Quote:
Originally Posted by richards6402  I don't have a fenced in yard and the dog parks here are about 30 minutes away and overrun with large dogs. Even the small dog area can be dangerous.
Other than walking on a leash around the neighborhood that is the only thing I can do to get Macy and Molly outside. I had never heard that running free is essential to their well being. Now I feel cruel for not loading them in the car and taking them to the dog park. I can tie them up on a lead in the backyard but dealing with foxes, cyotes and hawks is an every day concern.
Anyone else with this problem? |
While I agree all dogs enjoy running leash free in an.enclosed area I disagree that it is essential for ALL dogs. I think.it is generalized. But for a toy sized dog like a yorkie, I feel that they can be properly exercised just running around an apartment or taken on a walk. I have two yorkies, 8 lbs and 3 lbs and we live in a small 1 BR apartment. They run around like mad and then get tired on their walk. Maybe my pups are just lazy though
I do get it...I feel guilty that we don't have a yard to the point where I have been looking at apartments with a yard or patio. They go to the dog park once or twice a week, because we thankfully have a side dedicated to small dogs. Luma does love to run, but I think she would be ok without the dog park trips. I see that yours is open tobdogs of all sizes. If you look up agility classes, there could be one in your area that would provide another outlet for them to burn off energy.