Dogs that live in Central Oregon don’t really live normal lives. They get pampered everywhere they goโfrom dog treats at your favorite drive-thru coffee hut, a seat at the table for dinner at the brewery and a whole parade dedicated to our four-legged friendsโit truly is a doggie sanctuary filled with all kinds of dog […]
Dog park
The #1 Danger at the Dog Park
You think the dog park is a great place to take your dog for some fun and socialization. But what you might not know is that dog parks can be dangerous. Most of the dog fight injuries I treated as an emergency veterinarian occurred at dog parks. Sometimes these injuries are fatal. They’re always expensive, […]
Bend’s Dog Parks
Hi! My name is Bella. I am a dog! A miniature Australian shepherd dog to be specific. I am 56 years old! (Russ: That’s eight in human years.) I have lived in Bend my whole life, and I love it here! The blue sky, the gray grass, the nice people at the toy store who […]
Dog’s Best Friend
Bend’s dog population finally has a place to cool its paws with last week’s opening of the Bob Wenger Memorial Spray Park at Pine Nursery Park. The first water feature for dogs in the Bend Park and Recreation District, the spray park includes hydrant-shaped fountains to create a fun and cooling climate for canines. “Bend […]

