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mkbartz · 10-21-2009, 10:45 AM

Did anybody else's vet advise them NOT to take their dogs to a dog park in case the dog caught something?

Britster · 10-21-2009, 10:46 AM

I've only heard of vets advising against dog parks when the puppies have not had all of their shots yet. Never otherwise. Jackson goes to the dog park 1-3x a week and never had any issues.

chachi · 10-21-2009, 10:49 AM

My vets never advised that but I dont go because of big dogs and I am afraid of something happening plus I have a regular park a 3 min drive away so we go there

Britster · 10-21-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My vets never advised that but I dont go because of big dogs and I am afraid of something happening plus I have a regular park a 3 min drive away so we go there

I wish all dog parks had the small dog/big dog sections closed off like ours. It's so nice knowing they're all around the same size.

Love_Capone · 10-21-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I wish all dog parks had the small dog/big dog sections closed off like ours. It's so nice knowing they're all around the same size.

Our dog park also has small or large dog area. I have never been advised not to go, but I noticed Capone has gotten sick twice after being at doggy daycare. I usually take him on Fridays because I'm gone most of the day on Friday. It's been twice now that he's gotten diarrhea over the weekend and I had to wait until Monday to take him to the vet. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but both times its been a bacteria infection he could of picked up some where according to the vet. So I'm leery about taking him again.

lovespandp · 10-21-2009, 11:47 AM

No I never heard of that.. Pretty much if the dog isnt vaccinated then they should wait until they are.. But I am over dog parks.. Peanut doesnt really like them, he doesnt play with the other dogs all he does is sniff and pee everywhere LoL and stays by me.. After he smells really bad and I have to give him a bath.. So not worth it.. If he enjoyed himself and played and ran it would be a different story..

I have this big grass area at my Condos and I will take him over there and play with Peanut and his ball.. He loves that!!

browniesmom622 · 10-21-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I wish all dog parks had the small dog/big dog sections closed off like ours. It's so nice knowing they're all around the same size.

Our's has that & the big dog ownser use to small dog side to punish there dog's. Or in another one They use it as an entrance.

Love_Capone · 10-21-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

No I never heard of that.. Pretty much if the dog isnt vaccinated then they should wait until they are.. But I am over dog parks.. Peanut doesnt really like them, he doesnt play with the other dogs all he does is sniff and pee everywhere LoL and stays by me.. After he smells really bad and I have to give him a bath.. So not worth it.. If he enjoyed himself and played and ran it would be a different story..

I have this big grass area at my Condos and I will take him over there and play with Peanut and his ball.. He loves that!!

Lol, Capone doesn't really like it either, he stands by me and scratches my leg wanting me to pic him up. So I don't go very much.

Yorkiedaze · 10-21-2009, 12:45 PM

we have regular doggie play-dates and meet-ups so I don't frequent dog parks. the only thing my vet. ever said was be sure to get a fecal sample every three months if we do decide to go. Lots of things they can pick up at those parks.

Ezekiel Jute · 10-21-2009, 01:01 PM

Zeke doesn't have all his shots yet but after this friday I can't wait to take him.

Vet said to not take him anywhere until he was completely done with shots. We have a two dog park close by and there are separate small and big dog areas. Every time we have taken Zeke to the vet and there are other dogs he wants to play so bad that he starts crying.

lovespandp · 10-21-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Love_Capone

Lol, Capone doesn't really like it either, he stands by me and scratches my leg wanting me to pic him up. So I don't go very much.

Haha yup that sounds like Peanut!!

PANAMA69 · 10-21-2009, 03:59 PM

I only take them to dogs parks, where they have section divided for big and small dogs

Chili Dawg · 10-26-2009, 01:56 PM

I've taken Xena to a few dog parks where she will ignore all the dogs but will greet all the humans! From what I've seen up close and personal, I will not be taking her to any dog parks in the future; just too much filth. Also, the health of the visiting animals is in question. I've seen bloody stools, bloody bottoms, drooling, sores, wounds, not to mention fresh feces that owners do not clean up for whatever reasons. I don't want Xena to pick up any nasties. I take her to the beach or to regular parks that allow dogs on a leash.

bchgirl · 10-26-2009, 02:07 PM

My vet hasn't ever advised it. I made that determination on my own. Several times two of our dog parks have been closed for parvo outbreaks and even though your dog is vaccinated it is entirely possible to catch it....so no...we play at home.

JJinjersey · 10-26-2009, 02:14 PM

I never heard of a vet saying not to take your pup to the doggie park! Wow! I feel very lucky because here in NY there r soooo many doggie runs and then there's Central Park...I take Bryan to the small dog run and he has the same friends that he plays with all the time..we went there yesterday and as we approached the park I could here someone talking on a microphone and as we got to the top of the steps there must have been 250 dogs of all sizes dressed up for Halloween! I saw elvis, Michael Jackson, bob Marley, a bride,lobster,the mail man, a diva with sequins and pearls it was incredible!!! I love NY it very doggie friendly

10-21-2009, 10:45 AM	#1
mkbartz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, Ontario, canada Posts: 518	Dog Parks bad? Did anybody else's vet advise them NOT to take their dogs to a dog park in case the dog caught something?

10-21-2009, 10:46 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I've only heard of vets advising against dog parks when the puppies have not had all of their shots yet. Never otherwise. Jackson goes to the dog park 1-3x a week and never had any issues. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-21-2009, 10:49 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My vets never advised that but I dont go because of big dogs and I am afraid of something happening plus I have a regular park a 3 min drive away so we go there __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-21-2009, 11:47 AM	#6
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	No I never heard of that.. Pretty much if the dog isnt vaccinated then they should wait until they are.. But I am over dog parks.. Peanut doesnt really like them, he doesnt play with the other dogs all he does is sniff and pee everywhere LoL and stays by me.. After he smells really bad and I have to give him a bath.. So not worth it.. If he enjoyed himself and played and ran it would be a different story.. I have this big grass area at my Condos and I will take him over there and play with Peanut and his ball.. He loves that!! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

10-21-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	we have regular doggie play-dates and meet-ups so I don't frequent dog parks. the only thing my vet. ever said was be sure to get a fecal sample every three months if we do decide to go. Lots of things they can pick up at those parks. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

10-21-2009, 01:01 PM	#10
Ezekiel Jute Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tustin, CA, USA Posts: 62	Zeke doesn't have all his shots yet but after this friday I can't wait to take him. Vet said to not take him anywhere until he was completely done with shots. We have a two dog park close by and there are separate small and big dog areas. Every time we have taken Zeke to the vet and there are other dogs he wants to play so bad that he starts crying.

10-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#12
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	I only take them to dogs parks, where they have section divided for big and small dogs __________________

10-26-2009, 01:56 PM	#13
Chili Dawg Currently Suspended! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 115	I've taken Xena to a few dog parks where she will ignore all the dogs but will greet all the humans! From what I've seen up close and personal, I will not be taking her to any dog parks in the future; just too much filth. Also, the health of the visiting animals is in question. I've seen bloody stools, bloody bottoms, drooling, sores, wounds, not to mention fresh feces that owners do not clean up for whatever reasons. I don't want Xena to pick up any nasties. I take her to the beach or to regular parks that allow dogs on a leash.

10-26-2009, 02:07 PM	#14
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	My vet hasn't ever advised it. I made that determination on my own. Several times two of our dog parks have been closed for parvo outbreaks and even though your dog is vaccinated it is entirely possible to catch it....so no...we play at home. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

10-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#15
JJinjersey YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 3	I never heard of a vet saying not to take your pup to the doggie park! Wow! I feel very lucky because here in NY there r soooo many doggie runs and then there's Central Park...I take Bryan to the small dog run and he has the same friends that he plays with all the time..we went there yesterday and as we approached the park I could here someone talking on a microphone and as we got to the top of the steps there must have been 250 dogs of all sizes dressed up for Halloween! I saw elvis, Michael Jackson, bob Marley, a bride,lobster,the mail man, a diva with sequins and pearls it was incredible!!! I love NY it very doggie friendly __________________ Bryan's Mommy