Dog Park News & Tips

Off-Leash Updates, Local Pet Stories & Expert Dog Park Advice

Stay up to date with the latest dog park news, safety tips, and local happenings for your furry friend. From new park openings to expert behavior advice, Nearestdoor brings you helpful insights and inspiring pet community stories.

Golden retriever bounding through sun-lit meadow grass with Berkshire hills in the distance.

Williamstown Approves 18-Acre Off-Leash Dog Park at Spruces Park

04/30/25

A fence-free, 18-acre meadow for running dogs is coming to Spruces Park—get the rules, map, and August 2025 opening timeline.

Golden retriever wearing a tick-prevention collar on a forest trail.

2025 Pet Parasite Forecast: Rising Tick and Heartworm Threats

04/26/25

CAPC’s 2025 forecast shows Lyme, heartworm, and other parasitic diseases spreading into new regions. Here’s what dog owners need to know.

Panting French Bulldog lying in shade next to a thermometer reading 90°F.

Heatstroke Warning 2025: How Hot Is Too Hot for Your Dog?

04/26/25

With temps climbing, learn the safe walking temperature for dogs, early signs of heatstroke, and lifesaving cool-down tips.

Blue Ridge Beef raw Puppy Mix chub with red RECALL stamp and warning sign.

April 2025 Dog Food Recall: Salmonella & Listeria in Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix

04/26/25

Check your freezer now—see the lot number, symptoms, and next steps after the latest dog food recall.

Corgi looking out from airline-approved carrier at airport gate.

Flying With Dogs 2025: New Airline Pet Policy Changes Explained

04/26/25

See carrier size limits, breed restrictions, and money-saving tips before taking off with your pup this year.

Concerned golden retriever wearing a veterinary oxygen mask during Georgia’s mystery canine respiratory outbreak.

Mystery Dog Respiratory Illness Spreads in Georgia: Symptoms, Prevention, and What to Do Now

04/26/25

Vets across Georgia are seeing a surge in an unknown cough that resists standard antibiotics—learn the signs and how to protect your pup today.

Dog owner offering a Simparica Trio chewable tablet to a happy Labrador in a bright kitchen.

Simparica Trio 2025 Update: Now Prevents Flea Tapeworms

04/26/25

FDA expands Simparica Trio’s label—learn why this new tapeworm protection matters and how to switch safely.

Entrance sign for Lake Padden Park East Entrance surrounded by trees and greenery, listing activities such as golf, softball, boat launch, horseshoes, picnicking, and hiking.

Lake Padden Park: A Pup’s Paradise

04/19/25

Lake Padden Park is a beautiful, expansive area perfect for dogs and their humans — offering scenic trails, wide-open play areas, and a welcoming community vibe.

Beagle drinking water from a bowl on a sunny day.

Diseases of the Adrenal Glands in Dogs

04/19/25

From Cushing’s to Addison’s, understanding adrenal gland disorders is key to helping your dog live a long, healthy life. Here’s what every pet owner should know.