Hello Schnauzer people, get your boots and hats ready, it's time for another play-date. We hope you are all well and happy and sassy, as usual, and that you can join us for our first 'chilly weather' MeetUp..... Trout Lake has been suggested, and Pepper and I definately agree its a great place, we scouted it out! You can GOOGLE it for yourself, or here's a blurb we found, check it out....

[color=blue]Trout Lake is very easy to find--approach Victoria from 12th Ave or Broadway if going east/west. Drive up Victoria if coming from the south. If you are looking for a great off-leash dog park, then this is the place for you to go. There are two great locations around the lake where dogs are permitted without a leash--the remaining areas you will be required to have a leash on your dog or you could face a fine. But really, there is so much more to this place then just being a great off leash dog park. Surrounding the lake is a marshy area which attracts many variety of ducks, song birds, and heron. If you are lucky you will see the occasional bald eagle fly over head, or an osprey fishing in the lake! What a sight to see! There are two concession stands, sporting fields, one designated swimming area, gazebo's, picnic tables, barbecue pits, washrooms, outdoor showering areas, and a community centre

I know we all follow the rules, but here they are as a reminder for those new schnauzer owners.....

off-leash code
• You must clean up and properly dispose of your dog's waste.
• You must be present and in verbal control of your dog at all times.
• Dogs must wear a valid license and have current vaccinations.
• Dogs must be leashed before and after using the off-leash area.
• You must have a leash in hand at all times while your dog is running free.
• If your dog exhibits aggressive behaviour, you must leash it immediately.
• You are responsible for any damage or injury inflicted by your dog.

Reminder, please post any photos you have to our site. Lots of people are checking it out, and we have new members signing up often. Thanks for all your participation. Dress warm and dry, and bring a big towel for the ride home, just in case (but we all know that the sun shines on us always, cause we have Schnauzers !!) See you November 8th at Trout Lake Park. Lets meet at the community centre parking lot at 11 am. Cheers !! Deb and Pepper

This coming Sunday the 9th is our next Meetup, and we're going to meet at the same place as last time, the Jellicoe Park on the river, where the pups can play in the water if they want, and there's a great walking trail too.

There hasn't been much feedback for me about the BBQ, so the 9th will be a regular Meet-Up, and we'll postpone the food idea till another day. Bring water, and be ready to play !!

Remember to post your photos, we're gathering quite a collection, and it's great to show new members too!

So, BBQ/food idea is postponed until another time, regular Meet-Up happening, great venue with lots of parking, washrooms, lots of room to play and relax, lots of shade, all good Schnauzer things.

Forget about the cost per person, that was only for the BBQ idea.

Deb and Pepper

Pepper and I are trying to spread the gathering places around so that we can all share in having a meet up close to home. Next ones are White Rock, Hume Park.....submit your suggestions please for future events We just found another great park of Marine Drive and Kerr, up the hill, and it's off leash too. Watch for pictures posted soon. Any other suggestions for off leash in Vancouver, please send them in now, Vanier Park is the plan, but we are always open to suggestions......thanks......see you soon !!
Deb and Pepper

Schnauzer lovers unite, this is our first meet up this year, lets all enjoy the day, rain or shine, and introduce all our dogs. We'll do name tags, and have a contest or two, best dressed, best behaved, best trick, we'll see what happens. Come on down, and lets have some fun. Any questions, email deb@direct.ca. See you there !! This is a public park, open to everyone. Its right on the water, and has great views, and lots of dogs !!