Is it OK to take dog to dog park everyday?
Tristin Veum
2025-05-17 00:36:12
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As long as your dog is not getting overheated and she isn't rubbing her pawpads raw on concrete, she should be good. If it is very hot or humid, or she acts like she is tired I would decrease the amount of time. It sounds like she loves playing outside every day, and it will keep her healthy and happy to have exercise. From what you describe, that sounds like a good amount of time. Lol, it sounds like she loves it. She is lucky to have you as an owner, and it sounds like you are doing great.
Krystina Frami
2025-05-17 00:24:04
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While there are dogs that go to dog parks and have a great time, there are sometimes behavioral problems that can arise from too frequent visits. The big issue with the dog park is dogs are engaged in “over-arousal” play and for long periods of time. This means the play is hard, noisy, and fast paced and often goes on for far too long. It doesn’t take much for it to tip from fun to frustration and that is when trouble can arise. If all goes well and your dog doesn’t get into fights, this type of frequent over-arousal play can still lead to an “over-socialized” dog. When you socialize your dog, it should be for a relatively short period of time and it should always be positive. If you are going to use a dog park, make sure you like your dog’s behavior and the type of play he’s exhibiting that day. You can always leave if it is getting too wild. For every hour of group dog play, you do you should spend 2-3 times that playing with your dog and building focus and communication with him.
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