Too many lazy dog owners at the dog parks. Majority of these owners don't exercise their dogs enough and bring them here. Ignorance is bliss. I used to think most owners were responsible. Once I started reading and learning about behavioral science and dog training methods, I started noticing how most owners don't have control over their dogs.

Most dog parks are enter at your own risk. Whatever happens, happens.

Dog parks can be dangerous. Here is a story of mine to illustrate it. A few years ago I took my old (12 yo or so) neutered female GSD to the local dog park. A man there had a fairly young Rottweiler. The dogs started barking at each other, and it looked like they might become aggressive. He waded in and started kicking at my dog. I said, "Hey, you kick my dog and I'll kick you!" He said, "put 'em up" ( yeah, kinda corny, but that is exactly what he said) and raised his fists into what he thought was a fighting stance. I thought about it for a split second, went 'screw it' and slammed the jerk up against the fence. So, yeah, dog parks can be dangerous, not just for the dogs either! BTW, he then decided that neither he nor his Rottie really wanted to fight after all.

I took my dog to a state park. I waited for her attention to be on something else and I would hide behind a tree or bush and she would come and find me. Gave her lots of love and praise for this. when I stayed at the truck she would go off and come back when she was ready if I did not call her. So as long as I was moving she watched me and did not wander off. I don't know if it was her instinct or just something we blundered into. My point is that for the most part people who take their dogs to a dog park just sit on a bench and watch their dog interact with others instead of with the owner. So the owner needs to socialize their dog when meeting other dogs and owners and being there to teach their dog what is acceptable behavior.

I had one bad experience at a dog park today and after talking to one of the humans at the park I will never take another dog to a dog park as long as I live. Its not dogs id avoid its other pet owners.

My local dog park has been excellent, it may be an anomaly but the owners are responsible and the dogs have a fun time interacting. Once in a blue moon, there may be slight aggression but this is quickly dispelled and forgotten. Great friendships have been formed here with both dogs and owners.

I usually only take my dog to the park if it's dogs and owners whom Ive seen before and I trust. Otherwise we won't go

I live next to the nations largest dog park. All dog owners are required to register and pay 150 per dog per year and are required to wear special tags and lanyards. I can tell you that in what I would consider the very best example of an off leash dog park (230 acres on the beach) We have had to pick our times that we go because there are so many problem owners. Our dogs are young and still building skills and the last thing we need to do is expose them to a spectrum of bad examples. Even after very minor interactions with aggressive dogs and isolating and calmed down my dogs will exhibit mimicked aggressive behavior within a couple hours of getting home and cooling down. Unfortunately I agree with this. The reality is that people are clueless. The dog park should be a good experience for both owner and dog and even in my utopian example there are bad owners that are not attentive... You will probably just find yourself rewatching this video and reminding yourself why this is right. I have to say the attitude that you would not leave your house because there are bad people is not a good analogy. My dogs go with me all sorts of places off and on leash. Heck we even go to the closed "dog park" after hours and risk the coyotes. I hate to say it, I would rather throw a rock to scare a wild animal than have to interact with some of the dim wits that think their dogs just teaching my dog the ropes.

At our local dog park there is one large "in tact " male who fights with every dog. We quit going.

I think dog parks are one of those "At Your Own Risk" things. It's your choice to do or don't with dog parks. Many dog owners are INCREDIBLY ignorant of how much high-strung or aggressive their dogs really are, and take them there anyways, out of sheer ignorance or because they think everyone should put up with Fido's biting/mounting because "he's just a dog, damn, don't be so upset. It's natural behaviour, deal with it or leave" People often treat these places like daycares. They have dogs so mentally under stimulated, they don't want to focus their energy on their own hands, so dumping them to their own devices at dog parks happens. They let the dogs antagonize people and other dogs alike, and look the other way because they don't want to deal with it. Then you have people who impulse bought highly driven working breeds for the fad or status and can't handle or train or socialize it right and also do the same as stated above, although these end with maulings on smaller dogs or even people. This is why some dog parks have "No Bull Breed", "No Rottweilers", "No *insert breed or breed family here" signs. Remember that OWNERS had this put in place first of all, so while people fuss and gripe their local dog park discriminates against their breed, it was irresponsible and careless people who did it all along. I don't blame when the dog parks have "No Pitbulls Allowed" signs, because I know it was stupid owners who caused this to be enforced. In fact, if I went to a dog park, I'd rather go to one that does have breed restrictions. I have nothing against these breeds, but I am ALWAYS wary of EVERY dog owner until I see how well they handle their dog in person, and how well socialized their dog is. It's not discrimination, it's safety. My top priority is keeping my dog's safety in check, not putting on kid gloves and giving ass pats to lackwitted owners who are too ignorant or sensitive of people "being racist of their breed". If people properly train and socialize their dogs and know when to step in to handle a situation, we'd see better dog parks and less breed restrictions. If your dog is reactive or highly timid, do not take it to a dog park! This energy feeds off on the other dogs and they will gang up on your timid dog, prod them around, nip and growl and chase relentlessly until your dog fights back or they attack it. Dogs at dog parks act like kids, and you always have some kids who like to tease and antagonize the kids who are shy. Dogs feed off the energy of others, and negative energy creates horrific results. Not all dogs are meant to romp in the grass and chase with a crowd of dogs. Many dogs like to be at home with you. Some dog parks divide their sections according to size, so you get a small dog area and a big dog area. While this makes it safer, there are always these risks. Especially if it's a s dog park that states it's sectioned to size but has no actual divider, so big dogs can come barreling in to trample the little guys. I'm not against dog parks, but it's not a place to treat like a daycare, and it's not a place of pure safety. Always be on your toes, and always expect that if it can happen, it will. Keep your dog in sight, know basic dog body language and know when to step in to break up negative reactions. Proper dog ownership and knowledge will make way for better experiences at dog parks.

Do you know how many dogs are vaccinated? Well, this is the reason I never walk my dog to parks.

Seen a dog being attacked at the local dog park. I turned around and left.The owner had no control. Not going back.

Agreed... never expected my 7 month old standard poodle to get attacked by a lab...

There are a lot of dogs that are not suited for dog parks, and many dog parks are overcrowded, at least in part because they are such small spaces. In NYC a lot of the dog parks are no more than a postage stamp fenced in. There are parks here with off lead hours but they are before 9am and after 9pm. That leaves the entire 12 hour day with no space in which to let a dog run free. Dogs were not meant to be leashed 24/7. If you can find places where your dog can run in a great stretch, it's hard to deny that. Many dogs do have needs that even engagement with us does not satisfy. Not every dog is a Malinois. Also, shockingly, when outside, even if the engagement training is done in increments, there are dogs that at some point will lose focus because 1. They see us all the time and 2. Food is not their primary motivator once outside. I do believe in walking up to other dog owners and arranging introductions for dogs that enjoy meeting other dogs and running with each other. I also do believe in training so that your dog will ignore your dog in favor of you, but it's not as easy as training with food all the time. So, what to do? Tether them forever? It's tough. I have a kelpie and he's naturally focused on me, and prefers walking with dogs he's known forever, or just playing with me. Playing with other dogs is NOT any desire of his whatsoever. A lot of people think he's "missing out." Yeah well, tell that to my dog. He cares not for such things. Other dogs really get a lot out of parks. Depends. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iaxlect7ts3Wen0.html

Drop off all cell phones at the front door and your going to get a better time with your dogs at the dog park

I only go super early in the morning and walk the one way trails very fast. I know my dog will not react but I don't know how other people's dogs will. It's a bit like driving a car, you can obey the rules and drive safe but other drivers.....

This video was very interesting and helpful! Im a dog trainer myself and I have seen a lot of instances at The DP that have made me quite nervous. I have a 14 week old pit bull puppy, who I will be keeping intact to eventually show. So this has been a question for me as well, whether or not I should bring him to the DP. As I said before I’m a dog trainer so Im starting my training super early and I’m getting him to greet a bunch of different dogs and people. He’s doing super well! He is really responsive to training and learns quickly. But there is always something about the DP that makes me worried. I have taken my other dogs before I had my pup. I have seen my fair share of scary events. For me it’s the other owners who don’t respond and stay engaged with with dogs. I saw this one women who had a toy poodle with a limp leg, she put him in the run with the big dogs and I just cringed. The other dogs were trying to over power him and the owner of the limp dog got mad at everyone else for not controlling their dogs. But she should have known better then to put a small dog, with a hurt leg, in a run with a bunch of large dogs 🙄! I’m definitely rethinking the whole DP thing, because I think it can be a place for trouble.

Yes! Dog Parks can be dangerous places; no question about it. Not every dog is a dog park dog. That being said, they can also be great places to bring your dog. I have a 7 year old male Airedale Terrier and a 3 year old male Treeing Walker Coonhound and I take them everyday to the park. I’ve been taking them both for years now and before we got the Coonhound we had 2 male Airedales. I’ve had Airedales for over 50 years now. In all the years I’ve been going to the park I’ve only seen two dog fights and one was when a man brought a large male pit bull to the park. The guy wasn’t even there for a minute when he threw a ball and his dog chased it and a female GSD ran after his dog and bit it from behind on its rear leg and the dog needed 12 stitches to close the wound. Our local ACO fined the owner of the GSD and she is banned from the park.

I agree. My dog gradually became more aggressive at dog parks and I stopped taking him. He is a hunting dog mix and only likes dogs he knows. Thanks for these tips.

I took my newly adopted dog to a dog park once...too many irresponsible owners. People showing up and releasing their dogs and not doin anything to control them. I will only go there when no one else is there.

Great video I think more dog owners need to view. My dog who did well with other dogs was attacked by another dog at a dog park. The lady who owned the other dog let it happen and said "I guess your dog is not as submissive as you thought she was." Sadly that has scarred my girl and is now very anxious when an off leash dog approaches her. I do not take her or my new pup to dog parks anymore. We only socialize them with friends with dogs.

I am glad to hear you say this as its my experience as well. My dog was attacked at a dog park when he was a puppy and i took him back a year later and he tried to attack. I decided he is a big and dangerous dog, who can not be experimented with depending on who comes through the gate. I also need to realize I am responsible for those teeth and claws he has. He is well trained and is a service dog, but dog parks are too unpredictable. I take him to dog day care once a week where he can play with dogs who he comes to know, and who are controlled by all the staff there. Its working great. We ignore dogs all of the rest of the time. I also got another pet dog for the home, and resist all urges to go to dog parks by remembering what it was like when he was attacked or when he started to attack. Thank you for your expertise.

I have a large poodle/lab mix, athletic, confident, easy-going and well socialized. We've been going to dog parks since he was a puppy. He plays appropriately with old dogs, puppies, small dogs and big dogs. Never any problems. On rare occasions we'll leave if the vibes feel wrong. I suspect people get wound up too much about this. He's not a kid, he's a dog. Sometimes he gets run over, sometimes he does the running over.

I normally like leerburg material particuarly michael ellis' work but the reasoning behind this is ridiculous. It is up to the dog owners to not bring aggressive dogs to the park and yes, there are stupid owners. But there are stupid people all over the world and it doesn't stop me from going out to public places in fear of confrontation. I don't avoid the beach because I'm afraid of shark bites even though yes, theoretically if you go to a place with more sharks, your chances of getting bit are higher.

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! 👍

Thank you. Will be following your website and channel to learn. This is some of the first info that's made sense to me. Everybody keeps talking about socializing with every random dog and person you can find. I'd just thought after watching another of these dog park mess videos that the owner should just have the attention of the dog in all situations and not completely comfortable with any dog or adult it runs into. Is this what people teach their kids...to be completely comfortable with any stranger they run into and not pay attention to their parents?

In Europe where I come from, there are no such thing as fenced dog parks. There are sometimes lose dogs at city parks or on trails, but such dogs are usually obedient and don't harass anyone. In USA where I live, dogs must be leashed at all times, as a consequence most dog owners don't bother training 'em. Only place such dogs get to blow off some steam, is at these fenced in dog parks - Riot! I now have a 2 year old Border Collie, and I never visited a dog park before she had a spotless recall. I visit a park with regulars once or twice a week now; and if things get exciting, I call her and leave. She's not aggressive, but will feed off others' emotions, and excitement escalates rapidly if not defused. If people took the time to train their dogs reliable obedience, there would be a fraction of the incidents.

I agree with you on this one Ed. As much as we all like to see our dogs getting to run around acting goofy. Taking them to the dog park makes the assumption that they'll get along with everyone. But if you think about it, do we (as humans) get along with everyone? No, definitely not. So asking an ANIMAL, who doesn't rationalize...to do what we ourselves can't do is crazy. I can't begin to count the times I've seen people in the park, that have aggressive dogs. Both dog and human aggression. Bottom line is, if you take your dog to the park you're placing it's safety in the hands of every other owner there. Hoping that they've done the correct training/ socializing to prevent any possible problems. And if that was the case then fine people like yourself would be out of business.

I have a large and fairly dominant dog and came to realise that dog parks could be dangerous places to be for all the reasons you stated. I therefore stopped attending to avoid potentially aggressive / situations where I wasn’t in control. I realise now that engagement is the key as you have said before entering in them. I also find the nearest dog park far too crowded, the owners not especially attentive nor in control and many of the other dogs when I have attended in past, highly strung.

I was also told you never know who you are playing with. Maybe someone can't afford their shots and is there to get free training advice.

I so agree with you because we have had big problems with out of control dangerous dogs attacking my pup and he is aggressive when a strange dog runs towards him now so we walk the beach and let him off only with certain dogs he trusts his best friend is an entire male dog I feel better now I have listened to your video thanks

I saw this video 3 years ago I have a cocker spaniel no problem cause is the small dog park,I got a second dog 51 pounds no more small dog park.the trainer is right what a dangerous place. You’re talking a chance .there is a sign a the dog park enter at your on risk.

In Los Angeles, and most other urban communities it is against the law to take your dog off of a leash anywhere except your own back yard. Most back yards are not very big. If you want to let your dog run and play fetch, the dog park or dog beach are the only places it is legally allowed. Unless you are a fantastic athlete and can run as far and fast as your dog, you will not be able to exercise your dog as much as it needs. That is the reason for these areas to be designated as off leash dog parks.

My pitbull loves the dog park. Today she played with 10 different dogs. People have to be responsible.

Dog parks = an arena for disaster.

Well it's 2018 and Dog Parks are actually being closed down more and more each year. It turns out that having a dog on a leash in a public park is actually a pretty good idea.

My personal opinion is that a dog park is fine if 1) you are vigilant and aware of other dogs, people and activities, and 2) small, medium, and large dogs are all separated by fences or some type of barrier. I have small dogs and would never let them in where bigger dogs are. Too risky. Also beware the owner who brings his LARGE dog in with small ones and proclaims: "He is harmless and just loooooooves to play with small dogs!" Happened once. I did not appreciate it. Nothing happened but my dogs were a little uncomfortable. I did not let them get close and kept my distance.

Went with my 12 month Am-bully 1nce and haven't been back since. He was attack 2wice and retaliated both times, but not to really hurt them because I don't train him to be aggressive. Didn't get him for protection,but he be ready,LOL. Honestly, there are TOO MANY dogs/different personalities there so it's automatically dangerous

This was incredibly informative. I'll be looking on your website soon and learning as much as I can. Thank you for giving me an idea of how to engage and such, I've just finished doing some with me GSD pup

I took my 4 month old puppy and he was attacked by an older dog. The owner was quick to remove her dog, so my god was not hurt. We never went back.

Dog parks can be a problem I agree, my issue is every where I go there are Hipsters with dogs and they let their dog run free. The dog runs up and the person yells " he wont bite". I need my dog to be social and able to tolerate other dogs. I look at dog parks surfing, you look out over the ocean If the weather is bad if its dangerous I do something else that day, if the weather looks like its turning bad I paddle in. The trick is to make the choice before it gets bad. To have a plan or know what to do if there is trouble. The biggest problem I see are young intact male dogs and owners who are to lazy to train their dog. Every dog fight I have seen is a young male and a stupid owner. sometimes there are dogs that correct each other this is not fight when to dog have to be broken up that is a fight. In all the years I have owned dogs I have never taken my dog to the park, in the last few months I have been going and some of it has been really good trying for my dog. I was his 3rd home he was reactive to everything, few months latter he loves the park. He enjoys playing with other dogs and he will approach people it has really helped him settle and become more confident. I do have to be very careful and not afraid to leave. I have gotten good at spotting a dominate dog and I have also worked hard on recall so I can control my dog and get him back. even with all that recently I messed my knew protecting a dog from a problem dog. This problem dog has been in multiple fights. The owner said his mom taught him when playing if he got in trouble she would not help him so he is applying that logic to his dog.

I've found the dog park to be pretty well self-regulating as far as irresponsible owners go. The people that bring aggressive dogs, or really passive ones don't tend to keep coming very long. I have an under 2yr old Husky and it's pretty 'rambunctious' and enjoys playing rough....but only with dogs that enjoy it. I've had to ride herd on him with smaller dogs and particularly larger puppies and in just a few weeks he's learned to leave non-interested dogs alone.

Where i live there is a pitiful small fenced dog park that no one or mostly small dogs use. Others usually use the park near it to let the dogs let off some steam. Their attention is fully on the dogs. Usually the reactive dogs are leashed and being trained. After being a couple of times i know most. I want my puppy to be socialised with lots and its working since shes made friends with other puppies too.

Totally agree. I want my dogs to totally ignore all other dogs and people. Wise words Ed. Needed saying. Thank you :)

I’ve take my dogs to the dog park since they were 12 weeks old for socialization with people and other dogs. I’ve had only one bad experience at the park and that was a Pittbull that the owner had on the leash in the park.(against the park rules) my 9 year old Keeshond Rudy sniffed the pittbull and he attacked him but only got a mouth full of fur luckily. The Pitbull owner was sternly invited to leave the park. My dogs go to the park every day when we can and they look forward to it as they have their favorite people to go get pets from. Most dogs at the park I go to are passive,friendly,and their owners stay pretty close to them always. One thing though,I take my dogs to the small dog side where the dogs are easy going and calmer. The large dog side does have more quick fights among them. They tend to run in packs and seem to have more prey instinct. I go over there when there’s nobody on the small dog side and have never had any aggression issues but I stay right with my dogs religiously,unlike many others that are more interested in talking with other owners and don’t pay enough attention to their dogs. Then when a fur ball starts up they have to run over and get in the middle of it to get their dogs out. Owners should stay with their pets always to control their behavior.in the 5 years I’ve been taking my dogs to the park I’ve only seen a couple fights where there’s been any blood drawn and they weren’t bad except one. I think for most the benefits out weigh the risks,my dogs are very socialized and great around people and other dogs.

I think dog parks are a challenge for trainers and their dogs. Where i live i would love a dog park, in the whole country we don't even have one. That's why i'm starting one. And the first thing i did was making sure my dog knows that he's always with me, that he came with me and that we leave together. So it really comes down to knowing your dog and being able to handle him at a park.

Leesburg, I have an unrelated question about dogs, I have a year old herding dog/ working dog mix with some pointer thrown in for good measure. He was a shelter dog who was adopted at 4 1/2 months and was actually mislabeled as a lab mix. When I first got him, he wouldn't walk on a leash, was terrified of people and dogs, and wouldn't let anybody touch him. Now he is a lot better but I am having some other things I need to work on with him. When we are out walking in the neighborhood, he gets really excited and sometimes wants to go say hi to people. However, when the person he is saying hi to tries to pet him(especially the top of his head)), he gets nervous. I have been having people feed him treats so that he will associate food with good things but that still doesn't help with the petting. How can I teach my dog to enjoy petting from myself and other people? All the best, Erica.

I would love to see Leerburg to put his prejudice aside about dog parks and do a dog park safety video like I will be doing here soon for my channel. I look at dog parks like letting your kid play sports, at some time and point your kid is most likely going to be injured. Do not get me wrong dog parks are dangerous, but there are things you can do to drastically decrease the danger.

Might it be that 99% of dog owners have absolutely no control over their dogs, especially bigger aggressive breeds?

Most of the time, is not your dog that is behaving badly, is other people dogs that are iffy, tend to stay away from dog parks

The problem isnt the dog parks, the problem is some dog owners cant train / handle their dogs.

In Australia they have 10 small dogs and 1 huge as bullarab all the time that hates playing cause he’s jaw power is to high for pugs so he just sits there all sad and lonely

It was already mentioned but I'd like to emphasize I was afraid of 'not socializing my dog' and thought it would be a good idea to bring him there daily. Well, in hindsight this did so much to damage our bond and engagement, because even now, months later after we stopped going, he will drop all his focus on whatever I'm asking and fixate on other dogs. He starts dancing around after we leave/the dog leaves and is super happy, but it is awful and I don't recommend it. Further, his excitement is so high he will initiate in a way that is totally offensive to other dogs. Going to the dog park didn't help socialize him. What it did was allow him to seek out submissive dogs that will allow his humping. He stopped playing in general in these parks and only became a nuisance to other dogs and ignored the ones who wanted to play nicely. We are still working to undo the damage this did to our training and he still thinks he can meet every dog he sees. I know it doesn't make much sense as a new owner but listen to Ed when he says being outside the park and using it as a training tool is more helpful.

I'm interested to know what you recommend for socialization then? I used to frequent the dog park with my dog all the time, she has become a little bossy or intense with some greetings but is happy to play right after (which has slowed my attendance a great deal) has good recall and obedience while there as I often would practice inside the park on slow days.

I appreciate your opinion and your point of view regarding dog parks. I have not had such negative experiences with my own dogs at our local park. Perhaps it is one of those "enter at your own risk" kind of places. Me and mine really enjoy going to the dog park on a Sunday afternoon.

How do u make a 2 year old dog not bark and not be scared of bigger dogs at dog parks how?\ plz help

Only reason to take your dog to a dog park is to practice NEUTRALITY and have your dog ignore ALL THE DOGS AT THE DOG PARK

I have a 2 yr old male fixed pit rescue ( from the street) who loves people. I take him to the park so both he and I csn enjoy his flatl out racing. It is a treat to watch all that muscle generate some speed .( he's not the fastest but he does love running). My issues: 1. He loves to run tbe fence (separating the big and little dogs or dogs walking outside the park) barking crazily and it is super exercise for him becz he can be exhausted when done. After watching tbese trsining videos I am suddenly fearful i am training him to be aggressive? I have seen him, however, run the fence with a dog, and then have that dog come into the section of park my dig is in and after a sniff they both lose interest in each other....which tempts me into thinking that wildly running the fence is not a bad thing. Puzzled 2. My pit can have good days in tbecpark and then he will have a day in the park when he targets anither dog - most often bigger than him- and he will harass that dog by shadowing him and provoking him to .... I think play rough with him.......OR he will try to climb up or hump the other dog - sometimes he will stand over top of the target dog straddling the dog and then walk awsy after 10 seconds. Man, I would hate to give up the dog park and his great exercise opportunities. Gratefulnful for any thoughts.

Dog parks are for people who have a lazy relationship with their dog. They don't want to have a close relationship with their dog, or don't know how. I want to be the most important creature in my dog's life at all times, not other strange dogs For those proponents of dog parks: Watch how your dog treats you after they go to the park. You have to recover the bond (if there is one) between you and your dog after you get home, and that can take a day or two. It screws with the dog's brain; it confuses them. Taking a puppy is even worse 90% of people who go to dog parks should really have a cat instead, and dog parks prove it Put a cup of kibble, or cheese, or treats (or whatever your dog loves) in your pocket and go work your dog. It's exponentially more rewarding for you and your dog. Develop that bond between you and your dog. That's why you got the dog in the first place, right?

I have two dogs. A very agressive Maltese and an airedale. However, I only take the airedale because the Maltese does not like other dogs.

I agree. I have met some wonderful dog owners and some real jerks too. Been there when people have been attacked on big dog side. Monitor all people and dogs, members and law abiding patrons too. Always have my phone in handy, pet corrector, water bottle & gloves

This is why I only buy gear from Leerburg. Only the best!

Ideally, every dog should be up to date with their shots before getting a permit to a dog park. The problem is other dog owners whose dogs are totally out of control and use the dog park as an outlet for the dog to misbehave! terrible!

We don't have a dog park in our country

Your dog doesn't need a kumbaya moment

My wants to be left alone. He’s usually in the water minding his business and here comes other dogs causing trouble. And of course my dog doesn’t like it. As soon as my dog comes out of the water, other dogs approach him and that’s where dog fight starts. Please owners keep an eye on your dogs!! Don’t leave your dogs alone. But thankfully my dog hears my command .

Our county just opened a dog park near us. It is fantastic, with separate large and small dog sections, Our lab/pit-mix rescue socializes well one-on-one (we just keep walking if there are more than 2 already there), and adding one or two more doesn't bother her. Three issues we have: She won't share the water dish. She is leash-aggressive (can't stand meeting another dog if she or the other is on a leash). She has a nasty snarl, sounding like she is ready to rip throats. Living in the burbs (where off-leash is not an option) this is the best option for unrestrained exercise.

I would never take my dog to a dog Park I will love them too much and be scared other people don’t care there are so many like that

Seen your pages of dog bites. Not pretty! Best advice possible...it is INCREDIBLE what people think with regards to their dogs, and how they let loose at their heart's content. Some great dogs...some real "specimens" (not intended nicely). NOT worth the risk.

I was foolish and didn't fix my first and only dog. It's a mistake. Or was for me a one time dog owner.

I love taking my dog to the park. She's really attached to me, so at firsts she always stays near me, but then she will go play with the other dogs. But tbh, if I see a pitbull there I will probably leave.

I only go into the park if all the owners are paying attention. If there are too many dogs or too much going on or i see too much risk we go for a walk instead. My dog park has been pretty tame. My puppy is 6mo old and watching training videos has showed me how many cluless owners there are.

Thank God for dog parks or my pitbull would never have gotten the socializing she needed!!!

After a few visits to the dog park I realized that the sum of the 'unknowns' was not worth the fun my dog might have. On one of the initial visits my dog was bitten by a Weimraner and left with a permament scar. My dog's crime? Sniffing the Weimraner.

Why use food reward vs praise?

Why people have dogs if they have nothing to do with them, just only take them into some dog kindergarden, which doesn't work? I teach my dog agility, fragrance work, sevice help dog training etc. We are meeting in park no dog park...but park dogs. But only one by one and those whom I choose him to meet. No all. All dogs aren't good company for your own dog because they can teach your dog bad habits.

I take my dog to doggy daycare for socialisation where all the dogs are safe in the hands of trainers.

If you're a smart owner, you can handle a dog park.

This imp is a gov plant make small parks for puppys adult parks ban or muzzle any aggressive dogs usa canada have enough land to do this

He right all good advice

dog-parks blech, would not repeat. Have not gone in about 8 years.

Dog parks are a bad idea indeed

Dog park??? Noooooo!!!!!

The video gives the impression if you take your dog to a dog park it's going to get mauled. Our school systems have bad kids, that fight and bully other kids. I guess everyone should have there kids home schooled. There is dangers in driving a car, when I go threw a light maybe a drink driver is going to run the light and crash into me. Life is dangerous, should I just stay in my home. The big problem with dog parks people go through the gate and let there dog lose and go sit down. There may be dogs there you may not want your dog to play with. Pay attention if you see an unsafe situation take your dog to the other side of the park or just leave. Dog parks are play grounds for dogs. Just like football, basketball, hockey, baseball, when people just like dogs get over simulated they may fight. I love dog parks.

dog parks are unsanitary. if any dog is sick and can transmit through saliva, guess what. your dog is doing to touch the dog drool with its nose when its sniffing around.

i think dog parks are fantastic - yes there are scurmishes/ fights- but the vast majority of people/ dogs have a blast and learn about dogs and people. before dog parks arrived on the scene 20 years ago- dogs didn't have much of an opportunity to interact with other dogs. yes people are just primates and often uneducated about dogs- a potential solution is having a smart set of rules to follow when at a dog park- for instance NO toys allowed (including fetching toys) and dogs showing aggression need to leave asap. and if a person is not fit in temperment or strength to control their dog they should not be in the dog park. and dog parks are NOT about exercising the dog- do that before you get there- its about socializing them!

Pull dogs hind legs if they engage

The problem with AMERICAN dog parks

I've.been to dog parks hundreds of times with NO INCIDENT.

Dog parks and why they're a bad idea lol DOG PARKS ARE A BAD IDEA lol

Dog parks, just say no

I totally agree that dog parks are dangerous. I hav had a dog on a leash at a park and had another dog come all the way across the soccer field to attack my dog. people are unwise to let their dog off a leash

My friend and her dogs were attacked during a leashed walk by a dog who had escaped its yard. I knew a person whose dog was attacked in their own yard when the neighbors dog broke through the fence. There is danger everywhere. If you want to keep a dog in a sterile bubble to keep them away from any danger, you will cause more psychological damage. And super shitty sound mixing btw.

My neighbor and I both have intact dogs. Hers is a Doberman so you can imagine. We never take them to the dog park! Always be selective who your dog plays with so there are no bad experiences. Also instead of castrating I recommend a contraceptive which is a much healthier alternative for a teen boy. Fixing should only happen when it's medical.

Your video should have been titled "the problem with idiots making videos about dogparks"

Fear mongering to sell his product, plain & simple

Get real. I see people buy dogs ALL the time with not even a hint of intention on training their dog and those that do give up pretty quick. In my small village I can always tells when someone bought a dog recently. They are out walking it. Pretty soon you never see it again because its tied up in the backyard or living in the house or both. The initial thrill is gone. This is NOT all dog owners, but some.

My dog doesn't like people or other dogs, so I don't take her to dog parks. She does fine on walks if people stay 10 feet away.