# California Dog Parks??? I live in NC but my girlfriend lives near Newbery Hills, CA/ Thousand Oaks . She said that she was at a dog park in Thousand Oaks and thinks she saw a Shikoku. I was wondering if anyone on this sight has been to or still goes to that doggie park in Thousand oaks. Also, I have visited with Brad seve… ## Thread In General · started by Lenscny · 25 replies - **Category:** [General](https://nihonken.org/community/c/general) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## Lenscny · 2008-08-06T23:27:08.000Z I live in NC but my girlfriend lives near Newbery Hills, CA/ Thousand Oaks . She said that she was at a dog park in Thousand Oaks and thinks she saw a Shikoku. I was wondering if anyone on this sight has been to or still goes to that doggie park in Thousand oaks. Also, I have visited with Brad several times while he was in Atlanta and had the chance to meet his family of dogs and his wife. I would always tell my girlfriend that she would have to see a Shikoku up close and personal.....any chance that if you do go to this doggie park that I could schedule a day that maybe she could meet you there so that she could see and interact with a Shikoku. She has a little Chinese Crested that I would also like to see interact with the Shikoku. He does really well with other dogs except that he doesnt understand that he is a small dog. Go figure Please let me know!!! ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-08-07T00:00:36.000Z Hi Lenny! :o) ---- ## Lenscny · 2008-08-07T00:22:33.000Z Hey Brad, I thinkm I have decided that after I get the Shikoku I am going to get the Rodesian Ridgeback...I am so in love with it. My parents are really happy they got him....he is so wonderful for a 4mth old 50lb puppy. He is goingto be huge...I have lots of pics of him ## Lenscny · 2008-08-07T00:23:58.000Z Oops...way to big... Brad, your going to have to teach me how to shrink it and add more at one time ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-08-07T00:40:17.000Z He's handsome! So your already planning for 2 dogs? lol! No worries on the size, I could write some code to shrink pics if they are to big, but I'm too lazy. :oT To add more just hit edit in the top right of the post, and attach another pic. Or check this link out for instructions that LJ put together on other ways to add pics. [thanx LJ!] ---- Has your Shikoku been born or conceived yet? ---- ## Lenscny · 2008-08-07T07:29:46.000Z No it has not been conceived yet...still waiting...but I have been looking at the Shikoku since 1999...so whats a few months..?? I am also trying to come up with a Proper Name and also the name he or she willed be called by.....tough tough tough Yeah....I am going to have to go fo r two dogs....yu know how that it..get one have to get another. Only thing is my girl has a dog and she just got a kitten....so it will end up being at a minimum......3 dogs and 2 cats....and whatever other animinals she decides to get.......She is a big animal lover ## brandon_w (admin) · 2008-08-07T11:02:54.000Z Ridgebacks are pretty awesome dogs. They are very impressive to see in person, both their size and the ridge. Congrats on your future Shikoku and welcome to the forum. ## Lenscny · 2008-08-07T18:15:28.000Z Thanks......I have actually been on the forum for well over a year but I just dont seem to get on as often as I would like.....you know it is tuff when you see everyone and there Shikokus and you dont have one..tuff to swallow. Its been a long time waiting for me but I am ready now and we shall see. ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-08-08T02:11:52.000Z You know I think both of you [Brandon & Lenny] where two of the forums earliest members! :o) Thanx for sticking around. :o) ## sujewel · 2008-08-08T11:17:18.000Z I LOVE Rhodesian Ridgeback!!! Such sweet dogs. I dated a guy whose roommate had a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Ginger. Such a sweet baby. ## Lenscny · 2008-08-14T11:04:09.000Z Come on Brad.....did you really think I would leave??? I just get way to busy...trying to keep you safe...LOL Plus it is hard to remember the passorword!!! Brad, who here is from Cali ??? I did not get a response from any of the Cali People concerning my question. ## Lenscny · 2008-08-14T11:05:50.000Z Am I really one of the first members???? Does that come with a gift or something? Maybe a certificate???? Flowers...I dont know...something? ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-08-14T11:08:43.000Z (lenscny! ask for an all expenses paid trip to Taos! :)) ## brandon_w (admin) · 2008-08-14T11:15:17.000Z What if I ask for the all expense paid trip first? There are a good amount of members from California. Romi, Corina, Patty, ummm I know there are more. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-08-14T12:45:07.000Z whoever gets to Taos first, be sure to report on this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Hum (and now i'm done hijacking! sorry!) ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-08-14T12:46:48.000Z I think the only SO Cal Shikoku owner is Corina, and she is not on the forum so much lately. But you could probably email her. ## ddowdemers · 2008-08-14T14:16:37.000Z I, also, am from So Cal but I live in San Diego and we have never been to Thousand Oaks. ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-08-14T14:18:09.000Z We all appreciate the work you do keeping us safe Lenny! I'm concerned once you get a Shikoku puppy, and see how much energy they have, the US will be a much less safe place! [Due to your time being tied up dealing with a Shikoku pup] lol! ---- As for a gift... you got to meet Ahi, right? :o) Brandon you can't meet Ahi because I know you will take her! :oP For fun I just looked at the DB, this is the order of the earliest [still active] members: #3 ddowdemers #7 Michelle M #9 ShikokuSpirit #10 Lenscny #11 kwyld #13 Hondru #15 grandemu #26 brandon_w #48 MommyofNiko #73 JessicaRabbit #77 Edgewood #79 jmaxwell That was the first page, I'll stop there. [Dave you are #106] ---- As for S. Cali members w/ Shikoku: ShikokuSpirit, ddowdemers, and grandemu. Send them a whisper... If they think you're creepy or something, have them ask me who you are, I will vouch for you. LOL! ---- ## ddowdemers · 2008-08-14T14:18:39.000Z Ohh, and there is another Shikoku in Carlsbad, CA. (outside of San Diego) ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-08-14T14:20:30.000Z That is so funny, Jay just asked me how many members there were when I signed on and I told him fewer than 100. Wow look how much your baby has grown Brad!!! ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-08-14T14:28:28.000Z I know, its really cool... I'm very pleased. We now have over 400 members! The coolest part for me is that so many of the most active members are some of the earliest. :o) Dorothy was key in getting a lot of the early Shikoku owners to join. Some of them may not be active on the forum but still keep in touch with Dorothy - like Ahi's brother and sister. Thanx to all of you! ---- ## _dlroberts · 2008-08-14T16:47:09.000Z Brad, I assume you and Jen are #1 & #2? This forum has really grown a lot in the last few months. So thank you Brad for making it all possible and being a caring and responsible steward. :-) ## MommyofNiko · 2008-08-14T20:12:41.000Z I get credit for Jess and Dave!!!! I saved Jess from the evil myspace forums! ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-08-14T21:14:47.000Z Rachel you probably saved me from being banned from myspace for threatening ignorant morons bodily harm. ## ljowen123 (moderator) · 2008-08-14T21:44:16.000Z Rach - you get credit for me, even though I'm in the 200's --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)