testimonials

"The first thing we did when we moved to Gainesville was join Dog Wood Park.  And when we picked up our newest addition from Gainesville Pet Rescue this winter, we brought her to Dog Wood Park even before we brought her home!  I must admit that I’m no longer sure whether we visit the park 4 or 5 times a week for the dogs’ sakes or for our own.  Dog Wood Park is one of the things we all enjoy most about our life in Gainesville”  --  Marnie Wiss & David Daegling 

"Our toy poodle, Lilly, looks forward to her weekend visits to Dog Wood Park.  She loves playing with all the other fabulous dogs and of course swimming in the doggy pool.  It is the best place in the world for active, happy dogs!!”  --  Marcus & Sara Droker

“A trip to Dog Wood Park is the best treat I could ever give my dog!  Chewy may be the smallest member but he sure has the most FUN!”  -- Jenn & Mike Fine

"I am the proud owner of 3 dogs who have been members of Dog Wood Park since it opened 3 years ago.  My dogs range in size from a miniature pinscher to a medium sheltie to a large lab.  They all enjoy the park so much I keep up with my membership.  From the second I place tennis shoes on my feet my dogs know exactly where we are going!  Dog Wood Park!  I don’t know what we would do without this place and we are so fortunate to have this dog Disneyland available to us.” -- Shari Gold & Jerome Gold 

"The highlight of my year in Gainesville was the Dog Wood Park off-leash park.  My seven-year-old dog played like a puppy and got along better with the cats after a day at the Park.  It’s the only part of Gainesville that I’ll miss”  -– Cathy Goodwin, PhD

"We adopted Lyla from Pet Rescue and it was clear that she had been very badly abused.  She was terrified of unfamiliar places, sounds and most especially people.  Other dogs were the only beings she trusted.  We started bringing her to Dog Wood Park and she would run from other people as fast as she could.  But over time, she learned that people (especially the ones with dogs) can be very kind, and now she has special human friends whom she literally showers with trust and affection.  The socialization she needed to transform her fear was possible in the safe confines of the Park.  Lyla has happiness now, in a way she never had before.  We are forever grateful for your vision of the Park, and your courage to create it….” --  Beth Karbe & Judy Keathley

"We moved to Florida about 8 months ago and couldn’t be happier to have found Dog Wood Park.  It’s been a great way for both our dogs and ourselves to meet people, enjoy the weather and spend time together.” -- Devin Mathias

"I live in an apartment and the park is the only way I can confidently give my dog the freedom to run, swim, play ball, or just be a dog.  She literally howls with enthusiasm and anticipation when we drive past, or even mention going to Dog Wood Park.” -- Maryann Orwan

"My energetic boxer, Dudley, loves Dog Wood Park.  After a couple of hours of playing there, he sleeps during the car ride home and is mellow the rest of the night.” -- Dina Richman & Steve Hach

"After being cooped up all day inside at work, Dog Wood Park is a great place to be around fellow dog lovers and enjoy the outdoors.  Watching my dog run and play with sheer abandon always brings a smaile to my face, and I know makes Seattle a happier, healthier dog."  -- Jennifer Passudetti