STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Is anyone ready for spring? Now that the snow is melting, imagine how letting your pup outside will affect the grass around them. If you go off track, it will not only affect you but your neighbors as well.
Most homeowners let their dogs use the backyard as a bathroom. After a long winter of potty training like this, you'll notice that your lawn is dotted with unsightly yellow spots as the snow melts. First, what causes these patches?
The concentration of nitrogen in a dog's urine varies depending on the breed, gender, and diet of the dog.
Additionally, female dogs tend to urinate in one area by squatting down, whereas male dogs urinate in a wider area, so they tend to cause more damage than male dogs. Diets high in protein can increase nitrogen levels in the urine because proteins are broken down and nitrogen compounds are released.
So what can you do to prevent this? Start by changing your dog's diet. Feeding your dog food with a lower protein content will result in less nitrogen in the urine.
- Please dilute with water. If your dog urinates on the lawn, give it water with a watering can or hose as soon as it's done. This will dilute the pee and reduce its effects.
- Please consider receiving “Pee Submissions”. Some pet stores sell poles that you can stick into the ground to make your male dog pee.
- First of all, walk. To minimize damage to your lawn, you may want to take your dog for a short walk first thing in the morning so he has somewhere else to pee. Don't forget to bring plenty of poop bags.
- Please give me more water. It is important to always provide your dog with clean, fresh water. The better you stay hydrated, the waterier your pee will naturally be. You can also add water to the food or give them canned food, which dilutes the pee even more (but may make them pee more often).
This is Tiny Dancer…
dog friendly park
· Allison Park, off-leash area, field at the end of the trail adjacent to Prospect Avenue, Sailor's Snug Harbor Cemetery, pond
· Amundsen Trail, off-leash area between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard
・Arthur von Briesen Park, off-lead area, grass area, mid-park on the right
· McGuire Avenue behind Bloomingdale Park, dog run, and playground near Ramona Avenue.
· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, field above picnic area near Royal Oak Road and Rice Avenue.
· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, Brookside Avenue between Alpine Court and Kingsley Avenue (grass area)
· Clove's Tail Park, off-leash area, grass area, corner of Victory Boulevard and Little Clove Road
· Conference House Park, Dog Run, Clermont Avenue, Massachusetts Street.
· Cozens Woods Park, off-leash area, Page Avenue between Hylan Boulevard and Amboy Road.
· Crescent Beach Park, off-leash area, Tennyson Drive, Glover Avenue.Located in a meadow area leading to the beach
· Evergreen Park, Off-leash Area, Greaves Avenue, Evergreen Street
· Father Makris Park, off-leash area, lawn beyond the ball field
· Ida Court Playground, Dog Run, Ida Court between N. Railroad Street and Drumgoole Road East
· Lemon Creek Park, off-leash area, bottom of Seguin Avenue at Johnston Terrace.just below the playground
· Siedenburg Park, Off-Lead Area, Greaves Avenue, Evergreen Street
· Silver Lake Park, Dog Run, Victory Boulevard, Below Pavilion, Across from Parkview Apartments
· South Beach Park, off-leash area.Note: Only available on sand after Labor Day and before Memorial Day
· Willowbrook Park, off-leash area, archery range
· Wolfe's Pond Park, dog run, left side of Cornelia Avenue
For more information on rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogaras.
Dogs are not allowed in any bathing facilities, including New York City beaches. However, from October 1st until May 1st, leashed dogs will be allowed on the sands and boardwalks of Midland Beach and South Beach.
Dogs on a leash are allowed on the Midland Beach and South Beach boardwalks/boardwalks.
For more information on rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogaras.
Pet fitness!
pet poison helpline
If you believe your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, contact the Pet Poison Hotline at 855-764-7661 or petpoisonhelpline.com or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426- 4435 or aspca.org).
As the seasons change, be aware of plants that are poisonous to animals: https://www.rover.com/blog/poisonous-plants/
How to report animal abuse
To report incidents of animal cruelty, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
Environmental protection
To contact an environmental police officer or to report a suspected violation, contact the DEC Law Enforcement Dispatch Center at 844-DEC-ECOS (844-332-3267) or dec.ny.gov/.
