Sentences with phrase «if public dog parks»

If public dog parks are so bad, what is the pet owner supposed to do to socialize their pooch?

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During the public hearing before the Plan Commission vote, Mary T. McGuirk of the 18100 block of Nielsen Drive asked if relocating the dog park to the parcel's southwest corner meant the end of plans for a people - oriented facility near her home.

Plus, if you try to photograph him somewhere public like a local park, there's a good chance other dogs and people will be around, not only cluttering your background, but also distracting your dog from focusing on you.

If the puppy is not adequately protected with the required vaccinations as well as other prophylactic interventions, it's advisable to not expose the puppy to the danger of getting infected by not taking him to places where there are other dogs, parks, animal shelters or any public areas.

And if you take your dog to a dog park or other public place, he can have access to things like candy and other things left by visitors.

If the training venue allows, 30 foot long leashes are also appropriate for training in designated public places, such as inside fenced off leash public parks, or at a professional dog training facility, to practice things like coming when called.

If you have a young puppy that has not completed his vaccination series, do NOT take him to any public place where unvaccinated dogs may have been - especially the dog park.

During this time we recommend that you not take your dog to public places such as pet stores and parks (especially dog parks) until you know that the dog has gone through a bonding process with your family and will come back to you if they get loose.

If you would like your dog to have the benefits of getting out of the house for socialization, practicing obedience in public with distractions, or a visit to the dog park.

Some restrictions that various versions of BSL impose are: - muzzling and leashing in public - muzzling and leashing in cars - extra-short leash lengths - automatic dangerous or vicious dog designation, without any bite history - banning from city parks and beaches where other breeds are allowed - banning from leash - free parks where other breeds are allowed - banning completely from jurisdiction (although sometimes existing dogs are allowed to stay)- special (i.e., more expensive) licensing and jurisdiction - wide registry - special tags identifying the dog as a restricted dog - mandatory microchipping and photograph - mandatory insurance (often one million dollars) for each individual dog on the premises - mandatory signage indicating the presence of the dog on the owner's property - mandatory secure enclosures (in some cases, mandatory chaining)- mandatory spay / neuter (to eventually eliminate the breed entirely)- higher fines and / or jail time if a restricted breed bites or menaces - fines and / or jail time for any infraction of any provision regarding restricted breeds - age limit for walking the dog in public - persons with criminal records not allowed to own a restricted breed - ability of law enforcement to stop owners on the street just to check the dog's status - ability of law enforcement to seize dogs without proof of wrongdoing - ability of law enforcement to enter an owner's home, with or without a warrant, to investigate and / or seize a dog

For the time being it may also be wise to reduce exposure by not visiting public places such as the Halifax commons, Point Pleasant park or other areas that dogs are frequently walked as they do shed the bacteria if exposed but not either not showing signs as of yet or being treated.

That's an important consideration when getting a dog, especially if you plan on having a dog off leash in public places, such as on hikes, at the beach, at off leash parks, or anywhere else.

If there are no private dog parks near you, you have few dog - owning friends, or doggy daycare is not feasible, but your dog loves to play with other dogs, what can you do to make the public dog park work for you?

If you want to keep socializing your dog on your own through private playgroups or public dogs parks, that's an excellent idea as well — as long as you know your dog, what he can handle, and how to make the experience enjoyable and beneficial for him.

The retail store, canine training school, and dog park remain safe and open to the public, and we encourage you to consider our animal - welfare partners Southside Animal Shelter, ARPO, Cats Haven, and Indianapolis Animal Care and Control if you're interested in adopting a cat.

Thus, if you have sustained a dog bite injury, your emotional trauma may return every time you walk down a public sidewalk, jog through a local park, or enter a dog owner's house.