How did I determine that my dog isn’t suitable to take to off leash dog parks?
Rocket is BIG black Greyhound. He is large for his breed and he’s very fast.
Please note I’m not suggesting that ALL Greyhounds are not suited to dog parks. I am talking about my dog.
Whatever he chases he will catch. He will then play growl very loudly, and no doubt look and sound incredibly scary to smaller or timid dogs.
Am I prepared to put another dog through this experience, who doesn’t know him for the fun loving guy that he is. NO
As a trainer I work with anxious dogs on a regular basis, and I know that an experience like this, could be a huge setback for an anxious individual or incredibly scary for a puppy.
He doesn’t miss out. He gets to run and play with his cousins Beau and Foxy at my sister’s farm in a closed safe area on a regular basis.
He runs with his girlfriend Susie another Greyhound, in a similar safe environment and he absolutely loves his daily on leash walks.
He is very sound around other dogs in a social sense, and can pass them politely on the leash. Even when other dogs react to him, because of his size and colour, he just looks the other way and continues on his way.
I am so proud of him for being such a neutral and well balanced dog socially.
But is he suitable for a dog park? No I don’t believe he is…..
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