Cambridge DOG - General

Arlington: A-DOG advocacy group

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:32:02 -0700

Arlington's A-DOG was formed in 2008 and as of May09 has 370 members. A-DOG is incorporated in MA as a nonprofit organization and is volunteer-run. Our mission includes "promoting responsible dog ownership, emphasizing respect for the rights and interests of neighbors and the community as well as the welfare of our companion animals."

About BARK Agility in Newton

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:03:57 -0700

Jewel and Emma,

Here's some information about BARK from their website:

B.A.R.K. - Boston Agility Racing K-9s

B.A.R.K. is a club for dog agility enthusiasts who train in the Boston area. Our club was formed in 1993 with an aim to provide a place to practice for city people often without access to space large enough for agility equipment, as well as mutual support for people interested in dog agility. Several times a year, we conduct beginning level classes to introduce dogs and their owners to the engaging sport of dog agility. After 11 years on the grounds of Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, we have recently moved to Mt. Ida in Newton and are delighted to be part of their community. Go to our club website to learn more about our activities.

Agility Training

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:53:39 -0700

I understand there is a group in Newton that does agility training. I think it's called BARC. Does anyone know how to get in touch with them, i.e. website? Thanks. Jewel and Emma

Potential Dog Park in Charlestown in Jeopardy?

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:11:31 -0700

The June 10 Boston Globe reports that the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has made their own plan to create an open space under the Zakim bridge, where Charlestown residents were looking for a dog park (and a BMX bike park).

Dog Owners' Groups in Metro Boston

Mon, 21 May 2007 08:34:42 -0700

We're not alone in advocating for access to more off-leash areas. Here are some other DOGs to check out:

Somerville DOG

Belmont DOG

Is the Sheepfold Closing?

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:10:40 -0800

The Fells Dog Owner Group (FellsDOG) is responding to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's plans to remove park users with dogs from the ten-acre Sheepfold.

NYC rules to preserve off-leash shared use policy

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 08:04:55 -0800

Read about the NYC State Supreme Court ruling, and the fight around it, on the NYCdog website. Also take a look at NYCdog's off-leash information. Thanks to Somerville dog for the heads up on the ruling!

NY Times Op Ed About NYC Dog Parks Controversy

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:56:44 -0800

The New York Times published an Op-Ed yesterday by Jonathan Safran Foer, a Brooklyn resident, about his experiences as a dog owner in NY City and about the situation regarding off-leash areas and shared use in one of the few cities more densely populated than ours.

Quotations from Gina Spadafori, author of "Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?"

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:01:11 -0800

Gina Spadafori had this to say in her (excerpted) conversation on The Well:

"But overall, it has become a much a much friendlier world for dogs and

Dog Protection Act struck from the ballot in MA (June 13, 2006)

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:14:15 -0700

Cross posted from the Pro Dog website, http://www.protectdogs.org/Index.html

"It is a sad moment for the dogs of Massachusetts. The Supreme Judicial Court, at the urging of track owner George Carney, struck the Dog Protection Act from the ballot.