Welcome to the Grateful Dogs of Juneau.

** Click here for the Grateful Dogs of Juneau membership application for 2008

** Contact Grateful Dogs of Juneau at gd-info@gratefuldogsofjuneau.org

Updated May 1, 2008

SeaWeek on the Airport Dike Trail

Juneau fourth grade students will be watching birds and studying fish and insects on the Airport Dike Trail as part of SeaWeek. Groups of students will be on the Airport Dike Trail between 8 am and 3:30 pm , on WEEKDAYS between Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 13.

Grateful Dogs of Juneau requests that trail users on the dike trail be supportive of the SeaWeek program and not interfere with the students' nature studies. Also, please, keep dogs on a leash and on the trail during these times or perhaps visit this trail when the students are not present.

A detailed schedule of SeaWeek activities on the Airport Dike Trail is posted at the trailhead.   Click here to view the schedule.

Summer regulations for CBJ sport fields and for CBJ park are in effect. 

The Summer regulations for sport fields took effect March 15, 2008. 

The Summer regulations for Sandy Beach and the Rain Forest Trail take effect May 1, 2008.   The regulations establish specific area and seasonal requirements for on-leash, leash-optional, and no-dog areas.   Signs at each location describe the regulations that are in effect in each area.  The regulations for Sandy Beach are complicated because parts of the beach in front of the picnic shelters are on-leash until you reach the stream.   However, you must pay attention to the posted signs because the message on the signs determines what regulations are in effect at that location.

The Grateful Dogs Of Juneau reminds dog owners to read the signs that are posted at CBJ parks and sport fields for up-to-date information on the regulations that are in effect.  Click here to view the regulations.  If you have questions about the rules for dogs in your favorite CBJ park or recreation area, contact the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department.

Upcoming Events:

May 6, 2008, Tuesday, GDOJ Board Meeting, 6:30 pm - email gd-info@gratefuldogsofjuneau.org  for more information.

May 24, 2008, Saturday, Sandy Beach glass pick up, 10 am – 1 pm  - Help make Sandy Beach safe for kids, adults, and dogs by picking up this year's crop of broken glass uncovered by the winter tides and storms.  Bring a bucket (and gloves if you need them). Invite your friends to help.  Open to the public.

June 28 , 2008, Saturday, Poop Scoop, 10 am - Sandy Beach/ Savikko Park - Pre-Fourth of July Clean Up

Meetings of Grateful Dogs of Juneau.  The board of Grateful Dogs of Juneau meets monthly.  All members of Grateful Dogs are encouraged to attend.

Clean up after your dog: The Grateful Dogs of Juneau reminds dog owners to pick up after their dogs. In the last 36 months, dog owners have made great strides in promoting a dog friendly community by cleaning up after their dogs.  If we continue to clean up after our dogs, we can make Juneau an even more attractive place to live and a more dog friendly community.

"Clean up after your dog" PSA:  Listen to KTOO radio for the Public Service Announcement from Grateful Dogs of Juneau.  The PSA encourages dog owners to clean up after their dogs.  The PSA was prepared by Jeff Brown and KTOO with the participation of members of Grateful Dogs of Juneau.   Click here to hear the PSA (in mp3 format).

CREDITS: Fifi, Sue McGregor; Phydeaux, George Utermohle; Announcers, Vicky McLaughlin and Marty Messick; Backup Vocals, Ellie and Leo; Script, Deborah Behr; Production and Mixing, Jeff Brown; Executive Producer, Sue McGregor.

KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE

Keep you and your dog safe after dark: With long winter nights, the Grateful Dogs Of Juneau reminds dog owners to use reflective clothing and safety lights both on themselves and on their dogs, when walking or jogging with their dogs after dark.  Dogs and pedestrians that are not visible to drivers are a hazard.  Dog owners should do all that they can to keep themselves and their dogs safe when walking or jogging after dark. Appropriate safety clothing and lights for you and your dog are readily available at several stores in the community.

Prepare your dog for the Fourth of July and other loud noises.  The avalanche control and Fourth of July with their loud noises and explosions can be very stressful for dogs.   Read this article for some short term and long term advice to help your dog through the stressful times.

Include your dogs in your disaster planning.  For information on including pets in disaster planning, visit these sites:

Alaska Division of Emergency Management

American Red Cross

ASPCA

American Veterinary Medical Association

Humane Society of the United States

Disaster Preparedness Information - Noah's Wish

American Kennel Club

The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 is now Public Law 109-308.  The law requires state and local disaster plans to include provisions for care of pets and service animals and disaster victims with pets and service animals.   Click here to view a copy of the new law. 

TRAIL GUIDE  The Grateful Dogs of Juneau is developing a trail guide for recommended dog walks.   Click here for the Trail Report form.  If you have a favorite trail or location for walking your dog, complete the form and send it in.

2007 Events:

Sandy Beach Broken Glass Clean Up 2007.   The Grateful Dogs of Juneau sponsored a clean up of broken glass at Sandy Beach on Saturday, May 19, from 9 am to noon.   Seventeen persons participated in the clean up.  Over 80 pounds of broken glass and ceramics were collected.  Thanks to everyone who participated.  Also to thanks for the support of the Juneau Montessori School, KINY radio, and KTOO radio.   Each year children, adults, and dogs are injured on Sandy Beach due to broken glass. Broken glass on Sandy Beach is more abundant than usual this year, due to winter storms and tides. We cannot eliminate all of the broken glass but we can make the beach safer.

Canine Good Citizen Test.   The Grateful Dogs of Juneau sponsored evaluations for AKC Canine Good Citizens in May, 2007. 

Garage Sale Fund Raiser August 18.

Poop Scoop Airport Dike Trail  September 3, Monday, Labor Day.

Responsible Dog Ownership Day - 2007  September 8, 2007

Fall-Winter Dog Regulations
Fall-Winter dog regulations for Juneau parks, recreation areas, and trails take effect September 30.

Sandy Beach   From September 30 till May 1, the beach area in front of the picnic shelters at Sandy Beach is now an on-leash or competent voice control area.  The area around the picnic shelters and the surrounding playground are on leash year round.

Rainforest Trail - From September 30 till May 1,  the Rain Forest Trail is an on leash or competent voice control trail.

Sports Fields   - From October 16 - March 14, all fenced park sports fields are off leash areas for exercise and dog training purposes with the exception of the artificial field at Adair Kennedy Park.   Fields are open during park hours Sunday through Saturday with the exception of school hours. Fields are closed to use during the school day. Signs are posted at each site with rules regarding that area's usage.

Updated March 9, 2008