Dog Parks: Not Just A Place For Dogs To Poo

Have you considered visiting your local dog park on a regular basis? Dog parks are not just a place to walk your dog with a conveniently placed pet waste station. Dog parks offer a host of opportunities to exercise and stimulate your pets. Consider some of the benefits of visiting a dog park today.

Exercise

You and your pet both need regular exercise in order to stay health. There are many new pieces of dog park equipment to help your pet stay healthy or even improve his health. Obstacle courses, hills and climbing surfaces give your beloved pet a chance to use some new muscles that lounging around the living room just won't do. Developing strong hindquarter muscles keeps your pet moving easier and may relieve some pain from arthritis that can develop as canines age. Lean muscle mass improves metabolism, too, helping to control weight gain problems.

Socializing

Pets, like people, need to be around others. While not all dogs enjoy roaming freely among other dogs, it is important to teach your best friend how to behave around other people and other dogs. Being in a controlled environment, like a dog park, you can gradually introduce your dog to other dogs. It takes patience and consistency, but you can help your dog develop proper manners and social skills by visiting a park on a regular schedule.

Training

Another valuable benefit for dog owners, is having a place to get your pet on a walking and "necessity" schedule. Especially if you leave in a city, walking your dog on a schedule allows him or her to develop their bladder and bowel control. Having pet waste receptacles conveniently located around the dog park makes disposal easy for you, while it gives your pet some freedom to see another environment and experience new sights and smells away from the home territory.

Bonding

Visiting a dog park can help owner and pet bond by having fun. Playing in the water on a hot day, using some of the dog park equipment for exercise and taking care of necessary business, all add to the friendship the two of you share. Canines are the most loyal friend a person will ever have, start building that relationship now. Whether you play Frisbee, take a jog or just lie under a tree and watch the other park visitors, an hour at the dog park can be enjoyable and relaxing for both of you.

Be Responsible and Enjoy the Benefits.

Remember to vaccinate your pet before visiting any area where there are other animals and keep your pet leashed except in areas designate as lease-free. Respect others that are shy or hesitant. Visiting the dog park can be beneficial to both the pet and the pet owner. It is a place to meet new friends—both two-legged and four legged—and experience new things. Staying active promotes good health and may keep the effects of aging at bay a little longer. Exercise helps to maintain a healthy weight. Having pet waste stations and watering facilities close at hand is convenient. Enjoy!

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