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Does your family own a dog About
one in every three households owns at
least one dog, according to the U.S.
Census Bureau.
Where does your dog get to play
Lucky dogs get to run in a backyard.
But for big dogs, a backyard may not
be enough space. Dogs that live in big
cities may not even have a backyard.
Dog lovers have found a way to let
their pets play. They are building
special dog parks across the country.
What is a dog park
A dog park is a public place set
aside for dogs to run and play while
off their leashes. It is also a place
where humans can enjoy a parklike
setting with other people and dogs.
Most communities today have leash
laws, and dogs are not allowed to run
free in the neighborhood. Dog parks
offer a safe, open place for dogs to be
off-leash.
Dog parks are often fenced-in parts
of people parks where dogs can
explore bugs, wild animals, grasses,
trees and water, and where they can
play with other dogs.
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Many dog parks offer a stream or lake for
dogs to play in. Some even border the ocean.
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Benefits for all
Experts say dog parks are great for
dogs and people, too. Some of the
benefits include:
• Dogs can exercise safely. Dogs
need room to run. In cities, traffic can
be a danger to dogs. Dog parks give
them enough space to run without
having to dodge cars.
• Dogs can play with other dogs.
Experts say dogs are not usually
aggressive in dog parks. This may
surprise people who see their dogs
barking and growling at other dogs at
home.
But in the dog park, dogs usually
realize they don’t own that space.
Whenever they are in it, there are
other dogs. They don’t have to defend
their territory there.
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• Dogs can run free without
bothering people who are using the
rest of the park for other things, such
as jogging or biking.
• Dogs are healthier. Exercise is
good for dogs as well as people. If a dog
is allowed to run freely, it will stay fit.
• Dog owners can socialize. It can
be easier to start talking with
strangers in a dog park, because
everyone there shares some interests.
Experts say talking about dogs can
break the ice.
• Dogs who go to dog parks are
often better behaved. Healthy, happy
dogs don’t bark as much at home.
They aren’t as bored, so they aren’t as
likely to destroy property back home.
photo by Lucy Lien
These dogs
are meeting
at a dog park.
Dogs learn to
play nicely
with other
dogs, while
their human
companions
get a chance
to visit with
other pet
owners.
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Supersport: Cristie Kerr
Height: 5-31/2 Birthdate: 10-12-77
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
When the final putt dropped in the cup, Cristie Kerr dropped
to her knees, thankful, joyful, overcome with emotion.
The 29-year-old golfer had reached the pinnacle of women’s
golf, winning the U.S. Open title in Southern Pines, N.C., on
July 1. It was her first major championship and 11th tour victory.
Kerr turned pro in 1997 after a stellar junior career, but life hasn’t
always been about pars and birdies. Her ascent to the top included some
trials on and off the course.
In 2003 her mother, Linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer. So Kerr
formed a foundation, “Birdies for Breast Cancer,” and has raised several
hundred thousand dollars.
Kerr has starred on TV, appearing in one of Donald Trump’s “The
Apprentice” shows in 2005. In 2006 she married Erik Stevens, a
developer. They have homes in Arizona and New York.
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Chefs A’Field
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Rookie Cookie’s Recipe
Pickle Eyes
This makes a funny appetizer and snack.
You’ll need:
• 4 medium to large dill pickles
• 4 slices ham
• 4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
• 24 to 32 black olive slices
What to do:
1. Dry pickles with a paper towel until all moisture is gone on the
outside.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese on each slice of ham.
3. Wrap ham slice around the dried pickle.
4. Chill for 4 hours; then cut each pickle into 6 to 8 round slices.
5. Top each pickle round with a black olive slice to look like an
eyeball.
*You will need an adult’s help with this recipe.
Meet Michael Mina
Chef Michael Mina is one of
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they cook recipes with that food.
Michael Mina and his son, Sammy.
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Michael Mina is the top chef
and co-founder of several
restaurants.
Michael, 37, was born in Cairo,
Egypt. He moved to Ellensburg, Wash., when he was 2 years old.
When he was 15 he got his first job cooking in a restaurant.
He went to college at the Culinary* Institute of America. While in
school, he worked in the restaurant at the Space Needle in Seattle.
He went on to work as the chef in several top restaurants.
*“Culinary” means having to do with the kitchen or cooking.
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Basset Brown
The News
Hound’s
FIND
Words that remind us of dog parks are hidden in the block below.
Some words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find:
RUN, LEASH, PLAY, YARD, PEOPLE, FREE, PUBLIC, SAFE,
OPEN, FENCE, OUTDOORS, EXERCISE, TERRITORY, HEALTHY,
TALKING, CITIZENS, BARK, STREAM, WATER, PLAYGROUND,
CALM.
MY DOG LOVES
TO PLAY!
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Mini Spy ...
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All the following jokes have something in common.
Can you guess the common theme or category
Percy: What are dogs afraid of when
they go to the animal hospital
Parker: A cat scan!
Pippin: How are a dog and a marine
biologist alike
Paul: One wags his tail and the other
tags a whale!
Peggy: What did the greyhound say when
he came in last in the race
Perry: “Last, but not leashed!”
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TRY ’N
Dog Parks
P Y F B M L C S N E Z I T I C
E N A R A D N U O R G Y A L P
OW V R E R S R O O D T U OW
P A O R D E K K C I L B U P S
L T P Y A L P Y H T L A E H A
E E E M L A C K M A E R T S F
M R N N U R G N I K L A T M E
E C N E F E S I C R E X E X C
M H S A E L Y R O T I R R E T
Mini Spy loves to meet up with her dog’s friends at the dog
park. See if you can find: • exclamation point • question mark
• horse’s head
• tooth
• owl • mug
• umbrella
• wizard
• football
• letter J
• frog • cat
• mushroom
• letter E
• number 3
• word MINI
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More About Dog Parks
Doggie do’s and don’ts
It is important that dogs and
humans be good citizens when using
a dog park. Here are some things to
be aware of:
• Remember, a dog park is the
dog’s playground. It is not a
playground
for
children.
Children
probably
have their
own
playground
in a
different part of the park.
Kids need to learn how to act in a
dog park. Many dogs are not used to
being around people who are loud
and energetic. If kids are running
around and making lots of noise,
dogs could be scared.
Dogs may not know they have to
play differently with small children
than with dogs. They may chase a
running child or jump up on a child,
just as they would with another dog.
This could scare the child, even
though the dog is just playing.
• If you see a dog coming
toward you,
stand still
with your
hands at
your sides.
Be calm.
Most parks have rules to protect dogs
and people.
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Many dog parks do not allow
children at all. When children are
allowed, they should always be with
an adult.
• Never touch a strange dog
without the owner’s permission.
• Do not feed someone else’s dog.
Even dog treats might be bad for
some dogs. Also, the dog could
accidentally nip at kids’ fingers
when getting the treat.
These dogs are having fun chasing each
other around an adult’s legs, but a small
child could get knocked over or scared
by running dogs.
The Mini Page thanks Judy Trockel, Serve
Our Dog Areas, King County, Wash.; Ruth
Schaefer, senior ecologist with King
County Department of Natural Resources
and Parks, Seattle, Wash.; and Daisy
Okas, American Kennel Club, for help
with this issue.
Sites to see: www.akc.org
www.soda.org
Look through your newspaper for stories
and pictures of pets.
photo by Lucy Lien
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• Pick up after
your dog. Most
people who use
dog parks police
the park. They
pick up their dog’s
waste and remind
others to do so
too. They know if they don’t take
care of the park, they might lose the
privilege. Many dog parks provide
plastic bags for dog waste.
• Owners are
responsible for dogs that
are too aggressive. If
your dog does not play
well with others, it
should be put on a
leash and taken
away.
• Don’t let
your dog dig
holes in the
park.
photo by Jim Trockel
This boy is playing
with his dog in a
dog park outside
Seattle. It is
important for
children to be
calm and quiet in
a dog park, or
dogs may get too
excited.
Put your
dog’s
leash
back on
as soon
as you
leave the
dog park.
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