Dog Park Now

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from Dog Park Now! 🐾🎃

Whether your pup is rocking a costume, chasing leaves, or heading to the dog park for some spooky-season fun, we hope you have a safe and happy Halloween.

If you’re heading out today, don’t forget to check in on Dog Park Now and help other dog owners know what’s happening at the park before they go. A quick check-in can make a big difference for the next person and pup.

Have a fun Halloween and if your dog is dressed up, we’d love to see a photo in the comments! 👻🍂🐶

10/25/2026

🍁☀️ Some fall days are just made for the dog park! 🐾

Beautiful sunshine, fresh fall air, colourful leaves, and happy dogs. What more could we ask for on a Sunday? 🐶🍂

If you're heading to your favourite dog park today, don't forget to check in on Dog Park Now! 📍

Your check-in does more than show you're at the park. It helps the next dog owner see park activity and make a better decision about their visit.

A few seconds of your time can make someone else's park visit that much better. ❤️

That's what building a community is all about. 🐾

Enjoy this beautiful fall day, everyone!

🐕 Heading to the park? Check in. Help the next dog owner.

10/23/2026

It's getting competitive on the Dog Park Now October leaderboard! 🐾🏆

Our latest snapshot had Bodacious and Robin tied at 380 Paw Points, with Daffodil close behind at 370! But the rankings can change with every park visit.

Shout-out to every dog owner checking in — whether you're on the leaderboard or checking in for the first time.

Each contribution helps the next dog owner.

Who's making a run up the leaderboard this weekend? 👀💚

10/21/2026

Another wonderful surprise! 🐾💚

A big thank you to Polite Canada for sharing the Dog Park Now story!

It's amazing seeing the support and watching our little Nova Scotia idea reach new audiences.

We're just getting started! 🐶❤️

Halifax-based entrepreneur Wayne Brown has created an app called Dog Park Now to help dog owners find out the best time to go to off-leash parks.

Dog Park Now is a free app that helps dog owners check how busy a dog park is before leaving home. The app is currently available in Halifax and includes 52 off-leash dog parks across Nova Scotia, from Yarmouth to Sydney, allowing users to view activity. Users check in when they arrive and share updates to help other dog owners plan their visits. The app also lets users save their favourite parks, receive alerts, and share reports about lost dogs. Available for both iPhone and Android, Dog Park Now helps dog owners make informed decisions and enjoy a better park visit with their pets.

After struggling to find this information online himself, Brown launched the app at the end of June, and it has since surpassed 1,000 users. Brown is happy that his Dog Park Now app has grown to cover off-leash dog parks across Nova Scotia, with dog owners recommending new locations. The app also includes a lost dog alert feature that sends notifications to people in the local area to help find missing pets faster.

Brown’s five-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Peanut, inspired him to create the app. He left his 15-year career in the insurance industry to focus on building the app. Brown hopes his app will eventually be available across Canada.

Source: Stephanie Tsicos, CTV News

10/18/2026

Another exciting moment for Dog Park Now! 🐾💚

A huge thank you to Virgin Radio Halifax 101.3 for picking up our story and helping spread the word!

What started as a simple idea from a Halifax dog owner is now an app covering 52 off-leash locations across Nova Scotia, with over 1,000 downloads and a growing community of dog owners helping each other.

Our mission hasn't changed: help dog owners Know Before You Go™.

Every check-in makes a difference. When you check in at your local dog park, you're helping the next dog owner know what to expect before they arrive. 🐶

Thank you to everyone who's downloaded the app, shared our story, and supported us along the way. We're just getting started! 💚

Check in. Help the next dog owner. 🐾

10/18/2026

Great event happening at Petvalu Timberlea

🎃🐾 BIG NEWS! OUR HALLOWEEN FUN DAY IS NOW AN ALL-DAY EVENT! 🐾🎃

More time for Halloween fun with your furry friends! 👻🧡

Dress up your furry babies in their spooktacular Halloween costumes and bring them to Pet Valu Tantallon or Timberlea during our regular business hours!

🎃 HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE:
🐾 A FREE Halloween treat bag for every costumed pet!
🎁 A ballot for your chance to WIN our Halloween Treat Basket!
📸 Our staff will be snapping photos of your adorable costumed pets to share on our social media pages!

📍 PET VALU TANTALLON
🗓️ Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM

📍 PET VALU TIMBERLEA
🗓️ Sunday, October 18
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM

🎁 Treat Basket Draw: November 1st!

We can’t wait to see all your spooky, silly, and absolutely adorable costumes! 👻🐶🐱

Come join the fun, snap some memories, and celebrate Halloween with your favourite pet-loving team! 🧡🐾

10/15/2026

Dog Park Now made the news! 🐾📺

What an exciting day! CTV Atlantic featured Dog Park Now and the story behind why we're working to help dog owners make better-informed decisions before visiting their local parks.

A huge thank you to Stephanie Tsicos and the CTV Atlantic team for sharing our story!

If you're discovering Dog Park Now for the first time, welcome! ❤️

Here's how you can help:

🐾 Download Dog Park Now for free on iPhone or Android.

📍 Find your local dog park and check recent activity.

🐶 Check in when you arrive!

Why is checking in so important?

Because your check-in helps the next dog owner make a better-informed decision about their park visit. And when other owners check in, that information can help you too.

It's dog owners helping dog owners, and every contribution matters.

Watch our CTV Atlantic interview here:
https://youtu.be/JhB6k6Q52vQ

Know Before You Go™

10/15/2026

Dog Park Now made the news! 🐾📺

What an exciting day for Dog Park Now!

A huge thank you to Stephanie Tsicos and CTV Atlantic for sharing the story behind our locally created app and helping introduce Dog Park Now to more dog owners across Nova Scotia!

Our goal is simple: help dog owners make better-informed decisions before heading to their local dog park.

And that's where YOU come in!

Every time you check in at a dog park, you're helping the next owner see recent park activity before deciding to head out.

And when you visit another day, someone else's check-in can help you!

It's dog owners helping dog owners. 🐶❤️

If you're discovering Dog Park Now for the first time, welcome!

📱 Download Dog Park Now for free on iPhone or Android.

🐾 Find your local dog park.

❤️ Check in when you arrive and help the next dog owner!

Watch our CTV Atlantic story here:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/halifax-man-creates-app-to-help-dog-owners-know-when-to-go-to-off-leash-parks/

Know Before You Go™

10/13/2026

Peanut has a way of knowing when it's time for an adventure. 🐾

Every dog park visit starts with a little excitement—and a little planning.

Before you head out, check Dog Park Now to see recent park activity. When you arrive, check in so the next dog owner has more information too.

Know Before You Go. 🐾