The classes will be held in Riley’s Place in the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. You enter the park off the ball field on the new ramp that leads right to the dog park. 8:00 a.m. Beginning Agility – Introduction to Agility for beginners (puppies over eight months) 9:00 a.m. Intermediate Obedience – dogs who have passed beginners 10:00…
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Front Page, May 2019
Grand Opening of Dog Park June 8
Dog Park members have much to celebrate and will do a grand reopening Saturday, June 8. All SaddleBrooke residents and their well-behaved four-legged friends (on leash this day with current rabies vaccinations, please) are invited to check out the renovated small and large dog parks. And we have a place for our senior dogs, too!…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Obedience classes offered at the dog park
Diane Aaron If you are interested in Obedience Training for your dogs(s), the SaddleBrooke Dog Park offers classes in Riley’s Place for all SaddleBrooke residents. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. This spring/summer we will be offering agility. Jeremy Brown, owner of The Complete Canine, is the instructor. We have had over 32 SaddleBrooke…
Generals, March 2019
The power of emotional bonds with your dog
“Did you know that your dog will mirror your emotions,” says Kathleen Dunbar, president of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. “We always hear the old saying about how your dog looks like you or vice versa, but now we know that it’s really emotions they emulate.” To illustrate that point, the SaddleBrooke Dog Park will present…
Generals, February 2019
Valley Fever: the truth, the myths and the future
The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is honored to present Christine D. Butkiewicz, DVM MPH MLIS, Valley Fever Center for Excellence, University of Arizona for a presentation on Valley Fever. “You do not have to be a Dog Park member to attend,” said Kathleen Dunbar, SaddleBrooke Dog Park President. “The Dog Park’s vision is to be a…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
First annual Dog Park Fun Day attracts 100+
Diane Aaron Over 100 people participated in the first SaddleBrooke Dog Park Fun Day on November 3. The day began with the special dedication of Riley’s Place, named in honor of Riley Mersey and made possible by a generous donation from his human companions, Pat and David Mersey. Riley’s Place is a multi-purpose portion of…
Generals, December 2018
Dog Park Paw Parade: It’s Howl-o-Ween 2018
Karen Brooks It was a howling good time for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park’s fur-ever friends at the annual Howl-o-Ween Paw Parade on Halloween, October 31. What could be more entertaining than 25 dogs of all ages and sizes running around in costume, ready to strut their stuff for the annual contest? This Halloween had perfect…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
All are invited to a fun day in the dog park
It’s going to be a fun day in the park on Saturday, November 3 when all of SaddleBrooke is invited to the official dedication of Riley’s Place at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. “Riley’s Place is our new multi-purpose park within the Dog Park,” says president Kathleen Dunbar. “It’s designed especially for our senior dogs…
October 2018
SaddleBrooke Dog Park to begin dog training classes on November 15
“A trained dog is a happy dog and so is the dog’s family,” said Kathleen Dunbar, President of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. She realized years ago that one reason many dogs were surrendered into shelters was for lack of training. One of her missions as Director of Community Relations for the Southern Arizona Humane Society…
Front Page, August 2018
SaddleBrooke Dog Park – growing in more ways than one
Diane Aaron Today the SaddleBrooke Dog Park is supported by over 250 paid members and over 300 dogs, indicating the importance of a community dog park. For those considering joining the dog park, it is divided into two parks: one park for small dogs under 30 pounds and the other for larger dogs. The park…