Come Bark With Me Conneaut Lake Bark Park Newsletter Martin Volume 10 Issue 4 April 2018 Bark Park Events for 2018 Mark your Calendars! May 19 Dive into the Dog Days of Summer Doggie fun games, kite flying contest, meet the 2018 staff, summertime costume contest, learn about our new programs. June 23 Annual Canine Carnival Canine Muttrimony, games, vendors, doggie activities, Doggie contests, entertainment July 7 Night at the Races August 11 All Wheel Poker Run September 15 Canine Cancer Walk October 12-14 Pumpkin Fest Drawing for Bark Park Raffle November Goods and Service Auction Dock Diving Events May 19, June 10, July 14, August 11, September 16
Event Highlights for 2018 All events are open to the public May 19th 11:00 2:00 Dive into the Dog Days of Summer (Tentative Rain date - May 26th) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Meet the 2018 Bark Park staff My favorite swimwear doggie costume contest Ice cream social time for you and your dog Doggie fun games Introduction to Dock Diving Vendors for special items Chinese Auction Participate on the calisthenics fitness trail Listen to Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffet Refreshments available for purchase June 23rd, 10:30 2:30 Annual Canine Carnival (Tentative rain date - June 3oth) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Canine Muttrimony looking for the perfect couples Reception following muttrimony Blessing of the Animals Doggie Races Games for dogs and owners Meet the CCV recipients Vendors Chinese Auction July 21st, 5:00pm - Night at the Races 3. Doors Open, 5 pm $20.00 Donation - Includes meal, draft bear, pop, coffee, snacks Lots of side games, great night of entertainment betting on horses and much, much more August 11th, 2:00 pm All-Wheel Poker Run. More info in the May Newsletter For updates, keep checking our website at www.conneautlakebarkpark.com and visit our facebook page!
Join Our Bark Park Bunch Why Not Volunteer at the Bark Park? Dog House Support Walking dogs when you have some free time Play with the dogs inside and in outside areas Grounds Maintenance, Gardening, and Landscaping 3. Mowing grass Share and plant your perennials or purchased perennials Weed the many flower gardens Event Support 3. 4. 5. Work with others to decide on events, seminars, etc. Help with ticket sales Poster distribution in your local community about events, etc. Assist at an event Help with tents before and after an event Clerical Help Make some follow-up phone calls to clients Help design and distribute flyers to various places in community Wildlife Projects Fill birdbaths, hummingbird feeders, etc. Keep check on purple martin community
All Dogs Welcome at the Bark Park There are generally NO BREED RESTRICTIONS on the use of the Bark Park, however, there may be some restrictions on how you can use the Bark Park. Sometimes we obviously don t get along with everyone and the same holds true among dogs. If a dog does not play well with others, you can still use the facility with the following restrictions. a. You can still benefit from having your dog use an off-leash area but other dogs will not be permitted in the off-leash area at the same time. If another dog owner shows up to use the off-leash area, just explain that your dog does not play well with others. It will be the owner s responsibility to inform other dog owners their dog does not play well with others. b. If someone else is waiting to use an off-leash area and the dogs can not play together, then please limit your time in the area to 20 minutes. c. If your dog does not play well with others, do not allow your dog to go nose to nose with other dogs on the property and when walking anywhere on the property, the dog must be on a leash. If you have particular concerns or questions call the Bark Park at 814-382-2267 or call Sue at 814-671-2809 Volunteers Needed If you have some spare time, and love dogs, and possibly no longer have a dog of your own, why not consider volunteering at the Bark Park. The best volunteer opportunity is to come and play with the dogs or take them for walks on the property. Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age or when younger than 17, must be accompanied by an adult when working with the dogs. Check out the information in this newsletter about joining the Bark Park Bunch.
New Bark Park Programs and Services in 2018 Emphasis on More Programs and Services for the Little Dogs Wednesday Wash Days starting May 2nd for the big, little, furry, etc. Saturday Dog Training for kids 9-14 In-house groomer on staff Doggie Day Care Plus Program with Activities Organized Doggie Playdays More Fun at Yappy Hour Wednesdays at Walt s Wake-up Weekday Morning Fitness for You and Your Dog Overnight Rustic Camping for Bark Park Members Saturday Wake-up Coffee and Socializing Celebrate Your Dog s Birthday with Bark Park friends For updates keep checking our website at www.conneautlakebarkpark.com and visit our facebook page. A Question to Consider What facility in Crawford County has the following?: 60+ acres Plenty of picnic tables Is pet friendly Tents available to rent Plenty of Parking Beautiful countryside setting Low added fees Answer consider the Bark Park as a rental space for any groups, clubs, reunions, special events, etc.
Rustic Camping Offered to Bark Park Members Bark Park members can now escape to the peaceful, serene, beautiful countryside setting of the Bark Park property on a Friday or Saturday night. Share an evening under the stars with the entire family and sleep in your tent or pop-up. Bark members are invited to do some rustic camping. The Bark Park will provide water and a port-o-john. We will have a fire ring - but not wood. The rest is up to you. The cost is $5.00 per person. Reservations are needed in advance so we can direct the campers to designated areas on the property. Campers are required to arrive before 7 pm for camping and the peaceful serene setting might disappear by 7 am when the kennel dogs generally rise and shine and some of the week-end maintenance work might begin. A no alcohol rule on the property will be enforced. Basket Donation Requests Retail Store is Ready for Spring 20% off all Lupine collars and Leashes New Lightweight sweatshirts in bright colors Flashy t-shirts Fun toys with annoying squeakers Bigger selection of skinneezes The Bark Park receives many requests of Chinese Auction baskets from groups in the area sponsoring special events. Our supply of baskets can get depleted very quickly. If you have any baskets lying around taking up space, consider donating them to the Bark Park for our Basket Fund. So, if you have any baskets, simply drop them off at the Dog House. We are generally looking for medium to large baskets
Bark Park Memberships include: Use of the entire 65 acres to exercise your dog which includes: 2 miles of marked walking trails Human/canine ¾ mile trail with marked calisthenic stops Use of 3 off-leash fenced areas Use of the only regulation dock diving platform in northwestern Pa. and help available with dock diving if needed Free scheduled play days for dogs to socialize, weekends and evening Monthly newsletter with dog care articles Social times with other dog owners and their dogs Resource information available when needed Update on Shot Requirements It seems every time we take our pets to our veterinarian for an annual visit, there is always more to learn and decide what adjustments need to be made to protect our beloved pets. As you know, any dog on the Bark Park property or using the Dog House services must have proof of Bordetella vaccine. However, A recent update now indicates Bordetella vaccine is necessary once a year rather than every six months. A new strain of Canine influenza is now an additional concern. Several of our customers choose to vaccinate against the previous strain of canine influenza even though it is recommended but not required at our facility. With the identification of a new additional strain of canine influenza vaccine be sure to check with your veterinarian and follow their recommendation to see if your dog needs to consider one or both influenza vaccines.
Conneaut Lake Bark Park Pet Spotlight Max is a 10 month old Boxer owned by Tom and Robin Thurber and we all live in Conneaut Lake. Max has a 10 year old sister, Harrah; She is a pitbull, and they love being together, playing and snuggling. Max loves playing and running and is really liking making new friends at daycare at the bark park. Max is really looking forward to this summer and all the fun events planned at the Bark Park. He hopes to see a lot of you there! Max Halcyon (Hallie) is a rescued bulldog - labrador -boxer - staffordshire-beagle mix who is close to two years old. She turned out to be much younger than we initially thought, and had a lot of learning to do. Good thing she is very smart and food -driven. She is an easy-going, playful dog, and she likes attention so much that she is even excited to go to the vet! Hallie can easily jump nearly six feet straight up in the air, and loves to show off -- at training classes she's known as "Kangaroo." She travels well and has been across the country twice already. When she can't come along, she has a great time playing with other dogs at the Dog House. Halcyon (Hallie)
A Great Combination, Business Advertising and Memberships for Employees, This year the Bark Park is again offering employee memberships to local companies in exchange for the purchase of an advertising package. The membership involves the use of the outside Bark Park facility and its many offerings including walking trails, off-leash fenced areas, dock diving and so much more. Socializing with other dog owners and sharing experiences involving your dog s behavior can always be an entertaining interaction. Studies have shown that spending time with a canine companion lowers blood pressure, promotes emotional health, provides relaxation and reduces everyday stress. Quality time with a pet in the peaceful and safe environment of the Conneaut Lake Bark Park will provide a relaxing break from work and on weekends for the employees. Check with your employer and ask them to contact the Bark Park and join the companies below that have already enrolled in this program. Several local businesses have received the initial information and we are waiting for them to join this program. We look forward to adding more companies to this program and will meet with any company that is interested. Meadville Medical Center Wesbury Palmiero Toyota Northwestern Rural Electric Co-operative Association, Inc Support the 2018 Bark Park Raffle Coming April 15th Tickets will be available on April 15th and can be purchased at the Dog House or at any of our summer Bark Park events.
Facebook and Website Alert As a dog owner who receives our newsletters and follows us on Facebook, we could use your help. Simply help get the word out about the Bark Park and what we do. Tell your friends, family members, and co-workers by doing the following When you receive the newsletter or other notices, please forward to any of your dog loving contacts. Join our Bark Park Facebook page and in addition to liking our posts, hit the share button and pass the info onto your Facebook friends. Forever Friends Pet Memorial Park 814-671-2809 Visit our Web Pages Bark Park Website Bark Park Facebook Page Pet Cemetery Local therapy dogs Facebook, Paws Hand Delivered Bark Park Blog Red Ball Dog Academy s next session starts April 23rd, 2018! Please contact us for more details! Training takes place at Station 2 Fire Hall, Highway 18, Conneaut Lake. Classes take place Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights, and run 6 weeks. We hope to see you and your puppy there! For more information, please go to www.redballdogacademy.com For more information on any of the activities at the Bark Park, and to be on the mailing list, send your email information or questions to: petcem23@yahoo.com or check the Bark Park website at: www.conneautlakebarkpark.com. You can also call Sue Anderson at: (814) 382-2478. Martin and all of the other dogs remind you to visit us on Facebook too. The Bark Park Newsletter comes courtesy of Tiffany Hrach, friend of the Bark Park