We brought Logan & Edison out for the Doberman Play Date at High Park.
We also had a special guest appearance by Lady! She loved hanging out with the big dogs!
Logan in his usual position, digging a big hole in the sand and laying in it. Its his favorite thing to do at the park.
Logan & Edison running around with the other dogs.
Ok lets take a coffee break, meet me at the table.
For more info on the Meet Ups check out the Toronto Doberman Pinscher Meetup Group
We took Logan down to High Park for the January Doberman Meet Up…
He was excited to see all his buddies, it was a nice warm day out too!
Here are some action shots, lots of stick throwing & jumping!
Foul on the play!
Good old tug of war, Logan loves this!
There’s not enough stick here for the three of us!
Lots of dobies running up and down the hill!
There were also some other cute little dogs hanging out at the park!
Logan had a blast today!
For more info on the Meet Ups check out the Toronto Doberman Pinscher Meetup Group.
We took Logan, Owen & Sparky down to High Park for the November Doberman Meet Up!
Sparky was excited to meet all the dobies
Sparky chasing Logan up dog hill
Pups being pups, some cute moments at the dog park
Owen watching Sparky from the sidelines, making sure his buddy is ok!
Dobie wrestling, Logan loves playing with enthusiastic pups!
Give me five, Good Logan!
Fooling around with Owen & Sparky on the picnic benches, it was a great day at High Park!
For more info on the Meet Ups check out – Toronto Doberman Pinscher Meetup Group
This post is dedicated to all the brave dobies who made it out to High Park for the Halloween Meet Up. Logan had fun being the sheriff of the crew!
For more info on the Meet Ups check out the Toronto Doberman Pinscher Meetup Group
Here are some new Halloween dog costume ideas for those of who are searching for some inspiration…
We are working hard on Logan`s costume for the Toronto Doberman Pinscher Meetup Group`s – 3rd Annual Halloween Party. We invite you all to come out to High Park`s off leash dog park on October 28th from 1-3pm to check it out! And If you are looking for further inspiration you check out our post on dog costumes from last year which features many more amazing ideas!
Little Lambs: (Kids 3 to 5 years old)
The Little Lambs camp program focuses on allowing children to explore a variety of animals through hands-on interaction and learning. The Little Lambs Program is designed for children 3 to 5 years old to attend independently for a full-day or half-day. The program focuses on sensory awareness, tactile stimulation, refining motor skills and enhancing each child’s imagination.
Young Pups: (Kids 5 to 7 years old)
Custom programming has been developed for a full a day, one week session to provide children 5 to 7 years old with a hands-on interactive animal experience. The Young Pups program provides age appropriate daily activities interacting with a wide variety of animals, working with them hands on and understanding more about them, their care and how to safely interact with them.
Cool Catz: (Kids 8 to 9 years old)
Custom programming has been developed for a full a day, one week session to provide children 8 to 9 years old with a hands on interactive animal experience. The Cool Catz program provides age appropriate daily activities interacting with a wide variety of animals, working with them hands on and understanding more about them, their care and how to safely interact with them.
Animal Care: Summer Camp - (Kids 10 to 13 years old)
The Pawsitively Pets Animal Care Camp is a highly specialized program that accepts approximately 15-20 campers per week. Children accepted into this program will learn all the key fundamentals of animal care and what it would be like to work in the animal care field one day.
The Animal Care program will allow children to be in charge of caring for the on-site animals as well as work hands on with a variety of other animals focusing on their care needs and ensuring that they are happy and healthy. Campers will have the opportunity to visit take part in some unique trips that all focus around caring for animals.
Animal Adventurers: Summer Camp – (Kids 10 to 13 years old)
Campers enrolled in the Pawsitively Pets Animal Adventurer camp can enjoy a week-long journey into the world of animals ranging from what could be a cool pet into the more exotic. Campers will work hands-on with pocket pets, reptiles, bugs and birds, and have the chance to visit the donkey sanctuary for a behind the scenes experience and visit the butterfly sanctuary. Campers will not only have the chance to work hands-on with a variety of animals, they will also participate in the day-to-day care of our onsite animals, create enrichment activities for them and cook up some outstanding pet treats. The Animal Adventurer program is packed with fun experiences and lots of education facts and learning and is perfect for kids 10 to 13 who have a love of all things animals.
Junior Dog Trainer: Summer Camp – (Kids 10 to 15 years old)
Work hands on with a professional dog trainer and spend the week training shelter dogs in basic obedience and help them have a successful journey to their new home!
The Pawsitively Pets Junior Dog Trainer Camp is a highly specialized program that accepts approximately 10-12 campers per week. Children accepted into this program will learn all the key fundamentals of dog training and work hands on each day with the dogs and a professional dog trainer to train a shelter dog in basic obedience. All dogs have been pre-assessed to ensure that they are safe for the campers to work with.
Campers will work in groups of 2 to 4 to train shelter dogs over the week long program. They will learn all the ins and outs of positive reinforcement training, how to use a clicker and timing of rewards while training. They will spend several hours a day working with their assigned dog for the day as well as one hour each day in class to work on training techniques and commands. An hour each day will be spent working in the shelter assisting with animal support programs. The Junior Dog Trainer program will provide campers with all the fundamentals of basic obedience and working confidently with dogs. The program will provide the dogs the chance of a lifetime skills to help them be adopted into a loving home.
Mini Vets: Levels 1, 2 and 3 – Summer Camp – (Kids 12 to 15 years old)
For those who want to be a vet one day, or have a keen interest in working in the veterinary field. The Pawsitively Pets Mini Vet Camp has a three-level hands-on program to walk kids through the key aspects of veterinary medicine, and the daily life working in an animal hospital.
Campers will be introduced to veterinary medicine, learn all about what it takes to be a vet, and what you need to take in school. In addition to getting certified in Pet First Aid, participants will have the chance to work in the vet clinic, learn how to give injections, watch a surgery, complete a full pet wellness exam, and learn all the techniques to do their own surgery on a banana over the three-level program! Campers will learn the basics of radiology, parasitology, large animal veterinary medicine, and have the opportunity to work on their own “medical case.”
Safari Camp: March Break - (Kids 7 to 14 years old)
Through a partnership with Jungle Cat Wildlife Park, Pawsitively Pets is able to provide campers with a truly unique Safari Camp experience. Campers will have a once in a lifetime chance to work with a wide variety of animals. There are over 98 species at the zoo ranging from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. This ranges from baby lion and tiger cubs, wolf cubs, lemurs, monkeys, birds of prey, ferrets, rabbits, skunk, fox, meerkat, snakes, and lizards just to name a few!
What an experience Safari Camp is – campers have the chance to spend a week working hard as zookeepers to ensure the comfort and well-being of the animals. This is NOT a “water-downed” or “make-believe” zoo-keeping position. This is the real thing! Campers do everything from watering, feeding, cage cleaning, behavioral enrichment projects and working hands on with the animals.
Safari Zoo Camp is ideal for campers that hope to pursue a career in animal care, welfare and/or conservation… or simply for those that love animals and the outdoors.
The Pawsitively Pets Dogsled camp is provided in partnership with SiberSprint Racing Team. SiberSprint is the 2009 World Dogsled Silver Medalist winner!
Each day is spent hands on with the dogs, learning all the basics of dog sledding. Campers will learn everything from caring and harnessing the dogs to running the sleds. Everyday campers will harness up and hit the track for a exciting dogsled ride. Campers will be divided into age groups to learn how to care, harness and drive their own dog team. There’s lots to learn in order to dogsled; campers will spend their days learning all about dogsleds, the lines and the other equipment that goes with running a team of dogs. Most importantly campers will work with same dog team each day and provide them with all their care letting them bond with the dogs and get the most out of the program. See the video below which features the dog sled camp on CTV.
PA Day Programs will run at the Leaside location – 202 Parkhurst Blvd. throughout the year on the PA Days listed below. PA Day Programs are available to children 5 to 12 years old for full day programs.
This one-of-a-kind PA Day Program will be a great mix on hands-on animal programs, creating enrichment toys, taking care of our on-site animals and learning to cook yummy pet treats! Please note each PA Day Program will include different animals for our hands-on programming, ranging from Birds, Pocket Pets, Exotics, Bugs, Reptiles and so much more! This is a great program for a young animal lover who wants to explore a wide variety of pets and animals in a hands-on environment.
PA Day Programs are available for both the public and private school calendar.
Available PA Days:
Friday October 5, 2012
Friday November 9, 2012
Friday November 16, 2012
Friday December 7, 2012
Friday January 25, 2013
Friday February 15, 2013
Friday May 17, 2013
Friday June 7, 2013
There is an overall camper to staff ratio of 5 to 1. Senior staff members are constantly interacting with camper groups, providing on-going supervision and direction to staff every day.
Starting the registered charity www.k9RescueMe.com seven years ago and working in the veterinary industry, Jennifer was committed to creating a camp that would provide kids with all the wonderful animal and pet connections that can be rewarding.
“What better way to put two passions together, my love of animals and my commitment to educate children on responsible pet ownership and the wonders of pets and animals”, she says. This small and wonderful idea has grown into an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and animals, and create a lifetime of memories.
2160 Dundas Street West - Toronto (Dundas Animal Hospital).
202 Parkhurst Blvd. – N/E corner of Parkhurst & Laird Drive.
Toronto Humane Society – 11 River Street
Dog Sled Camp – Albion Hills Conservation Centre – 16500 Hwy 50 – Caledon
Pawsitively Pets provides birthday party and events with their animals at your location or at 202 Parkhurst Blvd, Toronto. Offering a fully equipped facility in central Toronto with a kitchen this is a great venue for any event. Choose different animals and create a one of a kind experience with many different options available for any size party!
Sunday was the day for the doberdogs to get together to romp and play. Logan and I love the last Sunday’s of each month; it’s the day the Toronto Doberman Pinscher Meetup group gathers! Rain or shin, cold or heat won’t keep these doberman parents and pups from getting together. It’s always so much fun, watching these silly dogs get an opportunity to play with each other.
Bark In The Park – April Doberman Meetup
High Park, Toronto
Logan on the TTC streetcar.
Logan was super excited about today’s meetup, because we took the streetcar there.
Watching people get on and off.
He’s such a nosy curious boy. He has to know everything that’s going on around him.
We made it to High Park off leash park!
On our way home ... he's getting sleepy.
Sleeping Beauty. (on the dirty streetcar floor, nonetheless!)
…. A few hours later, I received this photo from another meetup member. This is sweet baby Ruby, who was very impressed with Logan’s hole digging skills.
Sleeping Ruby.
Logan is fast sleep. Resting up for a busy week of new doggie friends who will be coming to visit.
This park is closest to home base so Logan spends quite a lot of time here.
Originally there were a lot of issues with drainage and turf conditions at the park.
Its not the biggest park in Toronto but since the improvements have been made it is a great place to take Logan for a quick run.
There’s usually a park ball or a good stick laying around to play fetch with.
The park is fully fenced and the wood chip mulch offers great drainage so the park is accessible on most days of the year.
This has been a favourite central spot for meet ups and there is always a great turnout at High Park.
Logan loves playing in the soft sand.
They have a water station that is hooked up during the sping/summer.
The dogs love running up and down dog hill.
There is also a large grassy area for the dogs to run around in.
The main dog park area is now fully fenced in to prevent erosion in some of the areas of the park.
Logan’s favorite thing to do at High Park is to walk the dog trails (not fully fenced)
Logan loves going to Cherry Beach!
All the dogs love playing in the water.
There is a large beach area where the dogs can run in the soft sand.
The park also offers great views of the city from the shoreline.
The park is not fully fenced in but it does have an entrance gate and some fencing which maintains the boundary fairly well.
Logan and all the other dogs love playing fetch at the beach!
The dog bowl is another one of Logan’s favourite spots
This park is not fenced but the dog bowl offers a boundary for the dogs to follow.
It was a lot of work to put together but Logan was happy with the results…
It was an adventure but we made it to High Park for the Halloween Meet Up
Trick or Treat?
I think I can run faster as Skeletor
This is where I will build my dungeon!
Aloha Dobie!
Handsome Devil
Roxy in her Skunk Costume!
Bumble-dobie!
Everyone Having fun…
Best Costume Award goes to…
Maverick
Ellanor
Chasing the ball…
Gucci meeting Logan
Water break!
Ok lets go explore…
Walking the trails…
Another water break!
For more info on the Doberman Meet Ups check out…
http://www.meetup.com/TorontoDobermans/
