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Welcome to Lake Accotink Park! 7500 Accotink Park Rd - Springfield, VA - 22150 703-569-0285 Register through Parktakes Online for these exciting, fun-filled PET PLACE classes at Lake Accotink Park Bark in the Park! Pet Place Our dog obedience classes help develop understanding and communication and build a strong relationship between pet and handler. Flexible training methods are employed for home management, problem solving and correction. Please note: Dogs that display fear or aggression are not permitted in Park Authority classes. Bring a shot record with proof of DHLA rabies and parvovirus shots to the first class. All dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated, wearing a visible dog license and leashed when entering or leaving the class area. Check with instructor at first class for proper leashes, collars and other equipment. An adult must stay with child handler if student is under 16 or does not have own transportation. Register the handler, not the dog; one handler/one dog per registration. Instructors Wanted Qualified dog obedience and dog agility instructors needed. Call 703-324-5540 for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application. Canine Attractions at Lake Accotink Park Special events and other social encounters for dogs attract a following year after year. Lake Accotink Park hosts programs that bring together responsible pet owners and likeminded individuals who want to "put some bark in the park." Call the park at 703-569-0285 for registration and more information. Canine Cruises Sundays, Call for dates. Schedule depends on completion date of repairs to the dam. (Humans 8 yrs and up; dogs all ages) Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Treat your canine companion to a special cruise aboard Lake Accotink Park's pooch-friendly pontoon boat. Catch the last rays of the sun as it dips toward the distant lake shore while your dog scans for ducks, geese and other lake dwellers. $5 per person, no charge for dogs. Limit one dog per person. Reservations and advance payment required. Cruise cancelled at discretion of park staff in case of rain or gusty winds. Full refund if cruise is cancelled. No refunds for any other reason. October 30 Saturday "Howloween" Dog Talent Show, Costume Contest and Boneyard Hunt 2-4pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285 Are you and Fido ready for some howlin' good Halloween fun? It's time to start practicing those pet tricks and trying on those coordinating outfits! Show off your furry family member's unique talents and compete for special prizes and treats! The contest is followed by a walk through the "boneyard" to sniff out well-earned treats. All dogs must be leashed and friendly toward other dogs, children and people of all ages. $6 per dog. Advance payment and registration required. Tail-Waggin Party Fun! For birthdays, new adoptions or just because! You are barking up the right tree if you're looking for some fun for your four-legged family member and friends. Celebrate your pooch's special day in style! Parties held inside a fenced enclosure and include two-hour use of the party tent and a half-hour canine cruise on the lake. Party game supplies are also provided. Complete party package just $75. Available May 1st through mid-October. Call 703-569-0285 for more information and reservations. Pet First Aid and CPR Selected weeknights, 6:30 - 8 pm, call for dates, 703-569-0285. In one quick evening, learn essential skills to help your pet in the event of a health or medical emergency. Learn how to manage your pet's injury or illness in the first critical moments until you can get to a veterinarian. This 90-minute workshop will teach you how to stop bleeding, handle choking incidents, perform chest compressions, fashion a splint, take your pet's pulse... and more! Bring a brown-bag dinner if desired. Class is held indoors in main office classroom. For $45 you receive the workshop, course book, certificate of completion-and valuable peace of mind. Registration and advance payment required. No refunds unless the class is cancelled. For registration, upcoming dates, and additional information, call Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Dog Training One-on-One Lake Accotink Park offers individualized dog training lessons taught by a longtime FCPA dog obedience instructor. Perfect for busy people. Sessions are customized to your dog's level of behavioral development and tailored to your schedule. Includes a pre-session consultation with the instructor to determine your goals and set a date and time for your first session. This is an excellent option for those who need more flexibility than weekly lessons can provide. Off-Leash Dogs Welcome in Special Dog Parks The Fairfax County Park Authority has always welcomed leashed dogs in all of its parks. Now, for owners of well-mannered canines who enjoy a good run or a friendly romp, there's the additional option of off-leash dog parks - fenced areas where unleashed dogs can have free play.