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Updated   July 01, 2010

Welcome to the Grateful Dogs of Juneau.

 

Prepare your dog for the Fourth of July.  The Fourth of July with its loud noises and explosions can be very stressful for dogs.   Read this article for some short term and long term advice to help your dog through the stressful times.

Up to 20% of pooches are sensitive enough to need professional help.....
_Click here: The sound of  fear: Noise phobias torment dogs - Creature Comforts- msnbc.com_ ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25267200

 

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Fireworks are beautiful, but they are deafening to humans and absolutely traumatizing to many dogs.

If you have a fearful dog, especially sensitive to sounds, PLEASE...be sure to do the following:

1. Make sure your dog is secure and can not escape or run loose should he/she get spooked. An infinite # of dogs disappear each year due to open doors, windows and gates, even tie downs (which are generally cruel during firework season).  Many dogs bolt and in their frenzy run and run and run.

2. If you have medication to calm your dog, be sure and give it ample time to kick in.

3. If possible, do not leave your dog alone.

4. Be sure and have back ground music or white noise to help deflect the intensity of the booms of the fireworks.

5. Give your dog access to a basement or even a big closet or stall shower where they may feel safest.

6. Cover his or her crate if they prefer to go into their crate during storms or fireworks.

7. Try going for a drive with your dog if you know there is going to be fireworks in your neighborhood. Often, dogs who love car rides look forward to this and are not as jolted by the noise. Be sure and have your radio on!

8. COMFORT YOUR DOG!  If your dog is worried and unsettled, IT IS OK to comfort your dog. You will NOT be rewarding an undesirable behavior. YOU WILL BE SOOTHING his emotional response and supplying oodles of sense of security.

9. If you have a
Thundershirt or Anxiety wrap or even a teeny tee shirt, put it on your dog.

10. Have a drink or what ever relaxes YOU and bite the bullet.  If you are calm, it will help your dog tremendously.  Try your hardest to jolly up your dog and engage him/her in an activity that they usually go
ga ga over.  Have DYNAMITE (no pun intended) treats on hand.
                                                                                                                       


 

 

Upcoming Events

June 23 Wed. -- poop scoop at Sandy Beach and Savikko Park for the Governor's Family Picnic to be held on June 24 at Sandy Beach.   Meet at the parking lot near Sandy Beach picnic shelters at 5:00 pm 

June 23, Wednesday and July 3, Saturday

 

July 3 Sat. -- poop scoop at Sandy Beach and Savikko Park for the July 4th Celebration at Sandy Beach.   Meet at the parking lot near Sandy Beach picnic shelters at 10:00 am   

 

July 5 Mon. -- dog walk Pt Bridget Trail, 11 am   Meet at the trail head at 39 mile Glacier Highway.  This dog walk is becoming an "after 4th of July" tradition.  This pleasant hike gives our dogs a chance to spend some quality time outdoors without fireworks.

 

July 10 Sat. -- Grateful Dogs  annual garage sale fund raiser from 9:00 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Centennial Hall.

 

August 3 -- Grateful Dogs Board Meeting 5:30 pm Tuesday NCADD Conference Room Assembly bldg at the corner of 4th and Seward

 

Meetings of Grateful Dogs of Juneau.  The board of Grateful Dogs of Juneau usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month.  All members of Grateful Dogs are encouraged to attend.

 


Summer regulations for CBJ sport fields and for CBJ parks are starting to take effect.

The Summer regulations for sport fields took effect March 15, 2010. 

The Summer regulations for Sandy Beach and the Rain Forest Trail take effect May 1, 2010.   The regulations establish specific area and seasonal requirements for on-leash, leash-optional, and no-dog areas.   Signs at each location describe the regulations that are in effect in each area.  The regulations for Sandy Beach are complicated because parts of the beach in front of the picnic shelters are on-leash until you reach the stream.   However, you must pay attention to the posted signs because the message on the signs determines what regulations are in effect at that location.

The Grateful Dogs Of Juneau reminds dog owners to read the signs that are posted at CBJ parks and sport fields for up-to-date information on the regulations that are in effect.  Click here to view the regulations.  If you have questions about the rules for dogs in your favorite CBJ park or recreation area, contact the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department.


Clean up after your dog: The Grateful Dogs of Juneau reminds dog owners to pick up after their dogs. In the last 36 months, dog owners have made great strides in promoting a dog friendly community by cleaning up after their dogs.  If we continue to clean up after our dogs, we can make Juneau an even more attractive place to live and a more dog friendly community.

 

Download this 8-1/2 x 11 inch poster. 

Place this poster at locations where dog owners might need a little more encouragement to do the right thing.

This poster is now available for sale at the Art Sutch Digital Camera store downtown on Seward Street.


Visit our new page on Trapping and Dogs in Juneau -- click here

 

Click Here to download information on

"How to release your dog from a trap."

 

Share the Trails and Be Safe

Watch the Video

 


** Click here for the Grateful Dogs of Juneau membership application for 2010

** Contact Grateful Dogs of Juneau at gd-info@gratefuldogsofjuneau.org

 



Fall-Winter Dog Regulations -- begin to take effect during September , 2009
Fall-Winter dog regulations for Juneau parks, recreation areas, and trails take effect September 30.

Sandy Beach   From September 30 till May 1, the beach area in front of the picnic shelters at Sandy Beach is now an on-leash or competent voice control area.  The area around the picnic shelters and the surrounding playground are on-leash year round.

Rainforest Trail - From September 30 till May 1, the Rain Forest Trail is an on-leash or competent voice control trail.

Sports Fields   - From October 16 - March 14, all fenced park sports fields are off leash areas for exercise and dog training purposes with the exception of all artificial fields.   Fields are open during park hours Sunday through Saturday with the exception of school hours.   Fields are closed to use during the school day.  Signs are posted at each site with rules regarding that area's usage.


KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE

Keep you and your dog safe after dark:  With long winter nights, the Grateful Dogs Of Juneau reminds dog owners to use reflective clothing and safety lights both on themselves and on their dogs, when walking or jogging with their dogs after dark.  Dogs and pedestrians that are not visible to drivers are a hazard.   Dog owners should do all that they can to keep themselves and their dogs safe when walking or jogging after dark.  Appropriate safety clothing and lights for you and your dog are readily available at several stores in the community.



Public Service Announcements

Clean up after your dog" PSA:  The PSA encourages dog owners to clean up after their dogs.  The PSA was prepared by Jeff Brown and KTOO with the participation of members of Grateful Dogs of Juneau.   Click here to hear the PSA (in mp3 format).  2008

CREDITS: Fifi, Sue McGregor; Phydeaux, George Utermohle; Announcers, Vicky McLaughlin and Marty Messick; Backup Vocals, Ellie and Leo; Script, Deborah Behr; Production and Mixing, Jeff Brown; Executive Producer, Sue McGregor. 

 

Do not let you dog harass wildlife PSA:  This PSA prepared by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Grateful Dogs of Juneau asks dog owners to avoid stressing or disturbing wildlife on the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.  Dog owners are asked to keep their dogs close and under control while visiting the refuge.  Click here to hear the PSA (in mp3 format).   2010


Include your dogs in your disaster planning.  For information on including pets in disaster planning, visit these sites:

Alaska Division of Emergency Management

American Red Cross

ASPCA

American Veterinary Medical Association

Humane Society of the United States

Disaster Preparedness Information - Noah's Wish

American Kennel Club

 

The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 is now Public Law 109-308.  The law requires state and local disaster plans to include provisions for care of pets and service animals and disaster victims with pets and service animals.   Click here to view a copy of the law. 


TRAIL GUIDE  The Grateful Dogs of Juneau is developing a trail guide for recommended dog walks.   Click here for the Trail Report form.  If you have a favorite trail or location for walking your dog, complete the form and send it in.


The Dog Ordinance 2009 Information and Action Page is no longer being updated as of March 16, 2010.

Temporary Deferral of Rabies Vaccinations for Sick Dogs.  The commissioner of Health and Social Services has denied our petition requesting temporary deferral of the rabies vaccination requirement for dogs that are too ill to receive the vaccine.

 

Click here to view the commissioner's letter

 

Click Here to view information about the Grateful Dogs of Juneau petition to the Alaska DH&SS requesting adoption of a regulation to authorize a temporary deferral from the rabies vaccination requirement for certain ill dogs

 



TRAIL GUIDE  The Grateful Dogs of Juneau is developing a trail guide for recommended dog walks.   Click here for the Trail Report form.  If you have a favorite trail or location for walking your dog, complete the form and send it in.


Updated July 01, 2010

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