Phoenix Pet Expo May 7th, 2011
The Phoenix Pet Expo is coming to the University of Phoenix Stadium May 7th, 2011. Admission is FREE and dogs are welcome, on a leash with vaccination records. The Pet Expo will be indoors at the air conditioned stadium and parking will also be FREE. There will be tons of pet exhibitors demonstrating their products and services, along with pet rescue groups working to place needy pets into new homes. Vaccinations and micro-chipping will also be on hand. Also planned are dog training demonstrations with an agility course and a flyball competition. Ather events include a pet costume contest and a pet talent contest. For more information, go to http://www.phoenixpetexpo.com/.
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Upcoming Dog Event: Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials April 9th and 10th, 2011
The Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (A.L.E.C.A.) in partnership with the Scottsdale, Mesa & Phoenix Police Departments, is happy to announce that Scottsdale Healthcare is once again joining as a proud sponsor of The Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials 2011. We would like to invite you to attend the DESERT DOG POLICE K-9 TRIALS, that will be held at the newly renovated Scottsdale Stadium, on April 9th & 10th, 2011.
During the weekend events, you will be able to observe many active Police, Military, Government and Security canine teams from around the nation competing in various field exercises. Most of the events will be timed for the purpose of a tiebreaker. Many of these teams will also be competing in various building exercises. Because the building, narcotics and explosives searches must take place in a controlled environment, we are unable to showcase this part of the competition. However, demonstrations will be performed during some of the intermissions. Vendors will be on site selling shirts, hats and other canine and police related products. Canine, SWAT and Fire Vehicles will be on display, hopefully even a Police Helicopter!
The events that the teams will be competing in include, Handler Protection, Tactical Building Search, Building Search, Agility / Obstacle course, Area Search, Narcotics and Explosives Search.
The annual Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials are not funded by any public funds. All costs associated with this event must be raised through donations, sales of program ad space or vendor booth fees. If you or your business would like to become involved in supporting or sponsoring these trials, setting up a vendor booth, advertising in the program, K-9 Team entry, or assisting your local K-9 unit, contact Owen Keefe at owen@desertdogk9trials, or sign up for our K-9 Team mailing list, vendor list or program ad and we will send you the information as soon as it becomes available. More information here: http://www.desertdogk9trials.com/
Crossroads Off-Leash Dog Park in Gilbert, AZ
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Crossroads Dog Park
2155 E. Knox Rd
(On the West side of Greenfield Road, South of Warner Road)
Closed the month of July for maintenance
The three picnic ramadas at Crossroads Park are located on the east side of the park adjacent to the ballfields and the shaded playground area. You can also enjoy the sand volleyball court and the half basketball court.
Regular Park Hours
5:30 am-10:00 pm (not affected by Holidays)
The public ramadas and other amenities can be reserved any day of the week between 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Dog Park Amenities
· 2 fenced acres
· Partial lighting for night use (south end)
· Owner/pet drinking fountains
· Separate use areas for active and timid dogs
· Tables and benches
· Trash receptacles
· “Mutt-Mitt” waste disposal stations
· Information Kiosk
Dog Park Rules
1. Dog owners must carry a leash
2. Owners must clean up after their dogs
3. Limit 3 dogs per visit
4. Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners
5. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed
6. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated
7. Puppies using the park must be older than 4 months
8. Spayed or neutered animals recommended
9. No smoking or food allowed within the fenced area
10. Dogs “in season” not allowed
11. Owners are responsible to cover holes or turf damage caused by pets
12. Children running or chasing after dogs is prohibited
13. Park users and dog owners assume all risks related to the dog park
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Off-Leash Dog Parks in Mesa, Arizona
Quail Run Park
3+ acres
(Closed on Thursdays for maintenance)
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Countryside Park
3130 E. Southern Ave
1.2 acres
(Closed on Tuesdays for maintenance)
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Mesa’s off-leash dog areas are located in Quail Run and Countryside Parks.
Park Hours: Sunrise -10:00 pm
The off leash dog areas are completely fenced and feature areas for timid and active dogs, park benches, and water fountains for both people and dogs.
Owners are responsible for the behavior of their pet and are requested to keep their dog under control.
On-Leash Dog Areas
Dogs on-leash are welcome at all City of Mesa Parks. Dogs are not permitted on playground areas, sports complexes, athletic fields, courts or ramadas.
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Off-Leash Dog Parks in Scottsdale, AZ area
CHAPARRAL PARK
Chaparral Park’s Off Leash Area is located at 5401 N. Hayden Road. The area is 4 acres with 3 acres of grass. Please call (480) 312-2353 or (480) 312-WOOF (9663) to find out about Chaparral’s Off Leash Area’s status (e.g., open or not due to rain, maintenance, etc.).
Hours of Operation*
November 1 – April 30 6:00AM – 10PM.
May 1 – October 31 5:30AM – 10PM
* All areas will be closed when wet conditions exist.
** In the event of frost, the park will not open at sunrise.
Activity on frosty grass causes damage to and may kill the rye grass.
Lights will be on from dusk to 10pm.
Weekly Maintenance Closures
The Off-Leash Area will experience weekly maintenance closures for mowing and irrigation work. These closures will occur on:
Tuesdays – 8 a.m. to Noon
Fridays – 8 a.m. to Noon
Off Leash User Areas
The Off-Leash Area is divided into three separate sections:
• Sections will be rotated to allow for maintenance and turf repair.
• One section will always be closed for maintenance and turf restoration.
• Two sections will be open the majority of the time with one area designated for Active dogs and another for Passive dogs.
Amenities
The new Off-Leash Area includes turf areas, seating, play features and water fountains
Patrons may bring additional portable chairs, which must be removed when they leave.
Patrons may bring tennis balls/toys but they must be removed by the owner or staff will remove them.
For more information or updates on this project: Chaparral Park (480) 312-2353.
HORIZON PARK
Horizon Park’s Off Leash Area is located at 15444 N. 100th Street. The area is 2/3 of an acre, with a 10×20 foot shade structure, a people/dog drinking fountain and a push button dust control feature that waters the area to keep the dust down. There are no lights yet.
Weekly Maintenance Closures
Off-Leash Area will experience weekly maintenance closures for mowing and irrigation work. These closures will occur on:
Thursdays – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30pm
Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset.
VISTA DEL CAMINO PARK
Vista del Camino Park’s Off Leash Area is located at 7800 E. Pierce Street. Access the parking area is off of Hayden Rd. Turn West (towards greenbelt) onto Pierce from Hayden. The off leash area is North of the parking area and consists of a ½ acre area with shade trees, benches and doggie water fountain. The entry is double gated for you and your pet’s safety.
Hours of Operation: 5:30AM – 10PM.
Rules
•Owners or custodians of a dog are responsible and legally liable for the acts and conduct of the dog at all times when the dog is in a city park.
•Dog behavior can be unpredictable particularly around other dogs and strangers.
•The City does not supervise use of the Off Leash Area and anyone using the area does so at his/her own risk.
•No more than two dogs per visitor.
•An adult must accompany youth under the age of 16.
•Bag and dispose of your pet’s waste using canisters provided.
•Aggressive or anti-social behaving dogs must be removed from the park immediately. All dog attacks should be immediately reported to the
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control at (602) 506-7387.
•Female dogs in heat are not permitted in the exercise area.
•All dogs must be currently licensed and vaccinated. Puppies under the age of 4 months are not allowed in the park until they have had their license and vaccinations.
•Dogs should be under voice control.
•Please fill any hole your dog digs.
•No food or alcoholic beverages allowed in the exercise area.
•Owners or custodians of a dog must restrain and control the dog at all times with a leash of not more than 6 feet in length when outside of the dog exercise area.
Anyone failing to comply with the rules will be asked to leave the Off Leash Area by City Staff.
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Cosmo Dog Park Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, Arisona’s Best Dog Park Once Again Makes Top Ten In Nation!
Dog Fancy Magazine (June 2010)
Dog Park Amenities
· Approximately 4 fenced acres
· Area lighting for night use
· Pet drinking fountains & wash stations
· Separate use areas for active and timid dogs
· Ramada, tables and benches
· Trash receptacles
· “Mutt-Mitt” waste disposal stations
· Information kiosk
Dog Park Rules:
1. Dog owners must carry a leash
2. Owners must clean up after their dogs
3. Limit 3 dogs per visit
4. Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners
5. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed
6. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated
7. Puppies using the park must be older than 4 months
8. Spayed or neutered animals recommended
9. No smoking or food allowed within the fenced area
10. Dogs “in season” not allowed
11. Owners are responsible to cover holes or turf damage caused by pets
12. Children running or chasing after dogs is prohibited
13. Park users and dog owners assume all risks related to the dog park
Cosmo Dog Park2502 E. Ray Road
(Northeast corner of Ray Road and Santan Loop 202) Gilbert Parks & Recreation Department (480) 503-6200 Gilbert Police Department (480) 503-6500
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Phoenix, AZ Area Off-Leash Dog Parks
PETsMART Dog Park at Washington Park
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21st Avenue north of Maryland (between Bethany Home and Glendale roads). Phone (602) 262-6971. The park is open from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The park features:
•2.65 acres, grass surface.
•Six-foot-high perimeter fencing and two double-gated entrances.
•A water fountain and two watering stations for dogs.
•Accessible to people with disabilities.
•Benches and mutt mitt dispensers and garbage cans for dog waste.
•Separate areas with independent entrances, for large and small dogs
RJ Dog Park at Pecos Park
48th Street and Pecos Parkway (enter from 48th Street via Chandler Boulevard). Phone (602) 534-5252. The dog park, which opened on October 2003 is located in the southeast corner of the park. Hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
The park features:
•Two total acres of grass surface divided into separately fenced areas for large and small dogs
•Fully fenced perimeter with double-gates
•Water fountain
•Accessible to people with disabilities
Echo Mountain Off Leash Arena
17447 N. 20th St. Located in Grovers Basin on 20th Street at Cave Creek Road and Grovers. Phone (602) 262-6696.
This park features:
•A total of 2.3 acres of grass surface divided evenly into separately fenced areas for large dogs and smaller dogs under 20 pounds.
•Mutt mitt dog waste dispensers in both areas
•Drinking fountains in both areas
Rose Mofford Sports Complex
Located at 9833 N. 25th Avenue (north of Dunlap). Phone (602) 261-8011. This facility is 2.5 acres and is divided into separate, double-gated areas for large and small dogs. The park will be open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. In the event of heavy rain, staff may temporarily close the facility to allow the turf to dry.
Each area features:
•Water fountains
•Benches
•Trees
•Mutt mitt stations
•Accessible to people with disabilities
Steele Indian School Park
Located just off the park’s parking lot on the west side of 7th Street, just north of Indian School Road and is open during normal park hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Park features:
•1.83 total acres, granite surface with small, rolling hills and shrubbery
•Two double-gated entrances accessible to people with disabilities
•Separately fenced areas for large and small (20 pounds or less) dogs
•”Mutt-Mitt” dispensers and trash receptacles.
Deaf Great Dane Puppy Dog Training Testimonial
Happily giving Rob and Lose the Leash five stars after just one lesson! Rob came highly referred and has not disappointed. I have a deaf Great Dane puppy who some have affectionately nicknamed “The Minion” as in one of Satan’s Minions he’s so devilish, and within five minutes at the initial consultation Rob had him obeying the Come When Called command using a vibrating collar as a means of communication. I signed up for the private lessons (which include unlimited group lessons!) and have to say it’s been money well spent. Less than a week after our first lesson we were at Fiesta Island just after dark when Atticus slipped through a gate someone had left open. Before I knew it, he was on the road with cars coming. I used the remote to buzz him, and he immediately came trotting back to me… safe and sound! With Rob’s training, I’m able to communicate with my deaf dogs whether they’re looking at me or not and whether they’re at my side or playing with their four-legged friends at the dog beach or park. It’s amazing what he’s been able to accomplish in only one lesson. Atticus is quickly becoming a canine good citizen… and we owe it all to Rob and Lose the Leash!
Diana T.
Upcoming Low Cost Shot Clinic to Benefit Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association in Gilbert Arizona
This low cost shot clinic is brought to you by Storage One Self Storage of Gilbert Arizona, and will benefit the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association. All dogs must be on leashes, and all cats must be in carriers. Microchipping and Heartworm testing will also be available on site.
Where: Storage One Self Storage 2557 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295 Phone: (480)455-5259
When: Saturday February 19, 2011 from 9AM-Noon
Client Testimonial – Off Leash Recall, Around Distractions!
Hi Rob,
I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed our training yesterday. Also just to let you know something positive that happened this morning…I had let Boris out to go potty and had not put either collar on him yet. I heard him start his barking/fence fighting with his arch enemy, Chevy the Rott. I went out and called him to come…he acknowledged me IMMEDIATELY…I repeated come and he actually came. I have NEVER been able to recall him from the fence when he is in that frenzied state of mind. I gave him so much praise for that. Normally he would stop barking and go as far from me in the yard as possible and make me go and get him. So I know with lots of consistent training he will do really good.
Thanks again!
–April Baker
Here’s a Video of April and Boris during In-Home Training. Boris had been a bit aggressive on his walks with dogs in the neighborhood, as you can see, he’s getting a bit better!
