Newf Scene in Seattle Area?
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Cascadians
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There's an excellent Newf Club in Seattle.
http://www.newfclubseattle.org/
I'm near Portland, Oregon and the Seattle folks come here for shows, tests, etc and they are great!
http://www.newfclubseattle.org/
I'm near Portland, Oregon and the Seattle folks come here for shows, tests, etc and they are great!
KodysGrandma
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Richard Jack is President of the Seattle Club. Check the Justic for Rosie FB page, there should be info and contact #'s there. He is very active in the situation and the club did tremendous work over the issue. The pictures of Rosie's memorial are heartbreaking but show the support from Seattle.
YorkvilleNewfie
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My sister-in-law and brother-in-law live out there (and my MIL & FIL used to live out there) and it's crazy dog friendly there. You really can't get much more dog friendly than Seattle 
My SIL has seen several Newfs out and about in and around the city and at the doggy day care she takes her own dog to.
My SIL has seen several Newfs out and about in and around the city and at the doggy day care she takes her own dog to.
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pabusinesswoman
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Art.. you aren't leaving us here on the east coast are you?
pabusinesswoman
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Congrats on the job.. but.. we'll miss you, Sharon and the crew *sniff*
2newfs4now
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Marymoor park!!! Great dog and people park.
sbarkhouser
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Congratulations Art! All the best to you and Sharon!
Bojie
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Congrats Art! I have found that ANYTHING west is super dog friendly. Colorado still surprises me and it's been over a year since we've moved. It's the most dog friendly place I've ever seen and I'm sure that Seattle will be similar. We can literally take the dogs anywhere and not be at a loss of a beautiful hotel or B&B to stay at thats dog friendly, and amazing restaurants that welcome dogs almost more than they welcome us humans I think this will be a great move for you. Hook up with the local club before you move, that's what I did and it really helped us settle in. Good Luck!
I think this will be a great move for you. Hook up with the local club before you move, that's what I did and it really helped us settle in. Good Luck!
mrsnamsherf
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I live in Seattle, and it does seem to have a lot of dogs. It is kind of strange to be downtown and see all these dogs walking by...and not just pocket dogs either! I rarely see a newf, tho.
The weather is great for newfs! It rarely gets very hot, and they don't much mind the rain. And a sunny day up here is...stunning...the mountains and all the trees...it is beautiful. When the weather is good, there is no place like it. I lived in NC for 6 years, too, and Florida for awhile, but I love the northwest. And I like being close to Seattle because there is a lot to see and do there. There are lots of places to walk your dog on-leash....miles of walking paths, and many parks. Dogs are often not allowed on the playground part, though, so watch for signs.
The whole area has great dog parks...with water. There are Marymoor, Magnuson, Luther Burbank, Howarth, and Edmonds, and then there are lots without water...but I don't often visit those! I haven't seen a lot of unpleasant dog park incidents, either. People seem to be pretty much aware of their dogs, and trouble is usually squelched quickly. If you do visit a dog park, be sure to park in a designated parking space...they do look for improperly parked cars. One thing you want to watch for is that dogs are NOT welcome on any Seattle (not sure about Redmond specifically) beaches...in some places, not even on the sand. And there is a steep off-leash fine...$250. They are strict about licenses, too...I actually had animal control come to my door and ask if i had pets and if they were licensed...they were. And they apparently ask at the parks, too...I heard on the radio. It's not a vendetta against pet owners...animal control just has a very low budget and was almost shut down completely last year due to lack of funds.
There are dog-friendly places and events. One night at 9:45 pm I was able to get a hotel room that night for us and my dog with one phone call. They can ride on the ferries...and walk out on deck, though they can't go in the cabin. There are dog events like fundraising walks, shows, dock dogs, etc. I think I just missed attending an event with Frisbee dogs. :darn: There are a number of petstores, both big box and small independents. You can take dogs down to the Ivar's restaurant (the outdoor one) on the Seattle waterfront and sit outside with the seagulls. Perhaps not the best plan if your dog has a high prey drive. Sometimes the fast food drivethroughs give out dog biscuits if they see a dog in your car.
As far as commuting...I don't know a lot about specific routes, but if you have the option to take Microsoft connect or the bus...do it. The commutes here are terrible. Sorry, but they just are. Live as close as you can afford to where you work. My husband takes the bus every Friday because the commute home (from Lynnwood to West Seattle) that day is soooo long and slow. We would live closer, but it is very expensive and farther from church and my family.
I am not a member of the newf club, but they have a Green Lake walk every year, and a Christmas tree pull and some other stuff. They seem to only do a limited bit of water training. In fact, I have not been able to find a place that does do water training. The newf people I talked to at the show pretty much recommended doing it myself with Judi Adler's book.
Now I have written you a book! Oh well. I hope it helps!
Marie
The weather is great for newfs! It rarely gets very hot, and they don't much mind the rain. And a sunny day up here is...stunning...the mountains and all the trees...it is beautiful. When the weather is good, there is no place like it. I lived in NC for 6 years, too, and Florida for awhile, but I love the northwest. And I like being close to Seattle because there is a lot to see and do there. There are lots of places to walk your dog on-leash....miles of walking paths, and many parks. Dogs are often not allowed on the playground part, though, so watch for signs.
The whole area has great dog parks...with water. There are Marymoor, Magnuson, Luther Burbank, Howarth, and Edmonds, and then there are lots without water...but I don't often visit those! I haven't seen a lot of unpleasant dog park incidents, either. People seem to be pretty much aware of their dogs, and trouble is usually squelched quickly. If you do visit a dog park, be sure to park in a designated parking space...they do look for improperly parked cars. One thing you want to watch for is that dogs are NOT welcome on any Seattle (not sure about Redmond specifically) beaches...in some places, not even on the sand. And there is a steep off-leash fine...$250. They are strict about licenses, too...I actually had animal control come to my door and ask if i had pets and if they were licensed...they were. And they apparently ask at the parks, too...I heard on the radio. It's not a vendetta against pet owners...animal control just has a very low budget and was almost shut down completely last year due to lack of funds.
There are dog-friendly places and events. One night at 9:45 pm I was able to get a hotel room that night for us and my dog with one phone call. They can ride on the ferries...and walk out on deck, though they can't go in the cabin. There are dog events like fundraising walks, shows, dock dogs, etc. I think I just missed attending an event with Frisbee dogs. :darn: There are a number of petstores, both big box and small independents. You can take dogs down to the Ivar's restaurant (the outdoor one) on the Seattle waterfront and sit outside with the seagulls. Perhaps not the best plan if your dog has a high prey drive.
Sometimes the fast food drivethroughs give out dog biscuits if they see a dog in your car. As far as commuting...I don't know a lot about specific routes, but if you have the option to take Microsoft connect or the bus...do it. The commutes here are terrible. Sorry, but they just are. Live as close as you can afford to where you work. My husband takes the bus every Friday because the commute home (from Lynnwood to West Seattle) that day is soooo long and slow. We would live closer, but it is very expensive and farther from church and my family.
I am not a member of the newf club, but they have a Green Lake walk every year, and a Christmas tree pull and some other stuff. They seem to only do a limited bit of water training. In fact, I have not been able to find a place that does do water training. The newf people I talked to at the show pretty much recommended doing it myself with Judi Adler's book.
Now I have written you a book! Oh well. I hope it helps!
Marie
NewfDad
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@Marie
I have heard that you can take dogs on mass transit if you pay a fare for them. Have you tried that?
I am moving out from the DC area and used to work in Tyson's Corner area, kind of the superbowl of bad traffic. I started taking the bus just so I wouldn't get cut of by folks backberrying, shaving, reading the paper, and practicing trumpet while driving (yes all of these are true).
I have heard that you can take dogs on mass transit if you pay a fare for them. Have you tried that?
Emmy985837
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I loved living in the Seattle area. Moved back to California when my Grandma got sick. Missed the area so much that I found a breeder there who I loved. Abbey is from Lacey.
Great pet stores there. I love Mud Bay, the staff is very knowledgeable, and they have many locations in the Puget Sound area. Also love Denny's pet world in Kirkland, tons of stuff in the store.
Best dog park from my point of view Marymoor, dogs can swim when the Salmon are not spawning. Swimming is in a river nice calm water. At Magnuson dog park it is on a lack and it can get very choppy from the boats. Oh and can't forget the dog beach on Whidbey Island LOVE it go on a hot (for WA) summer day, go early beat the traffic.
Also I would say I never lived directly in Seattle (lived in Bellevue) because I could never find a house to rent without suicide stairs (very steep and my foot would not fit all the way on the tread)
The Newfie club christmas tree pull is lots of fun (bit of a drive to get to it).
I never did take my dog on the bus but took her on the ferries many times.
Also don't fear the rain just stock up on dog towels, Love the summers and enjoy your new home. I am so jealous, would move back in a heart beat if I could.
Great pet stores there. I love Mud Bay, the staff is very knowledgeable, and they have many locations in the Puget Sound area. Also love Denny's pet world in Kirkland, tons of stuff in the store.
Best dog park from my point of view Marymoor, dogs can swim when the Salmon are not spawning. Swimming is in a river nice calm water. At Magnuson dog park it is on a lack and it can get very choppy from the boats. Oh and can't forget the dog beach on Whidbey Island LOVE it go on a hot (for WA) summer day, go early beat the traffic.
Also I would say I never lived directly in Seattle (lived in Bellevue) because I could never find a house to rent without suicide stairs (very steep and my foot would not fit all the way on the tread)
The Newfie club christmas tree pull is lots of fun (bit of a drive to get to it).
I never did take my dog on the bus but took her on the ferries many times.
Also don't fear the rain just stock up on dog towels, Love the summers and enjoy your new home. I am so jealous, would move back in a heart beat if I could.
mrsnamsherf
Member
I haven't tried it...would be cool, though. And my dad used to be a read-the-newspaper and more while driving kind of guy.
Magnuson does get choppy from the boats...love watching Sam swim in it.
And I second that Mud bay is a cool store...they carry some neat stuff.
Marie