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  • Robin_n_JackR

    Yeah, there isn't a treat yummy enough for Jack….."come here" starts his favorite game of all....you can chase, but you can't catch me! But, I've gone to non-fenced dog areas with my retractable leash with Jack. He can run around and play, but he knows he can't get too far.

    We will probably be in need of a play date once we move....there isn't much free time until then- May 24th or so.

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  • tah1212T

    Foschatt what's the name of the doggie day care you take Rye to? We are looking for a good one in the area and we're not far from Franklin. We go down there at least once a week for dog classes (at Master Peace). How often do you go to the Medway Park?

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  • foschattF

    The name is Happy Tails. They have a website. They break dogs up into different play styles (Rye is in the hard play group:D ). But FYI they do crate at lunch time to give dogs a break for 1-2 hrs. We heard great reviews from people at Medway and comparing it to others we won't go anywhere else. We drive very far to go there.
    We don't go to Medway anymore because of the distance and 2 dogs wouldn't leave him alone. Always barking knocking him down and barking in his face! The owners did nothing to stop their dogs so we would felt we had to leave. He didn't seen to care too much but we were nervous of creating bad experinces since he places very well with other dogs. After driving all the way there, it always seem one of those 2 dogs were there:( . Although we did meet Gremlin a cute tri color basenji a few times just before we stopped going.

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  • rnastoR

    We are in Worcester but would love to get together if you are interested. Email me rnasto@gmail.com if interested (anyone in fact)

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  • PhocoenaGirlP

    Hey all Massachusetts B owners. I just recently found this site and this thread. I would love to have Beegin have some playtime with other basenjis. One of my friends has a black lab, Lila, that he can sometimes play with but he wears her out!

    I am down in New Bedford but Franklin is only about an hour 15 from me. I was considering signing up to do some agility stuff at the Master Peace place there as well. Nothing set yet. Oh and no dog parks nearby, but I am told there is a nice fenced one in Newport.

    Shannon, Beegin and Brady (…Snow sucks.)

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  • rnastoR

    Shannon,

    There are some dog parks they just aren't official though. None that are fenced in. There is one in Framingham in Calahan State Park. If you go to the Millwood St., Framingham entrance park, walk along the trail that goes straight back about 1/4 of a mile there it is.

    Usually there are a bunch of doggies there (about a dozen) and a huge field. Indi loves to go play there and we try to take him atleast once a week. Thats the only one I know of but I know there are other similar places you just have to ask around.

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  • rnastoR

    sorry the computer barfed

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    @rnasto:

    sorry the computer barfed

    Ha! That sounds unpleasant.

    I've been wanting to try the one in Sharon…anyone know- is it fenced? I'm willing to drive further (Jack doesn't mind car trips).

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  • foschattF

    Sharon dog park is fenced in and is a good size park. I'm up for a meet up also!! Name the time and place

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  • rnastoR

    foschatt…up for a meet tomorrow or sunday? Anyone else for Sharon dog park?

    Morning or afternoon is good with me

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  • foschattF

    I'm good for tomorrow. If others want to join, we can do anytime. I'll send you an email also.

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  • rnastoR

    Just to let everyone know

    The play date is tomorrow Saturday July 25, 2008 at 10:00am

    http://sharondogpark.org/

    Here is the site with directions.

    Hope to see people there

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    DARN! I can't make it tomorrow.

    Well, Maybe…I will try....I have to go try on bridesmaid dresses tomorrow (blech)

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN! We have to do it again (and bring a camera)

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  • rnastoR

    How about we get together August 9 at 1pm.

    http://sharondogpark.org/

    Here is the site with directions.

    Hope to see people there

    If anyone is interested in starting an email list for getting together please email me at

    rnasto@gmail.com

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  • tah1212T

    PhocoenaGirl => we go to MasterPeace, we really like it. We too the summer off, but are looking at some classes to start up soon. Hope to see you there!

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  • tah1212T

    Ahhh, we have family plans in NH on the 9th, we are not far from Sharron and would love to know when the next get together is.

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    I am going to be there tomorrow with Jack. He is really looking forward to it.

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  • rnastoR

    Unfortunately Indi and I had a change in plans we are getting ready to move to VA this weekend. So we will not be able to be there have fun with Jack

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  • rnastoR

    Unfortunately Indi and I had a change in plans we are getting ready to move to VA this weekend. So we will not be able to be there have fun with Jack

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