There are many issues with dog parks and many experts simply do not like them. They range from irresponsible owners who are not paying attention to their dogs to owners that bring dogs with aggression issues to parents not paying proper attention to children or idiot owners who put small dogs in with the large dogs. Here is State College a dog was killed at the dog park because of that. This woman placed her small dog in with a large pack. They literally ran the dog over. She died later that day from internal injuries.
But there is also another problem that you have to be cautious of and that is parasites and disease. If a dog has untreated whip worms and go to the bathroom while in the dog park the area is now contaminated and it is possible for your dog to contract whip worms. You cannot get whip worm spoors out of the soil. They are easy to control by heartworm medication but that doesn't always mean everyone who brings their dogs to a dog park is totally responsible.
I guess I am just saying that being cautious of your dog and who it plays with is not a bad thing. I would much rather be over protective and keep my dog safe, happy and healthy. I know I didn't answer your question much. We both won't and can't take Sequoia to a dog park. She is much too unpredictable with other dogs and can very quickly become aggressive with smaller dogs running from her (she is a husky) or she becomes aggressive with other aggressive dogs very quickly. We have dealt with her issues while she is on leash and she is much more relaxed and doing much better but we would never subject her to the stresses of a dog park. She has some playmates we get her together with that we know she gets along with for her romping time.
Oh..and you are not the nutty one. You are right..they should have better control of their dogs.![]()
Denyce





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