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Keeping Your Canines Cool in the Dog Days of Summer

07/24/2021 9AM Four-Legged Friends, Parks at Home for Grownups

As we approach the middle of summer, it’s best to be prepared for the heat before visiting a park. But do you know the signs if your furry friend is too hot? Nature Interpreter Julie shares the signs of heatstroke in dogs and what you can do to keep your companion cool.

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How Your Dog’s Poop Can Kill a Fish

03/25/2021 3PM All, Four-Legged Friends, Going Green, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

Just because wild animals poop in the woods, that doesn’t mean your pup should. It sounds very picky: squirrels, birds, coyotes and rabbits leave their poop right where it is, and that doesn’t hurt anything, right? Read on to learn how not cleaning up after your pet can be detrimental to the environment and wildlife.

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Replay: Pup Playtime

07/21/2020 10AM All, Four-Legged Friends, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Take a break from the heat of the dog days of summer while saying hello to some of the friendly guests at Otto Armleder Dog Park.

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A corgi plays in the field of Simmonds Family Dog Park at Miami Whitewater Forest.

Replay: Dog Day Morning

07/2/2020 10AM All, Four-Legged Friends, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s a dog day morning, AKA the perfect time to make some delicious (and nutritious!) treats for your four-legged friend.

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Social Distancing With Your Furry Friend

04/6/2020 11AM All, Four-Legged Friends, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

Taking a hike with your pup? Here are some trail etiquette tips to follow when out and about with your four-legged friend.

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