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32 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2021 Summertime, and the temperatures are rising! Canine Corral members have to get up pretty early in the morning to be able to comfortably enjoy the dog park. The blazing sun has not hindered these early morning gatherings at the Corral as these pups get their play time in before it really heats up. (See photos). Thanks to our very generous and supportive residents, we were able to raise enough funds to install much needed shade structures. By the time of this publication, work may already be starting! Socialized dogs allowed to meet each other off-leash are free to enjoy playing without the artificial environment that restraints of leashes can create. Dogs who might otherwise be barking, aggressive, or feel threatened with the restraints of a leash, become relaxed and friendly when allowed to greet each other in proper canine fashion on their own terms and in neutral territory. Not all dogs are dog park material. If your dog is friendly and well-socialized then the dog park may be a great way for your dog to get the exercise he needs. If your dog has "issues" then a dog park might not be a suitable environment. Our Canine Corral requires that all dogs be spayed or neutered as this helps prevent potential aggressive behaviors. Also, members understand and accept that their homeowner liability insurance must cover the actions of their dogs. Many insurance companies will not cover certain breeds that are considered a liability. The top 10 dog breeds typically not covered include Pit bulls and Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Akitas, Siberian Huskies, and Wolf-hybrids. Some companies have even more excluded breeds than the top 10 on these lists. If you have one of these breeds, or even a mix, you may want to contact your insurance company to find out whether they will cover the breed and if your homeowners policy has any breed exclusions. If you are interested in your dog becoming a member of the Canine Corral, you may pick up an application at The Lodge. The application will include all of the rules and requirements, and list all of the vaccinations and documentation you will need to attach, and has space for up to two dogs to apply. Once your dog has been approved, you will be scheduled to attend a seminar to learn all of the rules and expectations to make the most of your experience in the Corral. Since this is a self-funded facility, all users will contribute $100 per dog for the first year of membership. The renewal fee will be $30 per dog. These fees include a gate fob and a Canine Corral dog tag, and go towards supporting and maintaining the dog park. All members may also choose to be included on our membership roster so that they can contact each other to set up play dates and meet. Let's face it - a dog park is much more fun with other dogs to play with! And finally, we would not even exist if it wasn't for the generous support of our neighbors and friends and the work of our Board of Directors and our management liaison, Nelly. I am overwhelmed by the encouragement, the positive comments, the support… and the donations! Thank you. ~ Sandra Butler-Roberts, sandirae@ icloud.com Canine Corral Council Fun play dates organized by Corral members New friends on their best behavior hoping for a treat

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