Dog Parks, Paws UP? Or Paws DOWN?

Dog Parks.  If you live in an urban area they are often a lifeline for owners eager to let their dogs run, play, and burn off a little steam. But dog parks also spark vitriol from owners, especially those who have had a dog injured (or attacked) while visiting one.Not surprising, a successful dog park experience depends as much on the human as it does the dog.  And keep in mind, dog parks aren’t a fit for every dog.In this episode of the pawdcast, Karen’s friend Elizabeth joins as a co-host, while Jean is traveling.    Elizabeth is a resident of Washington, DC and has learned to navigate her local dog park with her Aussie mix Roxie.  Together, Karen and Elizabeth chat with Sandy Modell about the dos and don’ts of dog parks.  A favorite guest on the pawdcast, Sandy is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Board of Directors and founder of Wholistic Hound Academy in Alexandria Virginia.   APDT has great resources for owners, including this one on dog parks https://apdt.com/resource-center/dog-parks-good-bad-ugly/