Dog Park

• Calgary dog park safety in question over city-planted Ohio Buckeye trees

  A tree that produces nuts that is toxic to pets has been planted by the City of Calgary in a dog park. The Cambrian Heights community says they filed reports two years ago.

  Canada

  Jul 14
  
• Black bear spotted near southwest Calgary dog park

  A black bear was spotted in the southwest Calgary neighbourhood of Oakridge on Monday. While certain wildlife like coyotes, deer, and bobcats are common, bears aren't typical.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2025
  
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• Residents frustrated over lack of seating at West Kelowna dog parks

  Aside from the inconvenience, some argue the lack of seating makes the parks less inclusive for seniors and people with disabilities.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2025
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• Calgarian’s colourful campaign urges dog owners to pick up after their pets

  Calgary dog owner Tara Duncan has started a colourful campaign this spring, coming up with a fun way to tackle a persistent pet problem.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 4, 2024
• Man charged after sexual assault reported at Newmarket dog park: police

  York Regional Police said on July 22, between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., officers received a report that a female had been sexually assaulted by a man while at a dog park.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2023
• Man with Bernese mountain dog wanted in relation to sexual assault in Newmarket

  York Regional Police said the incident took place on July 22 around 11 a.m. near Bayview Parkway and Tom Taylor Trail. 

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2023
• Why a revamped dog park can’t come fast enough for Montreal pet owners

  Calls continue to grow for a permanent, fenced-in dog run in Jeanne-Mance park as pet owners raise safety concerns with current open green space.

  Environment

  May 18, 2023
• Reported dog attacks at Toronto school yard prompt warning to parents, guardians

  A letter sent to parents at a Toronto school said dog attacks on the grounds of a school ranged from mild to "very severe in nature."

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
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• Temporary dog parks are coming to these Edmonton neighbourhoods for summer

  The parks could become permanent based on the success of the six-month pilot and if feedback from users is positive, the city said.

  Environment

  May 15, 2023
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• City of Toronto puts up sign limiting barking at dog park, removes it following public scrutiny

  A sign posted by the City of Toronto warned dog owners to 'not allow your dogs to bark and disturb the neighbourhood,' and shocked those who frequent the spot.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023