dog park dub 15?

jsabina

Hi again,
another question!

I live in Ongar - dublin 15.
Saturday finally I will start to go out with my puppy.
I would like to bringh him then to dog areas, where he can run and socialize with other dogs.

I know only Marlay Park, but it's far away from dub 15.

I just moved there...

Any idea?
Thanks

anniehoo

Theres a huge park in Waterville beside James Connolly hospital that i go to all the time. It's not a dog park, but lots of people walk their pets there and i have yet to meet anyone there who gives out about the dogs as there's a large enlcosed playground for children if adults feel uncomfortable about them. There's a huge lake and lots of hills and woodland and would be perfect to start off, there's also parking on the road right beside it.

tk123

There's a new dog park in Millennium park but not sure if it's actually open yet?

jsabina

thanks for your answers..
he is just a puppy and I don't think he will come back if I call him :P need to try...
maybe better in a safe area... for this reason I was thinking more to a dog park..

anyway I will bring him there for walks!

There is a new park just opened with enclosed with tunnels etc just across from the Blanchardstown center behind Mcdonalds ...

Went up on Christmas morning and it was the only park closed

tk123

Deleted User wrote: »

There is a new park just opened with enclosed with tunnels etc just across from the Blanchardstown center behind Mcdonalds ...

Went up on Christmas morning and it was the only park closed

Have you been there before? We were talking about it in another thread and it always seemed to be locked - making me wonder if it's officially open yet?

jsabina

Deleted User wrote: »

There is a new park just opened with enclosed with tunnels etc just across from the Blanchardstown center behind Mcdonalds ...

Went up on Christmas morning and it was the only park closed

but for dogs? with tunnels?
I will go to check this weekend then! never seen!

Qwerty Dub

anniehoo wrote: »

Theres a huge park in Waterville beside James Connolly hospital that i go to all the time. It's not a dog park, but lots of people walk their pets there and i have yet to meet anyone there who gives out about the dogs as there's a large enlcosed playground for children if adults feel uncomfortable about them. There's a huge lake and lots of hills and woodland and would be perfect to start off, there's also parking on the road right beside it.

Must give this one a look tomorrow. I go to Catherines Park up beyond Westmanstown and its great. The dog can swim in the liffey etc and theres tracks and paths and field and hills etc. Just a pain of a drive to give her a swim. Will try Waterville tomorrow. Cheers...

tk123

Santry park is lovely - not dub 15 but easily accessible and has parking. You can let them off the whole time, swim in the lake (beware of swans! :P), paddle in the stream etc and usually other dog friendly people there.

jsabina

tk123 wrote: »

Santry park is lovely - not dub 15 but easily accessible and has parking. You can let them off the whole time, swim in the lake (beware of swans! :P), paddle in the stream etc and usually other dog friendly people there.

wow seems nice!
there is no risk to "loose him" ?
it's our first experience out

tk123

jsabina wrote: »

wow seems nice!
there is no risk to "loose him" ?
it's our first experience out

TBH they usually keep an eye on their owners and don't go too far but you could always leave the lead trailing behind if you're worried? There's a big field in the middle where they can have a good run around - the grass was all cut around halloween but they let it grow longer and cut paths into it so pretty cool.

jsabina

tk123 wrote: »

TBH they usually keep an eye on their owners and don't go too far but you could always leave the lead trailing behind if you're worried? There's a big field in the middle where they can have a good run around - the grass was all cut around halloween but they let it grow longer and cut paths into it so pretty cool.

yeah I am worried because we don't know each other so well
it's few weeks that we are together, he is young and he is learning the commands..
actually he is coming when I call him indoor or in our yard, but I don't think so when he is outside... and I remember running for ours trying to take my previous dog
My only fear is if he can reach roads with cars or go too far etc

Qwerty Dub

tk123 wrote: »

Santry park is lovely - not dub 15 but easily accessible and has parking. You can let them off the whole time, swim in the lake (beware of swans! :P), paddle in the stream etc and usually other dog friendly people there.

Where is the parking for Santry Park? Thanks...

Kali_Kalika

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Where is the parking for Santry Park? Thanks...

The parking area is opposite Coolock Lane where the Fast Fit/ Centra/ Auto Glass is. Right opposite the Coolock Lane and the traffic lights - can be a tricky in and out of there depending on time of day!

http://maps.google.ie/maps?q=santry+omni&hl=en&ll=53.398402,-6.244311&spn=0.014764,0.042272&geocode=+&hq=omni&hnear=Santry,+County+Dublin&t=m&fll=53.397967,-6.251993&fspn=0.029529,0.084543&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.398613,-6.243979&panoid=zDdQwEYIkbBG_i5KvU5RiQ&cbp=12,282.53,,0,0

Qwerty Dub

Kali_Kalika wrote: »

The parking area is opposite Coolock Lane where the Fast Fit/ Centra/ Auto Glass is. Right opposite the Coolock Lane and the traffic lights - can be a tricky in and out of there depending on time of day!

http://maps.google.ie/maps?q=santry+omni&hl=en&ll=53.398402,-6.244311&spn=0.014764,0.042272&geocode=+&hq=omni&hnear=Santry,+County+Dublin&t=m&fll=53.397967,-6.251993&fspn=0.029529,0.084543&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.398613,-6.243979&panoid=zDdQwEYIkbBG_i5KvU5RiQ&cbp=12,282.53,,0,0

Perfect, thanks for that.

Whispered

OP if your puppy hasn't learned recall yet I think it'd be a good idea to leave him attached to a long light lead that you can drop, that way he can wander around but if you need to catch him you can just grab or stand on the lead.

Assassins Creed

tk123 wrote: »

Have you been there before? We were talking about it in another thread and it always seemed to be locked - making me wonder if it's officially open yet?

Have to agree. Pass it everyday, never opened.

Wils110

jsabina wrote: »

Hi again,
another question!

I live in Ongar - dublin 15.
Saturday finally I will start to go out with my puppy.
I would like to bringh him then to dog areas, where he can run and socialize with other dogs.

I know only Marlay Park, but it's far away from dub 15.

I just moved there...

Any idea?
Thanks

Most evenings people meet up with there dogs in latchford park usually from 6:00 onwards if your new to the area it's a 2 min walk from Dunnes in ongar

jsabina

Wils110 wrote: »

Most evenings people meet up with there dogs in latchford park usually from 6:00 onwards if your new to the area it's a 2 min walk from Dunnes in ongar

uuh thanks good to know!
Yes I am new, I know where is Dunnes Store but never been in the park!
I will check this weekend and hopefully go there in the future!
Thanks!

tk123

Oops forgot to say about Santry - it gets MUCKY!! So be prepared with your dog walking clothes/waterproofs and a towel for the dog!

jsabina

Wils110 wrote: »

Most evenings people meet up with there dogs in latchford park usually from 6:00 onwards if your new to the area it's a 2 min walk from Dunnes in ongar

is it here?

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Latchford+Park,+Clonee,+County+Dublin,+Irlanda&hl=it&ll=53.394833,-6.433353&spn=0.008573,0.020363&client=safari&oe=UTF-8&geocode=FXLCLgMdiNmd_w&hnear=Latchford+Park,+Clonee,+County+Dublin,+Irlanda&t=m&z=16

Wils110

Yep just the park is the big open space below

gavmcg92

Yeah agree with whispered. I think you might be trying to run before you can walk so to speak. With Millie we started with a 15ft thin black lead that we used with her on the beach. First you keep hold of the lead for a bit then drop it and let her drag it just so you have something to grab onto. Still not 100% with her off the lead in a public space. Don't get me wrong she's great, other than her urge to burst any football in sight :P

are you serious

Hi as has been already suggested there is a dog park in the millennium park(not open)
Another park just a 5 minute drive from you is St Catherine's Park, it's on the back road from Ongar to Lucan, the park is absolutely huge with a forest and hill walk all in the park, your puppy would be doing well to find its way back out if it did decide to run off for a minute on you!
I would definitely recommend a long leash having used one myself I found it invaluable for my dog when I got him for recall.

jsabina

are you serious wrote: »

Hi as has been already suggested there is a dog park in the millennium park(not open)
Another park just a 5 minute drive from you is St Catherine's Park, it's on the back road from Ongar to Lucan, the park is absolutely huge with a forest and hill walk all in the park, your puppy would be doing well to find its way back out if it did decide to run off for a minute on you!
I would definitely recommend a long leash having used one myself I found it invaluable for my dog when I got him for recall.

Yep I am sure I will buy a long leash today...
I am too scared to loose him, he is young and energetic and maybe would not find the way home if he run too far away.
He isn't microchipped yet, the vet suggested me to wait he is 6 months old so we neuter together and microchip and that scares me more..

Anyway...
do you suggest a long leash to buy in pet shop or a long rope that I can find somewhere?
I want to let him run and run and waste energies

are you serious

If you were buying a long rope it would have to be something thin like a washing line.
I would however suggest a long flat loose lead, all of the pet shops sell them! If you can't find one in pet stop in Blanchardstown they definitely sell them in the pet shop in lucan(just when you go down the hill at the traffic lights at Laraghcon look left its there)

You will not lose him so don't be worried, when you go outside you will be surprised how close the puppy will want to stay with you and not lose sight if you!!

tk123

jsabina wrote: »

He isn't microchipped yet, the vet suggested me to wait he is 6 months old so we neuter together and microchip and that scares me more..

That's weird as a lot of puppies are chipped around 6 weeks old?! It's just like an injection?

gavmcg92

are you serious wrote: »

You will not lose him so don't be worried, when you go outside you will be surprised how close the puppy will want to stay with you and not lose sight if you!!

Its funny, I didn't believe people when they said that but its true. Millie was scared of losing us when we first let her off on the beach. She kept looking back to make sure we were following her. :P

jsabina

tk123 wrote: »

That's weird as a lot of puppies are chipped around 6 weeks old?! It's just like an injection?

I don't know she told me that could be painful etc etc
I was ok in the beginning, not I am not really sure, maybe I will bring him before..

We went to the pet shop in blanch and they have no long lead...
anyway we went to millennium park... the dog area is closed sad because looks very nice.. I've asked a man and he told me that was open before and now it's always closed.
He was really excited to walk around and meet people and dogs
I tried to drop the leash for a while and he was always around me

tk123

Dog training Ireland (since you're starting the class soon)have the long lines and I think Pet Mania is Santry may have them? In the pet shop they'll be with training stuff like whistles or clickers - the Clix ones come in a box and sometimes as a training kit with a treat bag and clicker.

Eg
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clix-Long-Line-Recall-Training/dp/B004W78JLO

You could always make one yourself with some thin rope/washing line? Just tie some loops/knots along it to make it easier to rein him in. Oh and you should have the long line attached to a harness for safety - not his collar.

jsabina

tk123 wrote: »

Dog training Ireland (since you're starting the class soon)have the long lines and I think Pet Mania is Santry may have them? In the pet shop they'll be with training stuff like whistles or clickers - the Clix ones come in a box and sometimes as a training kit with a treat bag and clicker.

Eg
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clix-Long-Line-Recall-Training/dp/B004W78JLO

You could always make one yourself with some thin rope/washing line? Just tie some loops/knots along it to make it easier to rein him in. Oh and you should have the long line attached to a harness for safety - not his collar.

perfect thanks.. next week we will go to dog training for the course and maybe I'll buy there..
or I'll use the rope for the clothes... I am off until the 2nd and I want to enjoy this time with my puppy!!