at our neighborhood dog park there are owners who bring their mean dogs which start fights with other dogs. i have had mine attacked 3x in the last few months. today i talked to a guy and said his dog was attacked that day and the last time he was there. when it happend to me the owner grabbed the dog and left without saying anything. i was too worried about my pup to go after her. the guy today says the same dog did the same thing to him and the owner told him that if his dog couldnt stand up for himself not to bring it to the dog park. there are about 5 regulars who bring their mean dogs, what to do about it. stop going? how to regulate this.
2007-11-25 12:12:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
When you say attacked, did anyone or any dog actually get bitten? Sometimes these squabbles sound horrific but no one gets seriously hurt. These squabbles are usually between same sex dogs who are insecure.
I doubt if animal control would do anything or that any committee could do anything since people flow in and out of the park on a regular basis. If a human was bitten hard enough to go to the ER, that would be a different story. I would find a better time to go to the park and get ready to leave whenever you see these dogs coming in.
You can ask the owner to keep their dog out of the park until you can leave with your dog as you do not want a fight to erupt. If they receive many such reactions, they will probably stop coming.
If you have any concern at any time in the park, I would pick up and leave immediately. It is not worth the risk to your dog. As dogs mature, many of them dislike the park anyway as they are not that fond of constantly meeting annoying adolescents. Brisk walks are great both for your dog and you especially if you bring along a pack of his friends.
2007-11-25 14:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by APHID 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dog parks have rules about not bringing aggressive dogs. The only thing that you and other dog park patrons can do is file a complaint with whoever runs the park or with animal control. If multiple people complain about the same owner or dog, the park district should take action (my local dog park regularly enforces their rules and several dogs and even a few people have been permanently banned). If whoever is in charge of the park does not take action after complaints have been filed, then you need to find a different place to go play with your dog.
2007-11-25 12:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by ainawgsd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the park rangers/officials and tell them that there is a bunch of dogs that have been vicious at the park. Tell the other owners to contact them as well and complain.
Until the situation is handled then do not take your dog there. Don't put your dog at risk for being bit or mangled.
Honestly that is why I don't go to dog parks because so many people bring vicious dogs and I don't want my dog to be killed or mauled.
2007-11-25 12:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely call animal control. I have a smaller dog (dachshund cross, 25 lbs) who is dominant enough to avoid fights. If he's bothered by other dogs he always comes right back to me, and if the other dog doesn't back off I pick mine up and leave. Check the attendees before you go in. If you're uncertain about a dog or its owner don't go in! I agree with the other responders, if a dog isn't well socialized it shouldn't be at the dog park, but this isn't a perfect world. Know the number for animal control and if a fight gets out of hand or the people refuse to keep their dogs under control, step off to one side and call!
2007-11-25 12:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Blue! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last time I was at the dog park my dogs were in a wooded area on the edge of the park and come home loaded with ticks. The time before that a Wheaton Terrier kept mounting both dogs and wouldn't leave them alone. That was two years ago and I'm not a big fan of dog parks.
2007-11-25 16:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Little Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report it to the city that the park is in. If that doesn't work maybe you guys could try a different dog park? If theres one close that is. Or you could just try talking to the owners while at the park and tell them that their dog has been hurting you dog. If they make a nasty remark like they did before then say that there's other people there that are also concerned about their dogs.
2007-11-25 12:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont know what you can do about it. I have the same situation at the dog park I take my dog to. We have a boxer puppy and their is an older woman that brings her adult boxer there. He attacked my dog viciously and other dogs as well. He also tries to mount other dogs. He bites her and does not even listen to his owner.
My boyfriend had to pull this dog off of our poor pup.
I walked up to the lady and just told her that if she cannot control her dog to never come back.
I know another man actually yelled at her.
I think it is absolutely irresponsible. These people should not have their dogs out in a public park if they are known to attack.
They should be socialized at home first.
I have not seen her at the park again. I hope I never see her again. I will probably not be as nice next time her dog bites mine.
2007-11-25 12:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dog parks can be a fun outlet for dogs, but many times, there are park politics, humans take things personally, humans don't supervise their dogs, etc. I just prefer not to subject my dog to that type of activity. He much prefers real exercise and its good for me as well. We walk or hike Every day 45 minutes a day. This walk cements our bond together and we can practice other obedience activities. I also stay away for health reasons. Not all dogs are properly vaccinated and I don't want to run the risk of my dog getting sick. For socialization, I schedule play dates with my friend's dogs that I trust and he is compatible with. Why should an activity for my dog end up in stressful confrontations or cause anxiety? Better for me and my dog to get our exercise in other ways.
2007-11-25 15:43:51 · answer #8 · answered by Rexydoberman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to whoever oversees the park and report the dogs and their owners. Put some vinegar in a spray bottle and bring it with you. When the dogs come after your pup, give them a good squirt.
Ask other people if they are being bothered also.
2007-11-25 12:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your park district should have some pretty clear rules on dangerous dogs being allowed in the park. Report these people and they will be banned from using the park. In addition, if one of your dogs was injured, you could write down the license plate number of their car and file a complaint with the police.
2007-11-26 02:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by anne b 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋