Wheeler Historic Farm Dog Days in the Maze
Wheeler Historic Farm Dog Days in the Maze
Celebrate Halloween with your pooch! Dog Days in the Maze is Monday, October 26 from 5-7 pm. Here’s the scoop.
Cost $8/Human+dog, $8 each additional human (no trick or treat bag). Ticket gets you and your pup entrance to our Pumpkin Days Event and a trick or treat bag for your pet. You will get to use your dog’s directional skills to find your way through the straw bale maze, visit the vendors together and enjoy a Fall wagon ride. Your pup will also get to trick or treat down our Vendor Alley.
While this is not a costume contest, please feel free to come in your finest Halloween attire!
Registration opens September 25 at 10 AM and the cost is $8 per dog. Registration happens on Wheeler Farm’s website and it MUST be completed on a desktop. THIS EVENT IS PREREGISTRATION ONLY.
Registration Information
Create an account HERE
Click on “Register for Activities”
On the left hand menu select “Dog Days in the Maze”
Event Rules
Dogs must be well-behaved and well-socialized.
Dogs must have current vaccinations.
One dog per adult handler.
Stoop and Scoop rules apply; please come prepared with your own bags.
Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Please no retractable leashes.
‘Pets are used as pawns’: lawyer
Tracey Jackson from Couper Geysen Family and Animals Law has seen many cases where pets are used to hurt partners during break-ups.
“One client came to us and the dog had spent all the work days with him while he was outdoors — the dog had a ball socialising with other animals and people,” Ms Jackson said.
“After the break-up there was issues and arguments and this is where we see dogs being used as pawns.
“The ex-wife ended up keeping the dog and the dog didn’t get to enjoy his quality of life he was used to.”
She said other times people might separate pets that were in pairs.
“When dogs are part of a pack, no matter how small, separation from that pack means death to them — you take away their sense of security.”
Ms Jackson said because animals had the legal status of property, it was best separating couples dealt with the pet’s future as soon as possible.
“Our recommendation always is that you make the decision in best interest of animal . there are no provisions of law where couples can share time or be ordered custody [of an animal],” she said.
She said even when a share-time “contract” was drawn up, it rarely succeeded.
Research from Slater and Gordon Lawyers gathered in 2013 shows one in 12 Australians surveyed had lost a pet in a relationship breakdown.
The survey also found 18 per cent mistakenly believed the Family Court would make shared custody arrangements for their pets.
Dog Park Study
Thank you for being part of the 2018 Raleigh Dog Park Study!
The Dog Park Study was approved by City Council on January 22, 2019.
We met more than 4,000 people (and their pups!) at our dog park events throughout the summer. 1,500 of you shared your ideas and opinions in our community survey. Now we have incorporated your ideas into a long-range plan that will guide the development of dog parks in Raleigh for years to come.
The 2018 Dog Park Study is a comprehensive approach to address the need for dog parks throughout the City of Raleigh. Based on citizen feedback, spatial data analysis, and a review of nationwide trends in dog park planning, we will develop a strategy to create safe and engaging park spaces for people with (and without) dogs.
This study includes analysis of the geographic distribution of dog parks throughout the city, opportunities & access in urban as well as suburban areas, and potential tools to encourage publicly accessible dog runs as part of new development. We will also be launching a pilot program of pop-up dog parks, to test the idea of providing temporary off-leash areas to meet dog park needs where space for permanent dog parks is not available.
Exercise Requirements: >40 minutes/day
Energy Level: Bred to work
Longevity Range: 8-11 yrs.
Tendency to Drool: Moderate Tendency to Snore: Low
Tendency to Bark: Moderate
Tendency to Dig: Low Social/Attention Needs: High
Cattle drover, guardian, draft
Length: Short
Characteristics: Flat
Colors: Black with tan markings
Overall Grooming Needs: Low
Dog Park Rules
All dogs must:
- Be leashed entering and leaving the dog park
- Be healthy and fully vaccinated
- Get exercise and have fun!
All humans must:
- Clean up after their own pet(s)
- Stop dogs from digging and fill any holes
- Remove choke, prong, pinch or spike collars
- Not exceed three dogs in the park at one time
- Never offer any food or toys of any kind
- Closely supervise any children under the age of 12
Following dogs are not allowed in the park:
- Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs. Call Animal Control (919) 831-6311, if needed
- Female dogs in season
- Puppies younger than four months
Howl-O-Ween Cruise with Dog Friendly SLC
- Wednesday, October 21, 2020
- 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
- CLAS Ropes Course and Canoe Rental (map)
- Google CalendarICS
Join Dog Friendly SLC for a new experience this Halloween- a Howl-O-Ween Cruise on the Provo River! The CLAS Halloween Cruise is a popular local attraction for families, featuring over 100 hand carved jack-o-lanterns, a scary story from the boat captain, and a “surprise” pirate attack. The cruise lasts approximately 20 minutes and a Halloween themed movie will be available before and after the boat ride. On October 21st, Dog Friendly SLC is taking over with our very own dog friendly cruise!
Due to the nature of seating on the boat, one dog per person is required for this event.
Tickets are $12 each (one dog + one human). Plan to arrive at 3606 West Center, Provo by 7pm with plenty of time to find street parking. The cruise will leave at exactly 7:15pm and no refunds will be given for those who miss the boat. Warm clothes and/or blankets are recommended!
‘Pets are used as pawns’: lawyer
Tracey Jackson from Couper Geysen Family and Animals Law has seen many cases where pets are used to hurt partners during break-ups.
“One client came to us and the dog had spent all the work days with him while he was outdoors — the dog had a ball socialising with other animals and people,” Ms Jackson said.
“After the break-up there was issues and arguments and this is where we see dogs being used as pawns.
“The ex-wife ended up keeping the dog and the dog didn’t get to enjoy his quality of life he was used to.”
She said other times people might separate pets that were in pairs.
“When dogs are part of a pack, no matter how small, separation from that pack means death to them — you take away their sense of security.”
Ms Jackson said because animals had the legal status of property, it was best separating couples dealt with the pet’s future as soon as possible.
“Our recommendation always is that you make the decision in best interest of animal . there are no provisions of law where couples can share time or be ordered custody [of an animal],” she said.
She said even when a share-time “contract” was drawn up, it rarely succeeded.
Research from Slater and Gordon Lawyers gathered in 2013 shows one in 12 Australians surveyed had lost a pet in a relationship breakdown.
The survey also found 18 per cent mistakenly believed the Family Court would make shared custody arrangements for their pets.
Dog Park Study
Thank you for being part of the 2018 Raleigh Dog Park Study!
The Dog Park Study was approved by City Council on January 22, 2019.
We met more than 4,000 people (and their pups!) at our dog park events throughout the summer. 1,500 of you shared your ideas and opinions in our community survey. Now we have incorporated your ideas into a long-range plan that will guide the development of dog parks in Raleigh for years to come.
The 2018 Dog Park Study is a comprehensive approach to address the need for dog parks throughout the City of Raleigh. Based on citizen feedback, spatial data analysis, and a review of nationwide trends in dog park planning, we will develop a strategy to create safe and engaging park spaces for people with (and without) dogs.
This study includes analysis of the geographic distribution of dog parks throughout the city, opportunities & access in urban as well as suburban areas, and potential tools to encourage publicly accessible dog runs as part of new development. We will also be launching a pilot program of pop-up dog parks, to test the idea of providing temporary off-leash areas to meet dog park needs where space for permanent dog parks is not available.
Club Recognition:
AKC Classification: Working
UKC Classification: Guardian Dog
Prevalence: Common
The first impression of a rottweiler is of solid strength, and that is quite accurate.
Rottweilers are slightly longer than tall, large dogs, ranging in height from 22 inches for a small female to 27 inches for a large male. Weights go from 80 to 120+ pounds (36 to 54+ kilograms).
Rottweilers are blocky dogs with massive heads. Ears lie fairly tight to the head, hanging down somewhat. Muzzles are square and strong, but rottweilers can be a bit drooly because of loose flews (lips). Rottweilers should always be black with tan points, and the ideal coat is quite short, dense, and a bit harsh. Occasionally a “fluffy” puppy will turn up in a litter, but that coat is disqualified in the breed ring. Tails are docked very short, ideally one to two vertebrae long.
As is common with the larger breeds, rottweilers can be slow maturing. Many do not reach full adult size until 2 or 3 years of age, although adult height is often set by one year of age. These dogs will fill out, broadening their chests and becoming the massive dogs we expect with age.
Personality:
Rottweilers have been selected for guarding and protection work, and this must be kept in mind at all times. Well-socialized rottweilers get along nicely with people and other dogs, but males in particular can be a bit aggressive and dominant. Active, intelligent dogs, they are fully confident enough to act on their own, so they need guidance right from the start.
If left to their own devices, rottweilers can become nuisance barkers or diggers, and with their size they are capable of much destruction. Bred to work, Rottweilers do best with training and jobs to do, even if just as a child’s companion. Aggression can be a problem, and this dog is fully capable of inflicting severe damage, so rottweilers do need a firm, patient hand and a knowledgeable owner.
Living With:
Rottweilers are fairly easy to keep for such large dogs and, in fact, have a tendency to obesity if not exercised enough. Coat care is minimal; a quick, weekly grooming will suffice most of the time. Some rottweilers do drool a fair amount, especially large males with loose flews (lips).
One of the most important things to remember with rottweilers is that they need extensive and continuous socialization to be good family companions. Training is a must and should start in early puppy hood. Their courage is unquestioned, but it can be misdirected. This breed is not an ideal one for first-time dog owners. Rottweilers love to work and will happily compete in virtually all dog sports from obedience to herding and weight pulls.
Ideally, a rottweiler will be exposed to other pets, including dogs, right from the start, and also to children. Rottweilers are often very protective of their children and should be supervised when with a group of children. This breed is definitely one that should only be purchased from a reputable breeder, because its popularity has led to some temperament and health problems. Rottweilers live about 12 years.
History:
Rottweilers rank as one of the most ancient breeds. They accompanied the Romans through Germany, driving their cattle and guarding outposts. Many were left behind and, in the town of Rottweil in southern Germany, they became the breed we know today. Rottweilers are considered to be in the mastiff family. Rottweilers were instrumental in the development of the Doberman Pinscher much later.
Rottweilers were working dogs from the start, driving cattle to market, pulling carts, guarding the homestead, and even carrying money to and from the market in money belts tied around their necks. Today they work in security and herding.
The rottweiler had almost died out as a breed near the turn of the century when smaller dogs took over many of their functions and were easier to maintain. Luckily, dedicated breeders revived the breed, and it ranks as one of the most popular breeds in the United States today. A delightful series of children’s books, beautifully illustrated, is about a rottweiler named Carl and his adventures with his family’s baby.
