Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks

Firecrackers

Be extra careful when you hear any fireworks nearby, as many dogs will run hard and fast to get away from the noise. Even the most well behaved dog can be frightened. Keep the dog in a quiet area of your home with a radio on or tv to drown out the noise.

BARK THE PARK EVENT FOR 2010

GET READY FOR BARK IN THE PARK 2010
OSCAR FRAZIER PARK ( same location as last year)
Sunday November 7, 2010 1-5pm
Limited number of spaces available for sponsors and non profits.
fmi: mom2igs@yahoo.com or Babbie: 757-3855
Watch this site and newspapers for further details !
Lets make this second yearly event as fun as last year.
Volunteers accepted for all positions. No heavy lifting required !

Yappy Hour for August 2010

Yappy Hour - Tuesday- August 3, 2010-
At The Dispensary ( Carson Cottages) Bluffton, SC
6-8 pm.
Entertainment provided by Jack Jones of the Treetop Flyers.
Dogs and well behaved humans welcome.
Food and drink available. Water for dogs and bug spray for you provided.
Please bring a designated driver if you plan to partake in alcohol.
We look forward to meeting you at our fun monthly event !
FMI: 757-3855 or 815-9981

Need a Vacation and can't take your dog ?

How about having your dog stay at an experienced dog owners' quiet home with a safe secure fenced yard? Play pool, jumps, walks and toys make the stay fun. Nap time included. Obedience training may be added for a small fee. Well behaved dogs welcome for short term stays or day care and training. A portion of fee is donated to the Dog Park Fund.
Call Charlotte for more info: 815-9981

Dog Centric Event- Bark in the Park Nov 7 10-2pm Oscar Frazier Park

On November 7, 2009, FOBDP will host it's first Bark in the Park.

A Dog-Centric Event to raise money to build a Dog Park in Bluffton.

Music by J. Howard Duff & Jonathan King.
Food by: Bluffton BBQ, Oyster Factory and Ronnie Fraser.
Snacks by Rita's Ices and Philly Pretzel Factory
Microchip and Rabies Clinic by: Coastal Veterinary Clinic

Watch Rally Club of the Low Country, Dog Agility and a doggie makeover !

See some classic cars by: Carolina Dreamers Classic Cars

Various Dog Rescue Groups

Kids can enjoy Kidzplay Inflatables and many fun games throughout the event. Local Vendors and a Super Silent Auction too !
Well behaved 'leashed' dogs welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
To donate or participate as a vendor or a volunteer for the day:
call: Jennifer: 682-3400 or Charlotte-815-9981 or
Bonnie -britika@hargray.com

Dogs Intelligence

By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY

TORONTO — A presentation on "How Dogs Think" drew a crowd Saturday as a psychologist, canine researcher and author of a 2004 book by the same name told the American Psychological Association that the newest research strategy for understanding dogs is to use tests meant for very young children.

"One of the most recent breakthroughs is that people began to use tests which were originally designed for young humans — for pre-linguistic or limited-linguistic humans — to see whether dogs had certain capacities. "And that allows you then to do a whole bunch of things, not only to determine whether a dog has a certain thinking skill but to place him in terms of where would you be in terms of human beings, as well as in terms of other animals," says Stanley Coren, an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.He's the researcher who already found that the mental abilities of dogs are close to those of a human child between 2 and 2½ years old.Coren's presentation included a review of numerous studies that show how dogs are more like humans than previously thought. He says dogs can learn about 165 words, including signals; they can count up to four or five and have a basic understanding of arithmetic. Also, he says, dogs can intentionally deceive other dogs and people to get treats they want.

FIND MORE STORIES IN: Stanley Coren

Previous research conducted by Coren and others has shown that different kinds of dogs have different levels of intelligence. A past study Coren did set out which breeds have the smarts.Based on data from 208 dog obedience judges around the USA and Canada, Coren says that the most intelligent breed is the border collie, with poodles ranked second, followed by German shepherds and then golden retrievers and dobermans. He ranked the breeds and calls the top 20% of dogs, by intelligence, the "super dogs." At the bottom of the list are the hounds, with the Afghan hound ranking last of more than 100 breeds.Coren, who lives in Vancouver, has written several books on dog behavior. He also trains dogs and has two dogs — a beagle named Darby and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Dancer.

A Dog-Centric Event- November 7, 2009
FOBDP has reserved the Rotary Field at Oscar Frazier Park for Nov.7, 2009
11am-3pm for a Huge Dog-Centric Event ! This will be our first big fundraiser for the Dog Park. All Profits will be used toward the building and future maintainence of the Buckwalter Regional Area which was suggested as a perfect area for our Park.

Won't it be nice to finally have a place in Bluffton to take your dog and let him/her run in a safe enclosed area ?

Our Event will include:

Food by: Ted and Donna's BBQ, Bluffton Oyster Factory: Fried Oysters, Fried Shrimp, Ronnie Fraziers' Homemade Shrimp and Grits, Deviled Crabs and another Seafood Delight !!
Rita's Ices and Pretzel Factory too !

Live Music- Band Announced at a later date.

Coastal Vet: Microchip and Rabies Clinic

Blessing of the Animals by Josh Cook from Corner Perk.
I bet he will have a coffee/tea/water booth too !

Carolina Dreamers Classic Car Cruise -In

Tail Waggers- Doggie contests and Prizes

Alpha Dog Training: Abby Bird- CGC and Agility

Castle and Bouncers for Kid Corner

Goodies for Gift bags supplied by Stella Snacks

Do YOU have something to donate to the bags ???

Groomers will Make Over a Shelter Dog or two in:
Underdog to WonderDog

Bath and Nail Station too.

Many more fun games, prizes and Silent Auction, along with Vendors, Non-Profit and Business Sponsor Booths.

If you or a friend would like to be a Sponsor the cost is : $200.00

Advertising is going to be our main cost for this event !
Can you help us out ??

Can't afford the Sponsor fee ? Please contact us, we want this event to be a huge success and we will work with you to be there !
10x10 space, bring your own tent/table and chairs.

Any Silent Auction prizes you wish to donate are appreciated !!

So far we have:

A Classic Car- GTO ride to Yemasee for Dinner at Harolds
A Sunset Cruise and more !!
Keep the donations coming !!

We will also have a "build a Dog", ah, but what is it ??
Come on by and find out !!!

Volunteers are needed to help us run things smoothly, sell tickets, etc.
No heavy lifting, just human bodies to help us out !!

Please email me or call ( email preferred) to arrange to help.

Thank You for your support as always !

Watch for our Press Releases and Public Service Announcements on Time Warner, Hargray, in Bluffton Breeze and local newspapers and flyers.

Charlotte
mom2igs@yahoo.com
815-9981

Bluffton 09' 4th of July Parade video
Our dog parade in Bluffton on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI51ERHcwKc

FOBDP needs more volunteers for our table
Are you available on a Thursday 2-5 pm for Calhoun St Farmers Market, a Saturday 1-3 at Petco (you can be inside), a Third Friday of each month 4:30-6 pm for the Calhoun St- TGIF nights ?
If so, please call or email me. Many volunteers are traveling and we need YOU to help out at any of the above events. The Dog Park Board President will be signing a MOA with Beaufort County and Town of Bluffton in a short time, so watch for our fundraisers. See our site for downloading a Paver Form ( ongoing) , July 4th- A Bluffton Dog Parade, in conjunction with Childrens' Parade, downtown Bluffton, end of Calhoun St- 10 am parade starts.
Be near Church of the Cross for start of Parade. Need Volunteers at end of street to man our table too. Please help us out with an hour or two.

Thank You !
Charlotte

April/May 2009 Project Status Report – FOBDP

The month was again busy following up with the planning for the eventual park. We met with Fred Wallace of Camp Green dog to walk the park site and gain his valued input. Fred has previous experience with multiple site clearings. His input will be included in the park design.

On April 28 we were guests of Keowee Key Community, Bud Search in Seneca SC near Greenville http://www.keowee-key.com/ . They had contacted Town of Bluffton about our plans for the Dog Park and