) 888-2235, but walk-in (and wag-ins!) are welcome.
For More Info Click Here
LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training Customer Testimonial from Jenny and Charlie in Mira Mesa (San Diego)
AMAZING results with just 3 sessions (so far) my 80LBS german shepherd used to drag me along on walks, jump all over everyone who came over and basically do whatever he wanted. Now, he listens to me, doesn’t pull as much on walks (still working on it) and is well behaved around other dogs and people. I tried puppy school when he was little and it didn’t work. I would DEFINITELY recomend Lose The Leash Dog Training to anyone and everyone!!
-Jenny
Escondido Humane Society Open House September 11, 2010
The Escondido Humane Society is having a “Home Sweet Home” Celebration and Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. The Humane Society is celebrating the milestone of paying off the facility’s mortgage. Event will feature facility tours, games for kids, food, microchip and vaccination clinic and no-cost adoptions for adult dogs and cats. Pets welcome (dogs must be on a 6-foot leash; cats and bunnies must be in carriers). Anyone who has adopted from the Escondido Humane Society is encouraged to bring their pets to help celebrate. For more information, call (760) 888-2240 or (760) 888-2242.
Del Mar Surf-Dog-A-Thon 2010
Sunday September 12, 2010
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a great family day at the beach for surfers and dog lovers alike.
This event will help raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.
Whether you want to surf for animals on your own or with your best four legged friend, there will be heats for both.
The funds raised will be used to support all the programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.
*Please remember to bring money to the beach as there will be over 40 vendors, food, and an Opportunity Drawing!
For more information click here.
4th Annual Cruise for K9′s to benefit Labrador Harbor August 28, 2010
Labrador Harbor’s 4th Annual Kruise 4 K-9′s
Saturday, August 28, 2010 !
The ride starts at 9:00 am at 2725 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 and ends at the Menghini Winery in Julian – 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA 92036. There will be give-a-ways, a 50/50 raffle , vendor booths, contests and more! The Cinco Tamayo Show will be returning to rock the event with DJ entertainment. Lunch and beverages will be provided to registered riders. REGISTRATION: Minimum donation is $30.00 per rider, which includes lunch, drinks and an event T-Shirt (T-Shirts are guaranteed for Pre-Registered riders). Day of event registration starts at 8:00 am.
All proceeds from the Kruise 4 K-9′s Run will benefit Labrador Harbor!
For more information, email info@labradorharbor.org or go to www.labradorharbor.org.
