Purpose-built pooch parks for big and smallRICKY WILSON/STUFF Marlborough District Council animal control sub-committee chairman Jamie Arbuckle with his dog Gizmo. A purpose-built dog park in Marlborough, with special play equipment for its canine customers, could be just a year away. The Marlborough District Council has set aside close to $200,000 for three dog parks - two former landfill sites and a yet-to-be-decided site in Picton. The parks, mostly paid for by dog fees, would be segregated, with areas for large dogs and small dogs. Arbuckle said on Thursday establishing dog parks had been on the council's agenda since a petition to establish dog parks was submitted seven years ago.

Source: Stuff March 08, 2018 01:58 UTC