Dear Vendors and Supporters of the Fitchburg Dog Festival,

Thank you for your commitment and consideration to support our Fitchburg Dog Festival this year. Our volunteer team wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support of our community dog park and pet parent community.

After careful consideration and monitoring of the weather forecast this weekend, our planning team has regrettably decided to cancel the Fitchburg Dog Festival scheduled for Saturday August 26, 2023. The forecast predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms that could compromise the safety and enjoyment of both attendees and our vendor participants.

We understand the dedication and effort you have put into preparing for the event, and we share your disappointment in not being able to bring the festival to fruition this year. The Fitchburg Dog Festival is built on the collective efforts of volunteers, our pet community friends and our supporting businesses, who have consistently demonstrated a passion for our community and our favorite dogs. We are incredibly grateful and look forward to the possibility of collaborating again in the future.

As we continue to prioritize the well-being of our community, we hope for your understanding and support in this difficult decision. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com

We remain committed to fostering a vibrant and united dog park and festival that celebrates our furry friends and pet parent community.

Please contact us by replying to this email if you wish us to refund any vendor donations made for dog festival attendance.

Warm regards,

Fitchburg Dog Festival Planning Team

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Join us Saturday August 26th 2023 for the Fitchburg Dog Festival at Coolidge Park & Fitchburg Dog Park from 10am-2pm. Celebrating 5 years since our park has been open & Celebrating International Dog Day.

This is a Free event to celebrate our canine friends with proceeds to benefit the Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports our Community Dog Park, Low Cost Vaccine/Microchip Clinics, Therapy Pet teams and more to support our pet & pet parent community.

Schedule of Events TO BE DETERMINED

11:00am- 3pm

• Dog Massage by K9 Pawformance - sign up at booth

• Photo Booth Pictures with Pups at Luxurious Gina Studios Booth

• Nail Trims, Ear Cleanings & Light Trimmings by Auntie Manda’s Mobile Dog Grooming

• K9 Demo & Meet & Greet with K9 Rocky & Officer Willis of Gardner PD

• K9 Meet & Greet with K9 Odin & Sgt Morreale of Fitchburg State University PD.

• K9 Meet & Greet with K9 Luna & Trooper Tata of Massachusetts State Police

• The Beer Boneyard by River Styx Brewing in Fitchburg & Food trucks/Ice Cream Trucks

• Microchips for your pets from Leominster Animal Hospital

• Lost Pet Tags by Mooka Pet

K9 Demonstrations, Pictures & Pets with our K9 Therapy Dog Friends!

• K9 Luna & Trooper Chad M. Tata from the Massachusetts State Police

  In 2019, the Massachusetts State Police acquired an English Black Labrador as our first-ever comfort dog. Luna, who is now 3 years old and was bred for comfort dog work and donated to the Department, is assigned to our Employee Assistance Unit (EAU). 

  Trooper Chad Tata of the EAU is Luna’s handler. Luna lives with Trooper Tata and his family and goes to work with him every day. She will be used to reduce stress and promote wellness and healing for first responders and their families after a traumatic incident, and Luna will also be working with civilian victims and survivors. A gentle, docile and playful dog, she brings a comforting presence and commands smiles in any room she enters.

  “Luna is the first ever comfort dog to serve with the Massachusetts State Police and she is a welcome addition to our fundamental mission — to help people in need,” said Colonel Kerry Gilpin. “We know all too well the devastating effects of traumatic stress, and we are fortunate to have Luna available to first responders, their family members, and other victims in need of support.”

• K9 Odin & Sergeant Morreale from Fitchburg State University Police Dept

  The newest member of the Fitchburg State University Police Department has a lot in common with his fellow officers - he’s friendly, hard-working, approachable, and knows how to follow orders. But this officer runs on four legs.

  Odin, an English Labrador “recruited” by Officer Erin Morreale, formally joined the FSU Police department as a comfort dog in Fall of 2021.

  For crisis response, she explained, Odin would be summoned to help calm participants or witnesses who had been through a traumatic experience 

11:30am-12:30pm K9 Rocky Demonstration in the Small Dog Park

• K9 Rocky & Officer Willis from Gardner, MA Police Dept

  K9 Rocky is a 19 month old Belgian Malinois certified in Obedience, apprehension, tracking, evidence locating, building searches and handler protection. K9 Rocky & Officer Willis plan to demonstrate locating items and some obedience work. Also a question/answer time with some pictures. No petting K9 Rocky.

1:00pm Moment of Silence for K9 Frankie with K9 Luna, K9 Rocky & K9 Odin at Small Dog Park

1:15pm after moment of silence - Last call for sweeps

1:30pm Sweeps get called - do not need to be present to win

Vendors TBD

(signing up now! email fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com or fill out vendor form below)

Food / Beverage Vendors:

• River Styx Brewing

  The Beer Boneyard by River Styx Brewing in Fitchburg

• Fidelity Bank Frosty Flyer FREE Ice Cream Truck!

  There’s no doubt that we deliver a refreshing approach to a community bank, so it only makes sense for us to deliver ice cream treats in our Fidelity Bank ice cream truck. Our truck is active all summer long providing free pick-me-ups at local community events, nonprofit organizations, our branch locations, and more. Stop by for a treat if you see us out and about.

• Joey D's Wingz 'n Thingz

  Fully cooked and freshly prepared chicken Wingz, ribz and pickled jalapenoz. Packaged for fast reheat and consumption. A wing like you've never had before.

• Figsfood

  Portuguese/Azorean cuisine and culture

Pets Vendors & more:

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, inc

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc 100% volunteer run non-profit supports our Fitchburg Dog Park; emptying the dog park trash, resupplying the poop bags and pooper scoopers, coordinating maintenance and advocating with the city for the dog park. We also donated 2 waste bag/trash can dispensers in Coolidge Park and Gateway Park and maintain those as well.

To support our efforts: fitchburgdogpark/org/support

K9 Pawformance Massage

Free massages for dogs 10am-2pm! Sign up at K9 Pawformance table at the event.
Massage is manipulating the soft tissues stimulating different physiologic/psychological responses; a purposeful touch and holistic form of care. Massage not only feels good but it has plentiful benefits. Massage promotes longevity and slows degenerative processes. Massage can help to build sociability, trust & belonging. https://www.facebook.com/k9pawformance

Auntie Manda’s Mobile Grooming

I pride myself on attention to detail, continuing education and constantly learning new techniques to make pets look and feel better with every grooming session. Please feel safe knowing I am certified in "Fear Free" grooming. I also hold certifications in Canine CPR, Skin and Coat, Puppy Handling, and Salon Sanitation.

For our Dog Festival Auntie Manda will be offering nail trims, ear cleanings and light trimming (if requested).

Luxurious Gina Studios

Photo booth on site for Pet Owners + Pet photos
We are on a social mission to spread peace, love, & instant joy for all by introducing a new fashion forward photo booth pop up experience that is all about freedom of expression & making fun, photographic rockstar memories at each event for you & your loved ones - even Fido! We have a selection of separate fashion props for all our pet friends! The cutest pet & owner photo op ever! Instant Digital photos will be available for $10 sent directly to your phone. 30% of proceeds will be donated to the dog park committee.

Mooka Pet ID

We see lots of lost pets in the community, We are a locally-based company that developed a new pet protection ID tag, very similar to micro chipping your pet and anyone with a phone can scan it. Many more features, like GPS location. www.mookapetid.com
Activate Mooka ID and microchip from Leominster Animal Hospital $20, just activation ID $10 - free ID

Supporting Massachusetts Police Dogs: Helping provide essential equipment
(Including bulletproof vests), funding for training and dogs for
police/law enforcement throughout Massachusetts!
www.mavestadog.org www.facebook.com/mavestadog

Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, Inc. is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit. Tax ID#45-0592275
Registered as a Public Charity with the MA Attorney General’s Office, Certificate of Solicitation #048402

NoWoCo Pride

Our mission is to recognize, promote, and unify the North Worcester County LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and supporters. We welcome participation and volunteers from the community.

NoWoCo Pride will be joining us for our Howl-o-ween event October 30, 2022!

Leominster Animal Hospital

Leominster Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Central MA. Our professional compassionate veterinary team offers superior medical care, digital radiology, surgical care and dental care to all our valued patients. It is our firm commitment to promote responsible pet ownership through our "Wellness Care" programs and client education. To learn more about our veterinary practice and see how LEOMINSTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL can serve the needs of your cherished pet.
(978) 534-0936 129 New Lancaster Rd
Leominster, MA 01453 35 microchips that will be administered by a vet from Leominster Animal Hospital - Activate Mooka ID and chip $20

A Doggo of Distinction-- pet accessories

I make dog bandanas, snuffle mats, Hi Vis products for pets and I've been working on leashes (might not be available for this event). Also have cat toys available. All handmade crafts.
https://www.facebook.com/ADoggoofDistinction/

KindaSassyKeepsakes

Several dog themed items including tumblers, keychains, badge reels, phone grips and pens. Dog related items such as dog mama, fur mama, rescued.

Pawsitive Identity K9 Services

Bedbug detection for your home or business

Pawsitive Identity K9 Service works directly with hotels and apartment complexes to identify bed bugs and collaborate with pest control companies for remediation. Our canines find bed bugs before they find you!

Pawsitive Identity K9 Services detect bed bugs in homes or businesses using highly trained canines, Kirby & Charlie. Tom & Nina Welch have had the incredible pleasure of raising, and working with a variety of dogs for over 30 years. For just under a decade, Tom worked with K9 Kirby, for a pest control company, but the K9 program was cut due to Covid. So, in April of 2020, Pawsitive Identity K9 Services was born. Charlie recently joined the team in December of 2021. Both canines, as well as Tom, are NESDCA ceritfied.

Paws and Whiskers Farm, LLC

A family of three rescue dogs and one rescue cat living in a tiny old home on a farm in NH #womanownedbusiness owned and operated by @feral_farms
Handmade dog clothing and accessories

pawsandwhiskersfarm.com

K9 Lifestyle Company

Teddy the Dog/Dog is Good clothing, LaChic Grooming will be joining me from Charlestown. Also Big Daddy Doggie Daycare.
K9 Lifestyle Company is a dog daycare and boarding facility in Lowell, MA, right off I-495. They offer boarding, dog daycare, training, and a retail store, serving the Merrimack Valley. This beautiful doggie daycare has over 1000 square feet of outdoor space with 3 large indoor playrooms. Ask a staff member about their infamous dog massages!

(617) 642-9599 or email k9lifestylema@gmail.com

BePawsitive Therapy Pets & Community Education

"Be PAWSitive: Therapy Pets and Community Education" is partnered with Friends of Fitchburg Dogs, a 501c3 organization.

Newvue Communities

Voter Registration Table & Information Table
NewVue Communities will be helping residents navigate the voter registration process, with forms available in English and Spanish. We will also be providing information and handouts on MA Voter's Table's Fair Share Amendment campaign.

Celebrating National Dog Day 2023 August 26th!

National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage.
http://www.nationaldogday.com/

Promotional Flyers sized for different formats for promotion, click below to download

Location Map

The Fitchburg Dog Park is located inside Coolidge Park.

Entrance is off of Townsend St, GPS address: 198 Townsend St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

VENDOR SIGNUP form

Fitchburg Dog Festival 2023 - Celebrating 5 years!

Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 11:00am-3:00pm

Event Address: Coolidge Park Dog Park, 198 Townsend St , Fitchburg, MA 01420

Contact us at fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com

General Guidelines:

• Application Submission: Submit via form below or email. Notifications and info will be sent by fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com email

• Vendors Accepted: We welcome most businesses or organizations that wish to join! Dog themed is highly encouraged as that is our demographic :) Let us know what you are offering so we can promote.

• Vendor Spaces: We will be setting up around the Fitchburg Dog Park at Coolidge Park. Vendor spaces are typically 10x10, bring your own tent/tables.

• Vendor Cost: $35 suggested donation and/or $35 value donation for fundraiser raffle

• Tents: Tents must be properly weighted or secured for safety purposes.

• Equipment: Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, chairs, and any other necessary equipment.

• Arrival Information: Important arrival information will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

• Space Assignment: Spaces will be assigned on the morning of the event as vendors register.

Texas Roadhouse will be donating 10% of food sales for Dinner--- from 3:00pm to 9pm on Thursday April 27th, 2023

The Fitchburg Dog Park will receive 10% of the food sales to the dog park!
Please print the coupon attached & give to server to ensure the Dog Park gets the donation!

Dining to donate in benefit of our dog park, invite your friends!

Read more about our dog park here: fitchburgdogpark.org

Pet Vaccine Clinic Saturday MARCH 11th, 2023 9AM-12PM

Calling All Pets! Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc. are pleased to announce an upcoming low-cost rabies March 11, 2023 between 9 am and noon at Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North St, Fitchburg MA. 01420.

Pre-payment, and advance registration is highly recommended. Although Second Chance keeps their phone line open for emergencies, for this clinic, registration is available by phone for those without access to the internet. A $5 additional fee will apply. Walk-ins may be accommodated on a limited basis.
Phone: 508-637-1333

Visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/fitchburg/ to pre-register and pre-pay for the $18 for rabies vaccine. $18 for distemper+parvo, and $20 for microchip are CASH ONLY.
Pet owners should pre-register online.

You will receive an email with your arrival time slot and we ask that you plan to arrive no earlier than five minutes beforehand. There will be limited time slots, so pet-owners must be available for the entire time period of the clinic you sign up for.

No refunds will be available, so if you are unable to attend your registration fees will be considered a donation.

Services include: rabies, distemper (FVRCP & DA2PP) and microchips. Pet owners will remain outside, and staff will bring your pet inside for vaccines/microchip. This enables us to make more time slots available for all the pets that need to update vaccines.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

Legends Grille & Sports Bar will be donating 15% of food sales for both Lunch and Dinner--- from 11:30am to 8pm on Wednesday March 8th, 2023.

The Fitchburg Dog Park will receive 15% of the food sales to the dog park for lunch and dinner! Please just tell your server that you are there to support the dog park.
Dining to donate in benefit of our dog park, invite your friends!

Read more about our dog park here: fitchburgdogpark.org

Save the Date for Fitchburg Dog Park's
Puppy Love Pawty & Auction benefit for the Dog Park - Celebrating 5 Years!
at River Styx Brewing, 166 Boulder Drive, Fitchburg MA
Friday February 10th, 2023 6-8:30pm

$10 for a Paw Paddle includes:
River Styx Microbrew exclusive pour
Light Refreshments
Auctions
No. 1 City of Fitchburg Dog License Auction

Great auction items up for bid to win as gifts for your loved ones in time for Valentine's Day.
100% of proceeds go to support the Dog Park.

Can’t attend but want to support? Click here to donate:

Our big fundraiser dog party is coming up February 10th 6-8:30pm at River Styx Brewing! Dogs & their owners encouraged to attend! Get your Valentine's gifts done all in one shot.
What is it? Fundraiser PAWty for our dog park: supplies, maintenance, cleaning, fix the mud fund, vaccine clinics and more.
How? $10 gets you and your dog in with a paw paddle (to bid!), a pour from River Styx---and so much fun with great dog-fan friends. Food from Joey D's Wingz 'n Thingz Food on site!

What can I win? Here are just SOME of the amazing stuff-
🏆#1 Dog License for 2023 (Your dog will be the #1 dog in Fitchburg with a (optional) picture in the Newspaper)
🐶 1 Month BarkBox Subscription
🐶 A Wood Raised Dog Feeder from RusticCraft
🐶 Boston Bruins signed Hockey Puck by Anton Blidh

🐶 4 Admission Tickets to a Worcester Bravehearts Game with All-You-Can Eat package

🐶 4 Admission Passes to the Concord Museum

🐶 4 Boston Swan Boat Ride Tickets

🐶 Gift Cards to LongHorn Steakhouse

🐶 Gift Cards to 99 Restaurants

🐶 Gift Cards to Chick Fil-A Worcester

🐶 Game Night Basket donated by Emanouil Brothers Inc.

🐶 Family Pass to Old Sturbridge Village

🐶 Custom Wine Rack by RusticCraft

🐶 Swanky Tie by Vineyard Vines

🐶 Sea Glass Resin Art Piece

🐶Worcester Railers Gift Pack & 4 passes
🐶Worcester Bravehearts all-you-can eat (4) flex tickets
🐶Family Pass to Ecotarium
🐶2 tickets to Southwick's Zoo
🐶 2 Passes to Six Flags New England
& so much more!! We'll be sharing more on our auction items this week leading into the event.
We take credit cards, cash and check at the event.
Thank you so much for all your support to create our dog park and keep it great!

Wachusett Brew Yard will be donating 10% of food sales to the Fitchburg Dog Park Fund from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday January 26th, 2023

The Fitchburg Dog Park will receive 10% of the food sales to the dog park for dinner! Just let them know you are there to support the dog park. No coupon needed.
Dining to donate in benefit of our dog park, invite your friends!

Read more about our dog park here:
fitchburgdogpark.org

Read more about our dog park here:

fitchburgdogpark.org

4th Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Parade Walk

Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10 AM - 1 PM

Signing up vendors now!

Sunday October 30th 2022 join us for our 4th Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Parade! 10am-1pm. Creative costumes and themed human/dog costumes are encouraged.
Costume Contest Prizes, giveaways, games and vendors.
Beers at the River Styx Bone Yard.
Spooky Paws events with NoWoCo Pride.

Registration/ Vendors Location:
Fitchburg Dog Park Entrance, 198 Townsend St, Fitchburg, MA

Registration details:
Visit the registration table from 10am-12:30pm for the Pet Parade and Costume Contest.
• $10 registration for the pet parade to be eligible for contest & prizes.
• Free and open to all to watch the Pet Parade only and visit vendors.

Schedule:
10am-11:45am Registration and visiting vendors. Beers at the Boneyard by River Styx opens at 10am

12:00pm Pet Costume Parade / visiting Vendors

12:30-12:45pm Costume Contest Prizes Awards Ceremony – at the Vendor/Registration area

Prize Categories include:
• Best Pet Costume
• Best Human/Pet Couple Costume
• Funniest Costume
• Scariest Costume
and more!

VENDORS joining us for Howl-o-Ween

• River Styx Brewing

  The Beer Boneyard by River Styx Brewing in Fitchburg

Joey D's Wingz 'n Thingz

Chicken Wingz, Macaroni and Cheese, Tofu, Candied Bacon and other delicious food items guaranteed to leave you happy and full.

JoeyDsWNT.com

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc 100% volunteer run non-profit supports our Fitchburg Dog Park; emptying the dog park trash, resupplying the poop bags and pooper scoopers, coordinating maintenance and advocating with the city for the dog park. We also donated 2 waste bag/trash can dispensers in Coolidge Park and Gateway Park and maintain those as well.

To support our efforts: fitchburgdogpark/org/support

Auntie Manda’s Mobile Grooming

I pride myself on attention to detail, continuing education and constantly learning new techniques to make pets look and feel better with every grooming session. Please feel safe knowing I am certified in "Fear Free" grooming. I also hold certifications in Canine CPR, Skin and Coat, Puppy Handling, and Salon Sanitation.

For our Howl-O-ween Auntie Manda will be offering nail trims, ear cleanings and light trimming (if requested).

NoWoCo Pride Spooky Paws

Our mission is to recognize, promote, and unify the North Worcester County LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and supporters. We welcome participation and volunteers from the community.

DopePup

Made in Lunenburg, MA.
Handmade leashes, collars, mugs signs etc

https://www.etsy.com/shop/dopepup/

Parade Rules:
- Animals must remain leashed outside the dog park
- Animals must be current on vaccinations
- No aggressive animals or dogs in heat
- Animals must be on a leash and in control by their owner at ALL times.
- Pet owners MUST pick up after their pets – bags will be available
- Costumes must be safe and comfortable for pets
- The parade is not limited to only dogs. Other pets are welcome to enter too.

We'd like Pet Vendors/rescues/organizations to join us!
Email: fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com

DO you know a vendor that would like to join? Please have them contact fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com... it is free for vendors to join with a donation of any prize for our Costume Contest!
Donations greatly appreciated!

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc.
305 Whitney St. STE 100, Leominster MA 01453
fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com
Federal Tax ID: 47-4503316

This is a Free event to celebrate our canine friends with proceeds to benefit the Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports our Community Dog Park, Low Cost Vaccine/Microchip Clinics, Therapy Pet teams and more to support our pet & pet parent community.

Calling All Pets! Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc. are pleased to announce an upcoming low-cost rabies/vaccine clinic with Second Chance Animal Services. The Clinic will be on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 between 9 am and noon at Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North St, Fitchburg MA. 01420.

Pre-payment, and advance registration is highly recommended. Although Second Chance keeps their phone line open for emergencies, for this clinic, registration is available by phone for those without access to the internet. A $5 additional fee will apply. Walk-ins may be accommodated on a limited basis.
Phone: 508-637-1333

Visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/fitchburg/ to pre-register and pre-pay for these services ($18 for rabies vaccine, FREE distemper+parvo, and $22 for microchip). Pet owners should pre-register online.

You will receive an email with your arrival time slot and we ask that you plan to arrive no earlier than five minutes beforehand. There will be limited time slots, so pet-owners must be available for the entire time period of the clinic you sign up for.

No refunds will be available, so if you are unable to attend your registration fees will be considered a donation.

Services include: rabies, distemper (FVRCP & DA2PP) and microchips. Pet owners will remain outside, and staff will bring your pet inside for vaccines/microchip. This enables us to make more time slots available for all the pets that need to update vaccines.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

Join us Saturday August 27th 2022 for the Fitchburg Dog Festival at Coolidge Park & Fitchburg Dog Park from 10am-2pm. Celebrating International Dog Day.

This is a Free event to celebrate our canine friends with proceeds to benefit the Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports our Community Dog Park, Low Cost Vaccine/Microchip Clinics, Therapy Pet teams and more to support our pet & pet parent community.

Schedule of Events

10:00am- 2pm

• Dog Massage by K9 Pawformance - sign up at booth

• Photo Booth Pictures with Pups at Luxurious Gina Studios Booth

• Nail Trims, Ear Cleanings & Light Trimmings by Auntie Manda’s Mobile Dog Grooming

• K9 Demo & Meet & Greet with K9 Rocky & Officer Willis of Gardner PD

• K9 Meet & Greet with K9 Odin & Sgt Morreale of Fitchburg State University PD.

• K9 Meet & Greet with K9 Luna & Trooper Tata of Massachusetts State Police

• The Beer Boneyard by River Styx Brewing in Fitchburg & Food trucks/Ice Cream Trucks

• Microchips for your pets from Leominster Animal Hospital

• Lost Pet Tags by Mooka Pet

K9 Demonstrations, Pictures & Pets with our K9 Therapy Dog Friends!

• K9 Luna & Trooper Chad M. Tata from the Massachusetts State Police

  In 2019, the Massachusetts State Police acquired an English Black Labrador as our first-ever comfort dog. Luna, who is now 3 years old and was bred for comfort dog work and donated to the Department, is assigned to our Employee Assistance Unit (EAU). 

  Trooper Chad Tata of the EAU is Luna’s handler. Luna lives with Trooper Tata and his family and goes to work with him every day. She will be used to reduce stress and promote wellness and healing for first responders and their families after a traumatic incident, and Luna will also be working with civilian victims and survivors. A gentle, docile and playful dog, she brings a comforting presence and commands smiles in any room she enters.

  “Luna is the first ever comfort dog to serve with the Massachusetts State Police and she is a welcome addition to our fundamental mission — to help people in need,” said Colonel Kerry Gilpin. “We know all too well the devastating effects of traumatic stress, and we are fortunate to have Luna available to first responders, their family members, and other victims in need of support.”

• K9 Odin & Sergeant Morreale from Fitchburg State University Police Dept

  The newest member of the Fitchburg State University Police Department has a lot in common with his fellow officers - he’s friendly, hard-working, approachable, and knows how to follow orders. But this officer runs on four legs.

  Odin, an English Labrador “recruited” by Officer Erin Morreale, formally joined the FSU Police department as a comfort dog in Fall of 2021.

  For crisis response, she explained, Odin would be summoned to help calm participants or witnesses who had been through a traumatic experience 

11:30am-12:30pm K9 Rocky Demonstration in the Small Dog Park

• K9 Rocky & Officer Willis from Gardner, MA Police Dept

  K9 Rocky is a 19 month old Belgian Malinois certified in Obedience, apprehension, tracking, evidence locating, building searches and handler protection. K9 Rocky & Officer Willis plan to demonstrate locating items and some obedience work. Also a question/answer time with some pictures. No petting K9 Rocky.

1:00pm Moment of Silence for K9 Frankie with K9 Luna, K9 Rocky & K9 Odin at Small Dog Park

1:15pm after moment of silence - Last call for sweeps

1:30pm Sweeps get called - do not need to be present to win

Confirmed Vendors

(signing up now! email fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com or fill out vendor form below)

Food / Beverage Vendors:

• River Styx Brewing

  The Beer Boneyard by River Styx Brewing in Fitchburg

• Fidelity Bank Frosty Flyer FREE Ice Cream Truck!

  There’s no doubt that we deliver a refreshing approach to a community bank, so it only makes sense for us to deliver ice cream treats in our Fidelity Bank ice cream truck. Our truck is active all summer long providing free pick-me-ups at local community events, nonprofit organizations, our branch locations, and more. Stop by for a treat if you see us out and about.

• Sabrosa Venezuela Food Truck

  100% Authentic Venezuelan Food & Beverages; Arepas, Cachapas, Patacones, Pabellon bowls #venezuelanfoodtruck #venezuelanfoods #arepasvenezolanas #arepasworld #cachapasvenezolanas #empanadasvenezolanas #massachusetts #massfoodie #foodtruckworcester

• S'aMoreRay's & Sons Food truck

  SaMoreRay’s & Sons is a locally owned business run by a father and his two sons who have a dream of making the perfect sandwich to fit into your hand. All of these sandwiches come with a complete flavor profile that makes each and every sandwich very unique. In the near future, we will be opening our main location in Westminster, MA. In addition, we have a food truck located at 999 Central St, Leominster, MA. We hope to see you soon and can’t wait to serve you these fantastic items. You can follow us on Facebook at Raymond Potvin or Ryan Potvin for updates to come!!!

Pets Vendors & more:

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc

Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc 100% volunteer run non-profit supports our Fitchburg Dog Park; emptying the dog park trash, resupplying the poop bags and pooper scoopers, coordinating maintenance and advocating with the city for the dog park. We also donated 2 waste bag/trash can dispensers in Coolidge Park and Gateway Park and maintain those as well.

To support our efforts: fitchburgdogpark/org/support

K9 Pawformance Massage

Free massages for dogs 10am-2pm! Sign up at K9 Pawformance table at the event.
Massage is manipulating the soft tissues stimulating different physiologic/psychological responses; a purposeful touch and holistic form of care. Massage not only feels good but it has plentiful benefits. Massage promotes longevity and slows degenerative processes. Massage can help to build sociability, trust & belonging. https://www.facebook.com/k9pawformance

Auntie Manda’s Mobile Grooming

I pride myself on attention to detail, continuing education and constantly learning new techniques to make pets look and feel better with every grooming session. Please feel safe knowing I am certified in "Fear Free" grooming. I also hold certifications in Canine CPR, Skin and Coat, Puppy Handling, and Salon Sanitation.

For our Dog Festival Auntie Manda will be offering nail trims, ear cleanings and light trimming (if requested).

Luxurious Gina Studios

Photo booth on site for Pet Owners + Pet photos
We are on a social mission to spread peace, love, & instant joy for all by introducing a new fashion forward photo booth pop up experience that is all about freedom of expression & making fun, photographic rockstar memories at each event for you & your loved ones - even Fido! We have a selection of separate fashion props for all our pet friends! The cutest pet & owner photo op ever! Instant Digital photos will be available for $10 sent directly to your phone. 30% of proceeds will be donated to the dog park committee.

Mooka Pet ID

We see lots of lost pets in the community, We are a locally-based company that developed a new pet protection ID tag, very similar to micro chipping your pet and anyone with a phone can scan it. Many more features, like GPS location. www.mookapetid.com
Activate Mooka ID and microchip from Leominster Animal Hospital $20, just activation ID $10 - free ID

Supporting Massachusetts Police Dogs: Helping provide essential equipment
(Including bulletproof vests), funding for training and dogs for
police/law enforcement throughout Massachusetts!
www.mavestadog.org www.facebook.com/mavestadog

Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, Inc. is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit. Tax ID#45-0592275
Registered as a Public Charity with the MA Attorney General’s Office, Certificate of Solicitation #048402

NoWoCo Pride

Our mission is to recognize, promote, and unify the North Worcester County LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and supporters. We welcome participation and volunteers from the community.

NoWoCo Pride will be joining us for our Howl-o-ween event October 30, 2022!

Leominster Animal Hospital

Leominster Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Central MA. Our professional compassionate veterinary team offers superior medical care, digital radiology, surgical care and dental care to all our valued patients. It is our firm commitment to promote responsible pet ownership through our "Wellness Care" programs and client education. To learn more about our veterinary practice and see how LEOMINSTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL can serve the needs of your cherished pet.
(978) 534-0936 129 New Lancaster Rd
Leominster, MA 01453 35 microchips that will be administered by a vet from Leominster Animal Hospital - Activate Mooka ID and chip $20

A Doggo of Distinction-- pet accessories

I make dog bandanas, snuffle mats, Hi Vis products for pets and I've been working on leashes (might not be available for this event). Also have cat toys available. All handmade crafts.
https://www.facebook.com/ADoggoofDistinction/

KindaSassyKeepsakes

Several dog themed items including tumblers, keychains, badge reels, phone grips and pens. Dog related items such as dog mama, fur mama, rescued.

Pawsitive Identity K9 Services

Bedbug detection for your home or business

Pawsitive Identity K9 Service works directly with hotels and apartment complexes to identify bed bugs and collaborate with pest control companies for remediation. Our canines find bed bugs before they find you!

Pawsitive Identity K9 Services detect bed bugs in homes or businesses using highly trained canines, Kirby & Charlie. Tom & Nina Welch have had the incredible pleasure of raising, and working with a variety of dogs for over 30 years. For just under a decade, Tom worked with K9 Kirby, for a pest control company, but the K9 program was cut due to Covid. So, in April of 2020, Pawsitive Identity K9 Services was born. Charlie recently joined the team in December of 2021. Both canines, as well as Tom, are NESDCA ceritfied.

Paws and Whiskers Farm, LLC

A family of three rescue dogs and one rescue cat living in a tiny old home on a farm in NH #womanownedbusiness owned and operated by @feral_farms
Handmade dog clothing and accessories

pawsandwhiskersfarm.com

K9 Lifestyle Company

Teddy the Dog/Dog is Good clothing, LaChic Grooming will be joining me from Charlestown. Also Big Daddy Doggie Daycare.
K9 Lifestyle Company is a dog daycare and boarding facility in Lowell, MA, right off I-495. They offer boarding, dog daycare, training, and a retail store, serving the Merrimack Valley. This beautiful doggie daycare has over 1000 square feet of outdoor space with 3 large indoor playrooms. Ask a staff member about their infamous dog massages!

(617) 642-9599 or email k9lifestylema@gmail.com

BePawsitive Therapy Pets & Community Education

"Be PAWSitive: Therapy Pets and Community Education" is partnered with Friends of Fitchburg Dogs, a 501c3 organization. Our activities include:

• -Pet Care Education Presentations in local schools and youth groups.

• -Therapy Pet and Companion Animal Teams (Visit "TheraPAWS on FB for more). We partner with Friends of Fitchburg Dogs for this activity.

• -Maintaining Emergency Pet Food Pantry at Ginnie's Helping Hand (Leominster).

• -Vaccine clinics at Fitchburg Fire Department and with Leominster Rep. Natalie Higgins' office in partnership with Second Chance Animal Shelter in March and September

• -Helping animals in need find homes, and supporting responsible pet owners.

• Funds raised go towards:

• -Supporting our Therapy Pet teams (instruction, insurance, supplies, publications)

• -printing costs for educational material

• -helping responsible pet owners access veterinary care.

• --Contributions as needed for shelter pets.

• --Contributions to Sigi's Wild Tails.

Newvue Communities

Voter Registration Table & Information Table
NewVue Communities will be helping residents navigate the voter registration process, with forms available in English and Spanish. We will also be providing information and handouts on MA Voter's Table's Fair Share Amendment campaign.

Vendor Request Form

Celebrating National Dog Day 2022!

National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage.
http://www.nationaldogday.com/

Promotional Flyers sized for different formats for promotion, click below to download

Location Map

The Fitchburg Dog Park is located inside Coolidge Park.

Entrance is off of Townsend St, GPS address: 198 Townsend St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Keep Fitchburg Beautiful Volunteers will be cleaning up litter in the area around Coolidge Park on Sunday Morning May 1st from 9am-12pm approx.

Meet in front of the Fitchburg Dog Park for litter bags, grabbers, gloves etc.

We'd like to clean up around the walking trail, play courts, and wherever the litter exists!

DOG PARK:
We will also be cleaning up the dog park, raking leaves, cleaning litter, sweeping etc.

The dog park is off the entrance of Coolidge Park off Townsend St, 198 Townsend St.

The focus here will be the walking trails all inside Coolidge Park, The dog park, the parking lot areas, lower Townsend St, Pearl St, John Fitch Highway, and Pearl HIll Rd.

All are welcome to join and help; many hands make light work.

We will have bags and gloves to give away and grabbers for borrowing.

--->Cannot make it but want to help? We'll accept donations of Leaf Bags, Rakes or will take funds for us to buy those at www.fitchburgdogpark.org/support
Join us to help keep our park clean and fun!

Pet Vaccine Clinic THIS Saturday APRIL 9TH 9AM-12PM
& FREE DOG/CAT BED GIVEAWAY!!

Click here to register for Pet Vaccine Clinic

Please share! FREE DOG/CAT BEDS AT OUR Pet Vaccine Clinic THIS SATURDAY APRIL 9th 9am-12pm! Thanks to Second Chance Animal Services and Greater Good Charities with BARK Inc the Fitchburg Dog Park Friends, BePawsitive and Fitchburg Fire Department will have 6-7 pallets FULL of brand new FREE Pet beds to give away at our Low Cost Pet vaccine clinic Saturday April 9th at 33 North St, Fitchburg between 9am -12pm.

Our Fitchburg Dog Park friends will be on site to help distribute the free beds--- we have over 200 beds to donate to our community members!! AMAZING!!

If your pet needs a bed... please come stop by between 9am and 12pm this Saturday at the Fire station (around the back) and we can help make your pet oh so comfy.

See the Press release attached in the post below. Second Chance Animal Services is an AMAZING asset to our Pet Community here and if you can support their capital campaign it is much appreciated as well!

Second Chance Receives Two Tractor-Trailer Loads of Donated Beds to Aid Local Dogs in Need

Pet Beds Will Be Distributed to Pet Owners at the April 9th Fitchburg Vaccine Clinic

Second Chance Animal Services was selected by Greater Good Charities, in partnership with BARK, Inc, to receive a donation of dog beds to help enhance adoption efforts and temporary experiences for local pups. The beds will be offered to new adopters and approximately 200 beds will be distributed at the April 9th community vaccine clinic in Fitchburg, MA to help local pet owners care for their pets.

Chief Development Officer Lindsay Doray says Second Chance is grateful for the donation that will provide a comfy bed for those welcoming new pets from the nonprofit’s adoption center in East Brookfield. According to Doray, the beds won’t just help shelter pets but will help pets in the community. “Second Chance is committed to preventing pet homelessness. Our hospitals and many of our programs aim to keep pets in their homes and out of shelters by helping pet owners care for their pets. Distributing these beds at our low-cost community vaccine clinic will provide comfort to pets and educate pet owners about the resources available to them.” The beds will be distributed free of charge to pet owners who have registered their pet for the April 9thvaccine clinic which will be held at the Fitchburg Fire Department. Online registration is available at www.secondchanceanimals.org/fitchburg/.


This local donation is part of BARK’S initial $10 million commitment in BARK products to enhance and expand initiatives by Greater Good Charities’ partner shelters and rescues to drive adoptions. Greater Good Charities is working with partner shelters nationwide to utilize thousands of BARK’s memory foam dog beds to help shelters enhance adoption drives and create dog adoption starter kits when individuals and families adopt new dogs. In addition, the nonprofit organization is offering BARK dog beds to pet-friendly domestic violence and homeless shelters to help families in crisis create a safe haven for their pup.

BARK’s partnership with Greater Good Charities is an expansion of the company’s ongoing work in giving back to dogs and their people. Since 2017, working with an internal network of over 1,000 partners in dogs and animal welfare across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, BARK has donated around $1 million annually in goods, services, and direct funding in order to help dogs stay in homes. Greater Good Charities, works to amplify the good in the world, and has provided more than $400 million in impact, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support, to over 5,000 charitable partners in 121 countries since 2007.

The April 9th vaccine clinic will take place at Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North Street from 9am to noon and is organized in conjunction with Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc. It is open to all pet owners in the region.

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PHOTO: Just one of two tractor-trailer loads of beds donated to Second Chance.

PHOTO: Olivia, a lucky recipient of a new bed donated by BARK to Second Chance.

About Second Chance Animal Services:

Second Chance is a nonprofit 501c3 tax exempt organization that began in 1999 in East Brookfield and relies solely on donations from grants to operate. The organization operates an adoption center in East Brookfield, Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester. Second Chance helps over 40,000 pets a year through adoption, spay/neuter, veterinary care, community outreach, educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry. For more information, visit Second Chance’s website at www.secondchanceanimals.org. Follow Second Chance on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondchanceanimals. Follow Second Chance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondchanceas

About Greater Good Charities

Greater Good Charities is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good. Greater Good Charities, with a 100/100 rating on Charity Navigator, and has provided more than $400 million in impact, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support, to over 5,000 charitable partners in 121 countries since 2007. To learn more about how Greater Good Charities is amplifying the good across the globe, please visit greatergood.orgor follow Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.

About BARK

BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content. BARK’s dog-obsessed team applies its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats, personalized meal plans and supplements, and dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Founded in 2012, BARK loyally serves dogs nationwide with themed toys and treats subscriptions, BarkBox and BARK Super Chewer; custom product collections through its retail partner network, which includes more than 33,000 stores across the U.S., including Target and Amazon; its high-quality, personalized nutrition and meal plans with BARK Eats; and health and wellness products that meet dogs’ needs with BARK Bright®. At BARK, we want to make dogs as happy as they make us because dogs and humans are better together. Sniff around at bark.co/ for more information.Second Chance was selected by Greater Good Charities, in partnership with BARK, Inc, to receive a donation of dog beds to help enhance adoption efforts and temporary experiences

for local pups and will be distributing appox 200 beds at the community vaccine clinic in Fitchburg, MA to help local pet owners.

Calling All Pets! Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc. are pleased to announce an upcoming low-cost rabies/vaccine clinic with Second Chance Animal Services. The Clinic will be on Saturday, June 26, 2021 between 9 am and noon at Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North St, Fitchburg MA. 01420.

Pre-payment, and advance registration is required. Although Second Chance keeps their phone line open for emergencies, for this clinic, registration is available by phone for those without access to the internet. A $5 additional fee will apply. If walk-ins can be accommodated we will announce it on our page and in the event page on Facebook. Phone: 508-637-1333

Visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/fitchburg/ to pre-register and pre-pay for these services ($5 for rabies vaccine, $5 for distemper+parvo, and $20 for microchip). To comply with social distancing restrictions, pet owners will need to pre-register online.

You will receive an email with your arrival time slot and we ask that you plan to arrive no earlier than five minutes beforehand. There will be limited time slots, so pet-owners must be available for the entire time period of the clinic you sign up for.

No refunds will be available, so if you are unable to attend your registration fees will be considered a donation. No walk-ins at this time please.

Services include: rabies, distemper (FVRCP & DA2PP) and microchips. Pet owners will remain outside, and staff will bring your pet inside for vaccines/microchip. This enables us to make more time slots available for all the pets that need to update vaccines.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

ETA: All 75 slots are full! Thank you and we hope to bring more Vax clinics to Fitchburg next year.

Fall Vaccine & Microchip Clinic- Saima Park 2020
Calling All Pets! Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc. are pleased to announce an upcoming low-cost rabies/vaccine clinic with Second Chance Animal Services.

The Clinic will be on Saturday, October 24, between 9 am and noon at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg (off Route 31 north).

Pre-payment, and advance registration is required, due to COVID-19 social-distancing protocols. Although Second Chance keeps their phone line open for emergencies, for this clinic, registration is available by phone for those without access to the internet. A $5 additional fee will apply. NO walk-ins will be allowed.

There is a limit of 75 slots. These will book up fast. So register now.

Visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/fitchburg/ to pre-register and pre-pay for these services ($5 for vaccines, $20 for microchip). To comply with social distancing restrictions, pet owners will need to pre-register online.

You will receive an email with your arrival time slot and we ask that you plan to arrive no earlier than five minutes beforehand. There will be limited time slots, so pet-owners must be available for the entire time period of the clinic you sign up for.

No refunds will be available, so if you are unable to attend your registration fees will be considered a donation. No walk-ins at this time please.

Services include: rabies, distemper (FVRCP & DA2PP) and microchips. Pet owners will remain outside, and staff will bring your pet inside for vaccines/microchip. This enables us to make more time slots available for all the pets that need to update vaccines.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

Join us for a Vaccine & Microchip Clinic in Leominster on June 13, 2020

The clinic will take place from 10am-12pm at the Leominster Office of Emergency Management, 37 Carter St., Leominster

Rabies and Distemper/Parvo vaccines will be available for $5 each, and microchips for $20. Cash only. Clinic open to all cities/towns. Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers. Sponsored by Be PAWSitive: Therapy Pets and Community Education and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc, State Representative Natalie Higgins with the Leominster Office of Emergency Management.
Cash Only.

You MUST have proof of a current rabies vaccine in order to get the distemper. If you do not have the documented proof your dog must get the rabies vaccine in addition to distemper.
Proof of rabies vaccine may qualify for a 3 year booster.

**There will also be a table set up to schedule low cost spay/neuter.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

Large Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

West Fitchburg Vaccine & Microchip Clinic

Join us for a Vaccine & Microchip Clinic in Fitchburg on Map 9th, 2020!

The clinic will take place from 10am-12pm at the West Fitchburg Fire Station, 231 Fairmount St (corner of Oak Hill Rd) in Fitchburg!

Rabies and Distemper/Parvo vaccines will be available for $5 each, and microchips for $20. Cash only. Clinic open to all cities/towns. Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers. Sponsored by Be PAWSitive: Therapy Pets and Community Education and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc with the Fitchburg Fire Department.

You MUST have proof of a current rabies vaccine in order to get the distemper. If you do not have the documented proof your dog must get the rabies vaccine.

**There will also be a table set up to schedule low cost spay/neuter.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

Small Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

Large Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

Small Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Slattery's is helping us support the Dog Park by going out to lunch & dinner!
Thursday April 16, 2020 from 11:30am to 9pm, no coupon needed and they will donate 15% to the dog park!
Save the date and invite your friends!

THIS EVENT IS TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19

Large Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

THIS EVENT IS TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19

Small Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

THIS EVENT IS TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19

Large Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

THIS EVENT IS TO BE CANCELLED TO COVID-19

Fitchburg Vaccine & Microchip Clinic

Join us for a Vaccine & Microchip Clinic in Fitchburg on March 28th, 2020!

The clinic will take place from 9am-11am at the Fitchburg Fire Station, 33 North Street (behind Dunkin Donuts) in Fitchburg!

Rabies and Distemper/Parvo vaccines will be available for $5 each, and microchips for $20. Cash only. Clinic open to all residents. Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers. Sponsored by Be PAWSitive: Therapy Pets and Community Education and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc with the Fitchburg Fire Department.

You MUST have proof of a current rabies vaccine in order to get the distemper. If you do not have the documented proof your dog must get the rabies vaccine.
Bring proof of rabies vaccine for a 3-year rabies booster vaccine!

**There will also be a table set up to schedule low cost spay/neuter.

#pleaseshare #vaccines #rabies #clinic #microchip #scassaves #wellness #petcare

THIS EVENT IS TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19

Small Dog Park Orientation Training Class

Join us for free dog park orientation training classes.

We have 8 small dog and 8 large dog sessions scheduled with Champion K9 Services with Ryan Burnett; 4 this Fall 2019 and 4 in Spring 2020.

All classes held on Saturday mornings; 10am- 11:30am Small Dog Training and 12:30pm-2pm Large Dog Training.

Please register in advance at the link above, or call 978-352-0310 to sign up.

Classes offered free thanks to a generous grant by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Saturday October 12th, 2019

Saturday October 19th, 2019

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Saturday, May 9th, 2020


Fitchburg Dog Park Training Schedule By Champion K9 Services L.L.C. (CK9S)
1. Before Going to the Park (8-10 min)
- Importance of exercise / walking first
- Must be a little bit tired
- Must know RULES, BOUNDARIES, & LIMITATIONS
- Can’t be social if we are frustrated


2. Assess & Evaluate (8-10 min)
- All people and dogs.
- Time spent outside the park helps inside
- Dogs obsessed with balls/territorial w/food or other objects
- Q/A


3. Positive Energy -- How to enter/exit (15 min)
- Breathing exercise (5-5)
- How Dogs get to know each other (nose,eyes,ears)
- How Humans get to know each other (ears, eyes, nose)
- Meeting Dogs: Where to look. How to move. What to say (handler)
- Meeting Dog to Dog. The importance of building a pack (Dog and humans)
making relationships while in motion and making friends.
- Q/A


4. Dog Responses (8-10 min)
- Stress
- Fight
- Flight
- Avoidance
- Freeze
- Fool around
- What makes a dog choose?

5. Breaking up PLAY (5-8 min)
- When to step in and how to do it
- Stop a fight before it begins
- Teaching to play nicely
- Recalling your dog
- Q/A

6. Four Energies We Need In Life (5-10 min)
- Contact / Engagement (check in with your dog)
- Building contact / trust
- Calmness, Confidence, Love, Joy
- Body (Exercise),Mind (Discipline),Heart (Affection)


7. Handling Techniques (15 min)
- Aggression vs. Stress. What's it look like?
- Leashes / tools. What to use & when?
- Do’s & Don'ts of using rewards (food,toys,etc.)
- Q/A

8. Wrap up/ Q&A (10-15 min)
- Dog / Humans
- Pack Leader / Alpha
- Play / Work
- Review
- Q/A

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

JOIN US WITH YOUR PUP & HAVE A PINT to benefit the Fitchburg Dog Park!

Friday March 20th, 2020 from 6pm-9pm

BYOF - BRING YOUR OWN FOOD/ FIDO

or enjoy the Food truck on site

Pups for Pints in benefit of our furry friends playpark, thanks and invite your friends!

Click GOING in the event for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/events/499639947620135/?active_tab=discussion

Read more about our dog park here:

fitchburgdogpark.org

Dog Park Dining for the Pups at Uno's Pizzeria & Grill, Leominster on Wednesday February 12th, all day! Lunch & Dinner. 11am to 11:45pm, with 20% of the proceeds going towards the Dog Park with the flyer!

Just bring a copy of the flyer with you and up to 20% of your check will be donated to support the Dog Park!

We love Uno Pizzeria & Grill new “Love All, Feed All” Menu!
Featuring options such as 600-Calories-or-Less, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Sensitive and Carb-Conscious Items--- options for everyone of your friends.

Visit www.unos.com to view our menu.

Click GOING on the event here for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/509234939723149/?active_tab=discussion

Dining to donate in benefit of our furry friends; bring your friends for a night out and support the dog park just by bringing a printed coupon. 20% of your food bill gets donated right to our park fund.

We have raised over $21,000 from your support at events like this! More about our dog park here: www.fitchburgdogpark.org

Dog Park Planning Committee Meeting. Meet at 6:30pm to chat and order food/drinks, official meeting begins at 7pm.
We will be meeting at Location TBA based on Dining Fundraiser.
All are welcome to join us to learn more about the plans and help us create successful events!


Current agenda items:
-Dining nights
-Park maintenance for Winter and upgrades for Spring
- 4th of July Parade
- New permanent sign at the park
-3rd Annual Fitchburg Dog Festival



Email: fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com
website: fitchburgdogpark.org

Legends Grille & Sports Bar will be donating 15% of food sales for both Lunch and Dinner--- from 11am to 10pm on Thursday January 16th, 2020

The Fitchburg Dog Park will receive 15% of the food sales to the dog park for lunch and dinner! Just let them know you are there to support the dog park!
Dining to donate in benefit of our dog park, invite your friends!

Read more about our dog park here:
fitchburgdogpark.org