Dog parks in Peterborough

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2010-08-24  |  Faye

i would like to respond to "Dissatisfied"; I think you must have something going on that you're not telling us.
I have been a member of the Kingsway Dog Park for nearly a year and it has been a life saver! I come & stay with my dog, I leave her for anywhere from a couple hours to the entire day and I have used the boarding on a number of occassions. I have never had a problem; my dog loves to go, there is never a fuss and I know she is well cared for.
How would you know if there was no supervision of the dogs indoors when there are people outside...
Sorry for what ever your issue is maybe you should learn to share like an
adult and stop using this juvanale fear mongering, it doesn't wash.
To anyone who is curious about the park, stop by, meet Glen, Lori & family; you won't be disapointed.
A big thanks from Pepper & I for the wonderful times had and to come!

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2010-08-24  |  Marcy

I have been bringing my dog since he was 3 months old - and we now have to call it the "D.P", because he goes nuts if you say the words. I'll gladly pay the membership fee to know that all the dogs there have had their shots, and I have NEVER been there that either Glen or Lori is not supervising the dogs - one of them inside and one outside. And both my dogs love those kiddy pools.
I have also recently adopted a 3 month old puppy - WHO IS TOTALLY BLIND. I would leave him in the care of either Glen or Lori without a second thought, as I would my other dog.
And to "unimpressed" - where do you get off, implying a "cash grab"? Did you know that when there are dogs boarded, either Glen or Lori will spend the night there? That there are months where they don't get to go home together at night at all? I don't call that a cash grab, I call that dedication.

2010-08-23  |  Tanya

I have been a member since the park reopened last fall and have nothing but good things to say about the park, facilities, the staff and the members that go there on a regular basis.
I travel from the north end of the city at least 4 times a week (and would be there everyday if time permitted) because there is such a sense of community that I have not found elsewhere in the city.
I have also used their daycare facilities more times than I can count and my dogs have always been well cared for. You can't even say the "P" word in our house without our dogs getting excited, grabbing their leashes and bouncing at the door. The staff are the first people they greet upon every visit... so despite the what some people think, $30.00 a month for unlimited access, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to a great park and is WELL worth it for my dogs.

2010-08-23  |  Faye Osborn

To dissatisfied;
I have been a member of the kingsway dog park for nearly a year, or should I say, we love it. Pepper has used all that it has to offer on several occations with no complaint.
Seems to me the grass or lack of it is more of an astetic for you, there are lots of cool spots for the dogs, they love the pools, and there is great space for the humans to hang.
You won't meet more dedicated and caring people than Glen & Lori; Glen is always eager to share any of the latest dog whisper like info he has and Lori will fuss over everyone. Their children all pitch in to make everyone feel at home, everyone works hard to make it a comfortable & safe enviroment for each & every dog.
I,m sorry your experience was unfavourable, your discription of the park almost gives the impression of rumour mongering because myself and many other (who, might I add attend regularly) have not seen the so called poor supervision that you account.
I'm really left thinking that there is some hidden agenda...

2010-08-23  |  Kayla G

I have been a member of the Kingsway Dog Park for almost a year now, which I go to every day and can not say enough good things about this facility. I have two male huskies that I would not be able to take care of properly without access to this park. They have access to over an acre to run and play and socialize with other dogs. Since coming here I have never seen my dogs so content and happy, and it has made us enjoy them so much more at home because they have that fulfillment that they had been missing before the park. Lori and Glen who operate the park are two of the most caring and selfless people that I have met. They are always out supervising and ensuring that each dog has a wonderful time when they are there. They have dedicated their lives and family to this park because of their love of each and every kind of dog!
In response to the comment I saw earlier, whoever this person is, and it is very brave to be \\\\\\\"anonymous\\\\\\\" has obviously not set foot into this park. Their comments and observations about this dog park are untrue, and unfounded, and clearly an alternative agenda is at work here.
To sum up, this is a dog park that is part of a community, the rates are very reasonable and is worth every penny for the enjoyment that my dogs, and all of the other dogs get from going there! It is a place that I have recommended to all of my friends who have dogs who have only had an amazing experience! Thank you Lori, Glen and family for your dedication and perseverance that allows my dogs the chance to have a happy healthy life!!!

2010-08-22  |  Kayla

I love Kingsway Dog Park, the space is perfect for dogs, and convenient for in town errands. All of the dogs are so excited to be there, running around and playing - and the owners are very personable and are constantly taking good care of the dogs there as if they were their own.

For being located in the city, the area is absolutely perfect for the dogs, plus no where else in town allows dogs to be off leash.

Anyway, I think its a wonderful environment with many loyal customers!

2010-08-12  |  unimpressed

This would be more fitting to be called an unsupervised dog parking lot. There are no trees, the grass is scarce and it is not even an acre. It is more like a gravel warehouse parking lot with some kiddie pools plunked down. The price is outrageous (30 dollars a month) when most (albeit not-for-profit) community dog parks usually run 10-20 dollars a year with some of that going to charity. Not to mention, most dog parks require an owner there to supervise their dog while they play, but since there is a doggy daycare there, the people running it have people's dogs running around unsupervised outside while they are sitting in the office inside. When I went there to visit, there were approximately 15 dogs in the park outside and 4 or 5 people. The rest were staying there at the daycare unsupervised.

Also beware of leaving your dog at the daycare as when asked if they have petcare insurance they stated they did, however, this insurance is usually to cover the event of a dog needing vet care from a dog fight while under the supervision of the facility, however they stated that their "insurance" that they have does not cover this and if your dog is injured while being unsupervised there, you are going to have to foot the vet bill.

It is obvious someone here is trying to make some fast cash while providing very insufficient facilities. Hopefully a not-for-profit community dog park is built.

2010-04-05  |  CA Dickinson

I had a good experience at this park with my two dogs today, they loved it there and the owner was friendly and accommodating. The other dogs were all fine, happily running around, playing, some were buddies having been there in daycare for months ... it was quite a sight and I will return.

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