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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | DECEMBER 2023 27 Do you know the proper procedure in using the Canine Corral's holding pen? There are certain rules to help your four- legged friend adjust to the Canine Corral and ease into the designated small or large dog area safely. As you enter the gate into the holding pen, make sure there are no other dogs in the holding area. Once inside, make sure the outside gate is firmly closed. At this time you may remove your dog's leash before he/ she joins the other dogs to play in either the large dog area or the small dog area. The prohibition of leashes in the park's play areas is designed to reduce aggressive behavior — off-leash dogs are more easily able to use appropriate body language to discourage unwanted interactions or to move away from a dog they deem to be more threatening than dogs restricted by a leash. Please be sure your dog enters the Canine Corral in a calm, orderly manner. Take the time to teach your dog a calm approach. When leaving the Corral, lead the dog to the gate to enter the holding area, making sure you and your dog are the only ones in the holding area. Once the dog is inside, you may leash the dog and open the outside gate to leave the Corral. Also, carry your dog's leash with you at all times in case it is quickly needed. Special thanks to Lori Stewart for providing the pavers to upgrade the holding pen so our furry friends' paws will not be harmed. Also, thanks go out to our Canine Corral members who spent a couple of Saturdays laying down the pavers and providing a safe entrance. If you have a dog, consider joining so that they can make friends and run free. The first year is $40 and you must meet shot requirements and a few other things. Pick up an application form at The Lodge front desk; it is so easy. The Canine Corral meets once a month on the first Thursday at 10 am for approximately one hour. If you might be interested, stop by and see how we work to make life better for our dogs. All our furry friends and members of the Canine Corral would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and health and happiness for the 2024 New Year! ~ Barbara Morton, Co-Chairman, (559) 269-0908 Canine Corral Canine Corral workers upgrading the holding pen for our four-legged friends