Meet Up with Old Friends at the Beach!
Although it’s sad to say goodbye to Summer, the good news is dogs will be welcome on the beaches starting September 15th. Once the Gloucester Dog Park is completed, our canine companions will be able to romp "unleashed" year round!
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Top 10 Tips for Your
1st Dog Park Visit
My dog/s has never been in a dog park before. How can I expect them to react? Reactions vary depending on a dog’s nature, their living environment, and age. For dogs that are house-bound or who live in small fenced-in back yards, entering a large area like a dog park and being off-leash can be stressful even with no other dogs. They need time to adjust to the new-found freedom.
1. Make your inaugural visit to the dog park a short one
2. Arrive at a time when there are not very many dogs
3. Walk your dog around the park on the outside of the fence
4. Remove your leash once you enter the first gate
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Pampered Paws
Rosie Lourenco, of the Barking Lot, gave a special treat to some lucky canines at our Visitor’s Center booth recently – free nail clipping. Thank You Rosie!
Pack the Pup!
The number of people who travel with their dogs is growing, and so too are the options for pets on the road — from "ruffing it" at camp-grounds to enjoying fabulous four-star hotels. There’s never been a better time to pack your pet and go.
Cape Ann is dog-friendly, too. Check out the "pet-friendly" accomodations on Cape Ann the next time you, your family members or friends need a place to vacation with your canine companion.http://www.capeannvacations.com/accommodations.cfm
Upcoming Events
9/17
6-8
Gloucester
Block Party
9/18
Stage Fort Park
11-3 PM
Visit our booth for
free paw print tattoos!
Cape Ann
Dog Day
10/15
Rockport
10-6 PM
Rockport HarvestFest
VOLUNTEER
We need volunteers to help with our booths at all of the events listed above.
Meet some of our enthusiastic volunteers, answer questions about the dog park, pass out literature and accept donations for our
signature red bandanas and logo buttons.
Please Sign up today!
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Good Morning Gloucester 
Full Disclosure please. Although accommodation like Cape Ann Campground is a wonderful destination for out of state visitors with dogs – and the family is warm and welcoming. Please don’t advertise it’s proximity to the beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time from 15Apr through 15Sep. You could talk about proximity to Ravenswood Park – but out of state visitors with dogs are not welcome on Cape Ann in the summer. They are, however, welcome on eastern Cape Cod including WellFleet and Provincetown among other towns.
Beaches are off limits in the summer for dog owning visitors in Gloucester – so what’s the point of being a tourist in Gloucester’s summer when you can’t go to the beach?
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I love my dog “Blaze” I think Joey loves her too! 🙂
But most people don’t want to be bothered by them. Dogs shouldn’t be allowed on the beach during the summer. I don’t want to be dodging poop piles.BAD ENOUGH I HAVE TO DODGE GREAT WHITES. Enjoy the other Cape. Cape Cod!
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LOVE the airborne dogs picture!! I hope to make it up and bring Astro. Thank you for welcoming both of us.
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