Dog Park Safety
Dog parks can be a lot of fun for you and your dog. It’s a great socialization opportunity for everyone. Just remember, it is important to make sure that your dog is ready for the dog park. All dogs are welcome, but aggressive and shy dogs should be kept at home to avoid fights and conflicts. Watch this video to get the low down on dog park etiquette and code of conduct.
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Dog Parks
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For a dog, a trip to a dog park is like a free pass to Disney World. There are thousands of new smells and all those other friends to play with. Dog parks are a great place to let your pooch run wild, but of course with all that freedom, some dogs will get into trouble.
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Safe Environment
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In a perfect world, every dog park would have a bouncer – but that’s not reality. That’s why it’s our responsibility to police our own dogs and make sure it’s a safe environment.
Aggressive or shy dogs should be kept at home. Shy dogs will sometimes lash out and bite if they feel they must protect themselves.
The most important dog park rule?
You should be able to recall your dog at any time. If your dog doesn’t respond to your call, it’s time to call in the trainer.
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Impulse Control
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If your dog is the kind of dog that gets overexcited and barks and lunges when it sees a new dog, they may need to have some impulse control, and maybe be desensitized to other dogs.
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Dog Fighting
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If you want to break up a dog fight and don’t want to get bitten yourself, take a towel and throw it over the offending dog’s head, and make a hasty retreat. Or you can use one of these citronella sprays. It helps visually impair a dog temporarily. Or my favorite is one of these air horns. It’s a great audio distraction.
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Dog Safety Tips
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Here are some other safety tips:-Always supervise your dog. A dog out of site will end up in a fight.-Never bring treats into the park. Some dogs will fight over food. If your dog shows any aggressive behavior, remove them from the park immediately.
Dog parks can be a great diversion for your bored beagle. Just remember a little supervision and common sense will go a long way.
