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A website featuring a directory of dog-parks, hikes, businesses, events, blog posts and more! The Dog Network was inspired by my German Shepherd Avy.
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We were always looking for new places that we could go adventuring with her - and found information on the internet was spotty at bet. So we created the Dog Network! Full of a directory of dog-friendly hikes, dog parks, dog beaches and swimming spots, dog-friendly patios, businesses and more!

12/07/2024

Looking for a place to take your dog for Santa photos? Check out our events page! We have holiday photo events, dog-friendly Christmas tree farms, light events/walks and more! We are adding new events daily so be sure to check back! If you know of a dog-friendly Christmas event that we've missed let us know so we can add it!

Disclaimer: The Dog Network’s goal is to help people find fun things to do with their dogs. We publish other people’s events on our site to make it easier for our users to find them. We are not affiliated with them in any way. Therefore, you will need to direct your questions to the Event Organi...

12/07/2024

It's that time of year! Ember had her first visit to see Santa Claus. She wished for lots of puddles to play in and allllll the squeaky toys.

Her cousin Molly came to visit Santa too and they were VERY excited to be there together.

KORNA Pet

11/16/2024

Ember's favourite "unofficial" dog park in Kits has just been converted to the annual Christmas tree lot. I actually love the tree lot (it's been an annual tradition for decades). I'm happy to see it return and bring a favourite festive spot to the neighbourhood.

The disappointing thing is that this unofficial space is the ONLY fenced dog-park in the Kitsilano area. In order to take Ember to a fenced enclosure we have to drive to get there. We are still working on Ember's recall (we only adopted her two weeks ago) so taking her to an unfenced park is not an option. The fenced area was also an excellent space for us to safely practice recall training with her.

People come from all over Kitsilano to use this area, as it is the only fenced space available. It's become a highly valued resource for dog owners. Given the amount of dogs that use the enclosure daily, it is clear that the addition of an official fenced dog-park is warranted in this part of the city. In the absence of something official in place, dog owners will seek other locations to safely exercise their dogs. They may have to drive to a location farther away or they may cheat and find other spaces close to home - letting their dogs off-leash where they are not allowed.

With the population in Vancouver densifying more and more everyday, so to does the population of dogs. People are being encouraged to ditch their cars, but then how do we get to those dog parks which are critical for our dog's development, but are too far to walk to?

There are a couple of areas in Kits where the City has proposed putting in fenced enclosures, but so far there has been no movement on making that a reality. I'm hoping we will see that change soon as these spaces are important for dogs to exercise, learn and socialize in a safe environment.

City Of Vancouver

11/12/2024

Week 1 with Ember!

It's hard to believe it's been just over a week with this girl! In some ways it feels like she has been with us forever. We are still getting to know each other though, and it's been a great journey so far. She is a goofy, loving, high energy, biting (she's teething right now) puppy. And just when you think she can't annoy you any more, she cuddles up and your heart melts.

Looking forward to the weeks to come!

11/10/2024

Ember says happy Football Day!

After a LONG morning walk, lots of play when we got home and half a 12" bully stick, she's ready for a long afternoon nap while watching NFL football 🏈

BC SPCA (BCSPCA)

11/08/2024

This was Ember this morning when she stole my Dad's socks!

11/02/2024

Introducing a new addition to our household! Meet Ember - she's a 5 1/2 month old bundle of energy! We're looking forward to exploring all the dog friendly places with her!

10/29/2024

It's just 2 days until Halloween and in some areas you may already be starting to hear fireworks and seeing decorations. Halloween can be a stressful time for your dog. Check out our article with some tips for keeping your dog safe and happy this Halloween.

Halloween can be a very stressful time for your dog; firecrackers, people in scary costumes, kids repeatedly knocking at your door, the risk of getting into some toxic candy (to dogs). Luckily there are some things you can do to make sure this fall favourite is fun for everyone in your family – in...

10/27/2024

Will your dog be dressing up for Halloween this year?

10/26/2024

We don't have this one on our events list (will bookmark it to add next year!!) so sharing individually for any doggos and their humans in the Kits area!

KitsPatch is TODAY! 🎃
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Come on down with your family, friends and dogs (there will be treats!) to pick your Halloween pumpkins and snap some photos.
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Located at the KitsWings at West 4th & Burrard on Saturday October 26th at 11AM to 3PM. Thank you to Justins for supplying the pumpkins and .and.co for the dog treats. See you there!
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Dog treats and pumpkins are while supplies last. This is a free, community event. No need to get tickets, register or rsvp. Go to shopwest4th.com for more details.
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10/26/2024

It's the last weekend before Halloween! Need some dog-friendly ideas for Halloween things to do this weekend? Check out our events pages.

A listing of dog-friendly Halloween activities from Pumpkin patches to photo events!

10/23/2024

There is just over a week until Halloween - plenty of time to engage in some dog-friendly Halloween fun! Our Halloween round up post (and searchable events directory) have a variety of dog-friendly Halloween activities you can enjoy. From pumpkin patches to photo ops, there is lots to choose from.
If you know of a dog-friendly event in BC that we haven't listed please let us know so that we can add it!

A listing of dog-friendly Halloween activities from Pumpkin patches to photo events!

10/20/2024

Heavy rains this weekend have closed the Delta Nature reserve. If you're looking for an alternate to take your dog for a walk today check out our interactive map on our page!

https://thedognetwork.ca/parks/

Due to heavy rain and associated flooding, the Delta Nature Reserve is CLOSED until Monday, October 21. Park staff will assess and determine whether trails are safe to reopen.
https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/delta-nature-reserve

10/14/2024

Join us for a fall photo op at the Tri-Cities BC SPCA! From now until Oct. 24th, we will have a very cute fall backdrop outside of our Centre where you can take a photo with your pet. Please remember that all pets must be on leash.

Address: #1 - 2565 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam

All donation proceeds will go towards the care of our animals.
Thank you so much for your support! ❤

09/23/2024

My doggo niece looks like she partied too hard. 🤣

09/21/2024

DEAL ALERT!!!! I bought this bed for Avy several years ago. She loved swimming and mud puddles and was often wet at the end of the walk! The combination of the waterproof cover, with the memory foam for comfort made it a quick favourite. She loved sleeping on it and I loved that she could settle on it after a rainy walk or a swim.

It's on sale right now on amazon for 40% off - if you're looking for something like this, I recommend it!

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Large - Memory Foam Waterproof Dog Bed Joint Relief with Removable Washable Cover, Plush Flannel Fleece Top with Nonskid Bottom, Grey, 35x22x3 Inches

08/25/2024

I'm a bit late in sharing this post from my friend Michelle Malla but there is still time in August to take advantage of this deal!!

Drive thru with your furry friend for a pawsome treat. 🐶 🍔

On August 19, Triple O’s will offer a Pup Menu at select drive-thru locations, featuring a Pup Patty, 100% Canadian beef patty seasoned to order, and a Pup “Shake” aka a cup full of whipped cream. 🐾

PLUS, to celebrate International Dog Day on Aug 26, they’ll give away 5,000 free patties and shakes on the day across all locations. The first 100 customers who arrive with their dogs at each participating location will receive the giveaway items for their pups. 🐕 🐩

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A Website For Dog Owners, By Dog Owners

Hi there! We are Matt and Stacey, two dog loving people who decided to make a website. The idea for the dog network started when Stacey first got a dog and began the long process of trying to find the best dog parks, trails and hikes to go explore with her new pup. She quickly found that information was not always easy to come by and started to compile her own list of favourite places. From this the dognetwork.ca was born.

Now our website features a directory of off-leash dog parks, beaches and trails from around the Province. We also have a blog where we feature helpful articles about dog care, favourite places to go and more. One of our favourite things to do is to travel so we have started to feature posts about dog friendly destinations and everything you need to know when you get there.

We are constantly adding new content and locations so check back often to see what is new! We’d also love to hear from you. If you have a favourite park or dog friendly place let us know and we’d be thrilled to add it. Thanks for stopping by our page.

Matt and Stacey