Katz Dog Park in Dekalb

08/26/2024

Not sure of the gentleman's name, but if anyone knows them they left their board at the park.

08/12/2024

Just received a message that the large off leash area will be closed for most of the day on Tuesday 8/13 to deal with the pain ivy overgrowth.

07/15/2024

Hello!! We were contacted regarding a Nintendo Switch that may have been left behind at the park. If anyone has seen it, or knows its whereabouts please let us know!! Thanks and stay cool out there!!

07/10/2024

Well... it has been quite a journey. I would like to thank everyone, again, for their support through this endeavor. This was years in the making and started out as nothing more than a dream. Through countless hours, prodding from loved ones, and many re-writes and edits, the dream is finally real. Thank you to Fulton Books for your tireless efforts. Trae Lynn and Brandi were amazing to work with. Special thank you to Jennifer Scudder and Lucy. I love you with all of my heart, even the part that doesn't work too well. Here it is in all of its glory.

This One Time at the Bar...

https://youtu.be/HbMILdAaveA

https://fultonbooks.com/books/?book=this-one-time-at-the-bar

This One Time at the Bar... True Stories from a Bouncer by Rick Jaken

06/04/2024

Good evening friends. We are looking for any contact information for the owners of a brown mixed female dog, who was at the dog park on Sunday 6/2 between 9 and 9:15 pm, after the lights shut off and we were leaving.

The dog's name is Ginger, and she was accompanied by 2 teenage girls.

When we were leaving the dog attacked our labrador, resulting in a trip to the vet and the wound in the picture. She is on antibiotics, and is pretty bruised up and on pain meds, as well. We don't know if the other dog is current on shots or any information at all, really.

Feel free to send me any information privately, so we can get this settled.

Thank you, and remember if your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, or humans, the dog park is probably not a great place to try and acclimate them. The goal is to have a safe environment for our pets, and friends, to run and have fun

05/21/2024

Hello park friends!! Need a little help, we absentmindedly left Loki's retractable leash at the park the other day. It is black and was left on top of the water fountain. If anyone has it we would really appreciate it!! Thanks so much!

05/04/2024

DeKalb Park District folks at Katz Dog Park are letting me know that there is little to no water pressure at the park this morning. Just passing along the info 🐶🐶🐶

04/22/2024

Spoke with the park district... Water is getting turned on at the park right now!!! 🌊 🌊 💦 💦 🌞

03/13/2024

Shades are up on the pavilions!! Water is coming soon (ish)... Spring is in the air!! 🌱 🌱 🌼 🌱 🌱

03/05/2024

There was a ring found near the entry way this evening. If you are missing one contact me and we will get it back to you.

02/16/2024

***ATTENTION***

We have a fur family who is missing their baby.

Gibbet, got spooked and slipped out behind the NIU football stadium.

Reddish-brown in color, with one brown one blue eye. She is an Australian Shepherd/ Shetland Sheep Dog mix.

She does have a chip

Keep your eyes open!! Thank you!!

01/14/2024

Big thank you to DeKalb Park District for clearing the walkway and parking lot so we could still have fun in the snow!!
Be safe out there, and remember to keep an eye on your fur buddies!!!

11/20/2023

Hey hey hey!!

With the holidays on the horizon, and travel likely, there was a report this morning on the Today Show that should prompt some caution.

Will be contacting local vets to inquire on whether or not our areas have seen this.

Safe travels, and be well.

A mysterious and contagious respiratory illness affecting dogs that starts with a cough but could lead to pneumonia and even death is spreading in the United States. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY on how to protect your pet as the infection seems to be unresponsive to antibiotics.

10/26/2023

Come work with us! 🐾🩺🐶🐱🦜

10/26/2023

On a windy but gorgeous day the pups came out to play!

Congrats 🥇🥈🥉🏆 to all of the winners, and a big thank you to the DeKalb Park District for an amazing event once again!!!

10/20/2023

Can't wait to see all of the pups in their costumes!!!

It's one of our favorite events of the year!!!

Don't miss out on a howling good time at our annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest! 🐶🐕🐩 Join us at Katz Dog Park tomorrow at 10:30 am to sign up and show off your pup's stunning costume. 🦄 Not to mention, it's FREE to participate, so what's stopping you?! 🤩 Judging starts at 11 am sharp! We can't wait to crown the best costumes in three paws-itively hilarious categories: Most Spooktacular, Howling with Laughter, and Best Owner/Pet Costume Combo 🎃https://dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar/events/howl-o-ween-costume-contest-2023

10/10/2023

Tim Schwartz you left your phone and wallet at Katz.

One of our loyal park parents has it and left you a message on your work phone voicemail.

09/05/2023

It's time for another wonderful event at Gone to the Dogs Daycare and Training...

All you furry ladies out there find your best boi and ask them to the Sadie Hawkin's Dance.

They're going back in time to my favorite decade... The 80's!!!!!

Can't wait for all the pics!!!

*** WE HAVE NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THE PARTY THIS FRIDAY. WE ARE ALL BOOKED*****

Get your gold chains ready and your neon headbands out because Friday sept 22nd is Sadie Hawkins 80s night!

This time the girls ask the guys!

Pictures will be 1pm-3pm during the hours of daycare, and as always parties are RESERVATION ONLY.

We hope to see you there!

08/30/2023

Hey hey hey!!! The DeKalb Park District is working on pipe repairs at the park on the drinking fountains. Work is expected to be done by Friday the 1st of September.

In the mean time, make sure you bring water for your pups!!!

08/29/2023

Welcome to the family, Daisy!!!!

Daisy fell in love! This is why we do what we do.

08/29/2023

"You characters are going to Top Gun..."

video courtesy of Jonathan Lee Schupbach
Edit by... well... me ☺️

08/27/2023

What a great day for National Dog Day!!!
Hug your furry friend today!
Pics provided by Jonathan Lee Schupbach

08/22/2023

Big thank you to DeKalb Park District for their quick response to the poison ivy.

The off leash natural area will be closed for a couple hours to let the spray treatment dry.

There will be a second application once the original application takes effect.