{"id":2013,"date":"2020-06-24T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2024-01-09T13:15:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T13:15:57","slug":"the-dog-park-concerns-and-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2020\/06\/the-dog-park-concerns-and-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Park Safety: Concerns and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:177.77777777778%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Updated: 01\/09\/2024 &ndash; When I think of a dog park I see images of dogs running free, having fun with their canine friends. All while their owners sip coffee and talk with their fellow dog parents.&nbsp; In my mind the dog park is perfectly maintained with plenty of shade and all the dogs are getting along.&nbsp;&nbsp; Nice image right?&nbsp;&nbsp; This is the image we most often see in the movies or commercials but rarely are dog parks truly that perfect.&nbsp; The reality is there are a lot of dangers lurking in dog parks.&nbsp;&nbsp; Join us as we discuss dog park safety concerns and provide safety tips to help you protect your pup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Dog Park Safety<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was surprised when our Puppy Kindergarten Class trainer said she would never bring her dogs to a dog park.&nbsp; I personally had a bad experience at a dog park the one and only time we took our adult English Springer Spaniel, but I  brushed it off as a onetime event.&nbsp;&nbsp; After listening to the trainer&rsquo;s dog park safety concerns, I realized that my bad experience was more common than I thought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Are Dog Parks Safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the dog park safety concerns you need to be aware of are: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aggressive dogs <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inattentive owners or owners who do not have control over their dog <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical dangers at the park\n<ul>\n<li>Inadequate fencing that allows a dog to escape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken or worn fencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trash, glass or other debris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease &ndash; Sickness and disease can be passed through shared water bowls, fecal matter, ticks and fleas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Park Safety: Concerns and Tips\" class=\"wp-image-12718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dog Park Safety: Concerns and Tips\" class=\"wp-image-12718 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Park-Safety-2-300-x-300-px-1-200x200.jpg.webp 200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">To learn more about the risk of disease at dog parks, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association&rsquo;s page on&nbsp;Dogs&rsquo; Social Lives and Disease Risks &ndash; Tips for Canine and Human Safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dog Park Safety <strong>Tips <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before you go<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Know your dog<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you know how your dog will behave at the park. Things to think about:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Only well-socialized, friendly dogs should go to a dog park. If your dog shows signs of aggression or has issues that could make him hostile toward another dog, a dog park is not the right place to go. This includes any aggression they may have involving sharing toys or food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you understand your dog&rsquo;s prey drive. Many dogs can have a high prey drive and look at anything that is smaller than them as something to hunt. Do not bring your dog to a dog park if there is a chance they will hurt another dog. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You should not bring a shy or nervous dog to the park. A frighten dog may strike out at another dog due to fear. Plus it would not be much fun for the dog if they were afraid to be there. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Do not bring your dog if they are in heat. Along with the risk of an unplanned litter, nothing starts a fight quicker than a group of male dogs vying for the attention of a female in heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Protect your dog<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your dog has the proper protections in place:   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stay up to date on vaccines<\/strong>. Your dog can encounter viruses and parasites at the park. Check with your veterinarian to confirm he&rsquo;s current on vaccines like rabies and distemper\/parvo. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also ask your veterinarian what other vaccines they might need. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protect against fleas and ticks<\/strong>. Ticks can lurk in the grass and bushes.&nbsp; Dogs and wildlife that come to the park can spread fleas and ticks. The best protection for your pet is to keep them up to date on flea and tick control.&nbsp; Ask your veterinarian for recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total recall &ndash; <\/strong>Make sure you have total control over your dog. Practice calling your dog to make sure he will listen to you at all times.&nbsp;&nbsp; This will be important if he gets into a scuffle. &nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don&rsquo;t bring your puppy<\/strong> to the park until they are fully vaccinated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Park Safety: Concerns and Tips\" class=\"wp-image-12720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px.jpg 270w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px-188x335.jpg 188w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px-195x347.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Dog Park Safety: Concerns and Tips\" class=\"wp-image-12720 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px.jpg.webp 270w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px-169x300.jpg.webp 169w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px-188x335.jpg.webp 188w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px-195x347.jpg.webp 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Happyoodles.com-Dog-Park-Safety-Pinterest-Pin-270-x-480-px.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Check out the park before you take your dog&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look for the following: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General maintenance &ndash;<\/strong> Does the park appear to be maintained.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double gate entry<\/strong> &ndash; A double gate entry will prevent dogs from escaping when the dogs are entering or leaving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Walk the perimeter of the park.<\/strong>  Look for any faults in the fencing that would allow a dog to escape such as fencing that is too low, too high off the ground or has holes.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Separation &ndash;<\/strong> Look for a dog park that separates dogs by size. Small and large dogs should never be in an enclosure together. Even the friendliest large dog can hurt a smaller dog just because of the size difference. Also a  large dog&rsquo;s hunting instinct may kick in and look at the smaller dogs as prey.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size of park&ndash;<\/strong> It is important to have enough space in a dog park for the dogs to run around and get away from one another if need be. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rules <\/strong>&ndash; Are there Rules of Conduct posted on or near the gate so everyone knows how they should behave?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shade &ndash; <\/strong>Is there enough shade available for both dogs and humans? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit the park<\/strong> &ndash; Visit at the time(s) you would go with your dog. Often people have set schedules that they go by, so you will get a feel for the type of people and dogs that will be there when you are.&nbsp; Visit more than once. Are you comfortable with what you see? A park filled with aggressive dogs and inattentive owners is not the right place to take your pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cleanliness <\/strong>&ndash; A park with trash and dog waste lying around is a breeding ground for disease and injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Keeping Your Dog Safe at the Park<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dog Park Essentials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bring a water bowl and plenty of fresh water<strong> &ndash;<\/strong> Don&rsquo;t let your dog use a communal bowl. Parasites can be spread through feces and shared water bowls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dog Waste Bags<strong> &ndash;<\/strong> Although many dog parks supply waste bags and a trash can, bring your own in case there are none. &nbsp;Always pick up after your dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An animal deterrent spray or an air-horn to help break up a fight between dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A breakaway collar to prevent accidental strangulation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identification tags along with their rabies tags and a dog license. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bring your cell phone to call the police or local animal control if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Know where the closest veterinary hospital is, in case of an emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For tips and ideas of what to bring to the Dog Park go to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/dog-park-essentials-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dog Park Essentials Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Once you get there <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Don&rsquo;t let your dog inside the gate if there are other dogs gathered there. Wait until they wander off before opening the gate and removing your dog&rsquo;s leash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be vigilant &ndash; Keep an eye on your dog and the dogs around him. At the first sign of a trouble, like growling, mounting, or other aggressive behavior that could turn into a scuffle, call your dog over for a break. If the behavior continues, leave the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In the event of a dogfight, be careful. Do not get between dogs that are fighting. Instead use an air horn to distract them or throw water on the fighting dogs to separate them. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If it is a hot day, take plenty of water breaks and watch out for heat stroke. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to the dog park: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Set up play-dates with dogs you know in private fenced in yards <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>For puppies 6 months and under consider bringing them to a puppy social. Puppy socials are safe places usually run by dog trainers.   &nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more like this read: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dog Park Essentials Checklist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/dog-park-essentials-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dog Park Essentials Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/walking-a-dog-in-the-rain-a-survival-guide\/\">Walking a Dog in the Rain: A Survival Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated: 01\/09\/2024 &ndash; When I think of a dog park I see images of dogs running free, having fun with their canine friends. 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