What are the disadvantages of dog parks?
Dejah Aufderhar
2025-05-19 03:37:28
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The two most common worries people have with visiting a dog park are contracting illness or disease and the potential for an aggressive encounter. Illness or disease can be spread to your pet from an non-vaccinated dog. Common ways include contaminated feces, bite from infected animal, paws, toys, clothing, food and water dishes toys and bedding. Insects and rodents can also provide a means for disease spread. While any dog and particularly certain breeds are known to have pack dominance issues, many animal behaviorists would agree that most dogs don’t display the need to dominate or fight other dogs. Always remember that your animal is your responsibility and if you are worried about the group of dogs in the dog park, then skip that day of play or find another dog park to visit until you develop an understanding of your dog’s confidence level. Consult an experienced dog trainer or animal behaviorist before introducing a ‘problem dog’ into an environment that may become disastrous for your or another family’s pet.