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B R O W AR D C O U N T Y C O M M I S S I O N N E W S R E L E AS E Parks and Recreation Division ▪ 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309 Phone: 954-357-8100 ▪ Fax: 954-561-5359 ▪ www.broward.org/parks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: June 22, 2012 Phone: 954-357-8115 From: Michael Mills E-mail: [email protected]

Dog Days - Canine training classes offered at parks throughout the county -

WHAT: Well over a third of U.S. households – 39 percent – have at least one dog. And every day’s a “dog day” at Broward County Parks, because no matter where you live in the county, you’re not far from a park that offers Dog Obedience Training Classes. The details of these ongoing programs vary from park to park, so call or go online for more information.

Once your pooch has completed training, visit the Barkham at Markham Dog Park for three acres of leash-free play. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are also welcome to visit all Broward County Parks except Hollywood North Beach and all our nature centers and natural areas, where pets are prohibited.

WHERE: C. B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines 33028; 954- 357-5170 – Humane K9, 954-288-1021, www.humanek9.com Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise 33326; 954-357-8868 – PlayTrain, 954-349-5969, www.playtraindog.com Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317; 954- 357-5135 – Oh Behave, 954-587-2711, www.ohbehavedogtraining.com Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach 33442; 954- 357-5100 – K-9 Charm School, 954-292-6894, www.k9charmschool.com Sunview Park, 1500 S.W. 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33317; 954-791- 1040 – American IDogs, 954-829-3274, www.americanidogs.com Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357- 8870 – A Dog’s Best Friend, 954-791-2717, www.adogsbestfriend.com T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood 33021; 954-357-8811 – K-9 Charm School, 954-292-6894, www.k9charmschool.com Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie 33330; 954-357-8898 – Humane K9, 954-288-1021, www.humanek9.com AND Purely Positive, 954-382-9128, www.purelypositivedogtraining.net

WHEN: Days and dates vary by parks; call the park of your choice for details.

HOW: Preregistration is required for all programs; call the park of your choice or contact the vendor directly.

Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages nearly 6,500 acres, encompassing 19 regional parks and nature centers, six neighborhood parks, and 21 natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit www.broward.org/parks.

Find Yourself – At a Broward County Park

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357- 8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.