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[Clermont]

totally 100% agree, wouldn't consider taking any of mine to a public dog park

 

[cefe13]

Interesting thread! I agree that dogs need to be socialized as that makes them easier to handle and lessens the risk of problems when you meet other dogs, etc.

We're lucky enough to live next to a park where every morning a handful of dogs meet. It is very much like taking your toddler to the park to play and meet with other parents while you oversee your child play with other kids. The dogs all know and like each other and some of them run around and play whereas Castor usually hangs out with the humans after he has greeted his friends. He does run quite fast but to be honest he cannot keep up with dachshunds, terriers, schnauzers and shelties!

 

[Lalaloopsie]

I wouldn’t bring dog to a shelter unnecessarily, as first, it is always a potential danger of catching contagious disease like flu or kennel cough, yes, we all vaccinated our dogs against both, but vaccine works against one or two strains of virus, but there are many more strains of each virus that dogs are not immunised against, and big turnover of dogs increases risks.
Secnd, bulldogs are not well liked by other dogs, and not without reason. Face of bulldog looks strange - flat and short, and they have almost no tail, so other dogs can’t read facial expression and tail wags, which is their language. Result - bulldogs are often attacked by other dogs. My Tank is the sweetest dog, even when someone growls and tries to bite him, he never snaps back, but 75 percent of dogs hate him with passion. So, bulldogs can be bitten or otherwise injured in shelter. And psychologically hurt!
Third, bulldogs easily overheat while playing, and where you stay it is ... well...not often cold enough to play. For a bulldog. Other people are not so aware of how vulnerable Bulldogs are with overheating. You won’t be around and they can miss signs of dangerous overheating.
My suggestion is that for socialisation you find him playmates, but under your supervision. Or hire a teenager to take him for a walk. In my world, bulldog is not an average dog you can send to dogs kindergarten. They need their personal human to watch them.
Bulldogs are not 100 percent dogs. They are half humans. That’s why they cling to us. And they are precious, vulnerable babies we must watch like hawks, because they cannot take care of themselves.

 

[megskee]

Interesting thread! I agree that dogs need to be socialized as that makes them easier to handle and lessens the risk of problems when you meet other dogs, etc.

We're lucky enough to live next to a park where every morning a handful of dogs meet. It is very much like taking your toddler to the park to play and meet with other parents while you oversee your child play with other kids. The dogs all know and like each other and some of them run around and play whereas Castor usually hangs out with the humans after he has greeted his friends. He does run quite fast but to be honest he cannot keep up with dachshunds, terriers, schnauzers and shelties!

I really had such a great experience when i took fran to the dog park. Honestly I’m kind of shocked that everyone is so against It! But i respect everyone’s opinions on the care for their babies! Fran was a big hit with all the other dog parents and got along great with all the other dogs.


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[cefe13]

Yes, the trick is to find a nice park with nice people and nice dogs!

I really had such a great experience when i took fran to the dog park. Honestly I’m kind of shocked that everyone is so against It! But i respect everyone’s opinions on the care for their babies! Fran was a big hit with all the other dog parents and got along great with all the other dogs.


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[Lalaloopsie]

I really had such a great experience when i took fran to the dog park. Honestly I’m kind of shocked that everyone is so against It! But i respect everyone’s opinions on the care for their babies! Fran was a big hit with all the other dog parents and got along great with all the other dogs.


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Dogs parents sure love bulldogs, it’s other fur babies that don’t like so much poor bulldogs! My Tank loves everybody (and here in Georgia, bulldogs are sacred:D) and everybody loves him...but other doggies probably don’t watch football also, don’t forget, Fran is lady, and For male dogs it’s a bit different.

 

[megskee]

Dogs parents sure love bulldogs, it’s other fur babies that don’t like so much poor bulldogs! My Tank loves everybody (and here in Georgia, bulldogs are sacred:D) and everybody loves him...but other doggies probably don’t watch football also, don’t forget, Fran is lady, and For male dogs it’s a bit different.

This is true! When i went she was the only girl dog 🧐


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[Hceril]

Dogs parents sure love bulldogs, it’s other fur babies that don’t like so much poor bulldogs! My Tank loves everybody (and here in Georgia, bulldogs are sacred:D) and everybody loves him...but other doggies probably don’t watch football also, don’t forget, Fran is lady, and For male dogs it’s a bit different.

This is true! When i went she was the only girl dog ��


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I have taken Bella to the dog park probably a half a dozen times. Only one time we left because Bella was being bossy to a Labradoodle that was afraid of her.... and her growl I think it scared them! (The people)

She loves it though and everybody loves her too!

 

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[KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG]

If I had to choose between either a dog park or daycare, I personally would go with daycare. At daycare, the dogs have to be either vaccinated or show titer tests. With a dog park, you have no idea if the dogs have diseases or not. Plus at daycare, if you have an aggressive dog, it wouldn't be allowed there (of course little altercations can still happen). Again, at a dog park, you have no idea what kind of dogs are there.

[MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION] I called the daycare. They questioned me about Ollie, behavior etc. They said he needs all shots, including Canine Influenza and Bortedella (he’s getting these on Monday). He would also have to prove that he is licensed with the county. I would need to bring Ollie in for an interview and a trial for an hour or so.

The other upside to the daycare is that it is air conditioned. I feel it’s inexpensive. It’s $15 for a half day which is 5 hours. There is another I am also going to check out.

 

[KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG]

This does not sound crazy at all. I've stressed about the same thing (Joey is an only dog) Sorry, I have no input, I have not yet figured this out for Joey. I wanted you to know that you're not the only one that feels this way. I've tried constantly to let Joey play with her "dog cousin" but he is much older, food and toy possessive, this scared me and, like you, I want Joey to stay sweet and not pick up bad habits or be exposed to aggression, ever. So, I will watch this thread for others to give some insight. Thanks for starting a great conversation !

[MENTION=14995]sisters3[/MENTION] Thank you for thinking I’m not crazy. Sometimes even I am unsure if I am or not.


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[KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG]

I personally don’t go to dog parks any more. But but if you have no choice it’s a place to start with. Make sure the first few times you bring your dogs he’s on a leash. Walk around so he gets use to the park, seeing dogs running everywhere etc. At 6 months is young to be running loose. Or find a on leash dog park. More control on dogs. Both my sons as most knows they each have 3 dogs of their own. One son has 3 grumpiest and the other has 3 very active dogs. Those are the ones you see mostly in photos I call “ the cousins” are here. Both of mine are curious dogs and will go up to anything n anyone. I know one thing, I would never prevent myself not going on vacation. Trust me I would figure out something even if my sons couldn’t watch them. There’s always a plan B. Loll

[MENTION=15310]helsonwheels[/MENTION] No on leash dog park here. You have to go in a gate that enters into like a pen. You have to unleash your dog and then go out the opposite end of the pen into the park. No leashes allowed. Going out it’s the same thing in reverse...open gate from park into pen, close gate behind you, leash dog, go out other gate, go home.


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[helsonwheels]

[MENTION=15310]helsonwheels[/MENTION] No on leash dog park here. You have to go in a gate that enters into like a pen. You have to unleash your dog and then go out the opposite end of the pen into the park. No leashes allowed. Going out it’s the same thing in reverse...open gate from park into pen, close gate behind you, leash dog, go out other gate, go home.

When I use to bring Nyala at this dog park, was exactly like you described park. Inside entrance gates before going in n out that enters main park. I had Nyala on the 6ft leash. No one has ever told me that I wasn’t allowed. I pity those if they did. I have never heard if someone wants to walk with their dogs on a leash they’ll get thrown out or something. Off leash parks can be good for the ones that want to train their dogs to listen on commands while there’s distractions. Go with Ollie and leave him on a leash and see what happens. You’re basically training ollie so he gets use to other dogs slowly. I also train with a 20’ strap. So when I call them n they are distracted I yank the strap. We do have here some city bylaws guys that walk around making sure your dog has his license tag on or registered with the city or it’s $250 ticket on the spot.


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When I use to bring Nyala at this dog park, was exactly like you described park. Inside entrance gates before going in n out that enters main park. I had Nyala on the 6ft leash. No one has ever told me that I wasn’t allowed. I pity those if they did. I have never heard if someone wants to walk with their dogs on a leash they’ll get thrown out or something. Off leash parks can be good for the ones that want to train their dogs to listen on commands while there’s distractions. Go with Ollie and leave him on a leash and see what happens. You’re basically training ollie so he gets use to other dogs slowly. I also train with a 20’ strap. So when I call them n they are distracted I yank the strap. We do have here some city bylaws guys that walk around making sure your dog has his license tag on or registered with the city or it’s $250 ticket on the spot.

 

[Cbrugs]

[MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION] I called the daycare. They questioned me about Ollie, behavior etc. They said he needs all shots, including Canine Influenza and Bortedella (he’s getting these on Monday). He would also have to prove that he is licensed with the county. I would need to bring Ollie in for an interview and a trial for an hour or so.

The other upside to the daycare is that it is air conditioned. I feel it’s inexpensive. It’s $15 for a half day which is 5 hours. There is another I am also going to check out.

Yup, trial day is normal as they want to see how he interacts with other dogs.

That is a great price! I was paying over $20 for half day and over $30 for a full day. I never worried about my boys overheating while in their care. The smushy faces always were extra supervised and in hot days played in water and got cooling towels.

And I’m definitely not anti-daycare, just with my situation, it makes me too nervous to now send Jax. And I didn’t like the owners attitude about the situation. I would always choose daycare over dog park.



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