Dog Parks

Dog parks can be positive experience, they can also be a stressful experience for both dog and owner. Let me help ease that stress by accompanying you and your dog to the dog park. Below is a list of advantages and disadvantages. Any activity involving more than one dog has its pros and cons, with help from me, we can make it a fun and fulfilling experience for both you and your dog.

Advantages:

• Dog Socialization Advantages

  • Excellent source of dog-dog social interaction

  • Excellent source of dog-people social interaction

• People Socialization Advantages

  • Excellent source of people-people social interaction

    • Dog-oriented people can meet and interact

    • Doggy play dates can be arranged

• Physical and Mental Stimulation Advantages

  • Excellent source of off-leash exercise for active dogs

    • Dog parks allow dogs to get adequate physical and mental exercise, thereby lessening destructive and annoying behaviors in general which can benefit society as a whole

• Educational Advantages

  • Good opportunity for owners to learn about dogs through observation and provides the opportunity to learn from more experienced owners

  • Opportunity for well-mannered-dog advocates to demonstrate how they turned their dog into a well-mannered dogs

Disadvantages:

• For People

  • Potential of danger from aggressive dogs

  • Potential of danger of physical injury from dog-related hazards

  • Potential of lawsuits arising from dog fights

  • Potential for parasites

• For Dogs

  • Potential of danger from aggressive dogs

  • Intact dogs may create problems

  • Potential for parasites and disease

  • Potential for lack of impulse control and over-excitement

  • Not appropriate for small and large dogs at the same time

  • Potential for injury

  • Some people will not understand the concept and will abuse the park