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Posted by Brian, Jessie, Bear and Tootsie on March 20th, 2010Ben Harris A group of residents is working to get another dog park in Minneapolis: Friend us at Kingfield Dogpark – We could use your support, plus we’re looking for photos of dogs and their families!
Kingfield Dogpark
Week of March 15
Posted by Devon & Chaz on March 19th, 2010As spring thaws go, this has been a very easy one.
Unlike past years, when the melted snowpack created huge soupy areas on the main grounds adjacent to the parking lot, it’s now completely dry, thanks to a slow thaw during our recent rains.
There may be a few soft, muddy areas near the marsh, but by and large, the property is dry as of yesterday.
If you want to keep your dog clean, avoid the area nearest the corner gate. The ground cover there is completely worn off, revealing soft dirt that some dogs would not be able to resist rolling in.
Week of March 7
Posted by Devon & Chaz on March 7th, 2010The spring melt is on its way. Balmy afternoon temperatures are creating huge puddles by the main gate and field adjacent to the MAC building parking lot.
Your best bet for staying dry is to hit the park first thing in the morning, when overnight temps have refrozen the icy patches. If you come when it’s still frozen, though, watch your step. It’s glassy as a skating rink, especially by the main gate.
The back trails were still passable as of today, but I expect in a few more days, the low-lying areas next to the marsh will be soupy.
The ice on the lake is probably no longer safe to walk on. Please use good judgment out there.
jumping dogs
Posted by lorettask on February 16th, 2010Jumping dogs can be hazardous. It’s getting more
common. If I were still recuperating from my surgery
I would have been knocked down. Owners, PLEASE
monitor & control your dogs. Park etiquette suggests
well mannered dogs & people.
Now one might suggest I was at fault. Our behavior is
no different, walking the circuit, staying on the
perimeter, no treats in the pockets…it’s the inattentive
owners & untrained dogs.
Thanks much for letting me spout!
Loretta & Lucky
Looking for the woman who was making a book on photographing dogs
Posted by Genevieve on January 21st, 2010Hello. A few years ago there was a woman at the dog park photographing dogs for a book she was making about how to photograph dogs. I think this was in about 2005, but I’m not sure. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about this. I would like to purchase that book, as I think she might have included a photo of one of my dogs or, at least, she was planning to. Thank you.
Please share park pictures & videos
Posted by Brian, Jessie, Bear and Tootsie on January 17th, 2010Please help us keep healthy
Posted by Brian, Jessie, Bear and Tootsie on January 17th, 2010What a beautiful winter wonderland! The frozen lake allows many long trails (thanks, trail blazers) that provide a great workout. Thanks to all who are pickup poop. Unfortunately it is looking rather typical for this time of year. The poop is hard to pick up when it is left and has time to freeze to the snow. Any cleanup effort is appreciated. Thank you
Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue Volunteer Appreciation Meetup
Posted by Brian, Jessie, Bear and Tootsie on January 17th, 2010When Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:00pm
Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue volunteers from out-of-town will be in the area on Sunday, January 31, 2010. Let’s get together to make some new human and canine friends. Anyone is welcome!
We’ll meet at the MSP Airport Dog Park at noon. The park is free. No special license is required. As always, no water or trash receptacles are available at this park, so please come prepared. Also, the park is not entirely fenced in, but that is very rarely an issue.
