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Drop o in plastic bin in front of Marcia Morey’s home at
2026 Fox eld Dr. in The Woodlands
At the Park
5. Bring the essentials. Always make sure you bring water, a bowl and poop bags. Bring a cell phone in case of emergency. Don’t bring treats or toys, these can cause a squabble with dogs at the park. Be sure to keep your eyes on your dog, not your phone.
6. Be mindful of the weather. During summer, avoid the dog park during the warmest hours of the day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. as it is easy for dogs to suffer heat exhaustion.
7. Be observant! If your dog exhibits signs of fear, starts growling, bullies other dogs or becomes over-reactive, use the command come to call him back to you and leave the park for the day. Check out DogDecoder.com for a good start to understanding rude and polite dog play.
8. If a ght occurs “The best tool to have on hand in case of a dog ght is Spray Shield, a citronella spray that is safe to spray at the dogs in the event of a ght” says Zoe Knox, behavior technician. “It startles them, giving you time to pull the dogs away. Never grab dogs by the collar if they are in a ght, it substantially increases the risk of the dog redirecting on to you, causing injury. Never use pepper spray, as it can not only harm the dogs, but yourself.”
9. Balls, Frisbees and other toys. Bringing toys to the park is always a risk. Even if your dog shares nicely, you never know about the other visitors. Additionally, a fast-running dog playing fetch is an easy target to get other dogs overly aroused in a chase game that the fetch playing dog does not want to be a part of.
10. stay hydrated. Offer your dog lots of water to drink before you leave the park.
Most importantly: know your dog. He may prefer spending time with YOU, not other dogs. Fortunately, in Colorado, we have many other wonderful outdoor options. A walk, run or hike may be a more enjoyable experience for your four-legged companion than a visit to the local dog park.
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