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Video from March Outing

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:15:47 +0000

Last month we took a trip to North Vancouver, and explored Kings Mill Walk Park. Given that we live in Delta, we took full advantage of the trip and visited a couple other locations in Mosquito Creek Park as well.

This video of Beatrice wading in Burrard Inlet has some unique sunshine sparkles (especially near the end of the video). Our eyes didn't notice at the time, but the camera captured the interesting effect.

The dog with a funky name

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:17:31 +0000

Hey all!

My name is Bruich (pronounced "Brook") and I'm new here. My name is Scottish Gaelic and roughly translates to "food." This is super appropriate because I LOVE my food!

I'm super athletic and love going for walks and runs, so I'm really excited that my mom just opened up a dog walking business. Now I get to go on even more walks than normal! If you want to find out more about the business, you can see our website here: www.argospetservices.ca

I hope I'll hear from you all soon!

Bruich

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Poison in the Park

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:18:14 +0000

Please be careful for the next few days until the Vancouver Parks Board gets this issue straightened up ... would hate to see another case.

http://www.news1130.com/news/local/artic...blic-parks

Lost Pet Search

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:39:41 +0000

Hi all,

I ran across an interesting web site today, sponsored by the BC SPCA. It claims to help in the finding of lost pets by creating a database of lost and found pets within the province.

BC Pet Search

Worth bookmarking, just in case ...

New Parking Area

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:41:52 +0000

Delta has built a new parking area for the North 40 Dog Park.

Rather than parking right on 72nd Street, which can have cars, trucks and buses zipping along, Ontario Street has been opened up to allow about 20 cars to park.

Much safer ... thanks Delta.

Vancouver's Top Dogs - GlobalTV Research

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:23:40 +0000

Hi fans,

GlobalTV had an article on the news today, with research into the licenced dogs in Vancouver ... all 27,166 of them. You can even download the database to study it more ...

Check it out at Vancouver's Top Dogs

Enjoy ...

P.S. There are three Beatrice's in Vancouver ... great name !!

December Videos

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:59:58 +0000

Here is a video of Beatrice running along the beach at Hadden Park. It was a cold overcast day, but the rain stayed away, making for a nice visit.

After that, we went over to Kits Beach, and the peer pressure of seeing another dog playing with a stick in the water, encouraged Beatrice to do the same ... definitely not a Chow Chow trait.

Keep an eye on the dogs

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:28:27 +0000

We went to Nelson Park yesterday as we were later heading to Granville Island and wanted Kipawa to run off some steam before a more structured walk. First off, it is EXTREMELY hard to get parking. All the parking is 'designated' parking for residents. We took our chances, as we have a handicap sticker, and we were okay - no ticket.

The park has very good double gates, but the fencing is really only suitable for smaller dogs. My basenji or any larger dog could easily get over them.

And then there are the peeps, who seem to go there to socialize, meaning they don't keep an eye on their dogs. Kipawa wanted to play with a Viszla, but it was rather mouthy. The owner had an 'oh, they'll figure it out' attitude. Well, when your dog has his jaws entirely over my dog's neck, that is not 'figuring it out'. And when I go over to MY dog and say he needs a 'time out', that means YOUR dog needs it too! So hold your dog for a bit while I hold mine. Just don't let your dog keep charging at my dog.

We gave up after 15 minutes and left. Looking back, the energy of the dogs there was not balanced. There were a number of scrappy acting dogs. It made me wonder about how dogs deal with living in small condos/apartments and being alone all day while their owners are at work. Then they go out to this park, run loose with no training, and repeat the cycle the next day.

For sure we won't be going back to this park. Unbalanced dogs, snootier people and no parking.

Squirrels !!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:30:11 +0000

Now that the acorns are ripening, the squirrels are very active in the trees. We have been seeing them on every visit for the past week ... very exciting

Knarly dogs at the park right now

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:33:57 +0000

Not sure if it is breeding season for a lot of dogs, but the enclosed off leash park seems to have a few rough dogs there as of late. Kipawa (basenji with very short coat) has received a number of tooth gashes - nothing serious, they will heal, but this is the first time this has happened. The dogs all appear to be playing much rougher, and I can tell Kipawa is not enjoying his time there. Just something to think about.

The Seawall is Open

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:06:28 +0000

Remember, now that we're into the fall, the seawall walk is open for dog walking. And at low tide, the sand flats can be great for running.

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2011 Paws for a Cause Pictures - Pawt 3

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:17:14 +0000

Here's the final grouping of great looking dogs from the Paws for a Cause Walk in Coquitlam ... that's me at the end with my bandana.

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2011 Paws for a Cause Pictures - Pawt 2

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:10:33 +0000

Here are some more photos of the wonderful dogs that attended Paws for a Cause at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam.

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ZoZo is in the house....

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:05:10 +0000

Hi all... I am Zoe..... aka, ZoZo.... the ZoInator.... amongst other nicks.

The short story is, I am just over 4 yrs old, and a LabX. My nose would indicate that I am crossed with something with a big nose, and skinny.

I was pretty much certifiably kraZy, when my folks brought me home from the shelter, when I was about 1 yr old.... but most of the KraZy has been driven down pretty deep, for the most part, I am a very good dog now. But, you don't 'cure' crazy.... it's always there, somewhere below the surface. It's a good thing to remember that.

My avatar pic is me and my human brother in my Dad's gigantic convertible. I love riding in that car.... I'll find a better closeup pic, and change my avatar, when I get around to it. It's time for a nap now.

2011 Paws for a Cause Pictures - Pawt 1

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:25:29 +0000

The SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam was a fun event. They even had some agility courses set up to test those over-achiever dogs. The first two shots are of Dad trying to get me to crawl through a tube and jump over a bar ... I don't think so.

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Town Centre Park Summary

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:51:06 +0000

Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) is a large mult-use park with numerous facilities, such as sports fields, a skateboard bowl, tennis courts, ball diamonds, and 7 km of trails. The lakeside loop trail around Lafarge Lake is a leisurely 1.25 km stroll.

The park is not off-leash, but it does provide a nice park setting for dog activities.

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Other Information Sources:

City of Coquitlam Town Centre Park map

Town Centre Park Rating - 2.7 paws

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:26:40 +0000

Here are our ratings for Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. The area around Lafarge Lake is particularly nice, although the lake hosts lots of geese, and their droppings.

Able to swim in or drink water (lake, ocean, or creek)
Off-leash area
Responsible owners at doing poop-scoop
Exciting wildlife such as bunnies or squirrels
Good frequency of meeting other dogs
Nearby Starbucks or Cafe (for après-walk refreshments)

Overall, we give this an experience rating of 2.7 paws. What do you think of this walk location ??

4th Annual West End Dog Show

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:22:15 +0000

On August 20th, we went to Nelson Park to partake of the West End Dog Show. It was a nice sunny day, and the off-leash enclosure was full of booths and lots of dogs. Here are some photos from that day.

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Semiahmoo Beach Park Summary

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:37:07 +0000

Semiahmoo Beach Park (15782 Marine Drive, Surrey) is a great beach for dogs. The beach strip is full of families on sunny weekends, with their dogs enjoying the water and sand flats during low tide. Pay parking is available just off Marine Drive, or metered parking on the south side of Marine Drive if you are lucky. After parking, walk south across the raised railway to arrive at the wide expanse of beach. Be on the watch for trains, especially for your 4 legged friend.

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Semiahmoo Beach Dog Walk Rating - 3.6 paws

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:03:04 +0000

Here are our ratings for Semiahmoo Beach Park.

Able to swim in or drink water (lake, ocean, or creek)
Off-leash area
Responsible owners at doing poop-scoop
Exciting wildlife such as bunnies or squirrels
Good frequency of meeting other dogs
Nearby Starbucks or Cafe (for après-walk refreshments)

Overall, we give this an experience rating of 3.6 paws. What do you think of this walk location ??