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Suggested Dog Park Rules

The most successful dog parks have rules – and people who enforce them. Registration and numbered armbands make it easier to identify rule-breakers, which helps with enforcement. Here are some suggested rules for dog parks, which you should feel free to share with your community.

Hazards of Dog Parks, Revisited

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Just a few years ago, I lived in a densely populated city in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I was , by and large, dependent on dog parks for my dogs’ off-leash exercise. You know how when you see something all the time, you become accustomed to its quirks, to the point where you don’t see them so much? That’s how I was about dog parks a few years ago . . . but not now. Today I’m lucky enough to live in a small town that is literally surrounded with public open spaces, wildlife areas where dogs can be walked off-leash.

Sample Dog Park Rules

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Park rules should be posted prominently near park entrances – if they're not, ask about them prior to bringing your dog to the park, and make sure you are able and willing to comply. Here are some of the rules that you are likely to find...
Dog sitting outside pitched tent with Tent Seebensee in background

Camping With Your Dog

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Whether you’re car camping or backpacking with a tent, bringing your dog on your camping trip will impact what and how much you need to bring. Here are tips on camping with canines.
Two Dogs Barking For Each Other At The Public Park

How to Socialize a Reactive Dog

Dogs who have issues with other dogs can learn to be calm around other dogs – and maybe even make dog friends.
dogs meeting on leash

How to Prevent Kennel Cough

Vaccinating your dog for the most common causes of kennel cough is the most important preventative strategy, but there are management steps that will help protect your dog, too.
A litter of bully breed puppies, and their father and mother bark aggressively at passersby beyond the fence line.

Could You Defend Yourself in a Dog Attack?

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I agree; all dog owners, but especially people who own large, strong dogs should know what to do in case their dog attacked someone (or themselves) and be capable of doing it.
two female vets preparing a labrador retriever puppy for vaccination

What is the Best Puppy Shot Schedule?

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A puppy’s shot schedule is usually based on advice from the American Animal Hospital Association, which breaks vaccines for dogs into two categories: core and non-core.
doggie language book

Buy This Book!

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Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about canine behavior, whether they are 8 years old or 80.
Dog running to it's male owner through a tall grassy field.

Off Leash Training

How to train your dog to reliably work off leash: First get solid responses to your cues on leash, then on a long line. When moving to an unfenced area, introduce distractions gradually.
A dog getting aggressive with other dogs can manifest with other dogs in the home, visiting dogs, and out on walks.

Why is my Dog Aggressive with Other Dogs

Dog-aggressive dogs can be discriminating in their choice of targets. A dog who aggresses toward other dogs doesn’t necessarily try to fight with all other dogs.
How to Walk Your Dog eBook from Whole Dog Journal

Fitness Together

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is, but for workout walks to be a fitness building experience, you will need...