A dog's paw: walks
Showing posts with label walks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walks. Show all posts

Monday, September 2, 2013

Bark in the Park - phoenix park - saturday 7th september

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Next Saturday there will be the 4th and last Bark in the Park 2013.
Bark in the Park is a sponsored dog walk to raise funds in aid of the work of The Irish Blue Cross animal welfare charity.

There will be a walk (dog on leash) and a raffle, music, goody bags (sponsored by Maxi Zoo) and prizes for the dog with the Best Bark, Shiniest Coat, Happiest Smile and Waggiest Tail

I have been at the 1st Bark in the Park in St. Annes Park and it has been a very nice experience!
The sun was shining and a lot of dogs were there!
I met a lot of new people, new doggies and Jago had the chance to play with many new friends!

It's very good to know that we can have a nice day out and in the same time help a good organization like the Irish Blue Cross.
The Irish Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity that provides low-cost veterinary services for people on a low income around Dublin.

You can find more information here http://www.bluecross.ie/  and here http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Irish-Blue-Cross/159508547395141

More details about Bark in the Park and photogallery of the previous events are here
http://www.barkinthepark.ie/

Saturday 7h at 3pm - Phoenix park, Dublin
Starting point: At the junction of Chesterfield Avenue and Ordnance Survey Road, near the Castleknock Road entrance

The route will be a 4km walk, will start at 3pm and will take approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
At the end every person registered will receive a doggy bag!


Will you be there?
Spread the voice to help the Irish Blue Cross!

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Dog Walks - St. Catherine's Park

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*** UPDATE ***
Now there is an enclosed area in the park!
Finally also dogs with no recall can run free and socialize with their friends!
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Another beautiful dog walk where I bring Jago often is St. Catherine's Park.


It is a very nice and big park between Lucan and Leixlip.

In the main entrance there is a public car park with enough spaces and toilette.

The park is 200 acres and has many different areas.
In the southern part there is a "woodland walk" that Jago really loves.
And after running he loves to stop for a swim in the river.
In the northern part there are more open grass areas and sport pitches.
I never had problems leaving Jago running free, obviously taking care if there are kids / dog on leash and cleaning after him!
There is a "dog run", but to be honest is very small and not well maintained.

It's a nice place for running / rollerblading / cycling.
There are also all the fitness outdoor equipment!

St. Catherine's Park Opening times
November, December January 9am –5pm
February, March 9am –6pm

April 9am –7pm

May 9am –8pm

June, July, August, 9am –9pm

September 9am –8pm

October 9am –7pm


I am going there few times a week now. I am bringing my bike and Jago is running after me.
We always meet friendly dogs, it's a good opportunity for exercising and socializing!

I will add more photos of the woodland area soon!


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Friday, August 16, 2013

Dog walks - Malahide beach

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One of the first Jago’s walk has been Malahide beach!

malahide beachHe was only a 3 months old puppy and it has been fantastic watching him enjoying and discovering the water!
Since then we are going to Malahide beach often.

Malahide village is 16 km from Dublin, on the North side.
I usually go by car, there is a free public parking with a lot of space.
The town is served also by the DART and some buses going there (42, 32 if I am not wrong).

There is a nice coastal walk from Malahide town to the beach, however you will need to keep the walk on leash because the path is near the road.

During the weekend if the weather is nice there could be many people on the beach, but there is a lot of space so I never had problem leaving Jago running free!



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We always meet other dogs, so Jago can socialize and play with them!
He learnt swimming after a while, and now he really run into the water as soon as we arrive there.







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He loves as well the sand dunes.
He starts walking, running, sniffing, hiding and discovering things around.










The funny thing is that after his swim he rolls in the sand... like a breaded dog!!








I will post later more information about Malahide and our review about Malahide park and Castle!

Have you been there? Do you have any suggestion / story to tell us?



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