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- Globe and Mail
Pet Playgrounds Ditches Shock Collars, Offers a Safer Alternative with Proven Fence Kits
North Branford, CT - August 19, 2025 - Pet Playgrounds, an innovator in canine outdoor safety, is moving beyond shock collars and electric fences, changing the way pet owners feel about traditional outdoor enclosures. Instead of relying on painful methods and rigid fences, the company is championing a safer way to protect pets: a real physical dog fence that blends naturally into the landscape while keeping pets securely enclosed and deterring wildlife. 'Dogs deserve the freedom to roam and play safely without the risk of shock collars or limitations of bulky wooden fences. Unfortunately, most dog owners don't realize there's a middle ground between the two,' said Victor Boemmels, the Founder of Pet Playgrounds. 'Our system fills that gap. It's practical, easy to install, and built with how dogs behave in mind.' Backed by more than 15 years of product refinement and 4,000+ successful installations across the US and Canada, Pet Playground's dog fence kits are a proven and tested alternative that balances durability with do-it-yourself simplicity. Each kit features 13 components, including layered steel cable rails, a secure dig guard, a range of installation tools, and the company's new Spicy Pro Poly mesh, which is chew-resistant and UV-protected. The system uses a patented three-layer construction: two layers of metal combined with the poly layer. Each steel cable is individually coated for added durability, creating a fence that is 50-75% metal in all the right places. The three-layer design includes: Chew- and Climb-Resistant Mesh: Pet Playgrounds' proprietary Spicy Pro Poly™ mesh is UV-resistant and infused with a spicy natural additive that discourages chewing and climbing. The mesh runs the full height of the fence – 5, 6, or 7 feet – and includes tighter openings than standard poly mesh options. Steel Cable Support System: Steel cables are used at key tension points to create a flexible but strong barrier. This movement deters both climbing pets and outside predators, creating a subtle but effective defense mechanism that doesn't interfere with the view. Anti-Dig Ground Guard: A one-foot-wide metal mesh layer is installed at the base of the fence and staked into the ground every three feet. Over time, natural growth reinforces the barrier, preventing escape through digging, even on uneven or sloped ground. The kits' modular system adapts to yards of all shapes and slopes. Post locations can be adjusted up to five feet in any direction, making installations possible even on rocky or uneven terrains. Moreover, pet owners can choose from three support levels: A full DIY kit, a hybrid guided install, or a professional installation, each backed by 100+ videos and a detailed manual. As more pet owners seek safe, practical alternatives to electric fences, Pet Playgrounds offers a time-tested solution that puts dogs' well-being first. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, please visit About Pet Playgrounds Pet Playgrounds was founded in 2008 to offer a safer alternative to invisible fences and shock collars. With a flexible, layered fencing design and more than 4,000 installations completed, the company provides pet owners with humane, easy-to-install containment systems that adapt to virtually any yard. Instagram: @petplaygrounds Facebook: PetPlaygrounds TikTok: @victorboemmels YouTube: @nonelectricdogfence Media Contact Company Name: Pet Playgrounds Contact Person: Victor Boemmels, Founder Email: Send Email Phone: (800) 985-9202 Country: United States Website:
National Post
2 hours ago
- National Post
Young NHLer lives in basement of Rangers fans
A young New York Rangers forward has turned a minor hockey staple into NHL life. Article content Brett Berard, 22, lives in the off-season in the basement of a family of six. In junior hockey, players often billet with families, living with them during the season. This is a slightly different arrangement since Berard lives with them when he's not playing for the Rangers, but it's a similar idea. Article content Article content Berard told the Wall Street Journal about his unconventional setup in Darien, Conn. He explained it came about because his best friend Petey Alofsin was a fraternity brother of the eldest son of the Fiorita family. Berard had told Alofsin he wanted to train in the area and his friend said: ''No way, my best friend from school lives in Darien, you should talk to him,'' Berard told the news outlet. Article content Missy and Paul Fiorita told the WSJ they are huge Rangers fans, but didn't really believe Berard — who is not related to former Maple Leafs defenceman Bryan Berard — would really be up for the living situation, given he'd already played three years of college hockey and a couple in the minors. Article content 'In the back of my mind, I was like, 'This isn't gonna happen. A Ranger's not going to move into our house,'' Missy Fiorita said. Article content 'We were all on pins and needles, but as soon as he walked in the door, it was like, 'I'm not welcoming this kid into my home for X amount of time. I'm welcoming him to being part of our family,' she said. Article content Now they hang out together as a big family, including going on dog walks, playing basketball in the driveway, and watching movies and television. Article content Berard rents an apartment in Hartford, Conn., during the NHL season (because he's mostly played for the Hartford Wolfpack of the American Hockey League, so far).
CTV News
2 hours ago
- CTV News
Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore shipping channel near site of 2024 bridge collapse
The W-Sapphire bulk carrier is seen anchored off Sandy Point, Md., the morning after an explosion occurred in one of its holds as it was leaving the Port of Baltimore, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Banner via AP) BALTIMORE — Investigators on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden with coal as it departed Baltimore's harbour for East Africa. Officials said no one was injured in the blast Monday evening, which prompted a mayday call when it was reported near the site of last year's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Video of the explosion showed flames shooting high into the air, followed by a large plume of dark smoke billowing over the Patapsco River. The Port of Baltimore's main shipping channel was closed Tuesday morning. 'The U.S. Coast Guard is the lead agency in the response and will determine when the channel can safely reopen, as well as the timing of vessel arrivals and departures,' port officials said in a news release. The 751-foot (229-meter) merchant vessel W-Sapphire was en route from Baltimore to East Africa, according to marine tracking websites. It was expected to arrive in the Port of Mauritius in about a month. Built in 2012, the ship is currently sailing under a Liberian flag. Officials said it was transporting coal. There were 23 crewmembers and two pilots aboard at the time of the explosion, according to Coast Guard officials. Baltimore Fire Department spokesperson John Marsh said the agency responded to a fire below deck. There were no reports of property damage beyond the ship, according to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said his office was closely monitoring the situation. The Coast Guard established a 2,000-yard (1,829-meter) safety zone around the site of the explosion. 'Reports state the fire has been extinguished and plans for the vessel are being formulated,' the agency said in a statement. Officials didn't provide a timeline for when the federal shipping channel was expected to reopen. It was closed for months after the deadly bridge collapse in March 2024, which killed six members of a roadwork crew and effectively brought port operations to a standstill. The bridge was destroyed when the container ship Dali lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns. Lea Skene, The Associated Press
