As the holiday season whirled around us, SaddleBrooke residents rediscovered a delightful escape that promised wagging tails, furry camaraderie, and boundless canine joy—the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. Located in the heart of SaddleBrooke TWO, the dog park offered members and pups a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations. Unaffected by the countdown to…
Anne Quinn-Diment Agility training has a unique way of bringing out the best in dogs, challenging their abilities, and enhancing their bond with their owners. At the Agility Training classes held at SaddleBrooke Dog Park this fall, beginners discovered firsthand just how rewarding and fun this experience can be. Agility training is no walk in…
Anne Quinn-Diment As the soaring temperatures in SaddleBrooke begin to drop, more people are venturing outdoors for leisurely strolls with their four-legged companions. It’s essential to remember that proper dog-walking etiquette ensures a harmonious experience for everyone. Here are some valuable tips to make your dog walks safer and more enjoyable. 1. Walk against traffic. When…
Anne Quinn-Diment There is an old saying that rings true: “A tired dog is a good dog.” Just like with people, when dogs have a healthy balance of physical and mental stimulation, they are apt to be happy and well-adjusted. SaddleBrooke residents are fortunate to have a dog park located right within their community. The…
Linda Lyon Continually working to improve conditions at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park, the volunteer maintenance crew recently added another project to their long list of completed upgrades. This one addressed a hazard that occurs when water runs through the “wild side” of the park after a heavy rain. The more developed small dog and big…
Linda Lyon The holiday season is almost upon us, and the SaddleBrooke Dog Park would like to help kick it off by inviting all SaddleBrooke dogs and their owners to the dog park on Nov. 13 for photos with Santa. Santa will be at the dog park from 9 a.m. to noon, but we do…
Linda Lyon Please save the date for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park’s “Photos with Santa.” The event will be held on Nov. 13 at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park and will be open to all SaddleBrooke residents. The event is free, but donations for our Pinal County Animal Shelter will be much appreciated. Three days later, on…
Linda Lyon The SaddleBrooke Dog Park (SBDP) Association is once again in very capable hands with the re-election of Susan Williams as the president, Nadine McAfee as vice president, and Kris Letterman as treasurer. Pat Tarr joins the other officers as secretary. Other members of this year’s board include Ken Wentz, Jim Vavra, Cathy Lee,…
The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is having its annual fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the HOA1 Activity Center from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The theme this year is Dog Day Afternoon, and the event will also include a chili cookoff. Tickets are $15 per person, or $25 per couple, and can be purchased by contacting Nadine…
Nadine McAfee We’ve been busy the first half of 2021, so here goes a huge thank you to all the SaddleBrooke Dog Park (SBDP) members who gave so generously to the Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter this past holiday season. We received a lovely thank-you letter from the shelter director to let us know they…