Taking your dog to your local dog park can offer great exercise and socialization for your dog, but before you and your pet head out for some off-leash fun, consider some of the health concerns that can crop up in dog parks. Because so many dogs congregate at dog parks there is a chance of spreading infectious diseases. People can also spread some diseases (such as mange, ringworm, kennel cough, and canine influenza) from dog to dog through shared brushes, collars, bedding, or by petting or handling an infected dog before petting or handling another dog. Also, please don’t walk your dogs on asphalt or concrete in the heat. Just remember that dogs’ paws can be just as sensitive as humans’ feet. That means they’re equally as likely to get burnt walking on a hot surface as their owner would be. Paw burns are common due to hot summer temperatures, so do a test to check to see when it’s safe to walk dogs on the pavement. Place the back of your hand on the surface for seven seconds. If you struggle to hold it down, it’s too hot to walk a dog. Dogs can suffer burns to their paws on days most people wouldn’t consider searingly hot. Even if the outside temperature is a pleasant 77F with little wind and low humidity, asphalt can reach a staggering 125F. Click on the link to learn more. www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/disease-risks-dogs-social-settings
@@garrettdeanna Having dogs smell each other through a fence is not socializing them. That's the point. And it's not the dogs on the other side of the fence with their heads lowered and tails wagging that you need to worry about.
@@OriginalWhiteDevilsocializing doesn’t even come with interaction. Fence greeting first and foremost is the best type of greeting. Correct we don’t worry about those dogs we worry about ever stepping foot into a dog park, cause owners couldn’t care less about dog behavior or when to remove their dog from the park.
Thankyou again for a great video. Too many good things to note, it'd be a short novel. Im learning alot of valuble lessons and really appreciate seeing other dogs n their behaviours/body language aswell.
OH THANK YOU sooo much!!! i have a reactive female Rottie, that has not had enough socialization, i have been afraid to take her to the dog park Now i know what to do .
I think it's important to note that most, if not all, of the dogs in the park are unknown to you. There are really no rules or boundaries, and they're strangers. It's kind of like if we dropped a person into a prison recreational yard. Sure, most of the inmates probably aren't going to hurt you, but there are some who will, and you don't know which is which. For example, some people aren't as responsible as you. I've seen dogs with "policing" tendencies, that see other dogs running and playing and feel the need to stop them. This can easily turn into other dogs (that are not yours) getting involved, and fights start. All the while your dog didn't do anything, but is now involved in a fight. That's just one example of the fact that you don't know the other dogs or what they'll do. It's a pretty big risk.
Dogs do not need to go to a dog park. Actually it's their nightmare being smelled and surrounded by strange dogs. It's not a question of if your dog gets hurt or traumatized but when. Or your dog could go from a little shy to aggressive. If you have a friend or neighbor who has a dog it's better to have them meet and you interact on a walk or bike ride. My 5 month old Pitt had a great few times but then a bully came charging at her and now she's scared to get in the van. It's a myth that your dog wato meet up with a bunch of strange dogs. They have packs in the wild sometimes very small in number. You are your dogs pack he wants your affection, discipline and interaction like play or all the outdoors stuff. They aren't children who need a buddy at the park they are dogs who don't like being put in these situations. Look up how many dogs have been attacked or killed in dog parks.
My 4 year old Shiba Inu plays and interacts well with dogs and people he socialized with when he was a puppy. However, now that he is an adult he is calm when he sees or passes by unfamiliar dogs on a leash, but acts dominant over unfamiliar dogs when we meet an unfamiliar dog on the walk (which ends in a fight). There have been occassions when he has seen a dog a few times and then chooses to have a nice interaction with them. Since my dog tends to exhibit dominance over other dogs, should I just limit his interactive socializaiton with other dogs to between the fence at dog parks? Or do you have any other suggestions?
definitely behind the fence. if your dog is exhibiting ANY signs of aggression towards unfamiliar dogs, it’s important to keep both parties safe and in control
@@ricardocorrales9358 I have been taking my dog to the outside fence of the small communitt dog park and when the other dogs push their nose against the fence he smells them , watches them play for a while and if there is a dog he does not like he growls and I pull him away from the fence. Then everything settles down, he get closer to the fence, lies down with his back to the fence and he enjoys just laying there while the dogs inside the fence play. However, he does not want to leave. Even when all the dogs have gone and the park is empty, he does not want to leave. I have taken him inside so that he smell their smells but he doesn't want to do that. He just wants to lay down outsidie right by the fence and doesn't want to leave. Why is he doing this and what should I do?
Wow that GSD is awesome looks wise & behavior. My GSD would have been trying to get over that fence in a shot. I'd like to have seen him in the park with the other dogs really. I want my next Dog to be like that one in stature & in manners. I love the fact that it's back is not weakened by over slopping. Can you tell me which line that GSD is please ? Working line east german or west german?
Our dog is too rough running into womens legs etc even in the long lead, not looking where he is going, leaping up at dogs. My heart is in my mouth with him
not even close. my rescue corso (female) would fly over that fence in 1/2 a second. we have a much longer process. it looks like her dog is already perfectly socialized, so this is a bit of click-bait.
He doesn't seem very reactive at all....my German Shepherd would be out of his mind barking and lunging at the fence within seconds.....that's reactive!!
I love this channel. But i disagree with this. At our dog park the dogs are much more reactive through the fence. It’s like a cyber bully. They are all tough through a screen. We just walk in and keep our dogs on a leash for 30 seconds to a minute. And if we think the dogs are friendly, we unhook our dogs and let them do there thing. Hope this is good advice for anyone who isn’t comfortable with her training method :)
He is interacting, he’s just not inside. A fence serves as a valuable tool for socialization that doesn’t put your dog in an uncontrolled environment. If you’ve got a dog that needs dog socialization and you don’t have dogs at home, this works wonderfully. Minimizes the risk. The goal of socialization isn’t to allow your dog to go buck wild and play with every dog it sees. It’s setting your dog up to look at other dogs in a public space and realize they aren’t a threat or a play thing
My German Shepherd tries to attack other dogs. I don't know what to do! She was socialized when she was a puppy, she's fully vaccinated, temeper shot and all, and shes completely healthy.
So the point of taking your dog to the dog park but not letting him intereact is .....? Would have been better to see real time interaction between your dog and others with real time reactions, commands, etc. Pointless really, could have left the poor thing at home, and just gone yourself.
this video is full of bad information. first, you won't even let your dogs in a dog park? are they unsafe for you? at 4:33you stuck your fingers in the fence right in front of a barking dog while not paying any attention to your dog and the people behind you that he was walking towards. really hard to take any advice from people who are too good for dog parks yet don't understand basic safety. just because YOU can't control your dog enough to let him play with others in a dog park doesn't mean others can't.
These people are like flat earthers to me, ceasar Milan still the best dog trainer he teaches treat others as family, and teaches discipline so easily yet lets them have as much fun as possible.
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This is such good information. I’m getting my dog in about 3 weeks and this was one thing I really wanted to know.
If you teach your dog "calm" as a helpword, you can praise them for that. It helps a lot with guiding your dog to what behaviour you want.
Taking your dog to your local dog park can offer great exercise and socialization for your dog, but before you and your pet head out for some off-leash fun, consider some of the health concerns that can crop up in dog parks. Because so many dogs congregate at dog parks there is a chance of spreading infectious diseases. People can also spread some diseases (such as mange, ringworm, kennel cough, and canine influenza) from dog to dog through shared brushes, collars, bedding, or by petting or handling an infected dog before petting or handling another dog. Also, please don’t walk your dogs on asphalt or concrete in the heat. Just remember that dogs’ paws can be just as sensitive as humans’ feet. That means they’re equally as likely to get burnt walking on a hot surface as their owner would be. Paw burns are common due to hot summer temperatures, so do a test to check to see when it’s safe to walk dogs on the pavement. Place the back of your hand on the surface for seven seconds. If you struggle to hold it down, it’s too hot to walk a dog. Dogs can suffer burns to their paws on days most people wouldn’t consider searingly hot. Even if the outside temperature is a pleasant 77F with little wind and low humidity, asphalt can reach a staggering 125F.
Click on the link to learn more.
www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/disease-risks-dogs-social-settings
Dogs don't react the same without a fence between them.
That’s kind of the point
Exactly, that’s why it’s good practice, except if they got aggressive, well, there’s a fence between them
Fact
@@garrettdeanna Having dogs smell each other through a fence is not socializing them. That's the point. And it's not the dogs on the other side of the fence with their heads lowered and tails wagging that you need to worry about.
@@OriginalWhiteDevilsocializing doesn’t even come with interaction. Fence greeting first and foremost is the best type of greeting. Correct we don’t worry about those dogs we worry about ever stepping foot into a dog park, cause owners couldn’t care less about dog behavior or when to remove their dog from the park.
Thankyou again for a great video. Too many good things to note, it'd be a short novel. Im learning alot of valuble lessons and really appreciate seeing other dogs n their behaviours/body language aswell.
OH THANK YOU sooo much!!! i have a reactive female Rottie, that has not had enough socialization, i have been afraid to take her to the dog park Now i know what to do .
I think it's important to note that most, if not all, of the dogs in the park are unknown to you. There are really no rules or boundaries, and they're strangers. It's kind of like if we dropped a person into a prison recreational yard. Sure, most of the inmates probably aren't going to hurt you, but there are some who will, and you don't know which is which.
For example, some people aren't as responsible as you. I've seen dogs with "policing" tendencies, that see other dogs running and playing and feel the need to stop them. This can easily turn into other dogs (that are not yours) getting involved, and fights start. All the while your dog didn't do anything, but is now involved in a fight. That's just one example of the fact that you don't know the other dogs or what they'll do. It's a pretty big risk.
Dogs do not need to go to a dog park. Actually it's their nightmare being smelled and surrounded by strange dogs. It's not a question of if your dog gets hurt or traumatized but when. Or your dog could go from a little shy to aggressive. If you have a friend or neighbor who has a dog it's better to have them meet and you interact on a walk or bike ride. My 5 month old Pitt had a great few times but then a bully came charging at her and now she's scared to get in the van. It's a myth that your dog wato meet up with a bunch of strange dogs. They have packs in the wild sometimes very small in number. You are your dogs pack he wants your affection, discipline and interaction like play or all the outdoors stuff. They aren't children who need a buddy at the park they are dogs who don't like being put in these situations. Look up how many dogs have been attacked or killed in dog parks.
Great video.
How would you de with a dog that would be barking his head off 🤔and running in place to get to those dogs?
I also wanted to know the answer to this question?? 🤞
My 4 year old Shiba Inu plays and interacts well with dogs and people he socialized with when he was a puppy. However, now that he is an adult he is calm when he sees or passes by unfamiliar dogs on a leash, but acts dominant over unfamiliar dogs when we meet an unfamiliar dog on the walk (which ends in a fight). There have been occassions when he has seen a dog a few times and then chooses to have a nice interaction with them. Since my dog tends to exhibit dominance over other dogs, should I just limit his interactive socializaiton with other dogs to between the fence at dog parks? Or do you have any other suggestions?
definitely behind the fence. if your dog is exhibiting ANY signs of aggression towards unfamiliar dogs, it’s important to keep both parties safe and in control
@@ricardocorrales9358 I have been taking my dog to the outside fence of the small communitt dog park and when the other dogs push their nose against the fence he smells them , watches them play for a while and if there is a dog he does not like he growls and I pull him away from the fence. Then everything settles down, he get closer to the fence, lies down with his back to the fence and he enjoys just laying there while the dogs inside the fence play. However, he does not want to leave. Even when all the dogs have gone and the park is empty, he does not want to leave. I have taken him inside so that he smell their smells but he doesn't want to do that. He just wants to lay down outsidie right by the fence and doesn't want to leave. Why is he doing this and what should I do?
@Elva Fong my 3 year old female Maltese is this way sometimes
Wow that GSD is awesome looks wise & behavior. My GSD would have been trying to get over that fence in a shot. I'd like to have seen him in the park with the other dogs really. I want my next Dog to be like that one in stature & in manners. I love the fact that it's back is not weakened by over slopping. Can you tell me which line that GSD is please ? Working line east german or west german?
When you told him "good boy" for sitting, does that mean not sitting was an option?
I agree never taken Pickles to a dog park.
Don't go!!!!
Our dog is too rough running into womens legs etc even in the long lead, not looking where he is going, leaping up at dogs. My heart is in my mouth with him
I would never put my fingers through the fence to greet the dogs inside! It's like asking to be bitten.
not even close. my rescue corso (female) would fly over that fence in 1/2 a second. we have a much longer process. it looks like her dog is already perfectly socialized, so this is a bit of click-bait.
He doesn't seem very reactive at all....my German Shepherd would be out of his mind barking and lunging at the fence within seconds.....that's reactive!!
Did that lady give you shit saying "You gonna let all the dogs out"?
It’s best to stay away from dog parks. Things can take a turn for the worst in an instant. Also not a good way to socialize.
This is waikiki
I love this channel. But i disagree with this. At our dog park the dogs are much more reactive through the fence. It’s like a cyber bully. They are all tough through a screen. We just walk in and keep our dogs on a leash for 30 seconds to a minute. And if we think the dogs are friendly, we unhook our dogs and let them do there thing. Hope this is good advice for anyone who isn’t comfortable with her training method :)
Why even do the video if the dog never interacts at a dog park
She explains why she’s there; to socialize the dog.
For people who DO go to dog parks
He is interacting, he’s just not inside. A fence serves as a valuable tool for socialization that doesn’t put your dog in an uncontrolled environment.
If you’ve got a dog that needs dog socialization and you don’t have dogs at home, this works wonderfully. Minimizes the risk.
The goal of socialization isn’t to allow your dog to go buck wild and play with every dog it sees. It’s setting your dog up to look at other dogs in a public space and realize they aren’t a threat or a play thing
My German Shepherd tries to attack other dogs. I don't know what to do! She was socialized when she was a puppy, she's fully vaccinated, temeper shot and all, and shes completely healthy.
When u say attack what do you mean? Has he had a fight with another dog
This is a good video on how not to do it! Take him in on the lead let him say hello controlling dog owner! Probably should have had kids instead
So the point of taking your dog to the dog park but not letting him intereact is .....? Would have been better to see real time interaction between your dog and others with real time reactions, commands, etc. Pointless really, could have left the poor thing at home, and just gone yourself.
Your spot on tbh lol
It’s a reactive dog. It needs to be introduced to it slowly
You don’t throw a reactive dog that’s relearning into an off leash dog park
this video is full of bad information. first, you won't even let your dogs in a dog park? are they unsafe for you? at 4:33you stuck your fingers in the fence right in front of a barking dog while not paying any attention to your dog and the people behind you that he was walking towards.
really hard to take any advice from people who are too good for dog parks yet don't understand basic safety. just because YOU can't control your dog enough to let him play with others in a dog park doesn't mean others can't.
These people are like flat earthers to me, ceasar Milan still the best dog trainer he teaches treat others as family, and teaches discipline so easily yet lets them have as much fun as possible.