How many people go to dog parks?

[Casper]

I have always wanted to take Skylar to a dog park. He loves any and all dogs and would have a great time getting to play with some new friends. Unfortunately the closest dog park is over two hours away. That long of a ride would be too stressful on any of our dogs.


Though, knowing the risks that come along with a dog park (like those already mentioned) makes me a bit hesitant. I cannot even go to the vets office without seeing someone who does not have control over their pooch.

[ramanth]

The one I go to regularly is the one here in Lansing (http://www.lansingdogparks.com/), but I have also been to the ones in Findlay, OH and Lake Orion, MI numerous times as well as a handful of others.

My two love dog parks. I'd be happy to meet you out there come Spring & Summer.

[Suki Wingy]

We do when we can. It's $10 each time if you don't buy the yearly pass, which is a lot more money for us because we live over the county line.

[mruffruff]

I try to take my two at least once a week.

We belong to a members-only dogpark. It requires UTD shots, $50 a year dues and well behaved dogs. The person that runs it checks out the dogs every year. Rules that aren't followed can get you booted out. The door has a combination lock, fenced in by an 8 foot heavy chain link fence. We usually go at off times so there are few other dogs there. Bella loves to streak back and forth the length of the park while Scruffy just snuffles around until he gets tired.

We had a problem a couple of years ago with a young dog, but he was asked not to return. Most of the people who come are older adults with socialized dogs.

[k9krazee]

I take Mini and Jack to the Lansing dog park semi-regularly when I'm home. I don't get to go as often as I like because of school though.

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

I love dog parks. Chopper has been more than the others because he has gone to chi meetups in the past. Ours is opening at the end of the month and I cannot wait to take everyone to the park. They love interacting with all the other dogs. Thing is I can only take everyone if my hubby goes two as we would need to be in two different fenced sections due to the size difference.

[kokopup]

I am not aware of any parks in our area. I have miles of wooded trail on my own land so I usually just take Koko out on our trails and let her run.We have a huge festival here every May just for pets. While "DO DAH DAY" is mostly dogs some bring parrots and a few cats. This years parades highlight was a huge tortoise bring up the rear. One of the main purposes of the festival is to raise funds for pet & other charities in the area. The Event seems to get bigger each year and is something we look forward in the spring. I think this will be the 30th year. I am always amazed that so may dogs can be in involved and they all seem to get along well. There are 50,000 plus 2 leggers and almost as many dogs. The event is held along highland Avenue in Birmingham. Highland is a like beautiful linear park that is about 10 blocks long. There are two actual parks inbeded, one has a bandstand for the concert held during the festivities.

Check out this link.

http://www.dodahday.org/default.aspx?id=10

[pitc9]

Sierra and I make the 3 hour trip at least once a year to Findlay, OH for the PT meeting at the dog park. Other than that I've only had her to one other dog park. She gets plenty of play time at home with her brother Buddy. He can't go to the dog park, he has bad doggie manners.