Yes, The Flinstone’s dog was Dino. In this case that is not what we are referring to. We are referring to the acronym DINOS
D– dogs
I-in
N-need
O-of
S-space
From the Dogs in Need of Space website,
“Dogs might be DINOS for a variety of reasons, such as:
Medical: illness, injury, surgery, or rehab
Occupation: Service and Working Dogs
Training: learning polite leash manners
Age: issues such as arthritis, vestibular disease, or blindness
Behavioral: fear, anxiety, re activity, intolerance of other animals
DINOS are GOOD dogs, they just need space!”
Dogs in Need of Space website Yellow Dog Project
NEWS
Food at Best Friends Dog Park
Currently there is no rule against people or dog food / treats at Best Friends Dog Park in Winnebago County Community Park. People have been reasonable and careful of other potential food aggressive dogs in the park for the most part. Recently more and more people are bringing in food and allowing their children to have food in the dog park. Today someone was feeding their dogs lunch (Kibble) inside the dog park. While this was happening there were multiple dogs in the park and some were food aggressive. Once the dogs heard the “ting ting” of the kibble hitting the metal dog dish they came a running. Some of the dogs that went running are food aggressive. This was a dangerous situation. Please if you are bringing any type of food in the dog park, be respectful of other dogs and owners. Some dogs may have food allergies so your child dropping a cracker may seem harmless to you and could be harmful to another. Please be aware that there could be dogs in the dog park that are food aggressive and will want to get ALL of our food. Please be aware and keep extra eyes out for dogs that come over while giving treats. Please do not give any dogs other than your dog (so) treats without asking the owner first.
We will be discussing “food” at Best Friends Dog Park and changing the Rules to NO FOOD, at our next meeting Saturday, Nov 9th, 9am- 10:30am at the Town of Menasha Municipal Building.
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World Rabies Day
September 28 is an opportunity for people around the world to unite in rabies prevention – See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day/#sthash.9peGCuCQ.dpuf
11 Fall Pet Dangers to Avoid
11 Fall Pet Dangers to Avoid
The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, find out the top 11 fall pet dangers to avoid.
The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, that means changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and lots of holidays. But along with all that excitement comes some dangers for your adorable pooch and kitty. Find out the top 11 fall pet dangers to avoid.
Calling Volunteers
Winnebago Pet Expo is looking for volunteers to help set up tables and chairs the Expo on Thursday October 3rd at 6pm.
Additional help is needed October 4th to staff the check in table as well as October 5th at the raffle tables and tickets booth and taking down tables and chairs. If you can help or your group, soccer team, baseball team, leadership group or a few friends can help,
Please contact Jane Kolenko or Michelle Kennedy if you are able to help
with this fun filled event!
Jane Kolenko – 269-870-6668 Or Email: janekolenko@aol.com
Michelle Kennedy – 920.267.7801 or michelle@fwcdp.org
UW- Oshkosh Student Paper on The Winnebago Pet Expo
All animal lovers of UW Oshkosh should be sure to attend the Winnebago Pet Expo on Oct. 5th,from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event is put on by the Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks, a nonprofit organization that is “dedicated to the improvement” of Best Friends Dog Park at the Winnebago County Park, Vivienne Steinke, treasurer of Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks, said. Click here for the rest of the story in UW- Oshkosh Student paper