A No-Brainer: The Benefits of Picking Up Your Dog’s Poop

Scooping your dog’s poop may not be the most glamorous part of being a dog owner, but it is an essential responsibility that comes with the territory. Not only is it respectful to other people using the park, but it also has significant environmental and health implications. In fact, not picking up your dog’s poop can lead to some pretty serious consequences that many people don’t even realize.

First and foremost, dog poop can attract wild animals. This is because the poop often contains food scraps that the animal is seeking, making it a potential food source. Additionally, the scent of dog poop can be appealing to animals that are curious or looking for water. This can be especially problematic in off-leash dog parks where wildlife and domesticated dogs can come into contact.

A Healthier Park for All: Why Scooping Your Dog's Poop is an Act of Kindness — A Healthier Park for All: Why Scooping Your Dog’s Poop is an Act of Kindness

Clean Parks, Happy Pups: How Scooping Can Improve Your Off Leash Experience — A Healthier Park for All: Why Scooping Your Dog’s Poop is an Act of Kindness

Rats are another critter that can be attracted to dog poop. If not disposed of properly, rodents may begin appearing in the area. This is a serious concern since rats are known carriers of various diseases that can harm both humans and animals.

The issue of dog poop can also have implications on the environment. When left unattended, dog waste can contribute to water pollution, as it contains harmful bacteria and nutrients that can contaminate local water sources impacting the city water – people and wildlife alike. The parks are located in the West Swale, a drainage basin emptying into the South Saskatchewan River.

Finally, dog poop can also spread diseases and parasites. For example, heartworms can be spread from dog to dog through feces. Dogs that suffer from Canine conspecific coprophagia, a condition where dogs eat their own feces or that of other dogs, are at a higher risk of developing intestinal parasites and diseases.

To sum it up, scooping your dog’s poop is crucial for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of off-leash dog parks. By doing your part and picking up after your furry friend, you’re helping to protect the environment, wildlife, and other dogs from potential harm. It’s considered good etiquette in any public space and is an essential part of being a responsible dog owner. So, next time you head out to the park with your pup, don’t forget to bring a few extra baggies and do your part to keep our communities clean and healthy.

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Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
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Play Nice! Basic Dog Park Etiquette for Pet Owners

With Easter break approaching, it’s important to remind dog owners and forest users about proper etiquette and guidelines for using the South West Off Leash Recreation Area in Saskatoon. This dog park is a great place for our furry friends to play and socialize, but we all need to be responsible and respectful to ensure everyone has a good time.

Dogs in Off Leash Dog Park socializing, playing and having fun — Dogs in SW Off Leash Dog Park socializing, playing and having fun

First and foremost, keep your dog on a leash upon entering and exiting the dog park. This ensures the safety of all dogs and their owners, and prevents any potential conflicts. Once inside the off-leash area, be a good buddy and interact with your dog, keeping them within sight at all times. Remember, off-leash doesn’t mean unattended.

Scoop your dog’s poop! Bring a few extra baggies, just in case. It’s important to keep the park clean for everyone to enjoy.

Play nice! Your dog should know and obey basic commands of come, sit, and stay before visiting the Dog Park. If you take a toy to the park, expect other dogs to play with it. Better yet, leave the toys at home to avoid any potential conflicts.

If your dog is hot to trot, be aware that the mere presence of a female dog in heat can cause a frenzy among potential four-legged Romeos. It’s best to have your dog spayed or neutered before planning a Dog Park visit.

If you have concerns about the behavior of a dog or its owner while at the park, contact the Saskatoon Animal Control Agency at 306-385-PETS (7387). They will be able to address any concerns or issues that may arise.

Remember, no owner of a dog shall permit or allow their dog to become a nuisance to other persons or animals in an off-leash area. In the event that a dog becomes a nuisance, the owner of the dog shall immediately restrain the dog by placing the dog on a leash not exceeding two metres in length and removing the dog from the off-leash area. This is outlined in the City of Saskatoon bylaw #7860 specifically about dogs, off-leash and nuisance dogs.

City of Saskatoon bylaw #7860 lays out the regulations for where your dogs can legally roam off-leash.

Let’s all have fun and play by the rules, so everyone can enjoy the South West Off Leash Recreation Area in Saskatoon.

A Home for a Homeless Hound: The Heartwarming Story of a Dog Lover and an Abandoned Pup

On the outskirts of Saskatoon, surrounded by lush greenery and prairie grasslands, lies the picturesque Avalon Dog Park. For many local dog lovers, it’s a place to relax and enjoy the company of their four-legged friends, to run and play and savor the fresh air. But for one special dog, it was a place of abandonment and loneliness, until a chance encounter changed his life forever.

Two years ago, a scruffy little terrier mix was found wandering aimlessly in the park, without a collar or any identification. He was skinny, scared, and alone. Concerned citizens tried to find his owner but to no avail. He was eventually taken to a local animal shelter, where he was given a temporary home, but it was clear that he needed a permanent family to call his own.

Enter Sarah, a dog lover who had gone to adopt a dog from the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SPCA. When she first laid eyes on the little terrier, she was struck by his sweet face and gentle disposition, despite the rough start to his life. She knew in her heart that she had to take him home, to give him the love and stability he so desperately needed.

Jax the Rescue Dog, now enjoying the South West Off Leash Recreation Area

And so began a beautiful friendship that has flourished over the past two years. Sarah gave the terrier a warm and loving forever home, and he repaid her in kind with endless tail wags, joyful barks, and unconditional love. They quickly became inseparable, and Sarah couldn’t imagine her life without him.

The little terrier, now a plump and happy pup, has become a regular at the South West Off Leash Recreation Area over in the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area in Saskatoon, where he’s known for his playful nature and friendly demeanor. He’s a beloved member of the local dog-walking community, and he never fails to bring a smile to the faces of everyone he meets.

Sarah is grateful every day for the chance encounter that brought her and her furry friend together, and she’s proud to have given a forever home to a dog in need. She’s a testament to the power of love, and a shining example of how a little kindness can go a long way in making a difference in the life of an animal.

So next time you’re walking your dog in the South West Off Leash Recreation Area, take a moment to reflect on the incredible bond between humans and their canine companions, and remember the power of a little love to change a life. And who knows, you just might meet your own furry best friend in the process.

Jax’s Story: A Tale of Rescue and Love

Jax was abandoned at Avalon Dog Park in Saskatoon, left to fend for herself in the bitterly cold February weather. Luckily, two kind ladies noticed her and called the SPCA to pick her up. When Jax’s new owners came to pick her up, they had a chance meeting with these two ladies. They had a feeling it was Jax when they saw her distinct appearance, and the SPCA soon confirmed that she was a rescue dog from New Hope Rescue.

When Jax’s new family adopted her, they knew very little about her history. Adoption agencies typically provide minimal information about the pets they place, but Jax’s foster family provided invaluable insight into her personality and quirks. They had even bought her a treat ball that she still treasures to this day!

Jax’s foster family also gave her a bath, an experience that left quite an impression on both Jax and her new family. Now, whenever Jax wants a bath, she’ll sit by the shower and let her humans know. It’s one of many ways that Jax has shown her new family just how much she trusts and loves them.

Foster families like Jax’s are an essential part of the rescue process, providing temporary homes and love to pets in need. It’s not always easy to say goodbye when it’s time for the pet to be adopted, but it’s a vital part of the work they do. As Jax’s new family can attest, it takes a special kind of person to be a foster parent, and they are incredibly grateful for the role that Jax’s foster family played in bringing her into their lives.

For Jax’s new family, it’s clear that the love and companionship that Jax brings into their lives is priceless. As they say, “I may have rescued Jax, but equally I think she rescued me.” There’s no denying the unconditional love and joy that pets like Jax bring into our lives, and we are all the better for it.

The TikTok Challenge

The weather is predicted to be fantastic starting February 19…so…come on out to the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and film a TikTok. This is an absolutely fantastic way to be entered into the prize draw for the Winter Staycation Take It Outside Challenges! Send a photo of your TikTok page which you filmed out in the afforestation area! How amazing is that?

“Who Let The Dogs Out?” is one possible sound track which could accompany off leash dog walkers who are making use of the South West Off Leash Recreation Area! What have you got?

If you are walking in the forest, a possible sound track would be…”These boots are made for walking!” What will you come up with?

What would be a great tune for cross-country skiing, bicycling, or snowshowing?

For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits
NEW P4G District Official Community Plan
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
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“To be standing together in a frosty field, looking up into the sky, marvelling at birds and revelling in the natural world around us, was a simple miracle. And I wondered why we were so rarely able to appreciate it.”
Lynn Thomson

“Creative expression, whether that means writing, dancing, bird-watching, or cooking, can give a person almost everything that he or she has been searching for: enlivenment, peace, meaning, and the incalculable wealth of time spent quietly in beauty.”
-Anne Lamott

Scoop The Poop

National Scoop the Poop Week – April 24-30

When you pop out to the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or George Genereux Urban Regional Park, please observe this commemorative occasion. The South West Off Leash Dog Park, would super appreciate your efforts. The snow changes between ice and puddles and it is not too, too much fun falling in a loaded puddle.

April is Community Spirit Month, and this week is a great time to show community spirit!

Protect your dog in the severe cold winter weather warnings.

Puppies. Puppy Day March 23.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

In keeping with the Earth Month Climate Action theme, there are ways to have pets, and take action on climate change. A very simple way according to Verge is to change over your pet’s kibble to a plant based protein formula. Dr. Mercola also advises to “Kick all Kibble to the Curb” suggesting to “incorporate a variety of fresh foods into your pet’s diet, too. Blueberries, chia and hemp seeds in coconut oil, raw pumpkin seeds, fermented vegetables and kefir. Dogs Naturally advises to consider healthy ways of using plant proteins, and soak, rinse or ferment all legumes first to reduce the lectin content. Lindsay Nixon mentions, that she feeds her dogs [pre-soaked or pressure cooked] brown rice with a “base of lentils [also pre-soaked or pressure cooked], with bell pepper, cucumber, yellow squash, cabbage, lettuce and cauliflower, plus some leftover rice.”

We have to change how we produce and consume food, not just for environmental reasons, but because this is an existential issue for humans.
Janet Ranganathan, vice-president for science and research at the World Resources Institute (WRI)

National Scoop the Poop Week – April 24-30 falls within Earth Month with a theme this year of Climate Action.

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. – Edward Everett Hale

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Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SW 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
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By 2025, droughts, food shortages and scarcity of fresh water will plague large swaths of the globe, from northern China to the Horn of Africa.
Thomas Fingar, U.S. intelligence community’s analyst

“They’re teaching about The Pyramid of Life in the schools today. There is the ground producing all the soil bacteria, which is in the top few inches. That grows the grass, and a a lamb comes along and eats ten pounds of grass, and that makes one lamb, and then a tiger comes along and eats ten pounds of lamb, and that makes one pound of tiger. We have too many tigers. The Pyramid of Life is upset, and one of the things we must do is to turn from an animal economy to a silvan economy. We’ve got to have tree crops, instead of wasting all this land for raising beef and bringing money to the beef barons, who are proud to call themselves beef barons. It takes eighteen times more land to feed people on beef than it does on nuts and fruit. Eighteen times more land. When half the human family today are dying from starvation. I don’t feel justified in making these demands on the earth. I, myself have been a lifelong vegetarian. ” Richard St. Barbe Baker. State of the Forests. Probe Post Canada’s Environmental Magazine, October 1982. Richard Beharriell interview with Richard St. Barbe Baker

Receive more than you seek

Take a Walk in the Park Day

March 30

Child running through the forest having a great time connecting with nature

Cross Country Skiing in the Forest – a health benefit of Green Infrastructure and WinterCity YXE

Clean Up Volunteers at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestaton Area, Saskatoon, SK 2016 Community Clean Up

Take your pants for a walk day! Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Puppies. Puppy Day March 23.

This monday, where will your walk take you? During this Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak please stay well and healthy and follow protocols set by City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Health and Health Canada in regards to the Coronavirus. Best wishes to you all.

When the Coronavirus has passed by, there are times for explorations. Will you walk your dog in the South West Off Leash Recreation Area? Or perhaps you may wish to walk and explore the east side the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area getting ready to see the small yellow lady’s slipper, a provincially endangered species? Maybe you would rather have a walk, and discover some plant and animals sightings for iNaturalist on your smart phone. Another option would be to take a walk around George Genereux Urban Regional Park.

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

John Muir

There is so much to discover. One monday is just not enough. Take a Walk in the Park Day will just get you started. Celebrate your New Year’s resolutions today, and pop around to the afforestation areas, and do take a walk in a park when you feel that you are safe from the Coronavirus protocols which have been set into place!

“Besides water, trees provide pure air. They are the great filtering machines for the human organism. They improve and transform the air in a way which is most favorable and most acceptable to the lungs of man.”…~Richard St. Barbe Baker

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Alongie, Jenise. Badger FActs. Animal Facts Encyclopedia. 2011-2017
American Badger. Wikipedia.

Badger Wikipedia.

Bradford, Alina. Facts about Muskrats. Live Science Contributor. Jan. 28, 2017.

Groundhog. Wikipedia.

How to Predict the Weather Without a Forecast

Meteorology – Clouds Pilot Friend.

Muskrats – Water loving Rats. Pictures and facts.

Names of Animal Groups

North American Beaver Wikipedia.

Walker, Nick. Winter and Cold Weather Previously Asked Questions. 2007 Small Gate Media.

North American Porcupine Wikpedia.

Odd names for groups of animals flash cards. Quizlet.

Porcupine. Wikipedia.

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Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )

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Salute, peace and honour

White Rose National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

White ribbon campaign. National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

Saturday, December 6, honours the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. Calvin Coolidge

As you drive out to the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or to the South West Off Leash Recreation Area, you may have noticed that the City of Saskatoon flags at the Civic Operations Centre are being flown at half-mast ~ a symbol of respect, mourning, distress, or a salute.

This day of remembrance remembers this tragic affair. It was 1991, and fourteen women engineering students were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal. In addition, ten more women, and four men were injured. The shooter was “fighting feminism” and after his attack, he turned his gun on himself. Following this massacre, the lives of those who witnessed the attack were forever in distress, anguish and disarray, and further lives have been lost due to this senseless act.

The survivors are left with the experience as they try to regain some sense of carrying on with their lives. The ripple effect is great, as family members and friends are also affected in their support for those affected by this experience. The writer of this article had a female cousin who was in attendance at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on this tragic day, and it was and still is truly devastating to say the least.

A White Ribbon campaign has been launched in remembrance of the fallen women everywhere.

Take a moment of silence, and remember all those fallen women who have departed from senseless acts of violence, no matter where they may have fallen.

“We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone. It is not only best as a matter of principle, but it is the path to peace and honor. Robert E. Lee”

White Rose National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

White ribbon campaign. National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

Bibliography

City of Saskatoon. City flags lowered to recognize National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. December 6, 2019

Farthing, Bill. City lowering flags for National Day of Remembrand and Action on Violence Against Women. CTV News.

White Ribbon Campaign Our future has no violence against women and girls

For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park

For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

For more information:

Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits

NEW P4G District Official Community Plan

Addresses:

Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A

Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A

S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A

NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063

Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot

Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com

Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map

Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)?with map

Pinterest richardstbarbeb

Blogger: FriendsAfforestation

Tumblr friendsafforestation.tumblr.com Facebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Facebook: StBarbeBaker Afforestation Area

Facebook for the non profit Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. FriendsAreas

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Facebook: South West OLRA

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United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

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Let’s Bring Back Forests
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““Be like a tree in pursuit of your cause. Stand firm, grip hard, thrust upward. Bend to the winds of heaven..”

Richard St. Barbe Baker

“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger

“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.

“I believe in the Oneness of Mankind and all living things and the interdependence of each and all.” Richard St. Barbe Baker

“I believe in the Oneness of Mankind and all living things and the interdependence of each and all.” Richard St. Barbe Baker

Primatology and dogs

If Pets Had Thumbs

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.~Orhan Pamuk

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. Josh Billings

Service Dogs at Off Leash Recreation Areas?

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Puppies. Puppy Day March 23.

Dogs are loyal, patient, fearless, forgiving and capable of pure love. Virtues that few people get through life without abandoning at least once. ~ M.K. Clinton

March 3, If Pets Had Thumbs Day

There are well and truly a few pets that do have thumbs which we will briefly look at first, then it will be fun to delve into scenarios if your pet dog had opposable thumbs. But what is an opposable thumb? Wikipedia quotes primatologists and hand research pioneers John and Prudence Napier who defined opposition as: “A movement by which the pulp surface of the thumb is placed squarely in contact with – or diametrically opposite to – the terminal pads of one or all of the remaining digits.”

Emily Carr 1871-1945, Canadian Artist and writer actually did have a pet with opposable thumbs. “Woo” was a Javanese Monkey who played alongside Carr’s pure bred Blueshire Old English Sheep Dogs. However Emily Carr was not the only pet owner to fall in love with a monkey, Justin Beiber, singer and performer for a short while owned a pet Capuchin Monkey, Mally. However as a rule, most pet owners do not own opossums, Koalas are a protected species, and orangutans, gorillas and other apes are usually only seen in nature or in a zoo, and not as a pet.

So, in exploring these primates, and other animals with opposable thumbs, it is now time to consider what your pet dog do if they had opposable thumbs.

They could play fetch with each other! With opposable thumbs your puppy could pick up a stick or ball and be able to move it around, perhaps learning a tossing or throwing motion.
They could pick up their meal as does a racoon, and eat it sitting on their haunches.
Having opposable thumbs, would mean that the puppies, upon sighting a bird or squirrel in a tree, would be able to climb trees as monkeys and apes can.
If your dog had opposable thumbs, they would be able to operate tools, much as a raccoon, can open a garbage can lid, or twist open a door handle easily. A raccoon has five fingers, and no thumb, but has learned how to grip and grasp items between both hands, enabling it to learn many tasks, and wash it food etc. Your dog, also uses their paws to gain egress around a door or gate, hold their toy kong still, Etc. With opposable thumbs, this task would become much easier for your pet dog.
With opposable thumbs, the pack of dogs would be able to pick up sticks and stones and in addition to their teeth, would be better able to protect themselves and their pups.
Hanging and swinging could be achieved with opposable thumbs, so your dog, could have a great lark of a time creating all sorts of new activities in trees and along tree tops. Combined with their usual stalking, leaping and pouncing being able to rise above, could result in some complex maneuvres.
At the moment, dogs can only groom themselves, and remove burrs and rose branches from their fur with their teeth or by licking themselves with their tongue or ask their humans to help them. With opposable thumbs, how much easier it would be for each individual dog to relieve the pain of snow, rocks from the soft pads of their paws, or to sit and help the dogs in their pack to remove a burr from their fur.
If your puppy had opposable thumbs, they could enter and leave their owners home with the door handle, and pet doors would become history.
The supper, steak, or pies left out on table or counter would be much much easier to get to with opposable thumbs, if that pooch had not undergone training yet.
Puppies now can pick up their leashes with their mouth to ask their owners for a walk, but with opposable thumbs, this task along with fetching newspapers and slippers becomes a lot easier.
If puppies and dogs had opposable thumbs, it would be easier for a dog to communicate that they have the urge to go outside if you lived in a home without a puppy door. Your puppy rather than gently laying their paw upon your hand or arm, the dog could actually hold your hand and urge you up for a walk, or to go outside.
With opposable thumbs, many, many more tricks could be taught to the dogs, and by the same token more training would be required, as they would be able to climb up and anywhere in the house or outside.
Emily Carr dressed her monkey “Woo” in a bright red dress, and out they went for a walk. In short order Woo escaped up a tree, and divested herself of the dress on the peak of the same tree, and down Woo clambered. In like fashion, if your pet dog did not like the booties, hat, sweater or jacket that their pet owner bundled them up in, with opposable thumbs, they could follow Woo’s lead, and removed any fashion accessory. It wouldn’t take long to determine if your pet dog appreciated the booties to keep the snow out from the pads of their paws, or if your pet pooch felt the -40 Celsius weather, and appreciated their winter jacket, or if their original fur coat does the task of keeping them warm enough, thank you very much.
Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.~Orhan Pamuk

How attuned you are to your dog, would make a large difference if your pet had opposable thumbs. Even without opposable thumbs, dogs learn to dance, twirl, and communicate with their paws with their humans, just imagine the communications and tricks if dogs had opposable thumbs.

Intelligent dogs rarely want to please people whom they do not respect~ William R. Koehler

Without a doubt, your pet dog could make use of an opposable thumb, and the tricks they could learn would be so darned cute. So these are just a few whimsical ideas to celebrate, “What if Pets Had Thumbs Day”, March 3″=. Next time you are out at the South West Off Leash Recreation Area, and see the pooches running this way and that, imagine, if you will what these dogs would do if they had opposable thumbs. What do you think your dog would be able to do?

The purpose of life is not to be happy.
It is to be useful, to be honorable,
to be compassionate, to have it
make some difference that you
have lived and lived well.
~Leo Rosten

For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park

For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

For more information:

Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits

P4G Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth The P4G consists of the Cities of Saskatoon, Warman, and Martensville, the Town of Osler and the Rural Municipality of Corman Park; planning for areas around the afforestation area and West Swale outside of Saskatoon city limits

Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
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Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
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Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)? with map

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“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger

“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.

For me, “Dog Days” symbolizes apocalyptic euphoria, chaotic freedom, and running really, really fast with your eyes closed.” Florence Welch

Simple things of life

“Walking the Dog Day.”

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. Josh Billings

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Puppies. Puppy Day March 23.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Friday, February 22, 2019 is officially “Walking the Dog Day.” What a remarkable opportunity to pop out to the South West Off Leash Recreation Area, and give your dog a bit of healthy exercise. And amid the scenic tapestry of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation area, it is a great place for the pooch’s human to stretch their legs!

Off Leash Dog Walking

“‘In the midst of a puddly moor,’ says Emerson, ‘I am afraid to say how glad I am:’ which is a strong way of affirming the influence of the inner man as regards the enjoyment of external nature. And surely the inner man is a high factor in the effect. The magnificence of the world outside suffices not. Like light falling upon the polished plate of the photographer, the glory of Nature, to be felt, must descend upon a soul prepared to receive its image and superscription.”~John Tyndall

As Emerson states, it is a wonderful time of year to wear the rubber boots, Wellingtons or galoshes, and splash around a bit in the spring puddles, as the sun glitters amid the dancing tree reflections.

“No animal, not even the horse, has made itself so many friends as the dog. A whole library might be filled with stories about what dogs have done, and men could learn a great deal from the sufferings dogs have gone through for masters that they love.”

And as you consider taking part in “Walking the Dog Day” take a moment to check out the City of Saskatoon’s; Responsible Pet Ownership – Bite Prevention You Tube Video, For “Walking the Dog Day” if you cannot make it to the South West Off Leash Recreation Area, check out the other City of Saskatoon Dog Parks.

“When you get a dog, you inherit the dog’s past and the wisdom of generations that the dog carries.” ~ Eckhart Tolle.

For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park

For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

For more information:

Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits

Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)? with map

Pinterest richardstbarbeb

Facebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Facebook: StBarbeBaker

Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

Facebook: South West OLRA

Twitter: StBarbeBaker

You Tube Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

You Tube George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)

Payment Options

Membership : $20.00 CAD – yearly
Membership with donation : $50.00 CAD
Membership with donation : $100.00 CAD

1./ Learn.

2./ Experience

3./ Do Something: ^***

“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger

“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.

“Man has lost his way in the jungle of chemistry and engineering and will have to retrace his steps, however painful this may be. He will have to discover where he went wrong and make his peace with nature. In so doing, perhaps he may be able to recapture the rhythm of life and the love of the simple things of life, which will be an ever-unfolding joy to him.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker

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“When you get a dog, you inherit the dog’s past and the wisdom of generations that the dog carries.” ~ Eckhart Tolle.

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