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09-29-2010, 04:26 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan
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| Dog Parks How many of you take your babies to fenced in dog parks? Other than making sure vaccinations are completed, how young should a puppy begin going to a dog park? We have an almost 13 week old girl who needs socialization with other dogs when her vaccinations are completed. We talked about enrolling her in a group training program, but aren't ready to cough up the money for it. With all the other ways these precious babies can drain our money, we're trying to cross off some of the voluntary, more expensive things. |
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09-29-2010, 04:56 PM | #2 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I don't know about the dog park. If she's very tiny, you would want to be very careful. Some dogs are pretty rough. It would be worth a try as soon as your vet says it's safe for her to go to a park. Like I said, I would be very, very careful so she doesn't get hurt. Have you asked around about yorkie meetups in your area? That would be a good thing, too.
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09-29-2010, 05:05 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan
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| I did wonder about her size being a problem. She's a "mighty" 2.5 pounds right now. Are "meet-ups" something people from YT set up with each other? |
09-29-2010, 05:09 PM | #4 | |
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I am wary of dog parks. Guess I have watched too many of the Judge shows on TV.
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09-29-2010, 05:20 PM | #5 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| You could ask at your area vet offices and humane societies if they are aware of any yorkie meetups in your area. You can post in the regional forums and state where you live and ask if there are other members near you that would like to have a yorkie meetup. It's fun and you can socialize them with other yorkies. It's funny to watch them with each other. Sometimes you have to watch out for "bully" yorkies that might try mounting her! You would like the get togethers though.
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09-29-2010, 05:24 PM | #6 |
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| We have small dog parks in our area. With that being said, sometimes the "small" dogs are a little too big. I would just be cautious and if you feel unsettled you can just leave. It's great for dogs Bandit didn't go until he was a little over 1, Nala went right after she had all her shots. She is socialized much better, but that's not solely attributed to the dog park- we learned a lot with the second dog Dog parks are a def plus |
09-29-2010, 06:32 PM | #7 |
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| I waited to take Tinkerbell to the dog park until she finished all of her shots and my vet gave us the okay. I think if you have a nice park they are great fun and really let your dog do some serious running. |
09-29-2010, 06:39 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | I have a hard time deciding about dog parks. I took Celine once but did not let her off her leash. I don't know, one chomp from a bigger dog that could be learning about other dogs. I have also taken her to a regular park on a leash but every time a bigger dog comes along I find myself picking her up (trust issue?).
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09-29-2010, 09:14 PM | #9 | ||
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Granted, my 2 are the worst unsocialized dogs ever...they hover by me and want to be on me. My poor Maggie did not have a very good experience the first couple times she went to the park. One time a larger dog barked at her the whole time-thankfully her Jack Russell friend was there and sort of defended her from him. I have been trying to get them more socialized with dogs on a more one on one with neighbors dogs. He is doing much better at the park lately.
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09-29-2010, 09:20 PM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Florida
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| I'm a huge advocate for INTELLIGENT dog parking. Every dog park I've been to is off-leash for a reason. No dogs are allowed inside if they are on a leash. It's kinda confusing and defeats the whole point. They also say all dogs should be at least 4 months old and have their final shots as well as be on a flea and tick treatment. I would NEVER take Piper to a dog park that didn't have a separate section for small dogs. Animals are animals and behavior is not always predictable, so it can be somewhat risky...but I've never had a problem. We had AMAZING ones back home in Orlando and I had a germ shep/lab mix who just adored his park. Just never take your eyes off your baby, let her play and have fun, but stay nearby and keep a watchful eye. If you see a dog that looks suspicious to you or an owner who seems to be breaking rules or clueless, just leave. |
09-29-2010, 09:37 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL
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| I just never got into the idea of a dog park. Everyone is at their word the dogs are vaccinated and free of parasites and disease. I have read too many stories about larger or more aggressive dogs injuring yorkies. Owners are not all equally diligent about keeping their dogs under control. Some don't even see aggressive behavior as a problem unless blood is drawn. I just don't want to put mine in danger. I would much rather find some friends with dogs and have private meetups. I'll bet posting flyers at area vets will find some willing to meet up and socialize their small dogs. Many with small dogs are wary of the dog parks so I think they are even more inclined to attend a meet-up of like breeds. If you live in a smaller town, try to include all small breeds to broaden the participation.
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09-30-2010, 01:29 AM | #12 |
No Longer a Member | I have a strange question that I used to wonder about when I had my big dog, which part of the dog park to you go if you have both a small and big dog? You as the owner have to be with both of your dogs while in the park, but it's not safe for the small one in the big dog area, but small dog owners dont always like big dogs playing with their little ones (for obvious reasons...) I kind of want to get a bigger dog, (35lbs max) but don't want to run into this issue in the future when I get the larger dog...then again I might just stick with the Yorkies, I'd love to have two of them chasing each-other around the house and yard |
10-07-2010, 10:22 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan
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| Thanks everyone! All the information is great. We'll have to take these things into consideration. And I'll definitely be checking for fellow yorkie owners in my area when her vet gives us the OK.
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10-07-2010, 10:40 PM | #14 |
BANNED FOR NOT SENDING A GIFT EXCHANGE GIFT! | i do worry about her size but here in california the dog park i take denzel to i am very fortunate because its 2 sided one side for dogs 10lbs and under and the other side for big dogs its really big and a lot of yorkies come to the park with other dogs. i say be careful but dont rule it out because denzel is a only child and needed social skills to and he loves the park but the problem i have with him is he rather play with the humans instead of the dogs lol. good luck |
10-07-2010, 11:15 PM | #15 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | Whether or not you do it in a dog park, I think dogs experience the best times of their lives running around off leash. I think every dog needs that. Try www.meetup.com to see what's already organized in your area.
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