Is my dog ready for the dog park? Is my dog social? Have they learnt how to greet other dogs and people calmly? Your dog needs to be...
What should I do if my dog gets into a scuffle at the dog park? Unfortunately, this is the risk you take with dog parks. Dogs’ arousal levels are high and there is a fine...
How can I ensure my dog’s safety at the dog park? Unfortunately, you can’t. You are dealing with living breathing beings, not robots. We can never be sure how another dog...
Should I take my dog to a dog park or dog beach? Dog parks are often fenced, whereas dog beaches are not. If your dog doesn’t have a good recall either use...
Are there rules or etiquette I should follow at the dog park? Absolutely yes! Some rules/etiquette that you and everyone should be following at the dog park include;
What are the benefits of taking my dog to the dog park? There are many benefits to taking your dog to the dog park including;
What should I do if my dog becomes overly excited or aggressive at the park? Here are some tips for how to handle the situation if your dog does become aggressive at the dog park....
What are attention seeking behaviours in dogs? Any behaviour that is displayed with the intention to get your attention can be considered attention seeking behaviours. Your attention...
Why do dogs show attention seeking behaviours? Ultimately, dogs are social animals and do need to be part of the family and connect with their humans. If...