6 Off-Leash Tips For The Dog Park

Published A Few Days Ago

A great guideline to use before you head off to the dog park

Roll down the window – we’re going to the dog park! Dog parks can be a wonderful place to go for owners and their furry best friends. It’s an awesome place for humans and canines to socialize, to expend energy and practice proper manners. But it can also be a place to pick up a nasty bug, a bad habit or vicious bite. To keep it safe and fun, let’s go over a few things to keep in mind the next time you’re at the dog park.

Know the rules

Is your dog vaccinated?:

Eyes on your dog at all times:

How obedient is your dog?

What is the energy like?:

Watch body language

Dog parks are designed to be a fun play for everyone. So before you go, make sure you’ve properly trained your dog and done your dog park homework – that way, you know you’ll be in for a positive experience!

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