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MORE FAQ's
Q: PUPPIES CARRY DISEASES AND DON'T HAVE DEVELOPED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. WILL THEY BE ALLOWED IN THE DOG PARK?
A: NO. No dog younger than 4 months of age (and without all of its shots) will be allowed in the dog park. For their own safety, all puppies will have to stay in the small dog area, as well.
Q: WILL DOGS WITH VISIBLE SKIN CONDITIONS BE ALLOWED IN THE PARK?
A: NO. For the safety of those pets and all others, even if a skin condition is being treated, we don't want to expose other pets to it. Responsible pet owners should not WANT to bring their immunocompromised pets into the park, anyway.
Q: WILL MY OLDER DOG HAVE TROUBLE GETTING HIS FOOTING ON MUDDY GROUND?
A: NO. The dog park committee is researching alternative types of ground cover that will drain, be slipproof, and not get muddy. These items include decomposed granite and imitation turf. We want the dog park to be a safe and enjoyable experience for all pets and their owners.
Q: WILL PEOPLE BE ALLOWED TO HAVE PICNICS INSIDE OF THE DOG PARK?
A: NO. Dogs are drawn to food, so we don't want to have any problems with dogs begging or fighting for treats. People will not be allowed to leave piles of dog treats in areas for the pets, either, because of the potential for problems.
Q: WILL DOGS DIG UP THE GRASS AT THE DOG PARK?
A: NO. We're looking for an alternative ground cover for the main areas, and we want to install a giant sandbox in which dogs can dig. Owners will be required to watch their pets to make sure that they aren't being destructive and are digging only in "digging allowed" areas.
Q: I'VE NEVER BEEN TO A DOG PARK. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY DOG'S BEHAVIOR THERE?
A: "Know Your Dog" should be every dog owner's rule of thumb when taking his/her dog anywhere, especially off-leash.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE TAKING YOUR PET ANYWHERE:
a) What scares your dog?
Thunder-like sounds? Flapping coats? Gates that swing toward him?
Sudden movements?
b) Who scares your dog?
People with sticks? Large men? Children? High-pitched
voices? People who greet him crouched down/face on?
People with strange gaits/movements? People in costumes?
c) What type of dog is more likely to get him going?
Large running dogs? Little yappy dogs? A certain breed?
d) What are the warning signs your dog usually displays?
Are his ears back? Hackles raised? Does he run away, jump on you, or pick on a submissive sibling?
e) What will calm your dog?
A specific game he likes to play? Running? Massage?
f) What kind of play does your dog prefer?
Wrestling? Tug-Of-War? Fetch? Chase?
g) Is your dog toy-possesive? Is he "owner-possessive?"
h) How does your dog show/react to pain?
If he gets nipped on the ear, will he bite back?
Will he show signs when he is tired/sore, or do YOU have to stop play?
i) How dominate/submissive is your dog?
What if another dog tries to mount him? How many dogs does your dog feel comfortable around?
Until you can have answers to these questions, socialization should progress slowly and purposefully in the lowest key environment. Group obedience
classes (offered at PetsMart, Petco, through community school programs, at private obedience schools, etc.) are a wonderful socialization prerequisite for both you and your dog. A trained dog is also a happy dog because he knows what you want from him.
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