{"id":1103,"date":"2009-11-22T12:38:52","date_gmt":"2009-11-22T20:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/enclosed-dog-parks-good-or-bad"},"modified":"2009-11-22T12:38:52","modified_gmt":"2009-11-22T20:38:52","slug":"enclosed-dog-parks-good-or-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/enclosed-dog-parks-good-or-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Enclosed Dog Parks – Good or Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"

An enclosed dog park is a fully fenced park where owners can bring their dogs to play with other off-leash dogs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enclosed parks can be fun for our dog, and can be a good way to expend some of his boundless energy. However, these parks are not for everyone. The often chaotic environment may be stressful for some dogs, may encourage dog-to-dog aggression<\/a>, and may also result in dog fights.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Do not leave an aversive collar (e.g. prong collar or choke chain) on a dog at the dog park. Only use a flat collar, or remove all collars. Choke chains can easily get caught in teeth while the dogs are playing, and become a choking hazard.<\/p>\n

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Enclosed Dog Parks – The Good<\/h2>\n
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Provides good exercise for our dog. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

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Helps socialize your dog to people and other dogs. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1. Provides good exercise for our dog<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

An enclosed park gives our dog some nice off-leash time, in a fairly large space. Most dogs will enjoy the freedom to run, jump, smell, and play with other dogs. Friendly, energetic, and well-socialized dogs often enjoy this environment.<\/p>\n

When I got my first dog, I did not have a backyard. I took him out on many walks (3 hours total daily), but our on-leash expeditions were insufficient to drain his puppy energy. He really needed an enclosed place where he could play and run. <\/p>\n

2. Helps socialize a dog to people and other dogs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bringing a dog to an enclosed park will get him accustomed to a wide range of people and dogs. This may help build his confidence, and make him more adaptable to new things.<\/p>\n

A well socialized dog<\/a> is a joy to have. We can take him everywhere with us, and not have to worry that he will get stressed, or show dog aggression<\/a> when something unexpected happens.<\/p>\n

3. Is convenient and free. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Enclosed dog parks are free and open all day long.<\/p>\n

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Enclosed dog parks are free and open all day long.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n
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Enclosed Dog Parks – The Bad<\/h2>\n
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The most dangerous aspects of an enclosed park is that our dog<\/u> –<\/p>\n