@@tickley42 Sorta depends on the breed, or breed heritage. What some breeds understand as an invitation to play-- staring straight at another dog, for example-- might be understood as a challenge by a different breed.
Not a fan of dog parks at all...That said my dog did have mostly good experiences in them, but the bad experiences were BAD and expensive.. Most of these events were caused by poorly trained fearful reactive rescue dogs that weren't ready for free rein among dogs they didn't know. We haven't been to a Dog Park in many years, and besides We have enough problems with the neighbours and their 2 untrained aggressive Boxers as it is!
Honestly owners who have untrained and aggressive dogs should be reported to the authorities, better now than after those two dogs do smthng horrible to another animal or a human, cases of aggressive dogs killing babies and little kids are NOT rare at all.
LOL let’s not blame rescue dogs for literally nothing… I don’t like dog parks at all because of irresponsible owners, but there’s no need to blame rescues when literally any dog can be/become reactive
@@taylorbuchanan8541 Oh I think that was actually their point. I think the focus was on 'poorly trained' and 'not ready' at least that's how I understood it :)
@@taylorbuchanan8541 can absolutely blame some rescues, not the dogs themselves. Plenty of rescues misrepresent dogs, lie about their behavioral history, and adopt out dogs to owners that are not experienced enough to handle them. Can blame rescue dog owners for throwing their newly adopted dog into a dog park.
Dogs can be introverted too lol. That’s how I explain it to some owners, especially to owners who have no interest in other dogs or playing in the park/going to doggy daycare. Some dogs don’t have any interest in other dogs and sometimes it’s fear and other times they just don’t like other dogs
For the first month I walked my dogs around the park. Then we went in when I thought they were ready and I knew all the owners. I was lucky because it was a small town and they were all wonderful. My dogs stuck together and by me. Occasionally they would play with others but mostly we stayed away. Not my choice but theirs. It was still wonderful seeing them run around chasing each other.
I take my reactive/aggressive dog to the local dogpark all the time. We never go in but just being there walking around the outside is enough exposure for her. It's taken her from a KOS redline dog to one that can be checked when I see she's about to amp up and she'll respond to the check. Hardest bloody dog I've ever handled lol Plus, from what I've noticed of the regulars that go there, I wouldn't want to take a dog inside. Too few people go there but the same people go there often enough that the dogs are openly territorial and pushy and no one checks their behaviour. Every dog that enters gets the 'stand over' treatment by dogs already inside and seeing that, and the lack of response from owners, it triggers the hell out of me.
My golden loves dog parks! Since I started taking him, he's turned into a "better" dog. He's 8 months old, so he is able to play and get all that energy out. I keep a close eye on him, and if I see what could be a problem ( a bad dog, a bad owner, an aggressive dog, an aggressive owner ), I simply take my dog and leave.
I have no real place for my Dutch to play. Plus she is a service dog. We have been attacked by Service dogs. Both of us sustaining injury. Plus just walking....attacked by these " little dogs " and their lack there of, training. In the beginning it set our training back at least a week. Now she takes NO CRAP from any dog. This was something that wasn't covered in our training. Since I have been watching these vids there has been significant changes in me and my beautiful Dutch. TY Tom!.
I train service dogs and pets for a living and any “service dog” that has aggressive behaviors and actually attacks others dogs or people is not actually a service dog and isn’t a dog that should be working, period. Federal law in America that protects service animals and their disabled handlers (ADA law) states a service dog is to be under control at all times, does not vocalize incessantly, does not pull, lunge, or show aggressive behaviors, and MUST be task trained to directly aid a persons disability in 1 or more ways.
Thank you two for your helpful responses. I was thinking/ thought this was not a " Service dog " thing. I really didn't think about these little beasties large and small, could be fake. Sheesh! Do I feel dumb!
@@kellypescatore7246 it’s a real problem for sure, a lot of my clients need to come back to me for retraining or overcoming anxiety while working in public after awful people take their pets into public and try to pass them off as service dogs. I’ve had to use pet corrector on quite a few out of control dogs posing as “service dogs”, as if being disabled and needing a service dog isn’t already a big pain. We have to watch out for pets where they shouldn’t be. So I wish you and your service dog luck in public, from one team to another!
I’m too afraid to take my dog to dog parks. She’s a pound dog and I’ve had her for a little over a year . she’s wonderful with my grandchildren and other people. When she sees another dog she always looks like she’s excited her tail is wagging and she even cries but as soon as we get close she is either gonna be friends or she lunges at them. She’s unpredictable. It makes me sad because I want her to have other dog friends.
BIGGEST pet peeve is when a dog runs up on my dog and is trying to dominate ( head over her ) owners ALWATS grab the dog while it’s in that position and every time they snap. Never add tension to a tense situation wait till it’s moved at least biting distance then pull them away. I’m also extremely confident with my dog she knows how to handle those situations she will almost always get them to chill but still. It’s just knowing these small things that make big difference
I completely agree! As someone who (naively) worked at dog daycares when I was younger, I can completely attest to this. After working at a cpl of them, I would never ever drop my dog off at one. They're even worse than dog parks in a way. Dogs pick up the bad behaviors of other dogs and then take that home with them, staff is under trained and way over a safe ratio, staff is not using the same home commands for each dog which in turn confues them, many dogs there hate it there and hide or sit with the person working the whole time...the list goes on. Unfortunately they're money makers and thats it. At least the dog park is slightly safer and u can keep ur dog on a leash if u want.
I have my own business now and The dog’s safety is number one, over me making money. But I worked at a daycare that was all about the money. Horrible place. They lied to owners too. When I complained they fired me.
@@HayleysComet3 Thats good. I know if done properly there's also some benefits to them in ways,but the 2 daycares I worked at in CT were both just money driven and both lied to the parents as well. Same thing as you when I would say anything I would be threatened with my job. I eventually quit because in good conscience I could not work there. One of them is actually out of business now which is for the better.
@@christiem0716 And they can be done properly. They are only as good as the people working there. The one I worked at had a pretty chandelier in the lobby and appeared classy. The owner was too stupid and cheap to get the proper gravel in the play yards. The dogs were actually cutting their feet if they tried to play. Most just stood still and that’s what the owners wanted. They couldn’t actually handle what was going on. Took in every dog. 🤦🏼♀️ People paid top dollar and wouldn’t even get the extras they paid for. Pizza party was an extra. They got a frozen slice of human pizza thrown onto their dirty kennel floor, later they weren’t even fulfilling the extras.
Great video and info!! Dog parks are the worst place for fearful insecure dogs... dog parks are the last place I'd take my dog to!!!... IMHO just WALKING your dog is far better for them !!
My class went on a hike a few months ago, n there was a clearing where ppl could rest somewhat at the top. So as we did, this couple n golden retriever waltz in, and mind u the golden was already standoffish n seemed to not like us. It was off leash and was a few meters from all of us, but thats fine nobody cares. Then as the teachers n couple is chatting, couple B walks in when their 2 labs. These 2 r significantly more friendly n seem to socialize well. Well all of a sudden, (I'm not sure what happened, maybe the golden n one of the labs were playing before n maybe the golden didn't like the lab,) but, the golden literally ATTACKS the lab and this dog fight starts. The lab is trying to defend itself, while the golden is literally going at it, crashing into ppl on the way. The lab's owner is trying to haul his dog away while the golden at this point is going at both of them. (Both dogs have harnesses btw.) The golden's owners? Doing nothing. The guy stands there n stares at the fight, while the woman is like kind of yelling. Eventually this golden becomes even more like a maniac, attacking the dog and goes to bite the guy's arm. The guy, (who i don't blame,) swings his arm and hits the dog in the face mid bite. The dog somewhat backs off, but oh boy, wouldn't u believe it, the golden's male owner comes swinging in, LITERALLY SHOVING the lab's owner, yelling stuff like, "DONT U DARE TOUCH MY F*CKING DOG," n stuff like that. At that point the lab's owner falls down n they r punching each other. Both dogs involved in the fight r now bewildered like the rest of us, n the other lab has run off into the bushes, chasing something. Before we could witness anything else, the teachers usher us off while the owners r STILL FIGHTING. Jeez, some ppl r so responsible. Imagine hitting someone for defending themselves against your phyco dog.
Wtf. Ok so if there are no collars you can try grabbing the back legs and pulling up. It's called the wheel barrow method at though its not as effective as the blood choke it can work in some cases.
Good to know it's enough socialization for the dog to be exposed to other dogs behind the fence - that's all my rescue can handle, she has this issue of jumping on perfectly sweet dogs of all sizes and they do not take kindly to her. She's become known as "that dog" at our local dog park so I have stopped letting her have free reign.
Try looking for parks that have small dog areas. My town built a dog park and made two separate entrances depending on what side you want to be on. Super helpful to avoid big vs small dog
My sister in law who is a dog behavioral specialist likens doggy daycare to learning English at a rock concert. Many people only take their dogs to doggy daycare without socialization, hoping that’s enough. I enjoyed the public pool analogy with the dog parks.
Only time we went in the dog park was when it was empty of dogs so he could soak up all scents close up. People are not responsible, and I have seen too many awful things go on in there from the outside. Would rather try to teach neutrality.
That makes me feel a lot better. I'm trying to get my dog to be calmer around dogs and its slowly happe ing but I feel bad cause she doesn't get to play with other dogs. But she sees them ALL the time!
🤣🤣🤣 Danny and Tom would either get on like a house on fire or hate eachother on sight. I don't think there'd be an in-between. Thanks for the mental image by the way lol
This is exactly why I don't bring my GSD to any dog parks! I take my dog to a boarding facility called Pet Paradise which offers day camps, provides webcams, has a vet on staff (if something happens), and provides multiple services for a reasonable price. Not all dog owners are knowledgeable about their dog's behavior. It just seems like a disaster ready to happen. My dog has had a positive experience whenever I take her to Pet Paradise!
The pool example makes sense. There are stupid kids that like to water spray at younger kids to show how powerful they are and the kids would cry and scream in terror. The parents watch from afar and don't correct their kid to not bully other kids. That is like the dog park that not all dog owners know how to control their dog. So it is up to u as the guardian and protector to stand by ur dog/child and making sure u r providing care from other bullies and rowdy dogs/children
This is it, all these people in the comments telling its others peoples dogs fault are just weak and the dogs know it through bodylanguage. Blaming dogs for fighting while humans are watching is again, weak! Look at animals and learn objectively.
I have not been to a dog park in years and refuse to ever stop at one again. My dog, at the time was only fearful of people, now has extreme anxiety against other dogs. She used to love playing with other dogs. I took her in to the new dog park near my house after letting her check it out from outside the fence to see how she was reacting. She was fine and the dogs inside seemed fine. We were in for like ten minutes when an older lady came up to us with her boxer. My dog and hers just barked at each other. The lady tried to carry a conversation with me, but I was watching the dogs. I could see it was starting to slowly go downhill. My dog was starting to act fearful and had enough. So, I call her over, and then right when I started walking away with her, the lady's boxer attacked. The lady stood there and did nothing. My dog who was not even half the size of the boxer was trying to get to me in a panic. I once grabbed my dog, but the boxer got a hold of her again. This time, I snatched the boxer and yanked him back. My poor dog was cowering a few feet away wanting so badly to come to me, but I had the boxer. The lady finally walked over and grabbed her dog, but instead of leaving the park, she just walked to the other side. I immediately grabbed my dog and got the heck out. Thankfully there were no injuries, but she was covered in slobber, grass, dirt, and sticks. She hasn't been the same since.
My first dog used to love/does love going to doggie parks. He got bit and it broke skin we never took him and now our other reactive dogs to them again. People are not to be trusted and u have to have a lot of calm at a dog park and most people are scared or anxious or dont have controlled dogs
id say close to all dog parks around my city have a double gate to get in (one gate enters you into another area where you can let your dog off leash but not into the main area, leading to the second gate into the main dog park). they also have an area for puppies, or older dogs; a place where calm dogs are to avoid any unwanted chaos for dogs who cant afford it. i dont personally have an opinion on dog parks. my dog is neither timid nor crazy, and she goes there to have a friendly play with other dogs. but at the very least, when dogs get into fights, the owners should break them up, instead of stand there on their phone…
The pool analogy is spot on. We live in a mid sized city in the Midwest, we have a HUGE backyard, and a long, narrow area of grass BEHIND the house (next to a church parking lot). During the day we can play with the dogs outside and take them for walks, then in the evenings we can throw the dummy for them on that long stretch of grass (it's pretty well because of the church parking lot) without encountering other people or dogs. So we have the luxury of not needing a dog park. I don't trust that other people keep their dogs' vaccines up to date, that their dogs don't bite, or that the grounds will be clean of parasitic poo. Gross.
My brother is getting a dog in the family home and for some reason since I currently am unemployed (got a job lined up but doesn't start for a couple months) I'm going to be looking after it pretty much full time for a while. -.- unfortunately not by choice. I mean I love dogs but I didn't want the responsibility and I'm gonna be working soon but it's kind of my parents decision not mine. So these videos are very helpful. One thing these videos can't help me with though.. My allergy to dogs.
I was thinking about taking my kinda fearful dog to a park just so I could let her get her energy out by running around and playing but after I've seen how owners act with their dogs there....nope. not happening. My ex-roomate has a young pitbull and that dog is a ticking time bomb because of her. She's constantly yanking him on a leash because he pulls. It's literally every couple of steps she yanks him back by the neck, she has a choke collar on him but doesn't use it right, always yelling at him to behave. Also, in a dog park she is very anxious, doesn't let him play wrestle with other dogs his size, even though it's just play, no agression. She gets in there, yanks him away by the collar and yells at him to leave the other dog alone. That dog is so freaking frustrated and he's not even a year old yet. There are so many owners who have no idea what they're doing and it's terrifying, especially when they have large dogs who could do some damage
Oh dear. OK your ex roommate definitely should not have a dog much less a powerful breed. Have you tried talking with her about what she is really doing to her dog. Her behavior is a good way to get a dog to turn on its owner. As for and your dog definitely don't take a fearful into a dog park but you can socialize him/her by walking around a dog park. That way your dog can smell and see other dogs but not have them all up in his/her space. You can also try taking your dog to group training.
I used to take my huskies to dog parks. But then I started getting worried, what if they snap at another dog because they got nervous and anxious, what if another dog started a fight. What if someone takes the way they play (huskies play rough) as aggressive and now I’m a pariah. So I stopped taking them and exercise them in different ways.
It kinda annoys me that people take his advice for granted. Like do you really need to be walking around while this highly skilled professional gives you free advice so he saves you and your dog? It’s just not polite. People are so cocky. The other guy I saw in another video was like “I only have two minutes,” and then realized just how grateful he was for spending more time to get his dog’s behavior fixed in like 5 mins 💀 People don’t appreciate things if they are given freely. Like their time is more precious than someone else’s
My dog is not aggressive, she’s a good girl, but she’s nervous and timid, so I guess she kind of is an insecure dog. But she’s a 130 lb Great Dane, not a small dog so I worry about her snapping if she’s overwhelmed. I’ve never seen her get aggressive, and she’s lived with other dogs before, but since she’s been living with me, she’s been an only dog.
I have a corgi with an herding mentality, ignores smaller dogs and chases down huskies like nothing. Not fixed, actively herds sheep/now cattle, and is loud. Doesn’t nip or bite other dogs, but has an attitude of Alpha male whenever other dogs try to sniff him out. He’s also never humped another dog or leg ever, he’s 4.
Thats why dog parks are a dangerous place for him.!!! Most big dogs won't like being chased and herded by a little dog.....Corgis are great little dogs!!!
@@mavel2038 that dog doesn't belong in a dog park. All dogs are supposed to be friendly. Being chased is normal behavior. The owner can be sued for that, happened multiple times in dog parks.
I just hate when those same owners who can't read their dogs bring their dogs to a KIDS' park and let them off leash. Then they get mad when I suggest that this is a leash-on area. I know more poorly trained dogs than well-trained ones and even well-trained dogs get excited and make mistakes. Thanks for making videos about reading your dog.
I take my dog to the dog park when there's no one there or only one dog. My dog resource guards food and toys. Theres always small balls hidden in the grass. So mojo will be playing with the dog just fine then he finds a ball, then he snaps at the dog when it gets close to his ball. So I just try to avoid dogs at the park. I take him to explore new smells and walk over by the trees and small creek
Here our dog park part of the park is awesome they can run leash free and all the dogs have all the shots plus some lol but I think dogs need that playtime if it’s available. There needs to be more doggy parks and dog friendly places!!💕🐾
@@spykethespider5070 it’s gated and u have to have a passcode or card to get into the dog park part when u sign up u have to send them proof of the shot records just in case anything happens. it’s a huge place really nice def worth it
Dog parks are a hit and miss. One of the dog parks near me is great, the owners are attentive, the dogs are great with my smaller dog, and it's a group of the same people that go. However, the other is not as good. Owners on their phone, dogs snapping at other dogs, etc. It all depends on the park and people that go to it.
Id honestly rather owners be on their phones than trying to intervene everytime a dog makes a movement they dont like. The point im making is people are responsible for 99% of dog park fights.
This is such a great idea, I didn’t even think of this! My English bulldog has been attacked 3 times within a couple months. First time was when I took him out to potty and this lady had a HUGE Pitbull beautiful dog but I’ve never seen one that big. She must have lost control and he took off running to my EB dog.. he almost died because of where he had ahold of him at (front neck) he ended up falling to the ground because of lack of oxygen.. then the next time.. was a family members dog almost same area. We don’t let other dogs around him since the first time because he’s so scared. But we were sitting in the porch they were coming in and out and left the door open, the black lab got out and my EB dog was sitting in between my legs and he walked by and just looked at him and grabbed him.. my EB dog after we got the black lab off of him, my EB dog went at him and grabbed the black lab by his 🍆.. and the last time.. we didn’t know they were outside, we were in the porch. My EB dog went to go potty and seen the black lab playing ball.. well he went up to them and the black lab got ahold of him again on the neck.. So now after all that he’s nervous around other dogs. (Before he wasn’t really). So I’m sure other dogs sense that and that doesn’t help.. so hopefully we can try to do this and this will help him. And maybe it’ll help me as well. Since the first time it was horrific for me as well. If another dog is around I literally start shaking. I can’t pick him up and run of another dog comes up to us. So I’m sure he can sense that and probably wants to protect me as well.
I got attacked by a group of dogs the last time I went to the dog park. My 140 pound Turkish Shepard ran to help me and didn't bite the dogs but used her body to get them off of me. The owners just watched the blamed my dog for the attack. It actually gave me some PTSD because I was screaming for help and they just watched. It was horrible. Never went back. It's the owners that suck, not the dogs. This was four years ago and I still feel the fear of omg these dogs are going to tare me apart and everyone is just watching. Thank God my dog was so huge and we'll behaved or she would have killed them.
How awful. I hope you recover mentally. Thank God for your dog. Also good job you clearly did something right raising your dog to end up with a dog that can protect without harming others.
Yeah, my dog was (partly) ruined by dog parks. That was all the socialisation with dogs he got as a puppy. And then he was "taught how to behave" by the older dogs so that he "learned to submit". To be fair, I didn't witness these visits, but I have heard that he was once tackled by a rottweiler so hard that he limped for that evening, and that once he was thrown on his back so forcefully that he let out a loud yelp. I know that puppies can be dramatic with their yelps, but I wouldn't have put him in a situation where other dog literally throws him. His owner meant well, but you can't choose who else goes to the dog park. Now my dog has one good friend and an occasional good interaction on the streets, but whenever a dog gets tense or excited when seeing him, my dog freaks out and we need to just pass by those dogs with him sticking close to me and licking his lips. He's been in four fights, although fortunately they've been mostly showoff without serious injuries. Two of them happened while he was on the leash and dogs tore out of their owners' control, but two of them were in the dog park when he told the other dog to give him space (with snips). Although, he also has an anxiety disorder, which his puppyhood owner didn't know about. He probably would have been more careful if he'd known about it.
You're wrong... in every way... your dog is not afraid because of anything happening, he's scared because you dont provide leadership for him which makes him nerveus. You're exactly the same as other dog owners at a dogpark which overthinks everything and blames other dogs for everything... dogs dont "break" after a fight, they just get extra nerveus because you taught them they are alone when shit is about to get real.
@@Aswodel No. My dog is in recovery _because_ I provide leadership. He also has a medically diagnozed anxiety disorder he has only been medicated for the past 4 months - he's 8. He saw everything beyond this time frame as a literal threat to his life. His old owner didn't provide proper leadership - he alternated between buddy-buddy and physical roughness - which is partially the reason for my dog's problems. Also, he was rescued from the streets at three weeks old and his mom wasn't. His basic sense of security never got developed in his early weeks. He was also neutered at an unknown point before he was 5 months old, which put his balanced development at risk and might be part of the reason he has grown up with all his issues, according to our vet. I have trained dogs for 18 years, two of my own, plus dogs of other people who asked for my help with minor behavioral problems. My dog's previous owner called me when the puppy was 20 months old because the dog had bitten a child and if I couldn't take him, he would have to be put down. Later on the previous owner commented that I had "made his dog boring" because he calmed down under clear expectations and rules. I am a dogsitter and have yet to have a client whose dog I have trouble with although all my clients are people willing to pay more to have a sitter with experience. But sure, my dog's neurological issues are all because I lack leadership.
I take my rescue to the dog park daily. She’s really friendly and thrives when socializing with other dogs. She’ll literally pull me off the couch by the pant leg to get me to take her to the park. She’s a herding dog and gets restless when she isn’t exercising everyday. She’s pretty submissive to most dogs, but not fearful. Sometimes she gets picked on by alpha dogs who like to get in her face, by then it’s just time to leave.
Awesome. It's great that you and your dog have had positive experiences. If a dog does attacked your dog grab the collar twist and pull up. That will get it to release. My dog got attacked while I was walking her and that method saved her.
Man, all these people hating on dog parks. Half the battle of a dog park is having YOUR dog well trained. If your dog doesn't recall on command or know to stay a certain distance from you at all times then you've failed at training. Anytime there has been an issue at a park you should be able to have your dog recall and sit right next to you. I've been in dog parks from California to Georgia and they all have small dog sides and large dog sides. 2 years plus without a single injury or issue, and it's my dogs favorite place.
99% of dogs at a dog park are not off leash trained. They don't have a recall. They are the obnoxious dogs that run full speed at others and tackle them. Not to mention how many bring their contagious KC dogs to them because "they aren't coughing anymore."
Okay I hear what you’re saying. But I’m skeptical that having your dogs just watch other dogs playing fetch and running together in the park is beneficial. Sure it may desensitize them to all those distractions and will likely reduce their reactivity to things when walking them on the leash, but I think there’s a lot of value in allowing your dog go in there and be nose to nose with other dogs. It’s mentally healthy for them to meet new people and new dogs 🙋♂️🐩 🐕
Maybe for dogs already desensbut fearful dogs need to not be in the park. It's better to get together with other owners that you know are responsible and have doggy play dates when it comes to small dogs especially ones that aren't confident.
Both my dogs are not social with other dogs. They can tolerate it but it's not fun for them. They'd rather go on a walk and sniff everything in sight. Which is nice, cus they get exposed to other people, things and dogs but they dont have to play with them.
I do need your help. My daughter mini Aussie is a great dog but he barks at everything. Very territorial and food aggression web high value food. He did great at dog park 95%of the time. He barks at all pol and dogs. NEED SERIOUS HELP. PLEASE 🙏
Hi me and my family really need help with her dog he’s very aggressive to anyone that he sees and we think we might get rid of him and we need your help. Haven’t tried him out with dogs or anything but when family members or friends come over he shows aggressiveness and lots of protectives if everyone in the house.
Have you taken him to a trainer? If not that's what you need to do first since its hard to get accurate help just from a comment section. Theres also alot of missing information here: How old is he? Was he always like this? If not when did it start? Was he socialized as a puppy?
A man in my local dog park literally shot and killed someone's dog. Because it got close to his. Was all over the news. Ever since then I am good on dog parks. 😅
I have female gsd and she is not eating food whenever i gave her food she ignore the food , something I bribe her by say eat then we will play with ball and after she eats i play with her but now this is not working so I thought maybe she's bored with taste so I tried different company food but still she is not interested in eating what should I do.
What can one do to control an escalating situation caused by a dog that is off- leash running up to a clearly unfriendly on- leash German Shepherd? The people who think that it's OK to let their dogs run- off leash are making my life a living nightmare. Granted, I have seen many dogs that have been- off leash who minded their owners completely, (mostly Border Collies and Golden Retrievers, even several gorgeous German shepherds,) but it seems to me that in the past year I have had to sit in my truck and wait with my dogs forever, because of an inconsiderate person who's dog is not only off- leash, it doesnt seem to recognize it's owner's voice until an hour later when it is physically exhausted. When they are big dogs, I know if I get out with one of my on- leash gsds, there's almost a guaranteed dog fight, and even worse, when it's a little dog (which always seem to be deaf and dumb both) there's going to be a massacre. This is completely unfair to my dogs, and me... I have no choice but to take my dogs to a park, and these aren't dog parks.
The problem w dog parks are the humans. If your dog is injured, killed, it’s your own responsibility for putting him in a risky environment. Ppl expect dogs to function w human behavior. Well I don’t like everyone & dogs are the same, it’s unrealistic to expect them to. I will never use a dog park.
@@slightlysadoatmeal5567 hes 11 i got him from a shelter. He knows basic stuff but he has a hard time actually applying it outside and even inside he’ll do it when he feels like it.
@@bruhh3903 I'm not a professional trainer, but personally I would try 30 minute sessions twice a day. If that's too much, break it into 15 minute sessions. Start with one trick per session, work on that for a few days, then add a new one to learn. If he's getting the tricks down well then you can add another in earlier. Every dog is a bit different, so customize it a bit to fit him. As for training outside, you should start with what he knows. Take him to a familiar spot with extra high rewards (treats, toys, whatever he likes). Let him get a bit used to the stimulants around him before starting. Do smaller training sessions if needed. I hope this helps!
@@slightlysadoatmeal5567 yea it does thank you so much because I can’t for the life of me get him to listen outside especially with a lot of distractions like cars or people around
@@bruhh3903 It's definitely hard! Keep watch for him getting over the threshold. I know for some dogs owners will have them see/wear certain harnesses or collars only when working so they know that it isn't time to mess around. I haven't tried it yet, but it may help. Getting energy out before training can also do it.
Dogs act very differently when there is a fence between them just like if they are on or off leash. I am very surprised that you say this. I used to think that you knew your stuff but now I am doubting you. This video was very off track. I have a dog I rescued at 4 years old. He had many aggression issues. Dog parks really helped. At first he would growl and snap at almost any dog that approached. Now he does a much milder version only with un neutered males. My dog is a 65 pound pointer mix. He has been going to a dog park at least once per day. Of course I check out the dogs to be sure they are not aggressive before entering. It took time to settle at a few parks that had regular dogs with nice, knowledgeable people. Life is full of risk. You have to minimize risk, not totally avoid.
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The worst thing about dog parks is the owners who don't understand canine behavior. Of which there are many.
That's 90% of all dog owners wherever in the world.
THEY'RE FIGHTING! THEY'RE FIGHTING! AHHHHHH!
Sure is a lot of tail wagging, doggy smiles, and chasing around for that.
We had a dog owner shot someone’s dog because it “looked” like they were fighting. Luckily the dog survived.
@@tickley42 most dogs are neutral not social.
@@tickley42 Sorta depends on the breed, or breed heritage. What some breeds understand as an invitation to play-- staring straight at another dog, for example-- might be understood as a challenge by a different breed.
Not a fan of dog parks at all...That said my dog did have mostly good experiences in them, but the bad experiences were BAD and expensive.. Most of these events were caused by poorly trained fearful reactive rescue dogs that weren't ready for free rein among dogs they didn't know. We haven't been to a Dog Park in many years, and besides We have enough problems with the neighbours and their 2 untrained aggressive Boxers as it is!
Honestly owners who have untrained and aggressive dogs should be reported to the authorities, better now than after those two dogs do smthng horrible to another animal or a human, cases of aggressive dogs killing babies and little kids are NOT rare at all.
LOL let’s not blame rescue dogs for literally nothing… I don’t like dog parks at all because of irresponsible owners, but there’s no need to blame rescues when literally any dog can be/become reactive
@@taylorbuchanan8541 Oh I think that was actually their point. I think the focus was on 'poorly trained' and 'not ready' at least that's how I understood it :)
@@taylorbuchanan8541 can absolutely blame some rescues, not the dogs themselves. Plenty of rescues misrepresent dogs, lie about their behavioral history, and adopt out dogs to owners that are not experienced enough to handle them.
Can blame rescue dog owners for throwing their newly adopted dog into a dog park.
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A dog park is like the McDonald's play area. It can escalate really quickly.
Dogs can be introverted too lol. That’s how I explain it to some owners, especially to owners who have no interest in other dogs or playing in the park/going to doggy daycare. Some dogs don’t have any interest in other dogs and sometimes it’s fear and other times they just don’t like other dogs
For the first month I walked my dogs around the park. Then we went in when I thought they were ready and I knew all the owners. I was lucky because it was a small town and they were all wonderful. My dogs stuck together and by me. Occasionally they would play with others but mostly we stayed away. Not my choice but theirs. It was still wonderful seeing them run around chasing each other.
I take my reactive/aggressive dog to the local dogpark all the time. We never go in but just being there walking around the outside is enough exposure for her. It's taken her from a KOS redline dog to one that can be checked when I see she's about to amp up and she'll respond to the check. Hardest bloody dog I've ever handled lol
Plus, from what I've noticed of the regulars that go there, I wouldn't want to take a dog inside. Too few people go there but the same people go there often enough that the dogs are openly territorial and pushy and no one checks their behaviour. Every dog that enters gets the 'stand over' treatment by dogs already inside and seeing that, and the lack of response from owners, it triggers the hell out of me.
Ohh that sucks!! I’m sorry u had that happen and those ppl wtc🙄😤
My golden loves dog parks! Since I started taking him, he's turned into a "better" dog. He's 8 months old, so he is able to play and get all that energy out. I keep a close eye on him, and if I see what could be a problem ( a bad dog, a bad owner, an aggressive dog, an aggressive owner ), I simply take my dog and leave.
I have no real place for my Dutch to play. Plus she is a service dog. We have been attacked by Service dogs. Both of us sustaining injury. Plus just walking....attacked by these " little dogs " and their lack there of, training. In the beginning it set our training back at least a week. Now she takes NO CRAP from any dog. This was something that wasn't covered in our training. Since I have been watching these vids there has been significant changes in me and my beautiful Dutch. TY Tom!.
Sorry but if another "service dog" is attacking your service dog, chances are they are fake service dogs with 0 training.
I train service dogs and pets for a living and any “service dog” that has aggressive behaviors and actually attacks others dogs or people is not actually a service dog and isn’t a dog that should be working, period. Federal law in America that protects service animals and their disabled handlers (ADA law) states a service dog is to be under control at all times, does not vocalize incessantly, does not pull, lunge, or show aggressive behaviors, and MUST be task trained to directly aid a persons disability in 1 or more ways.
Thank you two for your helpful responses. I was thinking/ thought this was not a " Service dog " thing. I really didn't think about these little beasties large and small, could be fake. Sheesh! Do I feel dumb!
@@kellypescatore7246 it’s a real problem for sure, a lot of my clients need to come back to me for retraining or overcoming anxiety while working in public after awful people take their pets into public and try to pass them off as service dogs. I’ve had to use pet corrector on quite a few out of control dogs posing as “service dogs”, as if being disabled and needing a service dog isn’t already a big pain. We have to watch out for pets where they shouldn’t be. So I wish you and your service dog luck in public, from one team to another!
I’m too afraid to take my dog to dog parks. She’s a pound dog and I’ve had her for a little over a year . she’s wonderful with my grandchildren and other people. When she sees another dog she always looks like she’s excited her tail is wagging and she even cries but as soon as we get close she is either gonna be friends or she lunges at them. She’s unpredictable. It makes me sad because I want her to have other dog friends.
BIGGEST pet peeve is when a dog runs up on my dog and is trying to dominate ( head over her ) owners ALWATS grab the dog while it’s in that position and every time they snap. Never add tension to a tense situation wait till it’s moved at least biting distance then pull them away. I’m also extremely confident with my dog she knows how to handle those situations she will almost always get them to chill but still. It’s just knowing these small things that make big difference
I completely agree! As someone who (naively) worked at dog daycares when I was younger, I can completely attest to this. After working at a cpl of them, I would never ever drop my dog off at one. They're even worse than dog parks in a way. Dogs pick up the bad behaviors of other dogs and then take that home with them, staff is under trained and way over a safe ratio, staff is not using the same home commands for each dog which in turn confues them, many dogs there hate it there and hide or sit with the person working the whole time...the list goes on. Unfortunately they're money makers and thats it. At least the dog park is slightly safer and u can keep ur dog on a leash if u want.
I have my own business now and The dog’s safety is number one, over me making money. But I worked at a daycare that was all about the money. Horrible place. They lied to owners too. When I complained they fired me.
@@HayleysComet3 Thats good. I know if done properly there's also some benefits to them in ways,but the 2 daycares I worked at in CT were both just money driven and both lied to the parents as well. Same thing as you when I would say anything I would be threatened with my job. I eventually quit because in good conscience I could not work there. One of them is actually out of business now which is for the better.
@@christiem0716 And they can be done properly. They are only as good as the people working there. The one I worked at had a pretty chandelier in the lobby and appeared classy. The owner was too stupid and cheap to get the proper gravel in the play yards. The dogs were actually cutting their feet if they tried to play. Most just stood still and that’s what the owners wanted. They couldn’t actually handle what was going on. Took in every dog. 🤦🏼♀️
People paid top dollar and wouldn’t even get the extras they paid for. Pizza party was an extra. They got a frozen slice of human pizza thrown onto their dirty kennel floor, later they weren’t even fulfilling the extras.
It's all about proper management. It's a shame the staff is not trained right.
Thanks for that info. "Socialisation" that was very informative!!! 😁 😁 😁
Great video and info!! Dog parks are the worst place for fearful insecure dogs... dog parks are the last place I'd take my dog to!!!... IMHO just WALKING your dog is far better for them !!
My class went on a hike a few months ago, n there was a clearing where ppl could rest somewhat at the top. So as we did, this couple n golden retriever waltz in, and mind u the golden was already standoffish n seemed to not like us. It was off leash and was a few meters from all of us, but thats fine nobody cares. Then as the teachers n couple is chatting, couple B walks in when their 2 labs. These 2 r significantly more friendly n seem to socialize well. Well all of a sudden, (I'm not sure what happened, maybe the golden n one of the labs were playing before n maybe the golden didn't like the lab,) but, the golden literally ATTACKS the lab and this dog fight starts. The lab is trying to defend itself, while the golden is literally going at it, crashing into ppl on the way. The lab's owner is trying to haul his dog away while the golden at this point is going at both of them. (Both dogs have harnesses btw.) The golden's owners? Doing nothing. The guy stands there n stares at the fight, while the woman is like kind of yelling. Eventually this golden becomes even more like a maniac, attacking the dog and goes to bite the guy's arm. The guy, (who i don't blame,) swings his arm and hits the dog in the face mid bite. The dog somewhat backs off, but oh boy, wouldn't u believe it, the golden's male owner comes swinging in, LITERALLY SHOVING the lab's owner, yelling stuff like, "DONT U DARE TOUCH MY F*CKING DOG," n stuff like that. At that point the lab's owner falls down n they r punching each other. Both dogs involved in the fight r now bewildered like the rest of us, n the other lab has run off into the bushes, chasing something. Before we could witness anything else, the teachers usher us off while the owners r STILL FIGHTING. Jeez, some ppl r so responsible. Imagine hitting someone for defending themselves against your phyco dog.
Wtf. Ok so if there are no collars you can try grabbing the back legs and pulling up. It's called the wheel barrow method at though its not as effective as the blood choke it can work in some cases.
I have a big dog who's often insecure around other dogs and I've been a swimmer for over 3 decades, so this really hits home for me 😅
Good advice, as always, Tom!
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Totally agree with you from what I’ve seen. And I train dogs. Steer clear people. Thanks for your great videos🐶🐾
Good to know it's enough socialization for the dog to be exposed to other dogs behind the fence - that's all my rescue can handle, she has this issue of jumping on perfectly sweet dogs of all sizes and they do not take kindly to her. She's become known as "that dog" at our local dog park so I have stopped letting her have free reign.
Try looking for parks that have small dog areas. My town built a dog park and made two separate entrances depending on what side you want to be on. Super helpful to avoid big vs small dog
Nailed it!
My sister in law who is a dog behavioral specialist likens doggy daycare to learning English at a rock concert. Many people only take their dogs to doggy daycare without socialization, hoping that’s enough.
I enjoyed the public pool analogy with the dog parks.
Only time we went in the dog park was when it was empty of dogs so he could soak up all scents close up. People are not responsible, and I have seen too many awful things go on in there from the outside. Would rather try to teach neutrality.
That makes me feel a lot better. I'm trying to get my dog to be calmer around dogs and its slowly happe ing but I feel bad cause she doesn't get to play with other dogs. But she sees them ALL the time!
Sharing the good word on this beautiful Friday afternoon
Wonder what he'd say if he saw Danny Duncan walk his mini horse in to the dog park 😂😂😂
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Danny and Tom would either get on like a house on fire or hate eachother on sight. I don't think there'd be an in-between.
Thanks for the mental image by the way lol
Good advice. I avoid dog parks. Nothing good can come out of this.
Dude is one of, if not the best trainer on here.
This is exactly why I don't bring my GSD to any dog parks! I take my dog to a boarding facility called Pet Paradise which offers day camps, provides webcams, has a vet on staff (if something happens), and provides multiple services for a reasonable price. Not all dog owners are knowledgeable about their dog's behavior. It just seems like a disaster ready to happen. My dog has had a positive experience whenever I take her to Pet Paradise!
You probably take your kids to a similar facility
The pool example makes sense. There are stupid kids that like to water spray at younger kids to show how powerful they are and the kids would cry and scream in terror. The parents watch from afar and don't correct their kid to not bully other kids. That is like the dog park that not all dog owners know how to control their dog. So it is up to u as the guardian and protector to stand by ur dog/child and making sure u r providing care from other bullies and rowdy dogs/children
This is it, all these people in the comments telling its others peoples dogs fault are just weak and the dogs know it through bodylanguage. Blaming dogs for fighting while humans are watching is again, weak! Look at animals and learn objectively.
Love your vids!
I have not been to a dog park in years and refuse to ever stop at one again. My dog, at the time was only fearful of people, now has extreme anxiety against other dogs. She used to love playing with other dogs. I took her in to the new dog park near my house after letting her check it out from outside the fence to see how she was reacting. She was fine and the dogs inside seemed fine. We were in for like ten minutes when an older lady came up to us with her boxer. My dog and hers just barked at each other. The lady tried to carry a conversation with me, but I was watching the dogs. I could see it was starting to slowly go downhill. My dog was starting to act fearful and had enough. So, I call her over, and then right when I started walking away with her, the lady's boxer attacked. The lady stood there and did nothing. My dog who was not even half the size of the boxer was trying to get to me in a panic. I once grabbed my dog, but the boxer got a hold of her again. This time, I snatched the boxer and yanked him back. My poor dog was cowering a few feet away wanting so badly to come to me, but I had the boxer. The lady finally walked over and grabbed her dog, but instead of leaving the park, she just walked to the other side. I immediately grabbed my dog and got the heck out. Thankfully there were no injuries, but she was covered in slobber, grass, dirt, and sticks. She hasn't been the same since.
There's sections specifically for little dogs in some dog parks so that might be a bit safer.
That's how to use a chain link fence- you get proximity and protection in one!
My first dog used to love/does love going to doggie parks. He got bit and it broke skin we never took him and now our other reactive dogs to them again. People are not to be trusted and u have to have a lot of calm at a dog park and most people are scared or anxious or dont have controlled dogs
id say close to all dog parks around my city have a double gate to get in (one gate enters you into another area where you can let your dog off leash but not into the main area, leading to the second gate into the main dog park). they also have an area for puppies, or older dogs; a place where calm dogs are to avoid any unwanted chaos for dogs who cant afford it.
i dont personally have an opinion on dog parks. my dog is neither timid nor crazy, and she goes there to have a friendly play with other dogs. but at the very least, when dogs get into fights, the owners should break them up, instead of stand there on their phone…
In Australia we have large dog parks and next door little dog parks
The pool analogy is spot on. We live in a mid sized city in the Midwest, we have a HUGE backyard, and a long, narrow area of grass BEHIND the house (next to a church parking lot). During the day we can play with the dogs outside and take them for walks, then in the evenings we can throw the dummy for them on that long stretch of grass (it's pretty well because of the church parking lot) without encountering other people or dogs. So we have the luxury of not needing a dog park. I don't trust that other people keep their dogs' vaccines up to date, that their dogs don't bite, or that the grounds will be clean of parasitic poo. Gross.
My brother is getting a dog in the family home and for some reason since I currently am unemployed (got a job lined up but doesn't start for a couple months) I'm going to be looking after it pretty much full time for a while. -.- unfortunately not by choice. I mean I love dogs but I didn't want the responsibility and I'm gonna be working soon but it's kind of my parents decision not mine. So these videos are very helpful. One thing these videos can't help me with though.. My allergy to dogs.
We lived in New Orleans for 3 1/2 years and this couldn’t be more true
Socialization does not mean contact
I was thinking about taking my kinda fearful dog to a park just so I could let her get her energy out by running around and playing but after I've seen how owners act with their dogs there....nope. not happening. My ex-roomate has a young pitbull and that dog is a ticking time bomb because of her. She's constantly yanking him on a leash because he pulls. It's literally every couple of steps she yanks him back by the neck, she has a choke collar on him but doesn't use it right, always yelling at him to behave. Also, in a dog park she is very anxious, doesn't let him play wrestle with other dogs his size, even though it's just play, no agression. She gets in there, yanks him away by the collar and yells at him to leave the other dog alone. That dog is so freaking frustrated and he's not even a year old yet. There are so many owners who have no idea what they're doing and it's terrifying, especially when they have large dogs who could do some damage
Oh dear. OK your ex roommate definitely should not have a dog much less a powerful breed. Have you tried talking with her about what she is really doing to her dog. Her behavior is a good way to get a dog to turn on its owner. As for and your dog definitely don't take a fearful into a dog park but you can socialize him/her by walking around a dog park. That way your dog can smell and see other dogs but not have them all up in his/her space. You can also try taking your dog to group training.
Well said! I am Not a fan of dog parks at all.
Thank you!
I used to take my huskies to dog parks. But then I started getting worried, what if they snap at another dog because they got nervous and anxious, what if another dog started a fight. What if someone takes the way they play (huskies play rough) as aggressive and now I’m a pariah. So I stopped taking them and exercise them in different ways.
It kinda annoys me that people take his advice for granted. Like do you really need to be walking around while this highly skilled professional gives you free advice so he saves you and your dog? It’s just not polite. People are so cocky. The other guy I saw in another video was like “I only have two minutes,” and then realized just how grateful he was for spending more time to get his dog’s behavior fixed in like 5 mins 💀
People don’t appreciate things if they are given freely. Like their time is more precious than someone else’s
My dog is not aggressive, she’s a good girl, but she’s nervous and timid, so I guess she kind of is an insecure dog. But she’s a 130 lb Great Dane, not a small dog so I worry about her snapping if she’s overwhelmed.
I’ve never seen her get aggressive, and she’s lived with other dogs before, but since she’s been living with me, she’s been an only dog.
We have a German Shepherd and he cannot socialize with any other dogs. Forget the dog park. But from time to time we will walk him around the edge.
My friends and I call them gentrified dog fighting pits 😅
I have a corgi with an herding mentality, ignores smaller dogs and chases down huskies like nothing. Not fixed, actively herds sheep/now cattle, and is loud. Doesn’t nip or bite other dogs, but has an attitude of Alpha male whenever other dogs try to sniff him out. He’s also never humped another dog or leg ever, he’s 4.
You do know that your Corgi is and has been bred to herd cattle he is a herding dog that's probably why his behaviour is like this !
Thats why dog parks are a dangerous place for him.!!! Most big dogs won't like being chased and herded by a little dog.....Corgis are great little dogs!!!
Great until he meets the dog that doesn't want to be herded.
@@mavel2038 that dog doesn't belong in a dog park. All dogs are supposed to be friendly. Being chased is normal behavior. The owner can be sued for that, happened multiple times in dog parks.
@@eunice8116 you didn't bother reading the part where I said he actively herds sheep now cattle?
I just hate when those same owners who can't read their dogs bring their dogs to a KIDS' park and let them off leash. Then they get mad when I suggest that this is a leash-on area. I know more poorly trained dogs than well-trained ones and even well-trained dogs get excited and make mistakes. Thanks for making videos about reading your dog.
I take my dog to the dog park when there's no one there or only one dog. My dog resource guards food and toys. Theres always small balls hidden in the grass. So mojo will be playing with the dog just fine then he finds a ball, then he snaps at the dog when it gets close to his ball. So I just try to avoid dogs at the park. I take him to explore new smells and walk over by the trees and small creek
Tom you are spot on Buddy
Here our dog park part of the park is awesome they can run leash free and all the dogs have all the shots plus some lol but I think dogs need that playtime if it’s available. There needs to be more doggy parks and dog friendly places!!💕🐾
How do you know they all have shots. It's there like a rule or something
@@spykethespider5070 it’s gated and u have to have a passcode or card to get into the dog park part when u sign up u have to send them proof of the shot records just in case anything happens. it’s a huge place really nice def worth it
Dog parks are a hit and miss. One of the dog parks near me is great, the owners are attentive, the dogs are great with my smaller dog, and it's a group of the same people that go. However, the other is not as good. Owners on their phone, dogs snapping at other dogs, etc. It all depends on the park and people that go to it.
Id honestly rather owners be on their phones than trying to intervene everytime a dog makes a movement they dont like. The point im making is people are responsible for 99% of dog park fights.
This is such a great idea, I didn’t even think of this!
My English bulldog has been attacked 3 times within a couple months. First time was when I took him out to potty and this lady had a HUGE Pitbull beautiful dog but I’ve never seen one that big. She must have lost control and he took off running to my EB dog.. he almost died because of where he had ahold of him at (front neck) he ended up falling to the ground because of lack of oxygen..
then the next time.. was a family members dog almost same area. We don’t let other dogs around him since the first time because he’s so scared. But we were sitting in the porch they were coming in and out and left the door open, the black lab got out and my EB dog was sitting in between my legs and he walked by and just looked at him and grabbed him.. my EB dog after we got the black lab off of him, my EB dog went at him and grabbed the black lab by his 🍆..
and the last time.. we didn’t know they were outside, we were in the porch. My EB dog went to go potty and seen the black lab playing ball.. well he went up to them and the black lab got ahold of him again on the neck..
So now after all that he’s nervous around other dogs. (Before he wasn’t really). So I’m sure other dogs sense that and that doesn’t help.. so hopefully we can try to do this and this will help him. And maybe it’ll help me as well. Since the first time it was horrific for me as well. If another dog is around I literally start shaking. I can’t pick him up and run of another dog comes up to us. So I’m sure he can sense that and probably wants to protect me as well.
The pitbull might have been a bully but either way I'm very sorry you and your dog went through that
I got attacked by a group of dogs the last time I went to the dog park. My 140 pound Turkish Shepard ran to help me and didn't bite the dogs but used her body to get them off of me. The owners just watched the blamed my dog for the attack. It actually gave me some PTSD because I was screaming for help and they just watched. It was horrible. Never went back. It's the owners that suck, not the dogs. This was four years ago and I still feel the fear of omg these dogs are going to tare me apart and everyone is just watching. Thank God my dog was so huge and we'll behaved or she would have killed them.
How awful. I hope you recover mentally. Thank God for your dog. Also good job you clearly did something right raising your dog to end up with a dog that can protect without harming others.
Never take my dogs to dog parks!
Wow that’s some good advice
Yeah, my dog was (partly) ruined by dog parks. That was all the socialisation with dogs he got as a puppy. And then he was "taught how to behave" by the older dogs so that he "learned to submit". To be fair, I didn't witness these visits, but I have heard that he was once tackled by a rottweiler so hard that he limped for that evening, and that once he was thrown on his back so forcefully that he let out a loud yelp. I know that puppies can be dramatic with their yelps, but I wouldn't have put him in a situation where other dog literally throws him.
His owner meant well, but you can't choose who else goes to the dog park. Now my dog has one good friend and an occasional good interaction on the streets, but whenever a dog gets tense or excited when seeing him, my dog freaks out and we need to just pass by those dogs with him sticking close to me and licking his lips. He's been in four fights, although fortunately they've been mostly showoff without serious injuries. Two of them happened while he was on the leash and dogs tore out of their owners' control, but two of them were in the dog park when he told the other dog to give him space (with snips).
Although, he also has an anxiety disorder, which his puppyhood owner didn't know about. He probably would have been more careful if he'd known about it.
You're wrong... in every way... your dog is not afraid because of anything happening, he's scared because you dont provide leadership for him which makes him nerveus. You're exactly the same as other dog owners at a dogpark which overthinks everything and blames other dogs for everything... dogs dont "break" after a fight, they just get extra nerveus because you taught them they are alone when shit is about to get real.
@@Aswodel No. My dog is in recovery _because_ I provide leadership. He also has a medically diagnozed anxiety disorder he has only been medicated for the past 4 months - he's 8. He saw everything beyond this time frame as a literal threat to his life. His old owner didn't provide proper leadership - he alternated between buddy-buddy and physical roughness - which is partially the reason for my dog's problems. Also, he was rescued from the streets at three weeks old and his mom wasn't. His basic sense of security never got developed in his early weeks. He was also neutered at an unknown point before he was 5 months old, which put his balanced development at risk and might be part of the reason he has grown up with all his issues, according to our vet.
I have trained dogs for 18 years, two of my own, plus dogs of other people who asked for my help with minor behavioral problems. My dog's previous owner called me when the puppy was 20 months old because the dog had bitten a child and if I couldn't take him, he would have to be put down.
Later on the previous owner commented that I had "made his dog boring" because he calmed down under clear expectations and rules. I am a dogsitter and have yet to have a client whose dog I have trouble with although all my clients are people willing to pay more to have a sitter with experience. But sure, my dog's neurological issues are all because I lack leadership.
@Aswodel my dog was affected bad by an attack. I'm confident with her but she was traumatized after the incident. She is getting better tho.
Good advice. No one can determine the outcome of gang behavior. Animal or human.
I wouldn't EVER risk taking my dog to a dog park. They are waaay to dangerous and so many dog owners are waaay too stupid.
That’s how I socialize as well
I take my rescue to the dog park daily. She’s really friendly and thrives when socializing with other dogs. She’ll literally pull me off the couch by the pant leg to get me to take her to the park. She’s a herding dog and gets restless when she isn’t exercising everyday. She’s pretty submissive to most dogs, but not fearful. Sometimes she gets picked on by alpha dogs who like to get in her face, by then it’s just time to leave.
Awesome. It's great that you and your dog have had positive experiences. If a dog does attacked your dog grab the collar twist and pull up. That will get it to release. My dog got attacked while I was walking her and that method saved her.
Man, all these people hating on dog parks. Half the battle of a dog park is having YOUR dog well trained. If your dog doesn't recall on command or know to stay a certain distance from you at all times then you've failed at training.
Anytime there has been an issue at a park you should be able to have your dog recall and sit right next to you.
I've been in dog parks from California to Georgia and they all have small dog sides and large dog sides.
2 years plus without a single injury or issue, and it's my dogs favorite place.
99% of dogs at a dog park are not off leash trained. They don't have a recall. They are the obnoxious dogs that run full speed at others and tackle them.
Not to mention how many bring their contagious KC dogs to them because "they aren't coughing anymore."
@@mavel2038 Please provide a source for that "99%" stat because thats far from my experience.
The problem is other people's dog can still go and attack your dog even if your dog is minding its own business
Okay I hear what you’re saying. But I’m skeptical that having your dogs just watch other dogs playing fetch and running together in the park is beneficial.
Sure it may desensitize them to all those distractions and will likely reduce their reactivity to things when walking them on the leash, but I think there’s a lot of value in allowing your dog go in there and be nose to nose with other dogs.
It’s mentally healthy for them to meet new people and new dogs 🙋♂️🐩 🐕
Maybe for dogs already desensbut fearful dogs need to not be in the park. It's better to get together with other owners that you know are responsible and have doggy play dates when it comes to small dogs especially ones that aren't confident.
My main worry are the contagious viruses and bacteria that can sicken and kill your dog
Cute, cute
It’s a no to dog parks for me. I’m working on getting my reactive dog trained, so I definitely don’t want an untrained dog/owner reacting to my dog.
Both my dogs are not social with other dogs. They can tolerate it but it's not fun for them. They'd rather go on a walk and sniff everything in sight. Which is nice, cus they get exposed to other people, things and dogs but they dont have to play with them.
I do need your help. My daughter mini Aussie is a great dog but he barks at everything. Very territorial and food aggression web high value food. He did great at dog park 95%of the time. He barks at all pol and dogs. NEED SERIOUS HELP. PLEASE 🙏
Hi me and my family really need help with her dog he’s very aggressive to anyone that he sees and we think we might get rid of him and we need your help. Haven’t tried him out with dogs or anything but when family members or friends come over he shows aggressiveness and lots of protectives if everyone in the house.
Have you taken him to a trainer? If not that's what you need to do first since its hard to get accurate help just from a comment section. Theres also alot of missing information here: How old is he? Was he always like this? If not when did it start? Was he socialized as a puppy?
I know that area
A man in my local dog park literally shot and killed someone's dog. Because it got close to his. Was all over the news. Ever since then I am good on dog parks. 😅
I have female gsd and she is not eating food whenever i gave her food she ignore the food , something I bribe her by say eat then we will play with ball and after she eats i play with her but now this is not working so I thought maybe she's bored with taste so I tried different company food but still she is not interested in eating what should I do.
So it's been a year so I hope you got it sorted out. If something like that happens again go to the vet right away.
What can one do to control an escalating situation caused by a dog that is off- leash running up to a clearly unfriendly on- leash German Shepherd?
The people who think that it's OK to let their dogs run- off leash are making my life a living nightmare. Granted, I have seen many dogs that have been- off leash who minded their owners completely, (mostly Border Collies and Golden Retrievers, even several gorgeous German shepherds,) but it seems to me that in the past year I have had to sit in my truck and wait with my dogs forever, because of an inconsiderate person who's dog is not only off- leash, it doesnt seem to recognize it's owner's voice until an hour later when it is physically exhausted. When they are big dogs, I know if I get out with one of my on- leash gsds, there's almost a guaranteed dog fight, and even worse, when it's a little dog (which always seem to be deaf and dumb both) there's going to be a massacre. This is completely unfair to my dogs, and me... I have no choice but to take my dogs to a park, and these aren't dog parks.
Number one rule is to stay calm. Try to keep your dog focused on you
Number one rule is to stay calm. Try to keep your dog focused on you
Gosh, someone get this dog a fitting harness or even better just a collar.
The problem w dog parks are the humans. If your dog is injured, killed, it’s your own responsibility for putting him in a risky environment.
Ppl expect dogs to function w human behavior. Well I don’t like everyone & dogs are the same, it’s unrealistic to expect them to.
I will never use a dog park.
Ok not aggressive but reactive
Ok but who doesn’t pee in the pool like cmon man!!!
A decent mature citizen of the pool
Ur my dram man and we are the same age
why does it look like he’s harassing this woman 😭😭
Does anybody know if im training my dog how long should I spend training and also how many things should I be showing him per day?
How old is your dog? It all depends on the age and attention span.
@@slightlysadoatmeal5567 hes 11 i got him from a shelter. He knows basic stuff but he has a hard time actually applying it outside and even inside he’ll do it when he feels like it.
@@bruhh3903 I'm not a professional trainer, but personally I would try 30 minute sessions twice a day. If that's too much, break it into 15 minute sessions. Start with one trick per session, work on that for a few days, then add a new one to learn. If he's getting the tricks down well then you can add another in earlier. Every dog is a bit different, so customize it a bit to fit him. As for training outside, you should start with what he knows. Take him to a familiar spot with extra high rewards (treats, toys, whatever he likes). Let him get a bit used to the stimulants around him before starting. Do smaller training sessions if needed. I hope this helps!
@@slightlysadoatmeal5567 yea it does thank you so much because I can’t for the life of me get him to listen outside especially with a lot of distractions like cars or people around
@@bruhh3903 It's definitely hard! Keep watch for him getting over the threshold. I know for some dogs owners will have them see/wear certain harnesses or collars only when working so they know that it isn't time to mess around. I haven't tried it yet, but it may help. Getting energy out before training can also do it.
Doggies a baby. Take the same rules and apply to your pet. It’s not hard.
Stay out of the dog parks! Just an accident waiting to happen 😢
Dogs act very differently when there is a fence between them just like if they are on or off leash. I am very surprised that you say this. I used to think that you knew your stuff but now I am doubting you. This video was very off track. I have a dog I rescued at 4 years old. He had many aggression issues. Dog parks really helped. At first he would growl and snap at almost any dog that approached. Now he does a much milder version only with un neutered males. My dog is a 65 pound pointer mix. He has been going to a dog park at least once per day. Of course I check out the dogs to be sure they are not aggressive before entering. It took time to settle at a few parks that had regular dogs with nice, knowledgeable people. Life is full of risk. You have to minimize risk, not totally avoid.
They are just working on desensitizing at this point. A small dog like that could get seriously hurt
Dog parks are Not kind to rescue dogs or owners.
Ignorant people with harnesses…. Means their dogs don’t have obedience to be on a leash so they just drag their owner around and the dog is the master
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