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Welcome to Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks!
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THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!
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Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks is working hard to bring a fun and safe dog park to the Bluffton community. We're making progress but your help is still needed. Be sure to register, sign up for our newsletter, and come to our meetings to get involved today!
Welcome to the community and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Hilton Head Dog Show Dog Park Info Table
Stop by our table at
Hilton Head Kennel Club Dog Show on March 6 & 7, 2010.
9-1pm each day.
Paver Forms will be available there |
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Engraved Pavers
F.O.B.D.P. is now selling pavers to install at the entrance to our new dog park. Pavers will be engraved with up to 3 lines of text to advertise your business, celebrate a pet (past or present), thank your vet, or for any other reason you have in mind. Pavers cost only $60.00 each and proceeds will be used to help pay for construction and maintenance of the dog park. Forms may be found at The Store on Calhoun st. 757 3855
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Dog Centric Event- Bark in the Park Nov 7 10-2pm Oscar Frazier Park
Posted by megliorej on Thursday, October 15 @ 12:29:51 CDT (169 reads)
Topic News
| melody2 writes "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
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Latest News 7/15/09
Posted by tonyrc65 on Monday, August 10 @ 22:53:40 CDT (196 reads)
Topic News
| melody2 writes "Read all about it !
FOBDP has received a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement to review and suggest changes. The MOA must be agreed upon and signed before a lease of the land is signed.
The town requests that FOBDP be financially responsible for all permits, ( these should all be handled internally, as was relayed to us at a meeting with planners previously) as well as all utilities, such as water, trash and electricity.
This will be a public park, not private, it is part of the Buckwalter Regional Park system. Unless we are a private park, the water/sewer lines and electric and umbrella insurance policy should all fall under the Duties of the town and County.
The Utilities should all be tied into the existing plans for the Rec Center being built and the Tennis Courts, all which will be connected.
No one individual will nor has ever profited from any Dog Park Funds.
Many items we sell at our table have been donated.
We suggest that you, the public, who will be using this park contact the Town of Bluffton, Planning Dept.
706-4510 and leave a positive comment .
Even better, email the town from their site:
www.townofbluffton.com
Yes, we need this dog park.
Dog Parks are popping up all over the United States and beyond.
We need this park AND help from the Town and County ! We are willing to raise the funds needed for construction and maintainence.
Thank You
Charlotte
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Dogs Intelligence
Posted by tonyrc65 on Monday, August 10 @ 22:53:19 CDT (1800 reads)
Topic News
| | et writes "
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.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. "
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Dog-Centric Event- November 7, 2009
Posted by tonyrc65 on Monday, August 10 @ 22:52:54 CDT (167 reads)
Topic Get Involved!
| melody2 writes "Register your Business for our huge event on November 7, 09 at Oscar Frazier Park.
10-2 pm.
843 815-9981 or email us through this site
Our Major Sponsor is:
Steve Wallace- Weichert Realty
www.keys4home.com
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Public Meeting- Rescheduled
Posted by tonyrc65 on Monday, August 10 @ 22:52:31 CDT (188 reads)
Topic Meetings
| melody2 writes "Meeting had to be rescheduled due to the fact we are waiting for the Town Planners to finish their input on the Memorandum of Agreement.
We have given our input and comments, asking for certain changes, such as the FOBDP should not be responsible for utility bills, water, electric, since this is a public park area.
Keep looking at our site for more info !
Charlotte"
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A Motoring Scavenger Hunt
Posted by tonyrc65 on Tuesday, July 14 @ 16:23:54 CDT (230 reads)
Topic News
| melody2 writes "Watch for more info on this FUN Event !
A Motoring Scavenger Hunt in Bluffton.
Babbie and Don Guscio will be heading up this event for us !
When will it be ?? Watch for more info or call Babbie at The Store on Calhoun St. 757 3855"
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A Dog-Centric Event- November 7, 2009
Posted by tonyrc65 on Tuesday, July 14 @ 16:23:23 CDT (3322 reads)
Topic News
| melody2 writes "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"
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July 4th Parade, in Promenade 10-11 am
Posted by tonyrc65 on Monday, June 29 @ 14:06:58 CDT (1850 reads)
Topic News
| | melody2 writes " On July 4th, the Annual Childrens Parade hosted by Babbie at The Store, has invited your Doggie Friend to march also ! We will folllow up behind the children. Gather at the far end of the Promenade about 9:30.
Well behaved Dogs, on leash are invited to attend. Please put something red/white/blue on your dog. Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks will have a table set up with a sample of our Pavers we are selling.
We will also have Leis for you or your dog to wear, limited amount available !
Try one of our Cool-danas for $6.00 to keep you cool all day !
Hope to see you there.
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FOBDP needs more volunteers for our table
Posted by tonyrc65 on Wednesday, June 17 @ 19:37:53 CDT (1715 reads)
Topic Get Involved!
| melody2 writes "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"
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Next Yappy Hour Date TBA
TGI Friday
Every 3rd Friday
Calhoun Street - Downtown Bluffton
Volunteers needed to sit at the table, sell items, and take donations
Contact Charlotte at
843 815-9981
mom2igs@hargray.com
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