May 10, 2019
I got a message, a message for the dogs, for those dogs, that can read. Eat this, dogs, eat this!
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I got a message, a message for the dogs, for those dogs, that can read. Eat this, dogs, eat this!
Dog Park signs that should be at every dog park
[The original photos I posted were by Balancing Act Adelaide. Visit their facebook to get a closer-up look! ]
A year ago, I did these drawings for the City of Charles Sturt (South Australia) and they have been printed up as big billboards for their dog park. I wish there were signs like these at every dog park all over the world!
A comment on my instagram:
“ i was just watching dogs at the dog park in silver lake yesterday, and so much was wrong. dogs being bullied, being ganged up on, group chase, over arousal. the parents had no clue. wish every dog park would post this. “
In the meantime, there are other posters with the same message that I did for IAABC which can be downloaded and shared. More info HERE.
Thank you to the City of Charles Sturt for setting a great example!
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