Thanks to YaVonne Boyd and the Community Wellness Alliance for putting together another fun Mardi Paws event at the park. We handed out beads, treats, and dog toys and we held a costume constest. Betty won for the most festive; Patty for cutest; and Susie Q for most creative.
Our First Clean-up of 2022
Today we cleaned up 19 bags of trash, vines, and leaves from inside the park and the surrounding streets. Thanks to all the amazing volunteers who helped out.
December Clean-up
Thanks to everyone who helped with our Decemeber 19th Clean-up. We picked up leaves and trash in the park and on Park Road and 11th Street.
Santa Claus Visited All Our Good Dogs
On Sunday, December 5, more than 60 dogs stopped by the Columbia Heights Green to meet Santa. And we were there to take pictures. We raised some money for 11th & Bark and collected donations for the Humane Rescue Alliance.
This is one of the most fun events of the year. You can view the photo gallery here.
The 2011 Annual Meeting is Tonight
The 2021 Annual Meeting will take place Tonight, Tuesday, November 16 at 7PM over zoom.
At the meeting we will hear from Council Member Brianne Nadeau about the status of the park, meet new ANC Commissioner, Brandolon Barnette, and hear from members of the 11th & Bark Board about our acomplishments over the last year. Also, you’ll get a chance to meet fellow park users and learn how to get more involved.
Please RSVP by filling out this form.
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.
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.
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
We Had So Much Fun at the National Dog Day Yappy Hour at Midlands
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Midlands for Yappy Hour on August 26th. Eveyone got to drink some beer, pet some dogs, and sign the dog park application!
