Manners In The Dog Park
On an increasing basis, large cities are incorporating dog parks into their recreational design. A dog park can be a wonderful place to bring your furry four-legged friend for some relaxation time together. However, a dog that has no manners can ruin the fun for everyone at the dog park. There are a few things that you should keep an eye out for when you bring your dog to the dog park.
1. Excessive Sniffing – It is natural for dogs to sniff each other to get to know one another, but if your dog is sniffing another one for an excessive amount of time, you may want to step in. Excessive sniffing could be a sign that he is getting ready to try to assert dominance.
2. Sharing – Dogs are like little children: most of them do not want to share. If your dog is heading for someone else's toy, cut him off. Make sure that he only plays with his own toys and does not become possessive of someone else's toys.
3. Running Off – Some dogs love to run off the minute they get into a dog park. Work on the come command with your dog, praising and giving him treats every time he comes when he is told to. Read the rest of this entry »
