How To Keep Your Pup Safe at The Dog Park!

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The need for dog etiquette has emerged due to the growth in dog parks in order for the dogs to play well with others. This lands in the hands of the owners and their ability to know how their dog will interact with others.It is suggested that before taking dogs to a dog park you get your dog vaccinated as disease can be passed through feces and nose-to-nose contact.

Dogs who aren’t vaccinated have weaker immune systems and are more susceptible to get a virus called  distemper. Distemper causes pneumonia and diarrhea, or parvo, a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.

Often times parks that the liberty of separating big dogs and smaller ones, but owners depending on their dog have the ability to have their dogs interact with other dogs depending on their dogs.

 

Sallie Hughes, owner of Dogs Rule Day Care and School, suggests when " introducing dogs to each other, keep them on a loose leash if you don't know if your dog is aggressive," Hughes said. "If you have doubts, you don't want to jeopardize other dogs who are there to have fun."

Going to dog parks should be an social experience for the dog along with exercise and freedom.

However, some people get offended when told their dog isn’t well trained in fear of dog fighting to break out, similar to kids going to a playground. One common factor to be aware of in dog parks is that  fights over personal toys can break out in order to avoid this dilemma bring a couple toys, but leave them in your bag, and wait to see if it's appropriate to play with them.

But if keeping all these factors in mind you and your dog will have a fun time out at any dog park!

Here are some recommended Doggie Tips to keep your Dog Safe!

• DO get your dog a rabies shot
• DO get your pet vaccinated for bordetella and distemper and parvo, and have other checks performed to ensure your dog’s health.
• DO watch for warning signs of irritation, like raised hair on back and tail.
• DO NOT bring your dog to the park if it is sick.
• DO NOT bring your dog to the park if it is aggressive.
• DO NOT take your dog to the park if it does not get along with others.
• DO bring a chew toy, but DO NOT play with it if other dogs are present.
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