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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Naughty at the dog park
« on: January 31, 2008, 08:45:34 pm »
I am new to this site, just found it today while looking for a doggy birthday cake recipe for my pup that turned 3 today. But I got distracted by the site and signed up as a member.
Ok, back to my question. My pup has been growling at other dogs at the dog park. She use to be great and loved going to the park but about a year ago while visiting my folks she saw her mom get attacked by a neighbor dog. It was pretty bad and her mom got a ripped tendon which has permanently damaged her leg. Ever since then my pup doesn’t want other dogs coming too close to me. If we go to the park she will chase her ball for days but if another dog comes around she growls. I feel bad that she isn’t enjoying the company of new dogs and doesn’t run around with them any more. She’ll only play with dogs she knows. Any advice on how to get her back into having fun at the dog park?
Ok, back to my question. My pup has been growling at other dogs at the dog park. She use to be great and loved going to the park but about a year ago while visiting my folks she saw her mom get attacked by a neighbor dog. It was pretty bad and her mom got a ripped tendon which has permanently damaged her leg. Ever since then my pup doesn’t want other dogs coming too close to me. If we go to the park she will chase her ball for days but if another dog comes around she growls. I feel bad that she isn’t enjoying the company of new dogs and doesn’t run around with them any more. She’ll only play with dogs she knows. Any advice on how to get her back into having fun at the dog park?