Why aren t dog parks good?

One main problem with going to dog parks is that there’s no way to know the temperaments of the other dogs. Unleashing a group of dogs within the same environment poses a variety of problems, including dogfights, which are a common concern among pet owners. Unfortunately, not all owners pay close enough attention to their dog while visiting the dog park. When this happens, dogs often use that time as an opportunity to misbehave. This can lead to some unpleasant altercations between dogs that could have possibly been avoided. Bringing your pooch to the dog park could expose him to other pets that may not be in good health. Sharing drinking water or coming in contact with another dog’s fecal matter can cause things such as kennel cough, canine influenza, giardia, fleas, and other parasites to spread easily. Furthermore, not all animals may be up-to-date on their necessary vaccinations. Since there is no easy way to know which animals are safe for your dog to mingle with, it may be best to avoid the dog park altogether. Owners like this often think that roughhousing is “cute” and that the dogs can work it out on their own. This is obviously not proper dog socialization, which can be learned with proper training.