MID-WEST CHOW FEST

Chowsrule · Post by **Chowsrule** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:53 pm

That weekend and Indy sound fine to me. I'll try my best to be there also. I have to work some Saturday mornings and won't know if it's that one till later. I think it will be a blast!

Post by **Auddymay** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:37 pm

I vote for Springfield, OH. The reason is, I haven't found a dog park near Indianapolis that allows off leash fun. Also, I think Katalin is the furthest east that plans on coming, and Chowsrule is the furthest west. It looks about the same distance for them to both go. I have checked Springfield's hotels as well and there are about 6 that allow dogs. Here is a link to the park I found, someone please read through the rules and tell me if there are any that can ruin our chowfest. It won't open for me.
http://www.ntprd.org/wiggley_field.htm

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:39 pm

Thanks for thinking of us Audrey.

Sounds great to me! I'm so excited!!

I looked at the rules, it says "no dangerous dogs as defined by law" so we just have to make sure there are no bans in that area. It also says no food for dogs or people.

I tried to copy and paste the rules, but I cna't get it to work.

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:41 pm

Oooh, here they are, the rules (I hate PDF files:? )

WIGGLEY FIELD
DOG PARK RULES
• Your dog must be wearing a license, rabies, and ID tag.
• Dogs that are defined by law (O.R.C. 955.11) as dangerous dogs or
vicious dogs are prohibited.
• Dog owners must be at least 18 years old to use dog park. Owners
under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• First-time users should visit the area at non-peak times.
Peak times: Monday-Friday, late afternoon until dark.
Saturdays and Sundays are busy by 9:30 a.m.
• Let your dog off leash as soon as you arrive inside the fenced area.
Leashed dogs may feel threatened and growl or bark when off-leash
dogs greet them.
• Move away from the entrance.
This keeps the off-leash area neutral territory.
• Pick up after your dog.
If you need a bag, take what you need from the bag dispenser;
please bring some extra bags to share the next time you come.
Always pick up after your dog, even outside the off-leash area.
• You are responsible for injuries inflicted by your dog.
Prevent injuries by supervising your dog at all times.
If your dog inflicts an injury, give your name and phone number to
the dog owner before leaving the area. You are legally responsible
for your dog(s) and any injuries caused by your dog(s).
• Supervise your children.
Prevent injuries by not allowing your children to run or scream
around the dogs. This area is not designated as a children’s play
area.
• Keep the area safe and clean.
Pick up cigarette butts and other trash lying around; garbage cans
are provided.
Don’t let your dog dig holes
• No food in the dog park.
This applies to dogs, owners, and others.
PLEASE YIELD TO ALL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND
PERSONNEL. LEASH YOUR DOG WHILE MAINTENANCE IS
ONGOING.

Post by **Auddymay** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:34 am

APB's are the only named banned breed. That sucks for them. BSL laws really do stink.

If anyone has an alternate suggestion(s), now is the time to put it out there. C'mon, don't be shy. Being loudest doesn't make me rightest.

Sharons Chows · Post by **Sharons Chows** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:24 pm

Auddymay....I don't have much in the way of suggestions either.
Everywhere we go lately..has so many dog rules.
We could do the Cleveland Metropark system, however, there is no area that is fenced in.

Sharon

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:17 am

so where and when is this Chow Meet ?

you all have an open invitation down here on the KY/TN line.
Dover Tn , Gateway to the Land Between the Lakes.

there is a leash law here but it is generally ignored , in tenneseee we are permitted to let them off leash and cross other folks land when we are on the way to hunt ,herd stock or "worry the coyote'

i garrantee a field full of chow will worry the coyote big time

michael

Post by **Auddymay** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:37 am

The weekend of May 19, 20th. Location as yet to be decided. I want more people to chime in on my Springfield suggestion, good or bad. I like the thought of there, mainly because there is a free fenced park where the runners can interact with the other chows, unencumbered by a lead. (that's away from their servants, in definition of runner) It is also a fairly large town, but not too large that it's a nightmare to navigate.

And of course, since it's only a weekend, it has to be close enough to get there in half a day. Tennesee sounds like a good time, but too far for me for a weekend. That would be more like a weeklong vacation for me to be able to go that far. You are more than welcome to come up north to meet us though- I would love to meet the infamous Gwrol!

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:13 am

springfield OH , i see thats 386 miles out , in my youth a short drive , howevr these days id, need to rest in route , lets see the truck would burn @ 5o G of fuel at ? 3 $ a gallon ,, woohoo

Land between the lakes is a nice spot for those who can affort to travel and like the out of doors , lots of open water , fishing , boating, camping .. a planitarium , lots of irate locals who they took the land from years ago ..heh

http://www.lbl.org/

i live on a bicycle route that runs from the north of Tn to the south , i offer camping on the ground , spare rooms on arrangement ..

it is an old battlefield and there are spirits,

y'all come now , hear

mrb

Post by **chris** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:57 pm

Total Est. Time: 6 hours, 20 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 380.21 miles

Damn.. my patootie is gonna be sore.

Chowsrule · Post by **Chowsrule** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:43 pm

Springfield, OH sounds ok for me. That's if I have or can get that weekend off. I'm not too sure about bringing all 3 of my kids, but I'd also hate to leave any one of them home, too. Hopefully, Asa will be fully recovered from his cruciate repair so he can romp with all the others. I think it will be so cool!

bama · Post by **bama** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:13 pm

bubba wrote:springfield OH , i see thats 386 miles out , in my youth a short drive , howevr these days id, need to rest in route , lets see the truck would burn @ 5o G of fuel at ? 3 $ a gallon ,, woohoo

Land between the lakes is a nice spot for those who can affort to travel and like the out of doors , lots of open water , fishing , boating, camping .. a planitarium , lots of irate locals who they took the land from years ago ..heh

http://www.lbl.org/

i live on a bicycle route that runs from the north of Tn to the south , i offer camping on the ground , spare rooms on arrangement ..

it is an old battlefield and there are spirits,

y'all come now , hear

mrb

Bubba,
Of course, your place sounds good to me since I live in B'ham. I don't think I know exactly where you are.
I have friends in Eliazbeton, TN and my daughter lives in Nashville. Are you close to either?

Babs64 · Post by **Babs64** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:30 am

Has anything been finalized for the Midwest Chow Fest? Depending on how Sophie does in dog training and socialization with people, we might want to come. Sophie loves other dogs, she just isn't sure about other people yet.

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:56 am

Im close on the KY/TN border on the cumberland river , its about 2 hours down to Nashville , an hour to the interstste in Clarksville then down the fast pipe I-24 to the Music City. i like the little town of Dover
http://www.dovertn.com/
the old steam boats still stop on the river
and living is easy .
m

Post by **chris** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:57 am

Well...? Is it Springfield OH or not? Gotta start plannen...