Bad day at the dog park :(
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wrote on 14 Jun 2007, 16:32 last edited by
I couldn't agree more. I do go to the parks often but we scope them out carefully first. My biggest issue is people allowing their dog to approach Dash on leash. I repeat-he's aggressive, he bites and they are just oblivious.
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wrote on 14 Jun 2007, 18:02 last edited by
I agree…especially the pet store :eek: With all the food around & doggy items there's no wonder there aren't more accidents at these stores.
I've got serious allergies to pet dander so it makes going shopping a real PIA! And don't get me started on off leash dog parks...I just don't trust a lot of owners.
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wrote on 14 Jun 2007, 21:27 last edited by
…The dog park has been great practice towards the dog beach! The past couple of times we have been to the dog beach have been amazing. My boy is now brave enough to get his feet wet all on his own!
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wrote on 14 Jun 2007, 21:38 last edited by
Our tri loves to sit on the end of our kayak on a lake we go to (supervised with someone close if he falls in the shallow water). He used to sit on a raft in our kiddie pool. He goes in the water of our pond to a certain depth. We ended up not encouraging his tolerance of water because he would get water in his ears and get ear infections.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2007, 14:07 last edited by
Never been to a dog beach but we plan to next month…I'm hoping they'll like it as much as I DO :D :D
What's with the fear of going in the water?? Can B's not swim? I thought all dogs could swim??
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wrote on 15 Jun 2007, 14:14 last edited by
All dog's cannot swim. I had a dog once who sunk like a stone.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2007, 14:16 last edited by
I think I read bulldogs can't swim. So pugs might be the same?
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wrote on 15 Jun 2007, 14:20 last edited by
Maybe, but you have to remember bulldogs heads probably weigh quite a bit considering they're mostly bone.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2007, 14:22 last edited by
I guess I'll need to invest in a life vest :D just in case my little furkids' webbed feet don't work :D :D
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wrote on 15 Jun 2007, 14:30 last edited by
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.
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