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Traffic Patterns Through July 9

The Boston Seaport is a bustling location for the summer and with that, we are learning quickly that road closures due to events in the Seaport are occurring as arbitrarily as a winning starting pitcher for a certain team (yes, I said it).

With that, we encourage you for the next 3 weeks or so to use Dry Dock Ave to Black Falcon to avoid one of these arbitrary-don't-care-if-businesses-are-impacted-one-bit closures. 

On the other hand, if you are interested in attending one of the many events in the Seaport area, and want to use our much beloved evening care service from 6 pm to 11 pm, remember you can park your car at Fenway Bark and walk to your event.  Our evening care is $24 and last time I checked parking in the Seaport, it was $25 for the evening.  Use that extra dollar to buy your pup a duck foot one of our other treats!

No Hot Dogs at Fenway Bark!

It might have been steamy outside last week but inside Fenway Bark the pup were all nice and cool.  Just like their human families, dogs like to enjoy a frozen treat once in a while.  On the hottest days of last week, many of our climate controlled canines enjoyed Yoghunds in the privacy of their own rooms.  Yoghunds, frozen peanut butter kongs, frozen yogurt kongs, and raw marrow bones are always available for purchase for your pup while in our care.

Summer Romances at Fenway Bark

Marvin didn't know when he flew across the country from Seattle to live in Boston that at his first stop, Fenway Bark, he would fall in love.  Marvin loves Lily.  He really, really loves Lily.  When he sees Lily, no other dogs matter to him.  Perhaps it is the way she says "Arf" without the "r" or that she likes a baseball team with a DH, whatever the reason, he is in love.  And doesn't everyone like a good puppy love story to start their week?

Fenway Bark Calendar of Events

June 23 and 30 - K9 Klatch - 12 - 1 pm
June 23 and 30 - Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience classes, 10 am and 11 am
June 21 and 28 - Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience classes, 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm
July 24 - 6 pm - When Your Dog is Sick in Middle of Night:  Homeopathy for First Aid - Loretta Butehorn

Traffic Patterns June 29 - July 9

Fenway Bark is in the heart of the Tall Ships celebration June 29 - July 9.  During this time Cruise ships, Cirque de Soleil, Bank of America Pavilion, and the Tall Ships will all be generating a lot of traffic in the area and Seaport Blvd will have limited access the entire week and will close completely on the 4th of July. 

To that end, we strongly encourage you to use Dry Dock Ave to Black Falcon the entire window of the Tall Ships celebration.  We also encourage you to plan additional time to get to and from Fenway Bark.  We will do our best to alert you to special circumstances that may effect your commute. 

Parking at Fenway Bark will be limited to only employees and guests using our services.  We can not accommodate parking for guests who use our services at other times of the year but want to be in the heart of all the festivities.

Yoghund for your pup?

Is your dog participating in daycare or boarding during the heat wave?  Order up a Yoghund for your pooch on a hot day to make your dog more comfortable.  Just ask the concierge or click on the link to send an email to the concierge to order a round for your pup!

Say No to "Hot" Dogs!

The next three days may be a heat wave for the New England record books and with that comes the responsibility of keeping your pet safe from the heat. Not taking the right precautions can endanger your pet.

1)  Always keep abundant fresh water available for your pets.
2)  Do not keep your dog in a parked vehicle where the heat can climb quickly and potentially kill your pet due to organ damage.
3)  If your dog has a thick coat of fur, consider a summer cut.  We have capacity on Wednesday for a few more dogs for summer cuts.  Call the concierge at 617-464-4364 to make an appointment.
4)  Do not expose your dog to asphalt any longer than absolutely necessary.  Asphalt retains heat and remember, your pets are a lot closer to the ground than you. 
5)  If you use a pet walking service, give instructions about what you expect in terms of adjustments to exposure to asphalt and the elements.
6)  If you own a business with foot traffic, put out some water for our four legged friends.

Fenway Bark's ocean front location keeps your dog nice and cool with ocean breezes and low exposure to asphalt. 

Does your dog like to jump in the water?  Our bone shaped pool is available for all the dogs on our large lawn.

Stay safe!  For more tips, see MyDogIsCool.com.

Summer Traffic Patterns for Fenway Bark

Driving Suggestions:

With Cirque du Soleil at the Marine Industrial Park until mid July, Harborfest coming in July, and cruise ships arriving over the next 5 months, please make note of suggested driving directions on our white board based on events in the area.

In general, you may want to avoid Northern Blvd between now and mid July, especially in the evenings, while Harborfest and Cirque du Soleil is in town.  Taking Dry Dock Ave to Black Falcon Ave will be more efficient in the evening during this time.

During Harborfest the City of Boston will be closing parts of Northern Blvd down to the public for an entire week.  It will be necessary to arrive via Dry Dock Ave during Harborfest.  Please make note.

All that said, Fenway Bark is in the heart of all the action, including the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Blue Angels, the turning of all Ironsides outside our windows, the Tall Ships and more!  If you are going to be enjoying Harborfest, you can leave your dog with us for daycare and walk right into the days activities from our front door.  Park your car for free at Fenway Bark if you have a 60 day daycare package in place.

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

June 14 - 6:30 pm - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 14 - 7:30 pm - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 16 - 10:00 am - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 11:00 am - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 12:00 pm - K9 Klatch
June 17 - Fathers' Day - Taking Dad out for a game, a round of golf, or brunch?  Have Fido stay with us so you can have a full day together, unencumbered by attending to your pooch.

Be sure to make reservations for your pooch for upcoming weddings, graduations, vacations, and family outings where your dog can't attend or would otherwise be stuck at home.  Fenway Bark offers daycare 7 days a week, 365 days a year.   The summer weekends are filling so make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure your pooch has the type of room you want.

Attending Cirque du Soleil in the Marine Industrial Park?  Have your dog come for daycare or evening care and park your car at Fenway Bark and walk to the event.

Father's Day is June 17

Are you planning a family fun day on Father's Day?  Fenway Bark is open for daycare on Father's Day so that your pooch doesn't have to stay home while you are at the game, playing golf, or other Father's Day celebrations. 

Are you your pup's favorite Dad on Father's Day?  Pick up a Chuck It, Kong ball or other interactive toys to plan a GREAT day with your pup on Father's Day!

We are carrying some new lines of treats that you will want to check out:  Primal Freeze Dried treats, Jones chicken and rabbit taffy, Himalayan Chews, Wag More, Cloud Star and a few others!  The Canine Board of Directors at Fenway Bark is particularly fond of the new soft treats from Cloud Star.

We also have a new shipment in of 18" bully sticks. 

Your dog will be thrilled when you come home with some new treats!

Please take 20 seconds to place a vote for us!

We are beggin' ya':  Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a  $250,000 grant for Fenway Bark. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com to qualify for consideration.

Would you please take a moment out of your day to vote for Fenway Bark to be considered for the grant?  We are only 20% to our goal and every vote counts

Thank you kindly.

Advantix and Frontline on Sale Now!

If you haven't seen those dastardly 8 legged specks of pure evil in your backyard or on walks with your dog, rest assured they are there.  What am I referring to?  Deer ticks.  I hate them.  So do you and your dog.

Your best line of defense? Topical treatments to ward away ticks and fleas.  At Fenway Bark we offer both Frontline and Advantix for dogs and cats.  For a limited time only, take 25% off the price of any multi pack of Frontline or Advantix while supplies last.  It is a great opportunity to stock up and save!

Our New Shirts!

Summah is here and the living is easy!  To recognize the beginning of another glorious New England summer, we are introducing our new Fenway Bark t-shirts available in White, Navy and Grey in our store and available only in white on line.

If you are interested in purchasing a white Fenway Bark Dog Days of Summah tshirt, you can click on the button below to order one through PayPal.  So doggone simple.

Sizes

Medium$22.00 USD Large$22.00 USD XLarge$22.00 USD XXLarge$24.00 USD XXXLarge$24.00 USD

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

June 9 - 10:00 am - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 9 - 11:00 am - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 9 - 12:00 pm  - K9 Klatch 
June 14 - 6:30 pm - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 14 - 7:30 pm - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 16 - 10:00 am - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 11:00 am - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 12:00 pm - K9 Klatch
June 17 - Fathers' Day - Taking Dad out for a game, a round of golf, or brunch?  Have Fido stay with us so you can have a full day together, unencumbered by attending to your beloved pooch.

We are beggin' you: Help Our Small Business by Voting for Us in a $250,000 Small Business Grant Contest

Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a  $250,000 grant for Fenway Bark. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com to qualify for consideration. 

Would you please take a moment out of your day to vote for Fenway Bark to be considered for the grant?

Thank you kindly.

Does your dog belong in the Circus?

Announcing our newest contest - "Why My Dog Belongs In Cirque du Soleil"!

Does your dog know some really goofy tricks or tricks that put your friends in awe?  Perhaps you have taught your dog tricks that make you laugh.

Here is your opportunity to share those silly, goofy, stupid or awe inspiring tricks with the Fenway Bark community and potentially win 2 tickets to Cirque du Soleil, located steps from Fenway Bark!

Just upload a short video showing your dog doing a particular trick and get out the vote!

The contest runs through June 28.  Join the fun!

Top 5 Reasons Our Customers are Booking Dog and Cat Boarding Right Now

Do you have your boarding reservations in place at Fenway Bark? 

Here are the top 5 reasons our customers are seeking boarding reservations this summer:

1)  4th of July vacations
2)  Weddings
3)  Baby arrivals
4)  Graduation Ceremonies
6)  Business Travel

To make reservations for YOUR top 5 boarding needs, give our concierge a call at 617-464-4364 to reserve.