Page 39 - AreaNewsletters "Oct'19" issue

HIRING QUALITY DOG WALKERS
Click to see Help Wanted listing in this issue.
P E T L OV E R S
• Pay attention because situations can change in an instant, and never, ever, not even for a minute leave your dog alone and unsupervised.
• Stay on the correct section if the park is divided into size-appropriate areas, so the risk of injuries between small and large dogs is minimized.
• Pick up after your dog, which seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating (and, frankly, is just good manners and helps prevent the spread of disease).
• Learn to recognize body language and watch for signs something is brewing with your dog or fellow canines who approach him.
• Leave the park if it’s best for you and your pup ... even if another dog or owner is the problem.
Obedience Faux Paws
• Don’t take your puppy to a dog park until they’re at least 16-weeks old and have their vaccinations.
• Don’t bring your pup’s toys to avoid any aggressive behaviors or protective tendencies; plus, things can disappear.
• Don’t text, make calls, pop on social media, or do anything else that makes you distracted.
• Don’t bring a hyperactive pup to the park without rst trying to expend some energy, say, by taking him for a walk or a jog.
• Don’t take an aggressive pup to a dog park in the hopes he’ll socialize. He won’t, and you’ll be taking a big risk.
• Don’t get in the middle of a dog ght if one breaks out. (Instead, make loud noises to try and interrupt them. If loud noises don’t work, try squirting the dogs with water. Never attempt to break up a ght by grabbing the dogs by their collars or by getting any part of yourself in between them. Touching dogs while they are ghting can result in “redirected aggression,” where a dog may bite you because he thinks you are part of the con ict.)
If the dog park isn’t for your pup, no worries! There are plenty of other things for you both to enjoy together and get the exercise and socialization your pup needs. Find a trail and go for a hike, take a long walk in your neighborhood or investigate dog agility training and course facilities. The possibilities are endless for continued fun!
Pet Waste Removal Service
It is time for a seasonal scooping.
Starting at $7.75/wk
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We’re ready to take care of the build up and then come back to keep your yard in shape.
720-771-1282
dogwoodpoopscoop.com
Is there really a
POOP FAIRY??
Click here!!
Every responsible pet owner knows, you need to do your duty. Cleaning up after your pet is important to keeping the Town’s parks and waterways clean. Not only is dog poop full of bacteria and potential parasites, it’s unsightly for other park and trail users. And, leaving the bag alongside the trail doesn’t cut it. Plastic bags full of poop can wash into the Town’s waterways. There is no poop fairy so please scoop your poop.
Learn more about the Dumb Friends League by visiting dd .org.
39 Castle Rock “AreaNewsletters • October 2019
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