02-26-2007, 03:39 PM
Kap, big info about going to dog parks, please walk your pup before going to the park.
Dog parks are NOT a substitute for a good long walk.
Walks are not just excercise, it is a hierarchy reinforcement, it strengthens the pack bond and the alpha leader role.
Most of the problems at dog parks are created by dog owners who do not walk their dogs and think that the dog park is good excercise, it is not, when an excited dog is brought to the park it only causes problems.
After a good long proper walk with you enforcing your calm Alpha Pack Leader status, your pup will be in a calm satisfied state. Perfect for the dog park.
BGnR
Dog parks are NOT a substitute for a good long walk.
Walks are not just excercise, it is a hierarchy reinforcement, it strengthens the pack bond and the alpha leader role.
Most of the problems at dog parks are created by dog owners who do not walk their dogs and think that the dog park is good excercise, it is not, when an excited dog is brought to the park it only causes problems.
After a good long proper walk with you enforcing your calm Alpha Pack Leader status, your pup will be in a calm satisfied state. Perfect for the dog park.
BGnR