Dog Parks- What Is Acceptable?

[minxy]

Will probably make more than a few people unhappy with this comment but I don't like people bringing kids to dog parks full stop.

I understand that sometimes it means the difference between dogs being exercised or not as it's too difficult to juggle and arrange someone to look after kids.. and it probably goes without saying that if a dog isn't well socialised enough to tolerate the behaviour of children then it shouldn't be there... however I think it only fair that if dogs aren't allowed within 50m of a childrens play area... then the same should go for children in a designated area for dogs

I agree 100%

I am not anti-kids, just think they don't belong at at dog park (just like I'd never take my dog to kid's playground). My girl LOVES children, they are very reinforcing for her (still being a puppy)- sadly in my experiences , squealing and running make it very difficult to stop her from getting over excited. I've also had kids trying to climb over her. Grrrr

I know not all kids are like this. I think it's great for anyone (child or adult) to ask to pat/approach you dog. I have yet to have a good experience.

Yea, I don't think kids belong in a designated dog park either. I really don't understand why I see people leave their baby in a pram smack bang in the middle of the big dog section either

[corvus]

I think being considerate of others is a reasonable expectation too.

But someone who needs to exercise their dog before 7am does not? You don't think being considerate of others might also include tolerance of other people's work commitments and their willingness to get up a lot earlier than you so they can exercise their dog in spite of them?

[Crisovar]

I get up at 5am to see to my animals before work, so I understand that you need to exercise at a certain time.

I don't understand that you feel it is acceptable for dogs to create a ruckus to do so.

Mine don't. It isn't acceptable for me to disturb my neighbours. Dogs can be exercised trained and play quietly.

[corvus]

Never mind. I can see this is going nowhere.

Edited April 23, 2011 by corvus