Our dogs are family members, and we always want them to be as happy and social as we are. Even though our local dog parks can be a great way to meet other pups and their owners, it can be difficult to keep track of which ones our dogs prefer to frolic with, and to synchronize times when other dogs will be in the parks they frequent (especially in these cold winter months!)

People have Facebook to keep track of upcoming events, post pictures of each other and friends, groups for common interests, all designed to help friends keep in touch with each others lives… Well, enter Dogbook. An application inside Facebook, it allows our furry companions to have a page of their very own, to add pictures, update statuses, and to make human and canine friends.. the list of options is almost as comprehensive as the actual Facebook itself! You can even tag pictures with your dog/dog friends!
Adding parks to your dog’s page is the most invaluable feature, as far as this writer/dog owner is concerned. It allows owners to post park pictures, make comments, and find new doggie friends who frequent the same parks as your own dog does! Also makes a great tool for alerting other owners what times you are there, which ensures that every time you take your pup out, there’s less of a chance of arriving at an empty park!

To find it, sinply type the word “dogbook” into the search field at the top right of every facebook page. It will be the first hit on the list that follows. Simply add the application to your page, then open it up from your profile page from the tab at the top, and create a new profile for every dog that you own. Add parks, using the “Nearest parks” field, and start adding friends!

Hope you see you at McDonald Gardens/Cobourg Park sometime!

Article written by Jonathan Moore + Lucas
Photos are of Paddington and Corduroy’s Dogbook pages.