Tilly Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 http://www.warminstertownship.org/barkpark/index.htm I came across this website about a "Members Only" off-leash dog park ... basically you apply for a membership, pay your yearly subscription ($25 or $35) and you get a swipe card to access the park. Do you think this is a good idea? Would you use something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juddabug Whippets Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) http://www.warminstertownship.org/barkpark/index.htm I came across this website about a "Members Only" off-leash dog park ... basically you apply for a membership, pay your yearly subscription ($25 or $35) and you get a swipe card to access the park. Do you think this is a good idea? Would you use something like this? Hmmmn, just had a look at the site. I think it's a great idea but I don't know how many people would sign up, not to mention issues with vandals because at the end of the day the fence is low enough to climb. Shame there are no trees, and it's just one big open space. Responsible pet owners who are sick of the morons who frequent the off leash parks would be keen I would think. And YES I would use one! Edited November 21, 2011 by Monet n Diva's Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi, I certainly would use one - they have similar "members only" dog parks in the US - you have to pass a test before you can become a member and most have small and larger dog areas. One I saw had a lake and lovely rolling park grounds and it's own coffee shop!! It also had an area for training. Oh to be able to have some of these - membership was much larger than the $25-$35 that you saw, but I certainly would pay extra for piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I would pay to use a nice area with trees and an interesting landscape rather than leftover bits of wasteland that they don't know what else to do with like most dog parks I have been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Yes I would use one. I haven't been there but isn't Keppala in Vic similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I think this is a really good idea! I especially like that applicants MUST attend a free workshop or have their card cancelled. Australia definitely needs something like this to help weed out the bad dog owners! Oh and I'd totally use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I'd use one if one was nearby. Would definitley attract more responsible owners than parks that anyone can use. I'd certainly be happy to pay membership if I had a more dog park-friendly dog. (Don't think her recall's quite there!) Trees would make it nicer, and provide shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy82 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Yep, I'd use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I can't figure out, is this private? or something the shire created? It would be good to see shires following this model, as it's going to be hard for private people to acquire a few acres of land in settled areas, and most people won't want to drive 20 km to get to the dog park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I would definitely use it. And I like the 'no more than 2 dogs per person' rule. Even if one has perfect voice control, one can't keep an eye on 4 dogs all the time, particularly if they are playing. There is this dog walker who comes to the local dog park with four dogs, including a Great Dane cross. Then proceeds to a bench and focuses on her phone At least this would keep people like that away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yes I would use one. I haven't been there but isn't Keppala in Vic similar? Kepala is great! They have a few different fenced off runs, in either sand or grass and one with a pool. Basically you pay a certain amount to have your dog/s in there. Totally private and fantastic, you can also use the runs for meetings with other people. I'm not sure if that's how this place works though... it seems to just be a park that people have to register for, which is a good idea, but just because the rules say dogs need to be under control doesn't mean they will be, I don't like using any type of public park as I can't trust that other owners have the same interpretation of "under control" as I do. That's why I use Kepala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Building something like this and Kepala, but in Sydney is on my wish list for when I win Lotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 If you win heaps of money will you build an Adelaide Keppala too, pleeeease :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 You just pay for membership? Does the dog/owners have to require to do some sort of test to get a membership? Anyone who has a dog can fork out money for membership to use a private park doesn't mean they are responsible dog owners, therefore, people will have the same issues with dog fights, human fights etc, owners who have no control of their dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 If you win heaps of money will you build an Adelaide Keppala too, pleeeease :D Done - we can set up a franchise around Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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