June 23rd

By Mutt Mulligan

Dog Parks in Your Area

Dog parks are picking up steam across the country – areas in local communities where you can take your dog, let them run around and be care free.  This search engine will help you find a dog park in the U.S. or Canada, and you can even register your dog park here.  There is also some Dog Park etiquette you may want to learn such as:

• Never leave your dog unattended.
• Always clean up after your dog.
• Make sure your dog is current on her shots and has a valid license.
• Don’t bring dogs younger than 4 months to a dog park. They won’t have had all the necessary inoculations that allow them to play safely with other animals.
• Don’t bring more than three dogs.
• Keep your dog on-leash until you get to the off-leash area. This is not just respectful to other park users, it’s much safer for your dog.
• If your dog becomes unruly or plays rough, leash him and leave immediately.
• If you must bring children to a dog park, supervise them closely.