I have had two people make reference to “quicksand” or “dogs that go in and don’t come out” while at the park in the last few weeks. Is there any truth to this? And if so, does anyone know which part of the marsh is most dangerous? (yes, I am aware it’s off limits…) My boys have an uncontrollable urge to play in the muck… Thanks!
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I always thought the “dogs not coming back” rumor was an urban myth, but some people at MAC told me the same thing, so I don’t know.
It’s probably pretty thick and gooey in spots, but that doesn’t make it “quicksand.” However, given the risks and the mess, it seems wise to keep dogs out of the marsh as much as possible. Now that the edge of the water is receding, maybe it won’t call to them as much.
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The marsh is getting quite dry and I have even walk on the spongy edge. Most dogs are coming out of the park clean but hot. I would not worry about losing your dogs. Mudders can still find the mud if they go far enough in but sink to their bellies and can get out. The worst thing about the mud is trying to clean it off. Keeping dog hydrated helps as a deterrent. There is also the Richfield community gardens (See previous post “Hot dogs cold drinksâ€) has 14 hoses to wet your dog if they get to hot. Somebody also had a post about “Cooling Jacketsâ€.
Left by Brian Lori Jessie Tootsie Bear on June 26th, 2008