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kezza · 02-09-2008, 10:12 AM

We have a fantastic, very popular dog walk near us...my Staffy loves it down there, dogs are supposed to be under control at all times but of course, most owners let them run riot. My last yorkie was attacked at least 3 times down there, and she was a fair bit bigger than my tiny Pixie, I would love to take her there more often but i'm so nervous, i literally have to have eyes in the back of my head while walking there, I certainly would not let her off the leash there, i would need to be able to get to her fast if an aggressive dog came along.

MyFairLacy · 02-09-2008, 07:22 PM

We had the best time at crb's house today! I took Lacy & Rylie over there to play with Cynthia's 5 yorkies and the yorkie she is dog sitting this weekend, and Layla's mom brought Layla over...so we had 9 yorkies total. I think they all had fun playing. Lacy walked around peeing everywhere for a while (yes, she marks

) and she and the others were barking at the big dogs next door. Then she started noticing squirrels! From that point on she just ran and ran around the yard...barking...and running. She ran around for at least 30 minutes straight!! I finally made her go inside and rest for a bit. But then we let them back out and she ran and ran some more. Poor girl is exhausted now...passed out. She loved it!! Rylie just walked around. Hopefully we can have more yorkie playdates!!!

MyFairLacy · 02-09-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slspackers

I am sorry to sound ignorant but what is a dog park? We have parks here but not just for dogs. Dogs are allowed in our parks as long as they are on a leash but they are not allowed on the beach.

a dog park is a fenced-in park where dogs play off-leash

crb · 02-10-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

We had the best time at crb's house today! I took Lacy & Rylie over there to play with Cynthia's 5 yorkies and the yorkie she is dog sitting this weekend, and Layla's mom brought Layla over...so we had 9 yorkies total. I think they all had fun playing. Lacy walked around peeing everywhere for a while (yes, she marks

) and she and the others were barking at the big dogs next door. Then she started noticing squirrels! From that point on she just ran and ran around the yard...barking...and running. She ran around for at least 30 minutes straight!! I finally made her go inside and rest for a bit. But then we let them back out and she ran and ran some more. Poor girl is exhausted now...passed out. She loved it!! Rylie just walked around. Hopefully we can have more yorkie playdates!!!

You better believe it!! We will have to do this at least once a month! My babies were pooped, after y'all left we sat on the couch and all 6 of them fell asleep, including me.

chantilly lace · 02-10-2008, 10:53 AM

I have never dared let any of my yorkies off lead through the years. One used to be Ok but if she fancied it she would be off. Trouble is if a car back fired mine would get scared and run. Much too precious to risk..

EricaM917 · 02-10-2008, 03:44 PM

Definately not worth the risk. it is not safe to keep small and large dogs together. At least if a small dog attacks her your chances are much greater of breaking them apart b4 they do real damage than with a big dog. Stake the place out and see when its least busy and take them then

Nikki627 · 02-11-2008, 12:46 AM

Oh, I wish I would have read this thread earlier. Cujo would have loved a play date! Being an only child, he needs some more social time. Well, he does enjoy playing with the cat, but I think he needs some more doggie friends.

I've taken Cujo to the dog park a couple of times and watched him like a hawk the whole time. He's funny, though. He had nothing to do with any of the other dogs, and instead went around from owner to owner, visiting. The only time he would interact with the dogs is if another dog came up to me. Then, he would hightail it over to me, barking and ready to attack.

02-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#31
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I Know exactly how you feel.... We have a fantastic, very popular dog walk near us...my Staffy loves it down there, dogs are supposed to be under control at all times but of course, most owners let them run riot. My last yorkie was attacked at least 3 times down there, and she was a fair bit bigger than my tiny Pixie, I would love to take her there more often but i'm so nervous, i literally have to have eyes in the back of my head while walking there, I certainly would not let her off the leash there, i would need to be able to get to her fast if an aggressive dog came along. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

02-09-2008, 07:22 PM	#32
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	We had the best time at crb's house today! I took Lacy & Rylie over there to play with Cynthia's 5 yorkies and the yorkie she is dog sitting this weekend, and Layla's mom brought Layla over...so we had 9 yorkies total. I think they all had fun playing. Lacy walked around peeing everywhere for a while (yes, she marks ) and she and the others were barking at the big dogs next door. Then she started noticing squirrels! From that point on she just ran and ran around the yard...barking...and running. She ran around for at least 30 minutes straight!! I finally made her go inside and rest for a bit. But then we let them back out and she ran and ran some more. Poor girl is exhausted now...passed out. She loved it!! Rylie just walked around. Hopefully we can have more yorkie playdates!!! __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-10-2008, 10:53 AM	#35
chantilly lace Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 55	I have never dared let any of my yorkies off lead through the years. One used to be Ok but if she fancied it she would be off. Trouble is if a car back fired mine would get scared and run. Much too precious to risk..

02-10-2008, 03:44 PM	#36
EricaM917 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Totowa Posts: 13	Definately not worth the risk. it is not safe to keep small and large dogs together. At least if a small dog attacks her your chances are much greater of breaking them apart b4 they do real damage than with a big dog. Stake the place out and see when its least busy and take them then

02-11-2008, 12:46 AM	#37
Nikki627 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 34	Oh, I wish I would have read this thread earlier. Cujo would have loved a play date! Being an only child, he needs some more social time. Well, he does enjoy playing with the cat, but I think he needs some more doggie friends. I've taken Cujo to the dog park a couple of times and watched him like a hawk the whole time. He's funny, though. He had nothing to do with any of the other dogs, and instead went around from owner to owner, visiting. The only time he would interact with the dogs is if another dog came up to me. Then, he would hightail it over to me, barking and ready to attack.