Monday, March 21, 2011
Dog Park Failure
Yesterday was fairly cloudy all day, but the wind at least had died down. We headed out to the grocery to pick up a few items and I did a little work on a couple of paintings, but the day was pretty quiet for both of us. We did decide to take the furballs over to the dog park...that didn't work out so well for us. Our two terriers, or terrors as we like to call them, have not had much "socialization" with other dogs. We really were not sure how they would react. Upon arrival at the dog park there were 4 other dogs.....let the games begin....and they did. Within minutes our two "terrors" had the other 4 dogs taking cover under the picnic table by their respective owners. I think our pups really wanted to play, but they were just to aggressive in their behaviors and way to excited. We had a close call with a Westie who had enough of our two..so we scooped them up with our apologies to the other pups and owners and headed back to the fiver. We discussed getting muzzles for our two and trying this again, but I have mixed feelings about that as well. Fox terriers are not know for getting along well with other dogs...they always insist on being "top dog". They love people and are very loyal and loving, but not so much with other animals. Still, the positives out weigh the negatives and we love them. We just may have to forgo the dog parks!
As you can see.....it's all about the terriers! Gotta love that!
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Not all dogs do well in dog parks, and you were very wise to recognize it and take your dog back home. My dog is a very laid back, mellow animal that wants to be with other dogs but who has a problem with dominant females. She thinks she is dominant herself. She gives me no trouble at home ss there is no question as to who is the alpha female, but I just stay away from dog parks.
ReplyDeleteWe have much the same situation with our Poppy dog. She loves us, but has never met many other dogs that she likes very well. She usually doesn't play well with others, so we don't take her to the dog parks. We rescued her when she was young, and I'm sure she didn't enjoy her time in the doggie lockup. She's been just about the best dog we've ever had, though, and she's a joy to be with. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe have two dachshunds - one does well with other dogs and one doesn't at all. The one that does well just ignores the other dogs - unless they get close to her home turf. Then it's a no go. So we just try to avoid taking them anywhere near other dogs. But that's okay - because we wouldn't trade them for anything. They are our girls and we love them and they love us.
ReplyDeleteSo far Sadie has done well at dog parks but we don't let her off-leash until she has met all the dogs already there. Plus we only go to the large dog side...she may only be 35# but she's too rough for the little dogs...they get snippy with her.
ReplyDeleteJust missed seeing u, as i left a couple days b4 u got to the Sands. Would have loved to meet u. My Luci did not like the park either, she is much better socialized since we began our adventure, but the park & dogs running about were too much for her :)
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures!!!
Too bad about the pups as the dog park here is a great place for socializing. Maybe another try might work, I hope so.
ReplyDeletetoo bad about your 'furkids' not wanting to 'play nice'..dog parks are great!..our boy Tucker loves everyone!! and every dog he meets..and can't quite understand when someone doesn't play nice ..like his 'two cousins'..not a pretty sight...
ReplyDeletehang in there..some dogs just aren't 'cut out' for the social thing..they have each other and by the looks of the 'chair picture' they are just fine with that!
Socializing among fur babies is a great thing, but some need some training to learn. Our Kume is good with people and dogs (but not cats). The other things that bothers her is "yippy" dogs that jump around her...circle her. She tries to ignor them. Then there are dogs we've seen on walks who just give out agressive signs. Sometime the owner will say...she/he is not friendly to warn us. I would not like our dogs to run into one of those types in a fenced in dog park! One of our furbabies is about 60# and our newest is about #15 and quite a difference in size, but they get along great and are both friendly. I've dropped Kume (our big one) off at day care a few time to just socialize and play with others...but they do have classes that will help them adjust. Don't give up....it will make your life easier...~Tricia
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