Dryden Dog Park

03/01/2024

Important to the economic growth of Dryden, is the ability to offer high quality amenities to our residents, visitors and assist in attracting newcomers to the city.
Members are dedicated to the goal of securing donations to assist in bringing the park to reality. This will require hard work, determination and the support of all users, individuals, businesses and organizations of our great community.

If you have any questions about this project , please contact Marnie Oliphant at (807) 938-8091 or Sam Kosik at (807)938-8777.

Cheques should be made payable to the “City of Dryden” with DOG PARK written on the memo line of the cheque. Any donation over $100.00 will be provided with a receipt for income tax purposes. Cheques can be mailed to the City of Dryden at 30 Van Horne, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7.

You can now make your donations online through the City website. Please make sure you fill out the form with all of your important information and any other information needed in the special note section - DRYDEN DOG PARK DONATION.

https://forms.dryden.ca/Finance-Ecommerce/DRYDEN-DOG-PARK

Dog Park Committee Members:

Marnie Oliphant – Chairperson
Sam Kosik – Instagram/Facebook Admin/Secretary
Michelle Williams - Treasurer
Shelley & Theodore Frost
Carolyn Cuyler
Kerry Easter
Stephanie Laviolette

Please click "Continue" to pay by credit card and submit your form.A receipt will be provided via email upon payment completion.

29/12/2023

The Dryden Dog Park Committee is thrilled to announce the generous support of We Run This City who has graciously presented us with a cheque for $3000.00! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to We Run This City for recognizing and backing our endeavors to create a dog park in Dryden. The committee sincerely appreciates your contribution, which will play a pivotal role in continuing to add essential materials and supplies required to bring the dog park to completion. Thank you for standing by us as we embark on this exciting journey to enhance our community with a fantastic new space for our furry friends!

22/12/2023

Every Sunday @10:30
A great idea to socialize your fur baby ...asked to share this

02/12/2023

Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will our dog park be! Please be patient with us throughout this process as our volunteer committee is working hard to make our dream a reality. There are MANY additions to come (garbage cans, signage, rules, obstacles, etc.), BUT until then, please bring your own p**p bags and walk your dog waste to the garbage can at the skate park a couple steps away. It is your responsibility as a dog owner and user of the park to clean up after your dog. It’s like taking your dog for a walk; the same bylaws apply! Thanks everyone. If you haven’t already got a chance to go check out the fenced in area, be sure to go pop in with your furry friend.

19/11/2023

Great day to be at the park😁

09/11/2023

🙂more progress

06/11/2023

Well things are getting started🙂..hopefully we will see this completed very soon

08/04/2023

01/04/2023

Great news!!!!

31/01/2023

A big Thank you to The Pet Store for another wonderful donation to the Dog Park ...and thank to everyone that entered the draw...so appreciated 🐕🐾

07/01/2023

Check this out!! Get your tickets and support the d
DOG park!

WIN A GIANT ROOSTER

BUY 1 TICKET FOR $2.00
OR
BUY 3 TICKETS FOR $5.00

DRAW DATE WILL BE JANUARY 31ST 2023

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE DRYDEN DOG PARK

*Katie NOT Included*

21/12/2022

WIN A GIANT ROOSTER

BUY 1 TICKET FOR $2.00
OR
BUY 3 TICKETS FOR $5.00

DRAW DATE WILL BE JANUARY 31ST 2023

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE DRYDEN DOG PARK

*Katie NOT Included*

21/12/2022

A big Thank you to all our sponsors so far! We have a long way to go every dollar makes a difference please donate today!🐕

09/12/2022

🐾 🐶

Exciting news for Dryden dog owners, soon there will be a space available for your pooch to play and make new friends. It was announced on April 9, through a Facebook post, that Dryden will soon have a dog park located in Dryden’s Rotary Park. The idea had been thrown around for years but it was o...

04/11/2022

Thank you to all who participated in our Halloween photo contest & giveaway!!! And the winner is… Tiffany Coffey!!! Congratulations!

Northern Bloom Photography will be in contact to plan your “doggy & me” photo session! 🐶

01/11/2022

Thank you to all who submitted your Fab-BOO-lous photos for our dog costume contest & GIVEAWAY! 🐶🎃

Good News! There is still time to enter for your chance to win a “doggy & me” photoshoot with Northern Bloom Photography 📸

How to enter : Comment below or message us a photo of your pooch dressed up in their best Halloween attire!

BONUS: For an extra 5 entries into the draw, send us proof you have recently donated to the dog park(link can be found on our page)

The winner will be announced on November 3rd @ 7:00 pm so make sure to have your photos in before then!

30/10/2022

Remember to comment or share your pup’s costume photo for a chance to win a fantastic prize!!!🐶 👻

🐕 CONTEST & GIVEAWAY 🐕

Hello all, we have some exciting news!

With Halloween fast approaching we wanted to find a way to showcase all the adorable (and scary) puppy costumes!

How to enter: Comment below a photo of your pooch dressed in his best Halloween attire!

BONUS: For an extra 5 entries into the draw, send us proof you have donated to the dog park on or after todays date. (Link can be found on our page)

Prize: All entrants will be entered for a chance to win a free 30 minute “doggy and me” photo session with Northern Bloom Photography 📸

We are so excited to see and share all of your pooch’s costumes!

The winner will be announced on November 3rd at 7:00 pm…so make sure to have your photos in before then!

Good luck and Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

27/10/2022

Thank you to Callie Graboski, the organizer of the Gender Bender Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament, for presenting our committee with a donation for the Dryden Dog Park ! We appreciate you and your team’s support 🐶

25/10/2022

🐕 CONTEST & GIVEAWAY 🐕

Hello all, we have some exciting news!

With Halloween fast approaching we wanted to find a way to showcase all the adorable (and scary) puppy costumes!

How to enter: Comment below a photo of your pooch dressed in his best Halloween attire!

BONUS: For an extra 5 entries into the draw, send us proof you have donated to the dog park on or after todays date. (Link can be found on our page)

Prize: All entrants will be entered for a chance to win a free 30 minute “doggy and me” photo session with Northern Bloom Photography 📸

We are so excited to see and share all of your pooch’s costumes!

The winner will be announced on November 3rd at 7:00 pm…so make sure to have your photos in before then!

Good luck and Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

01/09/2022

Happy September! 🗓 The Dryden Dog Park Committee hopes you and your furry family members had a wonderful summer! 🐶☀️

As we wait for the dog park opening, there are many things you can do with your dogs to prepare! Planning “play dates” with a small group of familiar dogs is a great place to start!

Here are some behaviours to look for that indicate happy, normal canine play!

Unfortunately, you can’t just watch for a wagging tail! Dogs wag their tails for all sorts of reasons. It’s like when people smile or laugh. Sometimes, people laugh when they’re nervous or being mean. Laughing doesn’t always mean someone is having fun – and a wagging tail is the same.

These characteristics, when put together, suggest that doggie play time is healthy and fun for all parties.

🐾 Loose, Waggy Postures. A wagging tail in general isn’t a surefire way to know a dog is happy. But a loose, sweeping tail wag that wiggles the whole butt definitely indicates a happy dog!
🐾 Taking Turns. Even mismatched play partners should be able to take turns in polite dog play. This means dogs take turns chasing each other or being on top while wrestling.
🐾 Bouncy, Inefficient Movements. When dogs aren’t playing and are actually trying to hurt each other, you will notice a lack of the spinning, bouncy, inefficient movement that is characteristic of play. Seeing dogs spin, bounce around, and generally waste energy is a good sign that they are playing well. Playing dogs often will circle back to their play partner, pause and wait for them, and look back to make sure they’re being pursued. If the game were serious, you wouldn’t see these behaviors!
🐾 An Open-Mouthed, Wide “Play Grin.” While dogs don’t exactly smile, they do exhibit a play grin. Dogs with closed mouths or with their lips pulled forward are more tense and not having as much fun playing. Watch out for this!
🐾 Play Bows. Play bows are generally a cute, obvious way that dogs say “Hey, it’s ok. We’re just playing here.” When accompanied with a loose, wagging tail and a big grin, a play bow is a very obvious sign that a dog is playing. Dogs may simply slam their front feet down for a second, or they might bend into a full play bow with their elbows on the ground and their butt high in the air.
🐾 Self-Handicapping. In great dog play, the dogs will take turns rolling onto their backs or allowing their partner to “win.” This shows trust and mutual agreement that this is play between two partners.
🐾 Returning For More. This seems obvious, but dogs that are enjoying their play will come back to their partner. Coming back for more doesn’t guarantee that a dog isn’t over-aroused or actually fighting, but it is a good indicator that they’re not overwhelmed or frightened. When a dog returns to play with bouncy postures and a big play grin, you can be fairly confident it’s a good time!

03/08/2022

It’s Woofs of Wisdom Wednesday!!! 🐶💭

Often, as dog lovers, when we spot a dog we haven’t met before, we can’t help ourselves… we just NEED it to be our newest buddy!

Unfortunately, the approaches we tend to default to are outdated and NOT the greatest.

This can make your potential new furry friend feel anxious or uncomfortable, resulting in a less than desirable reaction! Remember, dogs have social preferences just like we do. 🙂❤️‍🩹

27/07/2022

* TWO IMPORTANT/EXCITING THINGS *

1. The moment we have all been waiting for...
The Dog Park Market & BBQ pictures from Jenna Ashley Photography! https://jennaashleyphotography.pixieset.com/thedogpark/

2. An update from our committee...
We continue to be thankful for the volunteer work our Dryden Dog Park Committee puts in, as well as the continuous support from our community. There are significant costs to opening a safe space for both our humans and furry friends. We're making progress with fundraising! The opening date will depend on how fast we are able to raise money through donations, fundraisers and possible grants. If you are looking for a way to help our dream come true, you can help donate or share the link (this link can also be found in our "About" section on the page).
https://forms.dryden.ca/Finance-Ecommerce/DRYDEN-DOG-PARK

Photo collection by jenna.ashley.photography

26/07/2022

Happy Tuesday! 🪴
This is Garry enjoying a trip to Schmidt’s greenhouse! If you’ve sent us a photo of your pup on Facebook or Instagram and haven’t seen it posted yet please send it again! 😊

20/07/2022

Happy Wednesday! 🐶

Dogs may not use words but they do talk to each other! Understanding our dog’s body language does not always come naturally to us, though. Many people may misinterpret their dog’s body language. This misunderstanding can potentially lead to dangerous situations.

Taking the time to learn how your dog communicates can be extremely helpful. It should be something that every dog owner learns!

This article offers a lot of solid information to help you on the path to understanding your dog’s “language”!

https://petkeen.com/how-do-dogs-communicate-with-each-other/

13/07/2022

Any dog park is only as good as the people who use it. It is not the pups, but the humans who need to learn the “leave it” command!☝🏼

Let’s take a look at five things that DO NOT belong at the dog park! This article offers an honest and more detailed explanation for each one.🐶🍟🎾🚬🚲

https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/bringing-these-5-things-to-the-dog-park-is-a-really-bad-idea

12/07/2022

Happy Tuesday! This is Danny, he's a 12 year old border collie/collie x. Don't let his grey hairs fool you, he still has tons of energy! He's very gentle, friendly, and always happy to meet new friends, big or small. He’s looking forward to having a space in his neighborhood to play!

06/07/2022

Happy Tuesday!! Ruby is a jack russell chihuahua mix. She is such a happy puppy and she is so excited to meet other dogs! ♥️

29/06/2022

Woofs of Wisdom has been breaking down the “5 signs you need to leave the dog park!” from this great article ⚠️🐕
https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/5-signs-you-need-to-leave-the-dog-park/

We have reached Week 5 & Warning Sign #5!

Public, community based dog parks rely heavily on owner responsibility & vigilance.🕵️The reality is that not every dog in the park will be safe to be around. Appropriate dog play is give and take. All dogs should look like they’re having fun! If you find a pack of dogs targeting your dog, or one dog seems to be “locked and loaded” on your dog and won’t leave him alone, be safe and leave!

29/06/2022

Happy Tuesday! Kora and Astra have been enjoying the nice weather😊
Thank you for sending us pictures of your pups, keep them coming!!! 🐶

23/06/2022

A little late but worth the wait! Happy Thursday! This is Lego he is so excited to make new friends and explore the dog park. He loves both big and small dogs, and doesn't have a mean bone in his body. 😊