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I’ve had my pup for 7 months now and his favorite thing to do is play with other dogs. He does great in almost every situation now but when he really wants something he can get pretty crazy.
We’ve tried going to the dog park twice, both times he was barking uncontrollably at a pretty small amount of dogs. I kept making distance between us and the park until I was about 100 yards from the fence. I could redirect him to me for a short moment then he’s back on the park.
He is only doing this because A. He’s never seen this before and B. He really wants to go sniff some tail.
My question, am I allowed to bring a wild, barking , leash pulling 9 month old dog into the dog park? Will people ask me to leave or just judge us silently? He plays very well, gets along with every dog he’s met and I know he’d be fine after a couple minutes, I just really don’t want to break any unwritten rules or ruin anyone’s day.
My brother recently moved in with 2 dogs so they’ve been able to play and we set up play dates with the neighbors often but I’d love to take him to the dog park before his 1st birthday.
He is a 40 lb GSD/blue heeler and has been neutered since we visited last.
Edit: Dog Park Rules
We’ve tried going to the dog park twice, both times he was barking uncontrollably at a pretty small amount of dogs. I kept making distance between us and the park until I was about 100 yards from the fence. I could redirect him to me for a short moment then he’s back on the park.
He is only doing this because A. He’s never seen this before and B. He really wants to go sniff some tail.
My question, am I allowed to bring a wild, barking , leash pulling 9 month old dog into the dog park? Will people ask me to leave or just judge us silently? He plays very well, gets along with every dog he’s met and I know he’d be fine after a couple minutes, I just really don’t want to break any unwritten rules or ruin anyone’s day.
My brother recently moved in with 2 dogs so they’ve been able to play and we set up play dates with the neighbors often but I’d love to take him to the dog park before his 1st birthday.
He is a 40 lb GSD/blue heeler and has been neutered since we visited last.
Edit: Dog Park Rules
- No leashes in the dog park.
- You’re puppy doesn’t need to go to the dog park, let them mature.
- People aren’t there to train your dog for you, train your dog before you go to the dog park.