Off-leash dog parks across the U.S. are gainingground and public support, even with non-dog own-ers. Dog parks are the fastest-growing segment ofcity parks. The Trust for Public Land, the leading non-profit working to conserve land for people (and nowdogs), acknowledges that this trend has the capacityto add significant power to the general park move-ment. Skateboarders have made inroads too, but theconstituency of dog owners has much more clout, asthe U.S. Òdog economyÓ is estimated to total $7.5 billion a year. Official off-leash dog parks on publicland have a bumpy past. Illegal off-leash activities ona beach in Berkeley, Calif., in

CORNELIA GUEST AND HER canine companions are a Cruelty-Free Lifestyle dynasty! Leading the

pack is the iconic socialite, fashionista, and entrepreneur, Cornelia Guest. She is the designer and manufacturer of her popular high-end vegan handbag and accessories collection, she manages

her vegan catering and entertaining brand, Cornelia Guest Events, and raises awareness and

funds for animal-caring causes. Her four-legged friends have always helped her

promote this Cruelty- Free Lifestyle, by modeling,traveling, or just hanging out with Cornelia at theirhome, the Templeton estate. The 29-room mansion

is surrounded by 15 acres, where other animals that Cornelia has adopted, such as a donkey and a

tortoise, roam. Cornelia and her dogs have an unsur-passed commitment to their cause, which has beenrecognized in major media outlets, such as Vogue,

People, Harpers Bazaar, and Women’s Wear Daily,as well as on national morning talk shows and the Food Network.

But just as with any busy beings, injuries and achesand pains can be par for the course in life. This iswhere Babette the Vet steps in to the iconic Templetonestate, which has embraced major intellectuals, artists,and celebrities, including, Halston, Oscar de la Renta,Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol, and TrumanCapote. All have been hosted by Cornelia, her famedmother (C.Z. Guest,) and her father (WinstonChurchill’s cousin), and always the household canines.

Babette the Vet treats the dogs using both tradition-al and alternative therapies. From cleaning teeth andclipping nails to physical therapy, Dr. Gladstein takescare of this canine clan.

Both Cash and Belinda are treated with laser ther-apy, prolotherapy, and then

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The Cruelty-Free Lifestyle dynasty of Cornelia Guestincludes generations of rescued dogs.

House callsBabette Gladstein, VMD, is amobile/house-call veterinarian whobrings traditional, alternative, regen-erative medical solutions to thecomfort of your home, 24/7! Basedin Carnegie Hill, on the Upper EastSide of Manhattan, Dr. Gladstein,who specializes in physical therapy,is licensed in five states. Seeingpatients in their own home helpsthem stay calm, making it easier on them—and you!

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acupuncture. Cash (who got hisname because, as a pup, he would howl when Cornelia lis-tened to Johnny Cash), weighing 110 pounds, has hip andshoulder problems. And Belinda (who was adopted withthat nice name from the Animal Alliance of N.J.) was

originally rescuedfrom the streets of Pennsylvaniaemaciated, with achain danglingfrom her neck,leading to hip andback issues.

Laser therapyoffers a pain-free,drug-free, surgery-free way to alleviate chronicpain. Completelynon-invasive and a favorite treatment among

pets, laser therapy can provide your dog with much-neededinstantaneous relief.

Prolotherapy offers decreased pain and increased range ofmotion by repairing damaged and lax connective tissues andligaments, which hold joints in place. This involves a seriesof injections of lidocaine and dextrose into the target areas.

Acupuncture produces an abundance of good healtheffects by enhancing or restoring the natural flow of energy(qi) in the body, primarily affecting the muscular, skeletal,

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Cornelia Guest Events excels in vegancatering, including events at this fall’sFashion Week. Skills from her book,Cornelia Guest’s Simple Pleasures, aguide to high-end vegan cooking andentertaining, were demonstrated on“Rachael Vs. Guy Celebrity Cook–Off.”

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hormonal, and cardiovascular systems. Besides relieving painand muscle spasms in dogs, acupuncture stimulates theirnerves and defense system, provides a sense of well-being, and promotes health.

All of these treatments are efficiently and effectively per-formed in the comfort of their estate. Empowering this dynastywith physical therapy makes Babette the Vetfeel proud. To order thefamous Corne-lia Guest veganchocolate chipcookies (yes,chocolate isusually pro-duced in a veryun-animal-friendly way),see the Corne-lia Guest fallcollection ofvegan handbags and accessories, online and at high-end retail-ers, such as Bloomingdale’s. To order her book on vegan enter-taining or a Cruelty-Free bag, go to corneliaguest.com.You canalso follow her and her four-legged friends on twitter. Enjoy!

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In this fall’sVogue,AcademyAward winnerJenniferLawrence withCornelia Guest’scanine compan-ions, Cash andWinston, at theiriconic home, theTempleton estate,in Long Island,N.Y.

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adopted by CorneliaGuest, found in the

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trimmed.

Socrates, CorneliaGuest’s adoptedAfrican Tortoise, wouldhave been a pair ofeyeglasses yesteryearwithout the pioneeringCruelty–Free Lifestyleshe and her caninecompanions promote.

¥ RESCUED FROM A LOCAL SHOP, Raising Rover& Baby, that suddenly went out of business,Maise now spends her days at another shop,Annie & Co. Needlepoint and Knitting shop inCarnegie Hill. Annie tends to this youngadopteeÕs every need and called on Babettewhen she thought her dog had a bladder infection. Turns out it

was her first heat. But do not spay your pet until afterone year (and keep her from romantic situations),because it can lead to medical problems. The same foraltering your male dog, unless there are behavioralissues. ¥ CO-OPS, CONDOS, AND RENTALS are in a furry

flux. No-pet policies are increasingly being challenged and newluxury buildings are luring animal lovers with posh animal ameni-ties. Seizing on NYCÕs liberal qualifications for needing servicedogs (Òphysical, medical, mental, or psychologicalÓ impairments),tenants are increasingly going to their lawyers and doctors to geta diagnosis and documents stating their dogs are a big part oftheir prescription for well-being. Luxury buildings catering to theaffluent canine include: The MiMA, in HellÕs Kitchen, featuring

Dog City, with spa, treadmills, pool, massage, indoor and outdoorplay, and home cooked meals; in Long Island City, a 41-story rentaloffers an onsite dog run; in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a pet room.¥ PUT THAT SCREEN PROTECTOR ON your Ipad! There are manyapps for your dog or cat to play. From chasing a pinpoint of lightto images of fish or fowl, dogs and cats are giving these interac-tive games a rave review. Either by paw, nose, or tongue, yourpet controls the game and moves up levels as it chases or tries tofetch the prey. Some trainers suggest that putting peanut butteron the screen (or whatever entices your furry friend to touch theIpad) will help him learn how to play the game. There are evendog trainers giving 90-minute IPad clinics. From private entrepre-neurs to big-brand Friskies, you candownload these apps for a very smallfee. ¥ ENJOYING AUTUMN, Babettewith two of her clients in the oasis ofCentral Park. There are 37.5 millionhuman visitors to the park annually.That is more than seven times as manywho visit the Grand Canyon.

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Gymnasium, the local dog ownersÕ lobbyingefforts paid off, as the university agreed tobuild and maintain a new adjacent dog run.The Òleash cuttingÓ of the dog run, constructedat an estimated cost of $60,000, took place in1980, and its official opening made the coverof the New York Post.

Now, New York City has the most public off-leash dog parks in the U.S., thanks to our pio-neering dog owners! But per person, with ourpopulation of 8,391,881 and 138 dog parks, weonly rank 14th, at 1.6 dog parks per 100,000residents. (Oregon wins, with 32 dog parks in apopulation of 566,143, or 5.7 per 100,000 resi-dents. Norfolk and Las Vegas come in 2nd and3rd.) If you see an opportunity to create anoth-er dog park, on city, state, or federal land, youwill get lots of support for your activism tobring NYC into the top ten!

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Tribeca’s Pier 26 Dog Run (shown on left) just opened! It cost$400,000 and is the largest Hudson River run. The gray-bluepavement at the site is designed to appear vibrant bluethrough dogs’ color-blind eyes. The run at Kowsky Plaza(right), Battery Park City, is named after 9/11 hero Sirius.

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New York Council ofDog Owner Groups,NYCdog (“nicedog”), founded 1999.

The group fought thebattle in 2006-07, saving the 9-9 policy for off-leash hours in parks like Cadman Plaza, Pros-pect, Central, and 90 others throughout NYC. www.facebook.com/pages/NYCdog-NY-Council-ofDog-Owner-Groups/113617558699487

the Õ70s led the way tolegalizing the first official public dog park, in1983, after much campaigning of local officialsand citizens.

New York CityÕs first public dog run, Tomp-kins Square Park Dog Run, was opened in 1990as part of the renovation of the park. It also is

known as First Run,because it was the firstof 55+ dog parksopened by the NYCDepartment of Parksand Recreation.

The first private dogrun in NYC, Mercer-Houston Dog RunAssociation (MHDRA),had its genesis in theÕ60s. It is not on parkland and requiresmembership tests andminimal upkeep fees.

On the corner of Mercer and Houston streets,now the chic tip of SoHo, dilapidated buildingswere brought down by the Committee on SlumClearance and Urban Renewal Plans. That left anempty lot, which was instantly used by ownersfor their dogs to run unleashed, as muddy anddirty as it was. Fifteen years later, they got per-mission to fence the area, with a double-entry-way, and connect to water. In the Õ70s, whenNYU received permission to build the Coles

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THIS SUMMER two major dog runs opened in NYC, theWashington Square Park George dog run and the Pier 26run, with costs running in the hundreds of thousands.Whether at a city, state, private, or public dog run, thecommon denominator is community and volunteering, andusually some source of fresh water—besides a great off-leash time for you and your dog. If joining a private dogrun, minimal tax-deductible membership fees, key fobs,passcodes, orientations, and medical records may be thecourse for you and your dog. Here, and on the next page,are some of the dynamic NYC places to go off-leash.

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Mercer/Houston Dog RunMercer & Houston Sts. Nestled in a busy location, the first pri-vate dog run in NYC has an audience oftourists who photograph the dogs at play.Not many fixings, but I don’t think thedogs care that much. They can run, andthere is fresh water. The cost is $60 peryear, $30 for owners who are seniors.www.mercerhoustondogrun.org

Canine Court at Van Cortlandt Park West 252nd Street & Broadway, BronxThe run has an agility course, including ateeter-totter, hurdles, tunnels, and hang-ing tire specially designed for canines, aswell as a big open field. After this work-out, you can put on the leash and wanderaround 1,000 acres of the park.

Washington Square Dog RunsWest 4th St. & MacDougal St.Just opened this summer, George’s DogRun is for large and small dogs, withbenches, shade, and an energetic scene.Nearby is the Robin Kovary Run forSmall Dogs. In 1987, Robin co-foundedthe NYC Coalition for Dogs, whichaimed to establish enclosed, legal dogruns throughout the city. She was VP ofthe first legal, NYC-recognized dog runin Manhattan (at Mercer and Houston),was instrumental in establishing manydog runs in Manhattan, and has assistedcommunities elsewhere in the U.S.

Madison Square Park Dog Run5th Ave. & 24th St. This Shake Shack scene has a dog parkwith umbrellas, benches, poop bags, andthe convenience of getting a shake for youand your dog. The dog menu at all ShakeShacks includes: Shackburger biscuits a lacarte, 5 for $7.50, and The Poochini, a cupof non-dairy custard with a biscuit and aswirl of peanut butter at $3.75! Dogs are

not allowed on the grass, evenon a leash, in this park, whichhas views of the beautiful FlatIron Building and Met LifeClock Tower. Known to getmuddy right after a rain.

Warren Street Dog ParkWarren Between West &Greenwich Sts.This private dog park is prettybare-bones yet good-sized,costing $120 per year. Cleaningis not at designated hours, soyou may have to vacate unexpectedly.Even if frustrated, you are required to becourteous to the crew and exit. Childrenyounger than 12 are not allowed.www.dogownersoftribeca.com

West Village D.O.G.Little West 12th St., between Washington St. & 10th Ave.The private run has a $75 member fee.This summer brought a record number ofapplicants. The run has 24-hour lighting,soft asphalt paving, and all the amenities,including tennis balls. www.wvdog.org

105th Street Dog RunRiverside Park & 105th St.In 2012, users were dismayed at the run-down run. They worked with RiversidePark Conservancy to form a private for-mal “user group” of board members toraise awareness and funds for improve-ment. This committee fixed the gate,replenished the poop bags, got a lockabletool chest from the Park’s Dept. formaintenance supplies, and ensured volun-teer upkeep and donations with a twitterand Facebook account. So when a treefell in June, destroying the fence, theygot NYC and the Conservancy to removethe tree and put up a temporary fence in avery timely fashion. http://dogrun105.org

Union Square Dog Park (U-dog run)Southwest side of Union Square ParkIn 1996, dog owners, who had met everyday at the park while bringing their dogsto play off-leash on a patch of grass,formed a community to pitch the ParksDept. They succeeded in getting a fence.Today an estimated 150 owners bringdogs on weekdays—double on weekends.Neighborhood business donations and vol-unteer workers keep this run in shape.

ChelseaWaterside Parkfor DogsWest 23rd St. &Hudson River.New York magazinesays it’s one of thebest dog runs: modern, stylish andclean. Featuringspecial asphalt thatstays cool.

Carl Schurz Park Dog RunEast End Ave. to the East River, from 84th to 89th Sts.There are two dog runs. The ground isdirt for the large and hard for the 23-lbs.-and-under. This community’s annualfund- and awareness-raising includesevents such as the SCHMOOZEfundraiser, Halloween Howl, and HealthyHound Fair. You can also take your dogon-leash to the movies here during theConservancy’s Sunset Film Festival.http://carlschurzparknyc.etapwss.com/index.php/volunteer/dog_runs

Theodore Roosevelt Park-BullMoose Dog RunNext to the Natural History Museum,northwest side on 81st St., near CPW.This run, considered to be a random parknext to the grand-daddy, Central Park, ison its way to getting an estimated$500,000 renovation. Changing thedirt/gravel ground to K9Grass is underconsideration, at an estimated cost of$250,000+. It can be pressure-washed andsprayed with chemicals to dissolve waste.To curb the noise complaints (barkingsounds intensify as they bounce off themuseum), mitigation would cost roughly$100,000. Also on the wish list is newlighting, for $15,000, a new gate with abetter lock, new benches, and a waterplay area. This summer CouncilwomanGale Brewer secured $250,000 of NYCfunds for the run. She was just electedManhattan Borough President. I see evenmore dog parks in our future!

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For a more extensive list of runs, go to:www.dogspin.com/dog-runs-parksFor parkland runs by your zip code in allfive boroughs, go to:www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas