Dog park makes small strides

Riley, a poodle-Maltese cross or ''moodle'', chasing an undersized tennis ball at the Tirhatuan Park small-dog off-leash area. 213486_20 Picture: GARY SISSONS

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Beau and Riley are among the pets stretching out in a new off-leash area for smaller dogs in Tirhatuan Park, Dandenong North.

The enclosued space is designed to allow small canines to exercise safely away from the popular off-leash area next door.

The park includes new water fountains, with seating and shelters to come.

Pictures: GARY SISSONS