[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Dogs are generally "pack animals" and it's hard to learn life works, when you're in a "pack of 1".

Owner('s) is/are alpha (or should be) and direct/teach and reinforce acceptable behavior. Dog sees owners as pack leaders. Kids can play rough, but bullying should not be tolerated, kids or dogs.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Borrow a big dog, and sort the Boston Terrier out.
See what the owner says about normal play then.

Big Cat! @ 700lbs! And hungry, very hungry. Baston terriah, on a Ritz.

[Aloha]

Many dog lovers would never take their loved one to a so-called "dog park" and expose them to the trauma of being forced to interact with other unknown and possibly dangerous animals. In addition, many are concerned with disease spread and parasites, along with urine and feces in abundance in a closed-in area.
There are so many other choices to treat your loved pets in a positive and loving manner.

[Salty Dog]

Pear Park dog park in Leesburg on South Highway 27 has a large dog park, small dog park, and even a dog park for disabled dogs.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Aloha

Many dog lovers would never take their loved one to a so-called "dog park" and expose them to the trauma of being forced to interact with other unknown and possibly dangerous animals. In addition, many are concerned with disease spread and parasites, along with urine and feces in abundance in a closed-in area.
There are so many other choices to treat your loved pets in a positive and loving manner.

Many so-called "dog lovers" are determined not to let their dog, be a dog.

It's like refusing to allow your children to leave the house to go to school, meet other kids and learn how to interact in the wild. They just grow to be people who sit home in the house and play video games alone on their phone and have a phobia about being outside in the sunshine, interacting with their peer

[Lynnesail]

Originally Posted by Lynnesail

I am fairly new to the dog park world. I have a small 8 lb. Dog who loves to play with everyone, including probably some that are too big or strong for her. Everything is fine until that dog gets rough, pins her down and my dog yips as though she is being hurt. There is one particular Boston terrier who is like that, when I brought it to the attention of its owner she became quite angry and said I didn’t know anything about dogs and that is normal play! Is it? It’s ok when my dog yips in pain? I asked her to stop her dog from doing that and she said get your own dog out of here. Several of us at the dog park feel this way but she won’t be reasoned with. I’d love your opinions. Is there someone to report to if we feel the dog is too aggressive and the owner won’t be reasoned with?

Thank you all for your input, lots of good points!

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Lynnesail

I am fairly new to the dog park world. I have a small 8 lb. Dog who loves to play with everyone, including probably some that are too big or strong for her. Everything is fine until that dog gets rough, pins her down and my dog yips as though she is being hurt. There is one particular Boston terrier who is like that, when I brought it to the attention of its owner she became quite angry and said I didn’t know anything about dogs and that is normal play! Is it? It’s ok when my dog yips in pain? I asked her to stop her dog from doing that and she said get your own dog out of here. Several of us at the dog park feel this way but she won’t be reasoned with. I’d love your opinions. Is there someone to report to if we feel the dog is too aggressive and the owner won’t be reasoned with?

Your dog is like some cups of coffee I’ve known: not big enough to defend itself. It’s a wimp. It’s up to you to watch over it in situations like that or keep it on a leash. There are certainly dogs that don’t belong in some dog parks, and dogs shouldn’t be pinning other dogs to the ground, but your dog is puny and weak and doesn’t know it. It’s a toy or a lap dog. It would be nice if there were a separate little area for dogs like that.

[kendi]

I had a 50 lb dog that would use the little ones as a toy. Rolled them around with her nose like a ball. The 20-30 lb dogs she’d pin down and hold them there with her paw until the owner came to get it. But only when the little ones came up and challenged her. Owner of the other dog said it’s no problem, some dogs just don’t bond well. Issues like this are the responsibility of both owners.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Many so-called "dog lovers" are determined not to let their dog, be a dog.

It's like refusing to allow your children to leave the house to go to school, meet other kids and learn how to interact in the wild. They just grow to be people who sit home in the house and play video games alone on their phone and have a phobia about being outside in the sunshine, interacting with their peer

Very sad. They shouldn't have dogs. They should have "Teddy" bears. They can dress them up, have tea parties, play dates with other Teddy bears, take them to restaurants, store, on planes (no cages or quarantine required), and imbue them with any human qualities that they fantasize their dog(?) has. The best emotional support animal is one that doesn't have emotional or physical needs of its own. Quit torturing a living animal.
Get a "Teddy", or a few. They never need walkies, but will be happy to go with you, it you want to go. They will never have "an accident", but will gladly take the blame for yours. Teddy Bears. And they are not on the endangered species list, like the chocolate mousse.

[darkim]

Start with walking your dog outside the fence line around the perimeter of the dog park. This will provide security for yourself and your dog plus it will get your dog used to being around a pack of dogs. This may take a few visits. Then when you're ready ... keep your dog on a leash when you enter the park. This will allow you the ability to protect your animal and show leadership among the pack. If you're not comfortable with that ... I strongly suggest a professional trainer to help you become a better pack leader.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by darkim

. keep your dog on a leash when you enter the park.

Entering a Dog Park with a Dog on a Leash is a recipe for disaster, which is why most every Dog Park in the world, has a "2 part entrance".

You certainly wouldn't be welcome at any Dog Park I've ever been at.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Entering a Dog Park with a Dog on a Lease is a recipe for disaster, which is why most every Dog Park in the world, has a "2 part entrance".

You certainly wouldn't be welcome at any Dog Park I've ever been at.

Teddy don't need no stinkin' leash, but will happily wear one just for you.
Teddy also don't need to go to no stinkin' dog poo park, but would gladly accompany you to any other destination you would enjoy visiting.
JMHO

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by darkim

Start with walking your dog outside the fence line around the perimeter of the dog park. This will provide security for yourself and your dog plus it will get your dog used to being around a pack of dogs. This may take a few visits. Then when you're ready ... keep your dog on a leash when you enter the park. This will allow you the ability to protect your animal and show leadership among the pack. If you're not comfortable with that ... I strongly suggest a professional trainer to help you become a better pack leader.

Boy do I disagree with this. Walking your dog outside the fence line is going to incite every dog in the park to run the fence in a frenzy. It will not be pretty and may cause fear or aggression in your dog as a response.
Entering a dog park with your dog on a leash renders him unable to defend himself and incites aggression in certain other dogs. Dogs can sense the vulnerability of a dog on a leash when they are not . Many parks have rules forbidding having your dog on a leash inside the park. That's why there's an airlock area as you enter, so you can safely let your dog off leash before entering the park.
At the shelter where I volunteer to take dogs out into the play yards, one of the rules most stressed is not to let them run the fence with the dog in the next yard.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That's why there's an airlock area as you enter, so you can safely let your dog off leash before entering the park.
At the shelter where I volunteer to take dogs out into the play yards, one of the rules most stressed is not to let them run the fence with the dog in the next yard.

WOW! Just like visiting the space station. Cool!
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[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Boy do I disagree with this. Walking your dog outside the fence line is going to incite every dog in the park to run the fence in a frenzy. It will not be pretty and may cause fear or aggression in your dog as a response.
Entering a dog park with your dog on a leash renders him unable to defend himself and incites aggression in certain other dogs. Dogs can sense the vulnerability of a dog on a leash when they are not . Many parks have rules forbidding having your dog on a leash inside the park. That's why there's an airlock area as you enter, so you can safely let your dog off leash before entering the park.
At the shelter where I volunteer to take dogs out into the play yards, one of the rules most stressed is not to let them run the fence with the dog in the next yard.

I have seen dogs gang up on a dog on a leash at Doggie Doo Run Run.

It is a very bad mistake.

Doggie Doo Run Run does have an agility area just over a fence on their parking lot where they often put problem dogs or those just starting out there. You may have to wait your turn to get in there. Very nice owners and you need to show the medical records of the pooch indicating the usual shots are current.