Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Ft Myers Pet Care | Doggie Beach

Proper care of your pets should include doing new, fun things with your pet. Many of the animal lovers I've encountered in the Ft Myers area enjoy taking their dog to Doggy Beach (also known as the"Lee County Off-Leash Dog Area"), located north of New Pass Bridge right before the Carl Johnson boat ramp. To my knowledge it is the only "off-leash pets permitted" beach in the Ft Myers area.

Pet owners and care takers are expected to keep their pets under control, and pick up after them. Plastic bags and a dog waste disposal bin are on site for the owners use.





RULES FOR DOG OWNERS

OFF LEASH DOES NOT MEAN "OUT OF CONTROL"

DO respect other park visitors both human and canine by keeping your pet from jumping on, or interfering with other people and their pets

DO remember and respect nature. Florida is known for its wild critters, snakes and reptiles.
Respect shore birds

DO keep your dog under voice command and control at all times and stay with your dog.
Keep leash in hand and ready

DO obey all signs and keep dogs in designated areas only.

DO keep our park clean and help decrease the risk of illness by cleaning up after your dogs.
Bags and disposal stations are provided.

DO have proof of license and immunization.

DO leash your dog whenever outside of the off-leash area.

DO only bring a maximum of 2 dogs per individual over age 15.

DO if you smoke, carry out your butts.

DO have a great time!!

DON'T bring puppies less than 4 months old, ill dogs, aggressive dogs, or dogs in heat into the off-leash areas.

DON'T let your dog dig holes

DON'T leave food unattended.

PARK HOURS DAWN TO DUSK

OWNERS ARE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DOGS AND ANY INJURIES OR LOSS CAUSED BY THEIR DOGS.


PARK PATROLLED BY ANIMAL SERVICES TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.


VIOLATORS TO PARK RULES ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM THE PARK AND POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION.


TO REPORT BITES OR VIOLATIONS CALL: 498-0415











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Monday, April 11, 2011

Ft Myers Pet Care | New Gadget Helps Dogs Get Proper Exercise

Pet sitters, dog walking enthusiasts, and anyone that cares for pets are usually interested in any new gadget that comes along that can improve the quality of life for the animals in our lives. I recently encountered one of these "gadgets" and had to give it a try. I found a harness and arm that attach to the frame of your bike, and allow you to walk your dog while riding your bike, keeping your pet a safe distance away from the bicycle wheels and pedals. Not only will our dogs be able to run a little faster, but also, get to run a little farther as their human counterparts will not need to work as hard to keep up! More exercise generally means a healthier pet ... so I thought I'd give it a try.


After attaching the leash I walked him around for about 2 minutes so he could get familiar with the apparatus and we took off riding.

IT WORKED PERFECTLY!


The dog I was walking had a great time trotting along beside me at a pace HE enjoyed while deriving optimum benefit! This apparatus allows me to start off slowly while warming up your dog, bring the session to a peak, and then cool your pet down properly so as to avoid overheating and injury. This makes it much easier to tailor each exercise session to your dogs unique needs and abilities in a relatively short period of time. Not only great for the dog, but, great time management as well!