Washington, DC Metro Area Basenji Meetup
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wrote on 11 Jul 2008, 00:48 last edited by
Melodie Muprhy has graciously posted a number of great photos from our first Washington DC Metro Area Basenji Meetup. You can view them by browsing to http://basenji.meetup.com/76/ and click the link for Photos.
JR Key
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wrote on 11 Jul 2008, 02:08 last edited by
I've never let my dogs off lead in public before. They've been around other dogs at shows and the fun match and of course there was some snarkiness. What are these meet ups like? Can the dogs stay on leads until we make sure everyone is cool? Have there been any altercations? We've never done this before…..
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wrote on 11 Jul 2008, 02:20 last edited by
Never mind. I just read a comment about the rules of the park. Neither of my dogs have been spayed or neutered. Glad you guys get to have some fun!!
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wrote on 11 Jul 2008, 11:09 last edited by
Though the dog park rules state your dogs must be spayed or neutered, people ignore that rule all the time. The most important thing is that you be smart. Don't bring a dog in heat to a dog park. Monitor your dogs closely while at the park and if they get into any snarkiness step in immediately. Even dogs that have all been spayed/neutered can get into spats. It's only when a foolish owner doesn't immediately take control of their dog that people get annoyed. In regards to keeping your dog on leash, that's also against the rules, but for good reason. We all know that dogs are more defensive and aggressive on leash. Having your dog on-leash in the park just isn't smart. There will nearly always be some snarking among Bs at the park initially but a quick scold or correction is all that is generally required and soon they're all running around and playing. Those that don't get along have plenty of room to avoid each other if they wish. Most importantly, you have to relax as well. If you're timid, tense, or nervous chances are your dogs will pick up on and respond to that as well. Assume things will go well and act on that that assumption, and that's what will most likely happen.
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wrote on 11 Jul 2008, 13:01 last edited by
I can't make it this weekend either :( I really hope to make it next Saturday though!!!
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wrote on 12 Jul 2008, 17:32 last edited by
Here are some pics from our meetup today… :)
Running of the hounds:
JR getting the dogs moving:
Attempting a group shot:
Who invited the Beagle??
Got B's?
How many can you count??
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wrote on 12 Jul 2008, 17:34 last edited by
It was really great to meet up with everyone! :) Wish more of my pics had turned out! Did anyone else get any?
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wrote on 30 Jul 2008, 14:26 last edited by
I think it may be worth the drive to meet with everyone next time!
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wrote on 30 Jul 2008, 17:21 last edited by
While I take my own pack to a small off-leash park in DC every weekend morning about 10am, we can plan Meetup playdates anywhere in the region. If folks know of a nice completely enclosed off-leash park in your area, please let me know and we'll move the location around each month to make it easier for more people to participate without having to drive quite as far every time.
JR
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wrote on 31 Jul 2008, 01:10 last edited by
If you all ever want to meet up at Baron Cameron – or there's one in Sterling but I can't remember the name of it... Let me know. We have a lot of plans this fall so the more heads up, the better. But I'd love to meet up again- I just adore seeing all the dogs together.
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wrote on 31 Jul 2008, 13:29 last edited by
Where will it be this Saturday because Dallas & I are definitely coming! :)
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wrote on 6 Aug 2009, 04:09 last edited by
anymore dc meet ups? altho my amber is sick :(
saw one basenji walkin near the zoo one day, was that one of u guys? black one looked just like one of mine
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wrote on 6 Aug 2009, 10:54 last edited by
Leesburg just opened a dog park… !! :)
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wrote on 6 Aug 2009, 11:12 last edited by
Here's a link to the park information (scroll down, it's item 13):
http://www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=111
Olde Izaak Walton Park
850 Davis Court, SE 20175
(21 acres) The park, once owned by the Izaak Walton League, includes a 3 ? acre
pond, stream, trails, and a 7500 square foot building, which is available for rentals
An off leash three quarter acre dog park has recently been completed at the park. Future plans may include passive uses such as a nature center, fishing pier, picnic facilities, and a playground.
Would LOVE to have the 'senji's get together out our way at some point!! :)
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wrote on 6 Aug 2009, 12:07 last edited by
Hi Folks,
Sorry, but I don't check the Forums here too often these days … too much else going on. But, yes, the Metro Area Basenji Meetup Group is still active. I usually post information via the meetup website (http://www.meetup.com/basenjis-DC/). We haven't organized a large meetup yet this year, but I'm happy to do so, and as I mentioned before, we are willing to move the location around the area. I can send out a post to the group re: the 3/4 acre dog park in Leesburg to see if we can get up some interest to arrange a meetup there. If there are other dog parks around the area, feel free to pass along that info as well to me (via the meetup page would be best). We should definitely try to arrange a big group outing while we have good weather.
J.R. Key
Basenji Rescue And Transport
www.basenjirescue.org
Adoption Coordinator
jrinlogan@gmail.com
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wrote on 6 Aug 2009, 17:56 last edited by
Where can I find similar meet ups in Arizona?
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wrote on 7 Aug 2009, 19:25 last edited by
might be down for a leesburg meetup, thats actually where the neurologist that i went to is. bout an 45 -1 hr away, im over in arlington area, crystal city
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wrote on 25 Apr 2015, 01:55 last edited by
Do you guys still meet up in the DC area? We just moved to Alexandria a few months ago and I'd love to join you all!
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wrote on 25 Apr 2015, 15:53 last edited by
We do still meet up in Arlington, VA at the Shirlington Dog Park. You can keep up with our group on Meetup.org.
