Comments on: Dog Park – Fun or Dangerous for Dogs? http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs Dog Tips, Care & Training Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:40:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-38 shibashake Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:43:20 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-38 [mitzidog] - Yeah definitely a fun place for some dogs. One of my dogs really likes to play with other dogs, so I used to take him to the dog park; almost every day. However, the park that I really liked started getting too crowded and something always turned up - aggressive dog, little kids running around, fearful dogs, etc. It can be tough to find a good dog park with responsible owners. [mitzidog] – Yeah definitely a fun place for some dogs. One of my dogs really likes to play with other dogs, so I used to take him to the dog park; almost every day. However, the park that I really liked started getting too crowded and something always turned up – aggressive dog, little kids running around, fearful dogs, etc. It can be tough to find a good dog park with responsible owners.

]]> By: Ryan http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-37 Ryan Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:32:04 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-37 Very good point about the choke chains. I generally oppose using those in any case, but at dog park they are an absolute no-no. There's plenty of nice stuff out there that is both stylish and comfortable for the dog. Very good point about the choke chains. I generally oppose using those in any case, but at dog park they are an absolute no-no. There’s plenty of nice stuff out there that is both stylish and comfortable for the dog.

]]> By: mitzidog http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-32 mitzidog Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:32:07 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-32 I think dog parks are generally a good idea. However, only responsible dog owners should be allowed on. Because as you mentioned dog can become stressed sometimes due to unruly dogs around. A good place though for your dogs to socialise and use up there energy in preparation for their dinner and afternoon nap. I think dog parks are generally a good idea. However, only responsible dog owners should be allowed on. Because as you mentioned dog can become stressed sometimes due to unruly dogs around.

A good place though for your dogs to socialise and use up there energy in preparation for their dinner and afternoon nap.

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-31 shibashake Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:03:31 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-31 [The Dog Files] - Very good advice. I would add that if you start feeling even a bit uncomfortable with any of the new comers (e.g. too dominant, too rude, too energetic), you should just leave. Better to be safe than sorry. [Ryan] - Thanks for the link. Some good advice there. One thing I would add is DON'T leave a training collar (e.g. prong collar, or choke chain) on your dog in the dog park. Always use a flat collar. Choke chains can easily get caught in teeth, while the dogs are playing, and cause extreme choking or even death. [The Dog Files] – Very good advice. I would add that if you start feeling even a bit uncomfortable with any of the new comers (e.g. too dominant, too rude, too energetic), you should just leave. Better to be safe than sorry.

[Ryan] – Thanks for the link. Some good advice there. One thing I would add is DON’T leave a training collar (e.g. prong collar, or choke chain) on your dog in the dog park. Always use a flat collar. Choke chains can easily get caught in teeth, while the dogs are playing, and cause extreme choking or even death.

]]> By: Ryan http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-30 Ryan Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:15:08 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-30 We take our Westie to dog park almost every day without problems. Most dogs there are well-trained and behave, but there are always exceptions, usually due to bad owners. Here's a great article I saw recently about what NOT to bring to dog park: http://www.gothamunleashed.com/2008/08/dog-owner-etiqu.html We take our Westie to dog park almost every day without problems. Most dogs there are well-trained and behave, but there are always exceptions, usually due to bad owners.

Here’s a great article I saw recently about what NOT to bring to dog park:

http://www.gothamunleashed.com/2008/08/dog-owner-etiqu.html

]]> By: The Dog Files http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-park-fun-or-dangerous-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-29 The Dog Files Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:23:07 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-29 I only go to the dog park near me on weekday mornings. There are less people and dogs there and the ones that are there are regulars and all the dogs know each other. If you have to go when it's packed, keep an eye on your dog and be sure to break up roughhousing before it hits the point of no return. I only go to the dog park near me on weekday mornings. There are less people and dogs there and the ones that are there are regulars and all the dogs know each other.
If you have to go when it’s packed, keep an eye on your dog and be sure to break up roughhousing before it hits the point of no return.

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