Spending time with your dog at a dog park may seem ideal,
however, there is often a lot more other thing happened at the park. There are
actually several occasion that your dog could become injured. Here are 10 possible ways that a dog park
could be dangerous to your dog:
1. Sharing treats with other dogs
While sharing treats can be a kind gesture,
if your dog has allergies, you need to watch him closely. You want to be sure
that another dog owner doesn’t slip him a treat without asking your permission.
Depending on the severity of your dog’s allergy, he or she could end up
becoming quite ill.
2. Attacks by larger, more aggressive dogs
Dog parks consist of dogs of all breeds,
sizes and temperaments. Regardless of the size or breed of your dog, a more aggressive
breed could intimidate and even attack your dog
3. Contagious illnesses
Chances are you would never believe that
you need to head to the vet for immunizations just to be able to spend time at
the local dog park. However, many pet owners aren’t concerned about your dog
and may bring their dogs when they have contagious illnesses. Beware!
4. Escape routes
Fences that are in need of repair could
pose a danger. There may be an opening just large enough for your dog to
squeeze through, especially if he or she is an escape artist.
5. Sharp objects
You might want to carefully search the park
before allowing Rover to run loose. There could be sharp objects that could
cause your furry friend to become injured on or even impaled.
6. Poison
You are undoubtedly aware that dogs will
scarf down just about anything that could be even remotely edible. There have
been reported cases of disturbed individuals leaving enticing food items at dog
parks that have been laced with poison. Keep Rover in sight at all times!
7. Fleas & ticks
Not all pet owners are responsible enough
to rid their dogs of fleas and ticks before allowing them to hang out at dog
parks. Take caution and make sure that you administer regular preventatives to
your pooch.
8. Contaminated communal water bowls
You certainly don’t want your dog catching
a nasty intestinal infection or other illness by drinking from a contaminated
shared water dish. Be sure your bring water so Fido won’t go thirsty.
9. Unspayed and unneutered dogs
If your female dog has not been spayed,
then you might want to think twice about taking her to a dog park. She could be
in heat without your knowledge, which could attract unwanted male dogs that
could quickly mount her before you can react.
This could leave her with nasty STDs.
10. Children
Not many people would expect an innocent
child to pose a threat to a dog. However, some children don’t know the proper
way to play with dogs and may cause Fido harm or provoke him to bite when he
normally wouldn’t.
Many dog owners believe a dog park is the
safest place for dogs to run freely while playing and exercising. Despite the
fact that dog parks are supposedly safe, there is the possibility of your dog
encountering various dangers. If you own your own home, you might want to fence
in the backyard so your dog can run freely while remaining safe. If this isn’t
a possibility, or you insist on going to the local dog park anyway, then you
need to ensure that you closely monitor your dog to maintain his safety.
