BBC RADIO SCOTLAND: “The Scoop on Poop”
Listen to 'The Scoop on Poop' an informative documentary on BBC Radio Scotland in February 2012, about the problem of dog fouling, which is the biggest complaint to most councils. Sheena McDonald explores the disgusting problem. Includes an interview with Michelle McCallum about GREEN DOG WALKERS.
3rd Annual Canine Capers a Grand Success!
Green Dog Walkers (GDW) along with the Falkirk Council Outdoor Access Rangers, FC Litter Strategy Team, AG Vets of Bonnybridge, Apex Vets of Denny and Pets at Home co-sponsored the 3rd annual CANINE CAPERS in Dollar Park, Camelon/Falkirk on Sunday 10th July. Approximately 700 people attended with several hundred dogs, and there were 20 stalls.
People commented that the venue was really perfect – not too big, not too small, cozy and friendly and beautiful. Dollar Park is much beloved by Falkirk and it is so good to see the rejuvenation going on there, thanks to the hard work of FRIENDS OF DOLLAR PARK who hosted the event. Thanks also go to the various Falkirk Council services which helped with a lot of behind the scenes team work: Estates and Facilities Management (Data Collection and Catering); Corporate and Neighbourhood Services (Street Cleansing) and FC Events & Promotions.
The Valley FM radio kids from Bo’Ness were our MCs and ran the PA System to announce events throughout the afternoon. They did an excellent job once again and also ran a face painting stall to raise funds for their projects.
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Taking part with stalls were Scottish Kennel Club, Scottish Canine Consultative Council, German Shepherd Rescue, SSPCA, Boxer Rescue, Falkirk Rotary Club, No Cold Dogs Toys, The Pack, A&G Vets, Apex Vets, Safe Paws, CGI, Friends of Dollar Park, Community Green Initiative, Dogcraft.co.uk, Pets at Home, Greyhound Rescue, The Pack, Community Safety Team, Litter Strategy Team, Outdoor Access, Fifi’s Cupcakes & Glitter, St. Andrews First Aid, Heather’s Snax Van and Fotheringham’s Ice cream. Criminal Justice Service was on hand to help set things up and guide traffic.
Included in the day’s events were two shows from Quack Commandos (featuring herding sheep dog and runner ducks), and Grangemouth Dog Club agility and training demonstrations. Green Dog Walkers signed close to 90 pledges and distributed hundreds of wee green buttons to the children, to help them remember to LEAVE ONLY PAWPRINTS!
Dog contests ran all afternoon including waggiest tail, best biscuit catcher, best trick and the like. Many dogs went home with rosettes and prizes, and everyone had a brilliant time. An agility arena was also available for fun and practice.
The first Canine Capers was held at Zetland Park; last year was Callendar Park and for next year we are looking at somewhere within the Helix area. Each year the event will be held in July in a different park in the Falkirk District, to spread the fun around!
We will keep you posted. A link to hundreds of photos will follow in the next couple days. For more info: greendogwalkers@yahoo.co.uk
Green Dog Walkers Co Hosts 3rd Annual Canine Capers!
Green Dog Walkers (GDW) along with the Falkirk Council Outdoor Access Rangers, FC Litter Strategy Team, AG Vets of Bonnybridge, Apex Vets of Denny and Pets at Home are co-sponsoring the 3rd annual CANINE CAPERS in Dollar Park, Falkirk on Sunday 10th July. Last year's event was at Callendar Park; for next year we are looking at a green space within the Helix area. Each year the event will be held in a different park or green space in the Falkirk District, to spread the fun around! Last year an estimated 500 dog owners showed up and about half as many dogs!
Lots of local groups will have stalls -- and there were contests for dogs and agility courses and demos on dog training. The Valley FM radio kids from Bo'Ness are our MCs again to announce events throughout the afternoon, playing Elvis' "Hound Dog" at regular intervals.
Taking part will be Scottish Kennel Club, SNH, Scottish Canine Consultative Council, German Shepherd Rescue, SSPCA, Boxer Rescue, Falkirk Rotary Club, No Cold Dogs Toys, The Pack, A&G Vets, Apex Vets, Safe Paws, CGI, Friends of Dollar Park's GDW Group, dog portrait, face painting, dog toy/treat vendors. Two shows during the afternoon from Quack Commandos (featuring herding sheep dog and runner ducks), Grangemouth Dog Club demonstrations. Food vendors will be on hand with ice cream and burgers, etc.
Contests run all afternoon including agility and waggiest tail, best biscuit catcher and the like. For more information contact Michelle at michelle.mccallum@falkirk.gov.uk.
THE KIDS AT VALLEY FM WILL BE MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE DAY. LISTEN ON www.valleyfm.org.uk OR 87.7 FM.
FALKIRK COUNCIL LITTER STRATEGY TEAM'S GREEN DOG WALKERS & DOG FOULING CAMPAIGN SURVEY, August 2010-January 2011.
Please send your Survey Responses to the Litter Strategy Team (see address on survey form, page 4) by 31 January 2011...or scan and email it to us at communitygreeninitiative@yahoo.co.uk. You will then qualify to win a Poopod (Clever product for carrying poo bags til the next bin)...There will a drawing for 20 Poopod prizes on 31 January 2011. Meanwhile, CENTRAL FM RADIO will also be running a Green Dog Walkers quiz contest in November. Listen to FM 103.1 - you could win a Green Dog Walkers Goody Bag!
Download Survey
(The survey will also be available on line as a Survey Monkey by mid-November at www.falkirk.gov.uk, go to the G at A-Z to the Green Dog Walkers Page.)
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CANINE CAPERS was a great success!
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Dog Walkers (GDW) along with the Falkirk Council Outdoor Access Rangers, FC Litter Strategy Team and Callendar Woods Forestry Commission Scotland Rangers co-sponsored the 2nd annual CANINE CAPERS in Callendar Park, Falkirk on Sunday 11th July. Last year’s event was at Zetland Park; for next year we are looking at Dollar Park. Each year the event will be held in a different park in the Falkirk District, to spread the fun around! This year an estimated 500 dog owners showed up and about half as many dogs!
Lots of local groups had stalls -- we all ended up under the big marquee due to wind -- and there were contests for dogs and kids alike. The Valley FM radio kids from Bo’Ness were our MCs and ran the PA System to announce events throughout the afternoon, playing Elvis' "Hound Dog" at regular intervals.
Taking part were Scottish Kennel Club, Pet Fostering Services, Guide Dogs, Boxer Rescue, A&G Vets, Tall Tails, SNH, CGI, Friends of Dollar Park's GDW Group and dog portrait and dog toy/treat vendors. The Litter Strategy and Rangers had displays and activities for the kids as did Forestry Commission Scotland. Agility demonstrations were provided by Auchinlay Agility Group, Grangemouth Dog Club and two shows featuring herding sheep dog and runner ducks were performed by Quack Commandos.
Contests ran all afternoon including agility and waggiest tail, best biscuit catcher and the like. Many dogs went home with rosettes and everyone had a brilliant time.
Plans are afoot for 2011, most likely July again. We will keep you posted.
For additional report and photos, click here.
Photographs by Eddie McEleney, see more photographs from the Canine Capers day.
Mascots caper at dog day
Keep Scotland Beautiful’s dog mascots took part in Falkirk Council’s Green Dog Walkers 2nd annual Canine Capers event at the weekend.
They bounded along to the family fun day in Callendar Park to remind dog walkers to clean up after their pet this summer. The mascots will be making an appearance at various events throughout the country in the run up to and during National Poop Scoop Week at the end of July.
THE KIDS AT VALLEY FM WILL BE MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE DAY. LISTEN ON www.valleyfm.org.uk OR 87.7 FM.
Winner of the 2009 Kennel Club Dog Recognition Award (See “Latest News”, Home Page)
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What’s with the Green Dog Walkers armbands?
Green Dog Walkers (GDW) is a non-confrontational, friendly way to change attitudes about dog fouling. Volunteers wear a GDW armband which signifies that they have "Taken the Pledge" to always:
- - clean up after their dog
- - carry extra dog waste bags
- - be happy to be approached to 'lend' a dog waste bag to those without
- - be a friendly reminder to other dog walkers to clean up after their dogs
The Green Arm Band acts as A Friendly Reminder…to please pick up after your Dog!
