The arena is owned and operated by Irene and Larry Parisien.  We both have many years experience with dogs in various venues such as conformation, obedience, field and agility.  We currently own one German Shepherd and two Labrador Retrievers.  To round out the household we also have three cats and raise an assortment of birds including various types of Peafowl, Runner ducks and Guinea Fowl.  

The construction of the arena started in the spring of 2006 with land clearing.  The big equipment came later along with 2800 tonnes of rock for the base.  The arena arrived on the 3rd of August and was finished and open on September 24^th 2006. If you have any questions please feel free to drop us a line at  workingdogs@redgatearena.com or by phone at 613-253-8641.  

Photos of the construction:

The Hydraulic brush cutter clears land for the parking lot



Yet more rock is brought in for the base



The concrete foundation is finished

The building arrives!

Trusses  are lifted into place

The cover is pulled over

This is what the finished arena looks like!