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First dog park experience!

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30 Apr 2007, 04:53

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    New to the dog park

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    8 17 Jul 2011, 05:50
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    Well, I went to the dog park again. It was actually kinda boring. Only one other guy there with 2 little, shaved white dogs. He was not talkative at all and after the initial sniff, the dogs pretty much ignored on another. It was kinda hot (90 degrees) + humid + around dinner time so I wasn't really surprised. I was gonna leave when I, with the sun in my eyes, saw someone showing up with a dog with a curly tail and pointy ears. I thought, "OMG, is that a basenji, can't leave now." Turns out it was a Shiba-Inu. Cute dog. I thought, "Hey, maybe we'll get something here, playwise." No such luck, again, ignoring after the initial sniff. Oh well, it still made a tired basenji, which is good. I will go back again. Oh, and DolceMomma, this park also separates small and large. But the "large" dog area is so-o much nicer than the small dog area. First time, we started in the "small" dog area, alone, five minutes, went into the "large" dog area, 'cause that's where everyone else was. I just think this is a good way for my boy to get socialized. But I am/will be vigilant.
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    D.c. dog park at 17th and S

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    8 6 Nov 2009, 22:53
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    Thanks! I think it was JR walking his dogs with one of his fosters. Another one of my friends here (a non-B person) just happens to know him It really is a small world.
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    Odd dog sitting experience

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    8 18 Aug 2009, 11:24
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    oh yes that is so true!! but the labs that I know are way more hyper then my basenjis :D
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    Meeka's first dog park trip!

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    Basenjis will go into water to play, just not to pee or bathe. Glad she had such a good time at the park. Anne in Tampa
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    Tampa Dog Park

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    8 11 Jun 2007, 13:41
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    Thanks guys, I will try to post more from the next meet. The Macpack Donald is the photograper extrodinaire…..
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    Bad day at the dog park :(

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    8 23 Apr 2007, 14:48
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    When Cairo was coming into his manhood which was around the later part of his 4th month he began to try to dominate every dog (male or female) at the dog part. We were in the smaller dog pen, so there were plenty of smaller dogs for him to dominate. I recognized the behavior (not full mounted, but the arm on the back) and we didnt go back until he was fixed. Major difference. I would suggest going to a Petsmart and doing your normal commands there. It is so busy and loud there that you can practice getting his attention. Having an intact dog at the dog park is a big challenge. You dont want to take treats into a dog park in case some one else's dog is food aggressive and you have to feel confident you can pull his attention away from his interest when you want. I would think any kind of training that included socializing with other dogs would be a big help.