Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

The nominations are in! Once again, MayDOG is proud to announce the annual Dog Friendly Business awards for Maynard and the surrounding towns

The nominees are:

Maynard

· Levine & Piro, Attorneys at Law – Allows dogs to come to work

Please join us at the 2012 MayDOG annual Meeting on Thursday Sept. 20th beginning at 7:00 PM at ArtSpace in Maynard.  This is a chance to come meet the Board of Directors as well as fellow local dog owners.

The agenda will include:

Presentation of the MayDOG Dog-Friendly Business Award

Distribution of By-Law changes

MayDOG Annual Report

Current Status / Updates on Dog Park Developments.

In addition, the annual meeting provides an excellent opportunity to join MayDOG as a member! Refreshments and light snacks will be served.

"Orca the Bernese Mountain Dog admires pet photo contest winners displayed at Gallery Seven on Nason Street in Maynard, August 2012. Photo by Adam Conn."

Nominations can be submitted by email to Maydog and will be accepted through August 31, 2012.  The awards will be presented at MayDOG’s annual meeting on September 20, 2012.

What makes a business dog-friendly?

• Welcoming customers? dogs onto the premises (including outdoor seating for restaurants) or providing a “doggie hitch” if regulations do not allow dogs inside.
• Placing a water bowl near the entrance to the business
• Offering doggie treats to customers’ dogs.
• Offering unusual or special products/services specifically for dogs.
• Allowing employees to bring their dogs to work.
• Supporting dog-related non-profits in our community.

Everyone is invited to submit nominations by email to MayDOG.  Please include the business name and location, and a few words about why you think your nominee is the most dog friendly in the area.  You can nominate more than one business.  Dog-friendly businesses in Maynard and the surrounding towns are welcome to nominate themselves!

More information is available at www.MayDOG.org.  MayDOG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to building community through responsible dog ownership.  MayDOG holds community events throughout the year and is working to open an off-leash recreation park in Maynard for the benefit of local residents.

MayDOG Will Present Basic Dog Training Demonstration at July 21, 2012 Maynard Farmers Market

MayDOG, the Maynard Dog Owners Group, will host an information table at the July 21, 2012 Maynard Farmers Market and present a demonstration of basic dog training techniques by a certified dog trainer. The presentation, scheduled for 11:00 a.m., will feature demonstrations of positive training techniques, basic commands, tips on reinforcing success and extinguishing unwanted behaviors, and a Q&A session with the trainer. The session is appropriate for both adults and children.

looping powerpoint for kickoff meeting 2012

When?  Saturday, January 21, 2012,

Where?  2 pm at the Maynard Public Library.

This is a social event with a short agenda where you will:

• Meet the new Board of Directors;

• Learn about MayDOG, our plans for 2012, and the recently approved dog park

• Find out about membership and volunteer opportunities.

Members and others interested in MayDOG are encouraged to attend.

Light refreshments will be served.  Your RSVP helps us with our planning.

Let’s get to know each other!

Please RSVP via email to MayDOG or via our Facebook page using the events link

As some of you may have already heard,  we have received preliminary approval from the Town of Maynard for the development of an Off Leash Recreation Area (Dog Park) to be constructed at the old landfill site on Waltham Street. As quoted on the Wicked Local Maynard website in an article about Maynard being named a green community and the solar field development:

“According to the agreement, the solar field has an estimated annual energy production of 1,750,000 kwh per year, with a guaranteed annual electrical output of 1,130,000 kw per year. The company will pay for the maintenance of the property and equipment, ensuring that the premises are in good condition with a reasonable wear and tear from the elements expected. The company has also agreed to develop a 1.5-acre dog park, which was heavily advocated by residents and the Maynard group, MayDOG.”

MayDOG (The Maynard Dog Owners Group) is working with Town Officials on a Memo of Understanding to define roles and responsibilities between all parties. We are excited about the next steps in the project and will be updating the community as they occur.

Thank to everyone involved in this project.

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Rob Wezwick
President, Maynard Dog Owners Group (MayDOG)
(978) 331-0364
www.MayDog.org

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