Dog Park Etiquette

A client recently suggested a blog post on off-leash dog park etiquette.  She uses our local parks frequently and sometimes gets frustrated with other owners feeding her dog treats.  I know my basic rules for dog parks, but I went in search of good information to add to my recommendations.  What I found was perfect!  The following two links are from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.  (This group is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to education, promote dog-friendly methods, and have an interest in furthering knowledge of positive training.  I highly recommend to clients that trainers they use be members of APDT.)

First, a link of general dog park etiquette.  http://www.apdt.com/petowners/park/etiquette.aspx

Also, a wonderful list of dog park body language.

http://www.apdt.com/petowners/park/bodylanguage.aspx

You can also find other great resources on the APDT website, including more information on dog parks (such as the pros and cons), and also guides for choosing a dog and choosing a dog trainer.  Check it out!