Dog Parks - whats your opinion?

[BigDog2191]

I have to disagree with that also. IMO, as long as the kid is mature and under the parent's control it's fine. But I don't think people should bring LITTLE kids...I would never even consider bringing my nephew (who is three) to a dog park when he visits.

How does somebody determine whether the kid is mature? Of course every parent is going to say "Oh, he's fine, he's mature". But lo and behold, as soon as they see a bunch of cute doggies, the maturity goes away.

I'm not saying it to be mean, it's really in everybody's best interest. But it's only my opinion. Read my previous post for why.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

I did read your post. And I understand your point of view. But a lot of kids are very mature. A lot of dog parks have rules where you have to have an ID or such. I think if they checked you in that would be great too.

 

[BigDog2191]

I did read your post. And I understand your point of view. But a lot of kids are very mature. A lot of dog parks have rules where you have to have an ID or such. I think if they checked you in that would be great too.

That's also a great idea. The checking-in part. I wish they did that. Or if you filled out a form and there were certain rules and regulations and STAFF on the park to correct any bad behavior.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

I think having staff at dog parks would be awesome, it would be more under control.

 

[PixieSticksandTricks]

I have never been to a dog park. Im not sure if its for me im a pretty paranoid person when it comes to Pixie. She was already attacked once in a Petsmart by a dog that got loose from its owner. But thats a long story and it happened awhile ago and she is fine now. But thats the main reason why im so wary i guess.

 

[RD]

I don't take my Border Collie to dogparks because he gets picked on by many of the other dogs. I don't take my Papillon because he is small enough to be eaten by a Cocker Spaniel much less a Rottweiler.

I also don't have the patience for the idiot owners who bring aggressive and untrained dogs to the park. It's only common courtesy to teach your dog a decent recall before bringing him into a public place and turning him loose.

 

[Gallien Jacks]

hello, please can someone help me? I need anwsers lol

 

[smkie]

they need to fence off an area for little dogs so little dogs could play with little dogs..too many times i have seen one chased and they get scared..i wouldn't bring a little dog to the off leash park, not even on a leash.

 

[Babyblue5290]

they need to fence off an area for little dogs so little dogs could play with little dogs..too many times i have seen one chased and they get scared..i wouldn't bring a little dog to the off leash park, not even on a leash.

That's the reason Lucas doesn't go to offleash parks. He has a prey drive so I do the responsible thing and don't go. But we do go to parks where there are a lot of dogs where he is on leash and most (there is a leash law but some stupid people let their dogs off leash) are also on leash.

 

[gulliver]

I was very fortunate to have access to a good ( but informal ) dog park for my lab's first 3 years. It was a great tool for socializing and the place had it's own unwritten code of conduct that for the most part worked. Very seldom did I see aggressive dogs and the times I did, their owners were brought up short by a mass of disapproval.
The ones with the very small dogs watched that they were not run over, but other than that , it was a free-for-all. That may sound ridiculous, but to them it was pure heaven and it was obvious. It might depend on the set-up also. This 'park' was maybe a 30 acre hillside bordered by a stream within hundreds of acres of city park, so it had room for various comfort zones.
It was neat watching doggy dynamics. You can learn a lot about your dog in that situation that you would rarely be able to any other way. Be responsible though. Don't let your dog be the one to ruin a good thing. It won't mean he's bad or anything, just means that they aren't for everyone.

 

[keyodie]

they need to fence off an area for little dogs so little dogs could play with little dogs..too many times i have seen one chased and they get scared..i wouldn't bring a little dog to the off leash park, not even on a leash.

Our park actually has one section for big dogs and one section for small and senior dogs. It's really nice.

 

[riosmommy]

When I lived in Las vegas my brother told me not to take my dog to the dogs parks cause alot of bullies not the dogs but the owners bring their dogs their to start trouble and dogs fights. I also had a issue in my apartment complex we had a community place where we walk our dogs and my dog was a young put and got violently sick vet said he shouldnt be in an area like that so young he was 10 weeks old. So hence not big on them but if they are run properly and responsible owners I then think they can be great.
Riosmommy

 

[Juicy]

near where i live they have a dog park, i think its called bark park, where they have a small dog & big dog offleash gated with agility course areas


16? i was like 14 or 15 when i went to my 1st dog park, i think that's kinda unfair, kids that go to my dog park are really curious to know about dogs, even the little 1st grader ones, but sometimes it gets annoying after they ask what breed and name of your dogs lol. of course they have those i don't liek big dogs, ahh he's chasing me, is he going to bite, type of kids, but that's why they have a kid's playground

 

[Brattina88]

A lot of good points on here. It concerns me that for most parks there isn't anyway to regulate or maintain rules on cleaning up, bringing fixed dogs, too young, or aggressive. . .
There is a petition going around my side of town wanting to fence off an area in the park that is a 2min walk from my house and dub it a dog park. I honestly don't think it is a good idea. I don't live on the "good" side of town and there are known drug houses and dog fighters all around this park especially. I just fear of what will happen when it comes to aggression and idiotic owners.
It only takes once for a large dog to jump up on a kid and scratch them. Parents tend to want to defend their kids. I'm not going to say what age limit there should be, but I definitely agree there should be restrictions.

My dogs have fun walking to the park already. I think a dog park here would ruin that, and I don't think I'm going to sign the petition, no matter how mad everyone will get at me.

 

[keyodie]

Yeah, I agree with everyone. As long as the rules are kept, it's a great place. We live in a very safe neighborhood, so I don't really worry...

I think gaddy's suggestion is a really good idea.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

I have not, nor will I in the future, frequent any Dog Park.

There are too many unknown variables for me.

If there is any incident, my breed tends to get the blame, no matter what the circumstances.

I do not expect my dogs to play well with others who are not members of their pack.

 

[femke]

My dog LOVES the dogpark. We take her there at least once a week more often if possible (it's on the other side of the city). There is no official rules or anything but there is a big box of poobags at the front and the only dog I know there that is sometimes aggressive is handled very well by the owner. Most dogowners know eachother and know the dogs that go there. Everyone always looks out for eachother's dogs as well.

My seven year old stepson always comes along with us on the weekends. He knows not to run there and he knows at the dogpark it's all about the dogs, it's playtime for them, not for the kids. He loves seeing the dogs run and play with eachother. I really think each child is different and it's the parent's responsibility to decide if they are old enough to come along to the dogpark or not.

I can understand people's doubts about it tho, I can see the point of aggressive dogs etc. I feel comfortable at the dogpark we go to tho.

 

[filarotten]

I have never taken my dogs to a dog park. I would worry about them catching something. Truthfully, I would probably be classified as an irresponsible dog owner if I were to bring a fila to one. Although he is not dog aggressive, it would be putting him in a position that could possibly cause a conflict. Same with Roxie. They are too protective to be put in that position.