Newton Dog Park Project

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Newton Dog Park Project

Community organizing & fundraising group partnered with City of Newton KS and sponsors like Caring Hands & Blue Skies Pet Care. Public park now open daily

06/27/2024

06/13/2024

Just a reminder as we see more seasonal traffic at the dog park and along our paths and trails ... please clean up after your pets!

05/31/2024

We’re so pumped to share that Blue Skies Pet Care has been featured in a client spotlight by Time to Pet! They highlighted Blue Skies' work and community projects, including our very own Newton Dog Park Project. 🐾

Check out the full spotlight here: https://www.timetopet.com/blog/client-spotlight-blue-skies-pet-care-llc

We couldn’t have done it without you all. Your support and enthusiasm are what made this dream come true. Thanks for helping us create a fun and safe spot for our furry friends to play!

Let’s keep making Newton an even better place for our pets! 🐶❤️

02/15/2024

Half of all dog bites are to children. In about a third of those cases, it is the family dog. The majority of cases are to the head and neck.

Why does this happen? Children may not be able to read a dog's subtle body language indicating stress, fear. or discomfort. (Many adults need help with this as well!) Children's faces are physically close to dogs' mouths and kids are often tempted to look closely into dogs' faces, which can trigger a defensive response. Additionally, children can often invade a dog's personal space or unintentionally threaten their resources by handling/taking their food, toys, or treats. Chasing dogs is also a problem.

Many sources discourage children in a dog park environment, so be incredibly cautious and utilize active supervision in areas they are allowed if you bring your children to a dog park.

Supervision: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Supervision describes the ways adults help protect children from injury or other harm. Supervision is an active process. It involves watching, listening, interacting, monitoring, and preventing problems.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “active and positive supervision” involves:

- Knowing each child’s abilities
- Establishing clear and simple safety rules
- Being aware of and scanning for potential safety hazards
- Standing in a strategic position
- Scanning play activities and circulating around the area
- Teaching children what is appropriate and safe

You can see that supervision is much more than watching. It involves all your skills as a teacher and caregiver. Supervision is your responsibility and commitment as someone choosing to bring your children to a public space. It is also your responsibility and commitment to the children who rely on you for guidance, nurturing, protection, and support.

https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/safe-environments/lesson-4

https://www.trailblazingtails.com/blogs/queen-of-unsolicited-advice/should-children-go-to-the-dog-park

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820741/

09/27/2023

09/13/2023

🎉🐾 7 Years of Centennial Dog Park! 🐾🎉
Time sure flies when you're having 'pawsome' fun! Can you believe it’s been 7 years since the opening of the Centennial Dog Park? 🐶

We've just published a blog post taking you through this incredible journey and giving a big shoutout to YOU, our wonderful community, for making it all possible! 🏡🌳
👉 [Read Our Blog Post Here: https://blueskiespetcare.com/celebrating-7-paw-some-years-of-centennial-dog-park-a-community-treasure/ ] 👈

Feel free to share the blog and spread the dog park love. See you at the park! 🐾❤️

Address

Centennial Dog Park
Newton, KS
67114

Website

http://NewtonDogPark.com/

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Why a public dog park?

The Newton Dog Park Project (NDPP) is a community group coordinated by Blue Skies Pet Care owner Ashley Klein (pictured with her dog Skye), formed when she approached the City of Newton in 2012 about the possibility of a dog park. She heard from many of her dog walking clients and friends that they needed a social space here - in town - where they and their dogs could play.

Since then, the NDPP has garnered warm support from the community- involving local individuals, businesses, and organizations. Ashley and supporters of the NDPP saw the dog park come into fruition in 2016.

Through NDPP supporters as well as with the help of other Newtonians, city officials, businesses, and organizations, a public dog park has become reality for Newton! (photo of Ashley courtesy Amy Sharp Photography)