How can you tell if your dog is enjoying the whole dog park experience?
BKHB asked:
My dog is a little bit fearful and excitable. When we visit the dog park, she seems to have some fun (plays and runs with some dogs), but she also seems a little bit nervous and unsure around other dogs. She always shakes it off (like when she’s wet) after we exit the gates to leave. Should I keep taking her and hope she overcomes her shyness, or am I doing more harm than good?
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My dog is a little bit fearful and excitable. When we visit the dog park, she seems to have some fun (plays and runs with some dogs), but she also seems a little bit nervous and unsure around other dogs. She always shakes it off (like when she’s wet) after we exit the gates to leave. Should I keep taking her and hope she overcomes her shyness, or am I doing more harm than good?
February 1st, 2010 at 4:46 am
I would keep bringing her unless you are taking her somewhere else for socialization. Becky
February 1st, 2010 at 9:09 pm
My puppy was shy, I kept bringing him around other dogs just to help him overcome being such a chicken. He now rolls around with my cousin’s pit bull and he thinks he’s the stud of the neighborhood. Elizabeth
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Yes you should keep taking her. the interaction with other dogs is a good thing. I love my harley
February 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Yes, keep taking her. This is a good way to socialize and bond with other dogs. Its great for dogs with big fears. It makes them become more independent and loyal. ASPCA67
February 6th, 2010 at 6:42 am
u can just tell when shes runin around n playin with other dogs u’ll know hammy
February 7th, 2010 at 1:13 am
I would keep taking, but if you feel like it’s all getting a bit much for her sometimes leave the park early.
I think it’s good for them to have a runaround with other dogs and i am sure she will get used to it as time goes by. ella,UK
February 7th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Perhaps the dog park is overwhelming for her. Maybe you should try socializing her with other dogs in a less busy environment. Once she is used to being around other dogs, the dog park will be a lot of fun for her! Kidsnpets
February 8th, 2010 at 2:19 am
my dogs tail is up, and wagging, she sniffes wildly, she even looks like she smiling cheeks big and she runs wildly and pulls on her leash. wildtatoogirl
February 9th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I think that you should keep on taking her to the park.She is probably just afriad of the dogs.Because she does not no them yet.GOOD LUCK Cassandra V
February 12th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I will NEVER take any of my dogs to a diseasde & pest-ridden “dog park” w/other peoples,spoiled rotten uncontrolled monsters running loose! Accept Reality-face the facts