On Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30PM at Hager Park, Ottawa County Parks officials will propose a new off-leash dog park. The public is encouraged to attend and weigh-in on the plans for nearby Grand Ravines Park. Ottawa County Parks is planning many improvements at its 187-acre Grand Ravines County Park in Georgetown Township. Along with an off-leash dog area, plans call for trails for hiking and biking, ravine overlooks, a lodge along the Grand River, access for fishing and kayaking and more. Although the plan identifies an area for the future dog park, not all details have been determined. This meeting is intended to present a concept for the dog park and get input from the public.  

West Olive, Mich.—The Harbor Humane Society is gearing up for its annual Tails on Trails Dog Walk, the animal shelter’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The event, which is being held at a new location at the Outdoor Discovery Center (4214 56th Street; Holland, MI  49423), will take place on August 23, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The event centers around a designated route where families are encouraged to walk their dog, along with other activities that the whole family and dogs can enjoy. Food and promotional venders will also be on site.  There will be a special appearance from Zeke the Wonder Dog, whose popularity comes from performing during the halftime of many Michigan State University football games.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. - Thinking about or already adopted a dog for your child or children?

If so, then come to the Loutit District Library on Feb. 13 as Must Love Dogs Boutique of Grand Haven hosts a free mini-seminar by the Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Training Club on responsible dog ownership and bite prevention.

MLOTC members will be on hand with child-friendly dogs to show your child or children best pet practices and how to prevent and handle dog bite situations. To top off the seminar, there will be Freestyle Dance demonstrations. Freestyle Dance is a fun and modern dog sport, mixing obedience training, tricks, and dance allowing for creative interaction between dogs and their owners.