Koko totally freaked at her first visit to dog park

[kaycountrygal]

My Goodness, I am not an expert and have never been to a dog park because I live in the country so that's where I walk my dogs. However, I wonder if the grass had been sprayed with something that your dog found sickening and/or allergic. I dont know but I suppose you could go back one day when other dogs are there and see how Koko behaves. Maybe she was just overcome with all the smells and couldnt see the reason (other dogs) for the smells. I hope you find out why. Kay in NC

[Freedom]

I too was thinking, some smell was really bothering her.

Skunk? Coyote? Possum? I haven't thought of grass fertilizer or some such, that is a good thought too.

I am glad you took her straight off to another place where she was fine. Much better than just taking her home, she could have become nervous about going out in the car, you just never know with these dogs of ours.

[Karen]

Sounds like something was completely stressing her out, poor girl! Maybe some other day, when there are other dogs there, you can try again, but the tail tucked under and the drooling are both indicative of stress. Give her an extra hug from me, okay?

[kokopup]

I appreciate the feedback. I think something had her upset the moment we got out of the car. i haven't seen her respond quite this way before. I think all of the pet smells had her confused, because there weren't any other pets around. I plan to try again now that the weather is so nice now. I really love October and Koko is loving it too.

[lizbud]

I appreciate the feedback. I think something had her upset the moment we got out of the car. i haven't seen her respond quite this way before. I think all of the pet smells had her confused, because there weren't any other pets around. I plan to try again now that the weather is so nice now. I really love October and Koko is loving it too.

Wow, poor baby. I would definately do as you did and not force her
into anything. I would take my cues from her in this case. Maybe the area
had been sprayed recently. I'm glad she enjoys her walks
otherwise. Fall is a great time for walks.