Dane County opens dog park at Anderson County Farm Park
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It's time to put those weekly dog park arguments to rest. If you’re looking for a definitive answer to the question of whether or not your pup is smarter than the average dog, then author and professor of canine psychology Stanley Coren’s 2006 book, "The Intelligence of Dogs," is an excellent reference point. It’s widely accepted among the community of canine devotees as an accurate representation of the trainability and overall intelligence of breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs.
Coren’s list of the 63 brightest dog breeds was compiled with help from the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs, as well as a survey of dog owners. At Coren’s request, obedience trial judges ranked breeds on obedience and working intelligence—categories that are based on how well a breed typically learns from humans. The analysis also ranked breeds based on adaptive intelligence, which refers to a dog's ability to problem-solve on its own. Breeds that took the shortest amount of time to learn new commands rank the highest.
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MADISON, Wis. – A new dog park in Oregon is complete, Dane County officials announced Monday.
The 35-acre park, located at Anderson Farm County Park, features hiking trails, a separate small dog area, and an edible orchard.
There is also a parking lot with electric vehicle charging stations.
A newly paved trail connects the area with Arthur Sholts Memorial Woods as well as South Main Street.
“This new dog park will provide visitors and their furry friends a new location to exercise and take in the outdoors,” County Executive Joe Parisi said in a statement.
Officials said this is the eighth off-leash dog park in the county.
A permit is required to bring your dog to the park.
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