Updated! Perth Dolers Beach Meet!

[SparkyTansy]

So we've been toying with the idea of a beach meet for a while...

What are everyones thoughts on a beach meet in January? I attached a Poll for fun, but feel free to discuss in the main body so we can eventually come up with a time/date that suits at least the majority.

Feel free to send the meet link to anyone that doesn't visit the WA thread.

I haven't done a Poll in a while so hopefully I've remembered all the options!!

FOR ANYONE WHO HASN'T READ THE WHOLE OF THIS THREAD, THE BEACH MEET IS TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAY 8TH JANUARY AT 8.30AM

KWINANA DOG BEACH

MEETING 8.30AM AT CARPARK NEAR GOVERNOR ROAD, OFF ROCKINGHAM BEACH ROAD.

MORE DETAILS POST #64 ON PAGE 5 OF THIS THREAD

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Edited January 4, 2012 by SparkyTansy

[Mason_Gibbs]

I am quite easy, it would just need to be a Sunday my hubby isn't working as my 2 go in diff directions a lot lol

[RallyValley]

I have weekends off the first part of Jan so early -mid Jan suits me. I don't care which beach because I am pretty sure they are all equally far

[Dxenion]

I could only come if it were held before mid Jan as the OH goes back to work then and I'll be without transport. I don't know any of the beaches listed but a southern beach with close parking and access with a minimal slope would be preferable. Although it's a bit of a hike, Lancelin has wide flat beaches with vehicle access and we'd be happy to travel that far. If there was a beach closer to Perth with vehicle access, that would be ideal for our situation.

[RubyStar]

Lancelin sounds awesome but probably a bit far to trek for me Now you've got me interested in a doggy beach weekend in Lancelin sometime, I've never been

[Mason_Gibbs]

Lancelin sounds awesome but probably a bit far to trek for me Now you've got me interested in a doggy beach weekend in Lancelin sometime, I've never been

Neither have I

[chicko]

My 2 love the beach but Hillarys is always too packed for a meet..

The best area i have found for meets is i think its called robinson reserve? its more the swan river then the beach

[CrazyCresties]

Early part of jan would be best for me and I put 'other' for location - whichever is the quietest from my dogs point of view

eta - I think that's the most comprehensive poll I've seen ST

Edited December 20, 2011 by CrazyCresties

[SparkyTansy]

If you don't want "packed" but still a beach, then Kwinana beach is fantastic. It is very easy parking, and very flat but fairly close to the parking. In terms of the water, early morning on a warm day with low wind is best - minimal breeze and a large shallow area before it gets deep makes it safe and calm for the little dogs.

[RubyStar]

Agreed, ST. Morning on a day with little to no wind, and of course warm so humans can go in, too If the water isn't calm and flat I get scared to let the dogs in, let alone myself! Flat, clear water I feel a bit easier about. I found Kwinana beach wasn't very busy (Hillary's is waaaaaaaay too busy, though it IS a nice beach!) I did have a Jack Russell problem dog at Kwinana and his owner was a twat, but that was just one incident so I am comfortable to go there again and it is probably the best bet for the littlies and dogs that don't do so well with a big crowd of dogs.

[pie]

I take my dogs to Kwinana a few times each Summer and can always find decent space and have never had a problem with dogs there (touch wood) even when I had a naughty puppy that ran off to the nearest dog...

I'm fine pretty much every day except the first but will come dogless anyway if I come. There is an agility trial on the 28th

[Tiggy]

Any Sunday is good for me, I work every second Saturday, so my Saturday off is good too.

Bear might be too full on for the laid back doggies though.

[SparkyTansy]

why dogless AP? Lulu wants to meet Trixie

I'll only be bringing Lulu - she's a social monkey and i dont have to worry too much about her. Ari is too protective and James is a pee monster with selective hearing. Spartan is antisocial!

I've only ever had a couple of issues at Kwinana - the last one was when lulu was a small puppy, and she ran up to a couple walking on the beach and the guy yelled at me to get her away from them and then proceeded to try and kick her

Tiggy I'm sure Bear will be fine? if he's good with other dogs you should come.

Edited December 20, 2011 by SparkyTansy

[SparkyTansy]

Looks like so far the 7th or the 8th is a goer... thoughts?

[Tiggy]

Bear's friendly, he just likes to wrestle dogs who don't want to be wrestled sometimes. He loves to swim though, so will probably keep himself entertained anyway.

[RoxyNHemi]

I can attempt bringing Hemi.... as long as he doesnt snort the sand again,

[Tiggy]

The 7th is my Saturday on, so the 8th suits me.

[RallyValley]

I would only bring Zora... If I bring a dog at all, Zora is looking more and more like her first season is imminent...

[SparkyTansy]

she'd be ok by mid Jan I'd say RV :D

[Weasels]

I'd like to come along if it ends up being at Kwinana beach if that's cool

I'd only bring Weez tho since Fox has zero interest in other dogs.