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ANC 1A Unanimously Passed Resolution Supporting the Park

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Last night the ANC 1A passed a resolution that both supported our dog park application and supported 11th and Bark being an official “Friends of”group for the park. This resolution required for our “Friends of” application and our dog park application.

New ANC Commissioner, Brandolon Barnett sponsored the resolution. After a few questions from the commissioners and a short presentation from the Chair of 11th & Bark, Commissioner Barnett moved to pass the resolution and Commissioner Dottie Wade Love seconded the motion. The motion was then passed unanimously.

We are so grateful to Commisioner Barnett for supporting both the park and 11th & Bark. And we are pleased that the first resolution he passed as a Commissioner was related to our park.

We are now one step closer to becoming an offical District Dog Park.

The Dog Costume Contest Was Amazing

MC Lori Robertson of 11th & Bark, Council Member Brianne Nadeau. and contest judges Brianne Dornbush from District Bridges, ANC Representative for 1A06 Brandolon Barnett , and Eric Cuevas of the 11th & Bark Board

We had a huge turnout for our 2021 Halloween Dog Costume Contest. Thanks to Brandolon Barnett the ANC Representative for 1A06, Brianne Dornbush from District Bridges, and Eric Cuevas, Member of the 11th & Bark Board for being the judges for our in-person contest. Thanks also to Ward 1 Council Member Brianne Nadeau who stopped by the festivities with her family. And, thanks to Duke’s mom for all these great photos.

Categories:

  • Best Human & Dog Combo

  • Scariest Dog Costume

  • Cutest Dog Costume

  • Most Original Dog Costume

  • Online Community Favorite.

Find all the winners and contestants here.

The Annual Halloween Dog Park Dog Costume Show is Back in Person (and virtual)!

Last year, COVID-19 forced our annual dog park dog costume contest to go virtual. But this year we are back in person at the park for the usual fun and games. If you loved the virtual contest, don’t worry, we will still have a virtual contest for a “Community Favorite” too. You can participate in one or both events, with the same or different costumes. And, as always we are partnering with the Community Wellness Alliance to bring this event for all in the community to enjoy.

In-Person Dog Costume Contest in the Dog Park 

Date & Time: October 31st, 5pm – 6pm (ish)

Location: The dog park at 11th and Park Road

Categories:

  • Best Human & Dog Combo

  • Scariest Dog Costume

  • Cutest Dog Costume

  • Most Original Dog Costume

(Each dog can participate in up to 2 categories)

Prizes: 1st and 2nd place receive a ribbon they can show off at the park .

Judges: Brandolon Barnett the ANC Representative for 1A06, Brianne Dornbush from District Bridges, and Eric Curevas, Member of the 11th & Bark Board. 

Sign-up:

  • Online registration before the event (No later than Oct 30th): https://bit.ly/3jsrXjD

  • In-person registration will be at the park the day of between 4:30pm and 5pm

Note: Feel free to bring your non-costumed dog to the event. During the event all dogs – costumed or not - have to be leashed to prevent any dogs from escaping as gates will be constantly opening and closing.

Virtual “Community Favorite” Contest

Submissions: You can submit photos of your dog in a Halloween costume via the channels below, from Saturday, October 23rd until Thursday, October 28th at 6pm. 

  • Twitter: @11thandBark – Tag us in a tweet or DM us 

  • Instagram: @11thandBarkDC – Tag us in a post or DM us

  • E-mail: 11thandBark@gmail.com – Send us a photo 

Voting: We will post all entries on the Columbia Heights Dog Park Facebook page and you will be able to vote for your favorite with a simple “like” from Friday, October 29th 8am to Sunday, October, 31st, 3pm. The entry with the most “likes” will be the “Community Favorite” and the one with the second most “likes” will be the runner up. (If you aren’t already a member of the page, join now so that you are approved into the group in time to vote.)

Announcement of the Winner: The winner will be announced at the dog park during in-person contest and published on dog park social media.

Prizes: 1st and 2nd place receive a ribbon and their photos will be published on dog park social media. 

Check out photos from our 2018, 2019 and 2020 competitions.

Learn About Dog Park Behavior

We are partnering with Patrick’s Pet Care to host a webinar about dog park behavior on Wednesday, October 20th at 7 PM.

Dog parks can be a wonderful place for your dog to get some energy out and socialize with friends. However, human intervention is sometimes necessary to keep the playing field level and fun for all dogs involved. We have to work together to keep our dogs safe and happy by being careful, responsible, and vigilant. Please join us virtually for a presentation on dog body language, play styles, and how to prevent altercations in a multi-dog environment.

RSVP here: https://www.11thandbark.org/rsvp-dog-park-behavior

Submit a Statement in Support of the Park

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Thanks to the nearly 400 of you who added your signature to support making the Columbia Heights dog park an official District dog park! We are on the way to submitting a successful application. But before we do, there is one more way you can help--you can submit a statement of support for the park. Please fill out this form and tell us why you support making the dog park official and we will submit it as part of the dog park application.

If you haven't had the chance to sign the application, there is still time for that too. Look for us at the Columbia Heights Farmer's Market this weekend (14th and Park Rd) from 9-11.

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Hook Hall Yappy Hour Was a Big Success

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On August 17, we joined Hook Hall and District Dogs for an amazing Yappy Hour. District Dogs had a dog painting station, Kamaji Company sold treats and other pet supplies, and we collected nearly 70 signatures of support. Keep an eye out for more signature events.