I Volume 1 Issue 9 - Hui

Volume 1 Issue 9
May 2008
HUI 'ILIO HAWAI'I
Dog Walk Registration Deadline June 5th
If you haven't registered for the 4th annual Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk, now’s the time!
The June 22nd dog walk will be a celebration of the dog park’s completion! The
official park opening is just one week later, so this year’s dog walk will be our big
day to celebrate. Come join us at the Hawai'i Kai Park & Ride, site of the Hawai'i
Kai Dog Park! Dog walk participants will be treated to a “sneak preview” of the
park.
DEDICATED TO PROMOTING
SAFE AND FRIENDLY PLACES
FOR DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE
TO PLAY, AND TO PROMOTING
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP.
www.hui-ilio.org
To join us or get more
info, send an e-mail to
[email protected]
Include your name and
the names of your dogs!
The $20 pre-registration fee includes a free t-shirt, a gift bag full of goodies or a
special door prize (luck of the draw), and bottled water to take along on the walk.
Check-in will start at 6:30am. Paws hit the pavement at 7:30am. Be sure to preregister before the June 5th deadline, to ensure you will get a free t-shirt and a
gift. The walk-in fee (for those who wait until event-day to register) is $25. Walkins will get a Hui shirt and gift bag while supplies last , but no guarantees.
We will have several exhibits with games or fun activities, and you can get your
free souvenir photo to take home with you. Some of our sponsors will be handing
out free goodies and/or discount coupons at their exhibits. The 4th Annual Dog
Walk promises to be another great day for pooches and their people to exercise,
socialize, make new friends and celebrate the human-animal bond.
The dog walk brochure/registration form is available at Aina Haina Pet Hospital,
Bark Avenue, Blockbusters, Hawai'i Kai Veterinary Clinic, Pacific Paws Doggie
Resort & Spa, Pet’s Discount, Petland Kahala, and other locations. Or you can
download the registration form at www.hui-ilio.org. (more on pg 2.)
Hawai'i Kai Dog Park Grand Opening Ceremony
Inside This Issue
Dog Walk Update
1
Grand Opening
1
Dog Walk Sponsors
2
Dog Park Rules & Reg’s
2
Dog Park Etiquette & Tips
3
The Small Dog Park
3
Mahalo to our Donors
3
The grass is still filling in, and is
expected to be ready by late June.
You are cordially invited to attend the dog park grand opening ceremony on June
29, 2008, at 9:00am. This is our opportunity to say “thank you” to the many
sponsors and Parks & Recreation staff who have helped to make the park a reality. And, if you are one of our volunteers or donors, we want to say “thank you”
to you too! The ceremony, with Mayor Mufi
Hannemann presiding, will take about a halfhour. Dogs on leash are welcome at the ceremony. Please be aware that the park will not
be open for off-leash use until noon. Immediately following the morning ceremony, the park
gates will be opened so that our sponsors and
government officials can take a tour of the park,
and the media can take photos. All attendees
are welcome to join the tour with their dogs on
leash. After this special day, there will be
unlimited opportunities for your dog to play offleash in the park, from dawn to dusk daily.
In preparation for the park’s opening, we are training volunteers to serve as “park
rangers” who will help monitor the park and assist new park users. Your dog can
accompany you while you volunteer and will be an honorary ranger! If you would
like to volunteer, please email [email protected] for more information.
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What Makes the Dog Walk so
Special? Our Great Sponsors!!
Below are the sponsors who have
already committed to provide supplies, dog treats, door prizes and/or
exhibits to help make the dog walk
a special and festive day.
360º Auto Detailing
Aina Haina Pet Hospital
alliway jewelry
Al & Cristina Andrews
Bark Avenue
Bark Busters
Henry Blakstad
Cocojor Hawaii
Copy Shop Inc, Hawaii Kai
Dave Darval
Ron Dobashi
Doggie Grooming Wagon
Dogwalker etc!
Fisher Hawaii
Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic
Hawaii Mega-Cor., Inc.
Hawaii Pet Nanny
Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union
Hawaiian Humane Society
Helene P. Jersets, RA
Icy Pooch Pops
Kale's Natural Foods
Kapalama Pet Hospital
Carole Massie
Menehune Water
Nutro
Oahu Club
Oceanic Cable
Ohana Doggie Day Care
Outback Steak House
Pacific Paws Doggie Resort &
Spa
Papa Johns
Pet Power Hawaii
Petland Kahala
Pet's Discount
Poi Dogs in Paradise
Professional Home Repair
Shade Sails-Hawaii
Signs By Dey
Starbucks
StorSecure Self-Storage
HUI 'ILIO HAWAI'I
Are you ready? Dog Park Rules & Regulations
It’s time to get ready for the dog park, and that means being aware of the
City’s park rules and regulations. Even though the Hawai'i Kai Dog Park
was built through a public-private partnership, it’s still a City park and we
all must abide by the City’s regulations:
1. Off-leash parks are for dogs, their handlers and those accompanying
them. No other use is allowed.
2. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the off-leash park.
3. No handlers shall have more than two dogs under his/her control.
4. Handlers shall maintain voice control over the dog at all times.
5. Handlers must have control and must carry a leash while their dogs are in
the off-leash park.
6. Dogs must be free of diseases and parasites such as fleas and ticks.
7. No dogs in estrus/heat are allowed in the off-leash park.
8. All dogs are required to wear a valid current dog license tag attached to
the dog's collar.
9. All persons entering an off-leash park enters the off-leash park at his or
her own risk. The City is not liable to any person or dog for any injury of
harm incurred or caused by any other person or dog entering or remaining in the off-leash park.
10. Handlers shall carry equipment for the removal and disposal of dog feces.
11. Handlers shall pick up and dispose of any and all feces left by the dog.
12. Handlers shall be eighteen years of age or older.
13. Minors under the age of eighteen shall not be allowed in the off-leash
park unless under the control and supervision of an adult.
14. Handlers shall immediately leash and remove the dog from the park if the
dog exhibits aggressive behavior towards other park users or other dogs.
15. No food or animal snacks are permitted in the off-leash park.
16. All persons entering the off-leash park shall comply with all departmental
rules and regulations, city ordinances and signs posted in the park.
17. Handlers must stop their dogs from digging and must fill all holes dug up
by the dog(s) under their control
And Is Your Dog Ready?
Please take special note of these
regulations so you and your dog will
both be ready to enjoy the dog park:
D If your dog doesn’t have a current
license, you can get a license
application at any Satellite City
Hall or at the Hawaiian Humane
Society.
D Ensure your dog is on a flea and
tick prevention program. Check
with your vet to make sure your
dog’s vaccinations are up to date.
D Remember that food or snacks
are not allowed in the park (for
people or dogs). Many dogs will
fight over food dropped on the
ground, even if they are wellbehaved and friendly the rest of
the time.
D You are legally responsible for
your dog’s behavior. If you are
not sure how your dog will react
to a large number of strange
dogs or people, the dog park is
not the place to find out. Consult
a trainer or behavior specialist;
arrange “practice sessions” in a
more controlled setting.
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Dog Park Tips & Etiquette
Here are a few tips that will help you
and your dog have a safe and happy
experience when you visit the dog
park. This is the first of a series...
D There is a double-gated entrance so
you can unleash your dog before entering the park. Always close the
outer gate first, unleash your dog,
then open the inner gate to the small
dog area (to the right) or large dog
area (straight ahead).
D It is not safe to carry your dog or leave
him leashed after going through the
second gate. Your dog will feel vulnerable and normal doggie greetings
will be hampered.
D Always carry your leash with you. Be
prepared to leash your dog at the first
sign of trouble.
D Move away from the entrance so that
newly-arriving dogs don’t feel overwhelmed by a large “greeting committee” waiting for them just inside the
gate.
D While in the park, your dog should
wear a flat buckle-type collar with his
license attached. Any other type of
collar you might use to walk your dog
– choke collar, prong collar, head halter or body harness - should be removed before you enter the park.
These collars are not safe to wear
while dogs are at play and could
cause injury to your dog or his playmates.
D Your dog should be responsive to ba-
sic commands – at least “come when
called,” “sit,” and “leave it/off” - so you
can get control of him if necessary,
and prevent him from harassing others.
D Bring plastic bags to clean up after
your dog. We will provide a poop bag
dispenser for those who occasionally
“forget” or need an extra bag, but we'll
be counting on your donations to refill
the dispenser. So whenever possible,
please carry your own bags with you.
D Some dogs like to play rough, others
don’t. If your dog likes to play rough,
be conscious that other dogs or their
owners may not appreciate it. You
may want to arrange “play dates” with
dogs that have similar play styles.
D Some dogs will tolerate dominant behavior from other dogs, such as
“standing over” or mounting. Other
dogs won’t put up with it. If you see
your dog “bullying” or trying to hump
another dog, stop him at once, even
though you know he will not hurt the
other dog.
D It’s not a good idea to bring small children to a dog park, but if you must
bring them with you, watch them carefully. Running/playing dogs can knock
down small children as well as large
adults. Children should not run,
scream, chase, or tease the dogs because frightened dogs may become
aggressive. Many dogs have never
been socialized to children and may
look upon a running child as prey!
This man is about to
be knocked off his
feet by two fast
running dogs at
play. The dogs
meant no harm, they
were just having a
good chase. Imagine what could happen to a small child!
A dog park is no
place for toddlers
D If your dog gets “hyper” or overstimulated around other dogs or when
he hasn’t had enough exercise, he
may not be in the right frame of mind
to join in doggie play. Although it
might sound silly to say “exercise your
dog before you come to the dog park,”
this could be just the right solution for
your dog. He’ll be a little calmer after
a nice, long walk, and better able to
socialize with other dogs.
D Please help to keep our brand new,
beautiful park clean and in good condition. It’s hard to watch your dog
every second when she’s running
around, but keep an eye out so you
can pick up poop promptly! Ask your
friends to share “poop patrol” duty with
you. Take turns watching, and pick up
after each other’s dogs.
D Please don’t let your dog dig holes. If
it happens, please repair the hole.
What is the
“Small Dog Park?”
What is that enclosure in the front
of the dog park? Some have
guessed it’s a time-out area for
naughty dogs. But no, it’s an area
reserved for the little dogs. Although many small dogs are comfortable playing among their larger
brethren (and they are most welcome to do so), others may be intimidated by the fast, rough play of
bigger dogs. The Small Dog Park
is a safe place for the tiny ones to
play.
A “small dog” is generally considered to be under 17 pounds, but
you’re the best judge of where your
dog will be most comfortable. You
may have a slightly larger dog who
is older and not active enough for
the large park. If she has a calm
temperament and doesn’t mind
being jumped on by the little guys,
she is welcome to join you in the
small dog park.
Mahalo to our Donors!
Many thanks to these Hui 'Ilio supporters whose donations were received after our last issue:
Donations of $1,000 or more:
Shirley & Jack Leslein - in
honor of Ikaika & Makamae
Carol Suyderhoud - in memory
of Jaap Suyderhoud
Barbara Abe & Joan Webb - in
honor of Muffin & Coco
Donations of $100 or more
Ralph Dykes, Ruby & Patches
Sumiko Ganteaume & Koko
Donations up to $100
Christina Denny
Nancy Hanks
Betty Kamida - in honor of
Moses and Sweetie
Gwen Naguwa - in honor of
Sophie & Emma
Lorraine Nehl
Gertrud Lynagh
Christina Sakomoto - in memory of Mimi
Britta Staub
Beth Tarter
Cindy Winegar
845 Kii Street
Honolulu, HI 96825
[email protected]
www.hui-ilio.org
Join the Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk on June 22, and hear our new theme
song, “Oh we’re going on a doggie walk!”
Newsletter printing was
donated by Copy Shop,
Inc. of Hawai'i Kai.
Mahalo COPY SHOP!
Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i - Who Are We?
Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that was established to promote public dog parks
and to promote responsible dog
ownership.
If you received this newsletter from a friend or picked it up at a pet store, please
send in the form below so we can add you to our mailing list. Or you can e-mail
the requested information to [email protected].
Name____________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
City, State, Zip____________________________________________
Number of dogs owned:___ Dogs' names_______________________
Interested in volunteering? Yes___ No ___
Email address ____________________________________________
Phone numbers____________________________________________
Donation: $_________ (check payable to Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i)
My donation is in honor of † or in memory of †_____________________
Its officers and directors receive no
compensation. Activities of the organization are carried out with the
help of volunteers and sponsors.
At this time, our primary objective is
to make the Hawai'i Kai Dog Park a
reality. Once the park is open, we
hope to be able to help other dog
groups who are trying to accomplish
the same goal in their respective
communities.
We support organizations, publications, and activities that promote
responsible dog ownership by encouraging licensing, vaccination,
exercise, socialization, and the good
behavior training of dogs using humane training methods.