So the recall command (“come!”) is something to work on outside the park. You also have to “be able to call your dog away from a questionable interaction if things are starting to escalate,” she said. It's not just for when it's time to leave. But since so many people just let their dog fend for themselves while they congregate with the other owners, Simon went on, a dog park can also be a place “where the dog sees so much value in playing with dogs it weakens your bond and they don't want to leave when you want to leave.” And this can wreak havoc on any obedience work you're doing. “However a dog park is not a place to sit there and not pay attention - it's a place to be actively engaged.”ĭone right, she said, “It can be a place to increase your bond with your dog,” where the dog learns when he's with his owner he's having a good time. “Having a well-exercised dog is super important for their well-being and can cut down on behavioral issues,” said Simon. So if you absolutely have to get Fido to an enclosed area, Mary Simon of Outdoor Dog Adventures in Louisville has some tips.įirst, you're on the right track getting your pup active. I don't want to put my pup in a risky situation, and luckily we have other outlets for Cash's exuberance. Ohlmann trained our big dog Cash, and following his advice, we don't take Cash to dog parks because at “most off leash dog parks you find a lot of ill-behaved dogs,” he said.
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