Visiting the Dog Park

Dog parks can be a wonderful way to give your dog exercise as well as social and mental stimulation. They are also a great place to meet dog-friendly people and pets. Dog park design, rules of etiquette, and conflict resolution all play an important role in making your visit a positive and safe experience. Find out how to make the most of these opportunities. Cheryl provides you with the information you need to know including:

* The design features a well-planned park should have.
* The four key behaviors your dog needs to know to thrive in a dog park.
* Dog park etiquette - for both humans and dogs.
* How to evaluate your dog's temperament to determine if he is dog-park ready.
* How to read canine body language to anticipate and prevent problems.

Anyone who takes their dog to a dog park - especially those who may have had some negative experiences - should benefit from reading this book. For you trainers who are asked by your clients about the pros and cons of dog parks, this book should be on your recommended reading list.

http://www.dogwise.com/video/park_tips.pdf
Click here for printable Dog Park tips adapted from Visiting the Dog Park.

What reviewers are saying...

DOG WORLD
“As author Cheryl S. Smith states in her introduction, in a perfect world, dog parks wouldn’t be necessary. But the world is far from perfect, and the dog park can be (or at least seems to be) a great option for providing dogs exercise and social opportunities... In this easy-to-read manual, Smith provides everything you need to know to make going to the dog park fun and safe for you canine. She starts off with instructions on training your dog so you can help it succeed at the park... She also instructs you on appropriate human dog park behavior. The “Canine Observation Skills” chapter provides excellent scenarios in which the author describes many different interactions at the dog park and allows the reader to interpret them... The book also provides helpful instructions on conflict resolution... In one slender volume, Smith provides practical information on virtually every aspect of visiting the dog park. If visiting a dog park is in your future, read this book before you go.”