Dog owners input invited on planned park
Hume Council is offering Broadmeadows residents an opportunity to have their say on plans for a dog park.
Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the Council wants to establish a dog park in Barry Road’s John Ilhan Memorial Reserve next year, and has some ideas in place, but is keen to hear from dog owners who may have some additional initiatives for consideration. She stressed that they are the ones whose calendars include a daily walk for their four-legged friends, and best know what is required.
The Mayor said plans already included the provision of water bowls for canines and drinking fountains for their owners.
However, she said, we would love to hear what other features or signs may be beneficial in the fenced-off park.
Some considerations mentioned by the mayor included a selection of exercise equipment within a small dog park, or perhaps a larger park with fewer challenges.
She said input was particularly sought after for a special sensory area that not only will provide shy canines and small dogs with a time-out zone, but also enable its four-legged visitors to feel and smell.
Keeping active is a popular pooch pastime, according to the Mayor, who said providing the right equipment can assist dogs to practice obedience and jump.
Providing the right set of challenging obstacles can also help canines to develop great skills while giving them an opportunity to socialise and meet other dogs.
Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the Council wants to establish a dog park in Barry Road’s John Ilhan Memorial Reserve next year, and has some ideas in place, but is keen to hear from dog owners who may have some additional initiatives for consideration. She stressed that they are the ones whose calendars include a daily walk for their four-legged friends, and best know what is required.
The Mayor said plans already included the provision of water bowls for canines and drinking fountains for their owners.
However, she said, we would love to hear what other features or signs may be beneficial in the fenced-off park.
Some considerations mentioned by the mayor included a selection of exercise equipment within a small dog park, or perhaps a larger park with fewer challenges.
She said input was particularly sought after for a special sensory area that not only will provide shy canines and small dogs with a time-out zone, but also enable its four-legged visitors to feel and smell.
Keeping active is a popular pooch pastime, according to the Mayor, who said providing the right equipment can assist dogs to practice obedience and jump.
Providing the right set of challenging obstacles can also help canines to develop great skills while giving them an opportunity to socialise and meet other dogs.