Recently, dog owners that regularly attend the off leash area at Fuji Park have been circulating a petition for a fenced dog park.  Carson City currently does not have a dog park but many dogs can be found in the afternoons enjoying the off leash area at Fuji Park. There will be a meeting with the city's Parks and Recreation staff in the community center on May 12, 2008 from 5:30-7pm.  The citizen's would like an off leash area to separate the dogs and children that both use this park. See the full article.

Dog parks sometimes get owners who do not want to control their dogs.  Lately, there have been some groups of pit/pit mixes in the Sacramento area causing fights at the dog parks.  Animal Control in the area was notified of the 5 fights in the past 2 weeks.  Whenever you are at the dog park you should have an eye out and be watching your dog.  There are two parks where more fights have been recently in Partner Dog Park and San Combs Dog Park.  We have been informed that in general most injuries occur when small dogs are in the large dog areas.  All cities have

The city without warning has recently turned off the water at Oakwood Dog Park due to water conservation in the area.  Owners are encouraged to bring water from home for their dogs and the community bowl by the local community dog group.  If you have thoughts on this the best thing to do is contact the city.  The city said when the water situation in the area is a little better they will turn the water back on.. 

"Its Beach" closed so try a new beach just up the path at "Mitchell's Cove Beach".

A vet confirms that the dogs that are coming in sick have been drinking anti-freeze.  Pet owners believe they drank the chemical while at the dog park. One dog died and several others are terribly ill.  It is always best to watch what your dog ingests while at the dog park. Click here to go to the full article.

According to the Dog Channel these are the top 10 dog parks of this year. From parks with hydrant shaped fountains to creative nature trails these are the parks that Dog Channel thought was the best.