Dog parks//Setting your dog up for success

[@fructosecornsyrup5759]

I love how you're realistic about dog parks and don't demonize them.

[@suki9099]

I did the method of walking my dog back to my car whenever she got excited and back. It ended up being an hour before I could actually let her in

[@Lauren_K]

Great patience! Good for you! I bet the next few times will take less and less time

[@miawaddell8456]

I recommend taking them for a walk Around the dog park for 15

[@spanador90]

You should be ready to this all day…😉

[@PawtentialAdventure]

As bad as dog parks can be, there is a plethora of situations to learn from and helps me coach my Helper Dog through unregulated area of dogs. It also teaches me how to deal with difficult owners and super nice people who just want the best for their dogs. The bigger the park, the less problems I find. That is my prfreshional opinion. 😊

[@clintgorman8436]

Couldn’t agree more I took my male border collie to the dog park and a mastiff put him on his back. What happen between mastiff owner and myself lives on in that dog park as legend. From there I took him to the small side of the dog park and as he grew once in a while someone would make a fuss but the folks who were regulars would see Jack and smile.

[@morgangrosser357]

I would love to know what happened between you and the mastiff owner 🫣

[@chetarobuns]

My dog park is frustrating cause it's usually a group of old people with their old grumpy dogs that don't like other dogs and don't want to be there. They just sit there together and chat. The dogs never play and when a dog comes up to them their dogs get snappy. Like why are you in the dog park? Just invite your posse to your house and chat lol.

[@DJmemo20]

That’s exactly what my neighborhood dog park is like , took my Belgian malinois and it was bad lol

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

Does that really happen? I have this one dog park that is beautiful near me but the old ladies there try to push out the active dogs. It sucks. So I go to the other ones.

[@bayoutheblueeyedaussieinaz329]

So true I've seen this this is one of those cases where the people go to the dog park for themselves not because their dogs want to be there. There's a couple of dog parks in my city where if you go early in the morning, which is the best time weather wise to go? This is what happens there's a group of older people with their dogs who are all older and cranky. None of them want to play with other dogs and the owners bring dog food and dog treats into the park and they throw handfuls of dog treats on the ground. I've tried to explain to them many times that that is what's causing a lot of the dog fights. Some dogs are dog friendly but you bring food in the mix and that's a different story. I know how it feels to go through that your dog is young and wants to play with the other dogs, but the dogs that are there don't even like other dogs.

[@bayoutheblueeyedaussieinaz329]

I am so happy that you explained to watch the dog park before you go in and to pay attention to the other dogs, body languages, and to pay attention to how the owners are behaving that I think is the biggest key. Unfortunately I don't have any dog parks in my city at all that do not have all of those things going on every time I've showed up it doesn't matter what day of the week or what time of the day there's always the group thing happening dogs that don't want to be there a lot of dogs guarding the table. Some of them are even standing on the table and won't let anyone approach, and then the rest of the dogs that are running around or running around like chickens with their heads, cut off, getting into scuffles, and all of the owners are just staring at their phones no one's paying attention. It makes me really sad because I used to go to the dog park every day with my dogs and now I can't. I wish there was someway to start a Facebook page with people and have our own park that we meet at at a certain time every day and then have the dogs meet one on one before we enter the park someplace where all the owners agree on all of these things that you're talking about how dogs should behave how we should pay attention to our dogs how we should enter the park that would be so amazing. Unfortunately there aren't any of those that exist and my dogs were attacked so many times at the dog park and buy Offleash dog smell on a walk now I bought a hike and strike and have to carry it with me everywhere

[@albertmarkish]

There is no one to explaint these things as good as you do. Thank you so much!!!

[@bleddig]

@RobertCabral

[@CarolLovesJesus]

Great vid Joel. This is by far probably one of the most neglected areas. I've observed the clicks gathering at the bench or table. Some folks go to dog parks just to catch up on the latest gossip, while their dog are dogpiling up on another dog aggressively . No different from going to your kids baseball game. Yes, we have to pay attention to surrounding & other dogs. Once your dog is attacked at a dog park, your dog is scared to go back. I understand the importance of socializing but there's other options too.

[@googleapocalypse1967]

Dog parks, as you explained, are like playing russian roulette. It's a risky place posing a high risk of injury. I got bit in one doing exactly what you describe about stepping in. So did my last dog. I'll never set foot in one ever again. My dogs never got anything good out of them anyway.

[@ElizabethJW]

This is super helpful! Preparing for my pups first time next week.. my adult dog loves the dog park but his temperament has always been less “dominant” than other dogs at the park. Not sure if my pup will be the same but thanks for the info!

[@DALE959595]

Dog Parks are risky business. I take my dog often, but always enter ON LEASH until I'm sure there are no bad dogs or mean ignorant people. Walking the perimeter, on leash, is a good way to be in control if trouble starts.

[@Luckingsworth]

I think dog parks are fantastic. What a great way to get your dog to socialize and build its immune system. I have taken my pup since it was just under 4 months (we got our vaccines a little earlier than most people seem to) several times a week and my dog is all the better for it. I suppose I would classify as a regular that is in on a clique but I usually only say hi then walk away to do my own thing lol. The truth is every dog that I see frequenting the dog park is fantastic. The only problematic dogs I have seen are the ones who are cooped up in a house with only a relatively small backyard that come only on the most perfect of weather days.

[@ktmal1681]

I have a German Shepherd x Cane Corso 3 year old and i have unfortunately had to stop taking him to the park to play with other dogs. Not because of his behaviour, but because of the other dogs. It was like a prison scene in the movies, My dog is huge compared to the others and all the rough/ extremely dominant dogs would run up to him and body slam into him; spending the whole time trying to pin him instead of playing. I would try and get in there and clean it up but they aren't my dogs and i would literally be correcting three other peoples dogs every few second; they were getting mad at me. Every trip to the park there was at least one dog that would be relentless on mine and i started to see him showing teeth and actually running and hiding behind people because i couldn't help him. I stopped taking him to the park but it has punished my dog because he does absolutely love to play, with big dogs, he's gentile with small ones, even over excitable puppies he is good with. I'm just so sad he can't enjoy the company of other dogs because they are too much.

[@jfkst1]

Yep. The issue with dog parks is it doesn't matter what you do before going in. You can't control other dogs.

[@sydneyroth5549]

What do I do if each time I go to a dog park, there are dogs that are not good? Whenever I go to a dog-park around me, they all suck. Most of the time it's dogs that are out of control and too aggressive with other dogs and the owner wont do anything.

[@failtolawl]

go to a dog park in a rich place works every time for me, people care more about their dogs, or at least have more time to care about dogs rather than other things.

[@ambergarcia2179]

Pet corrector sound spray. Usually if a dog is ampt up it’s a good diffuser and usually gives me a chance to grab my dog and the owners come get their dog because they think I sprayed something to their dog. It’s just a sound spray though so 100% harmless

[@VeroLoui]

This is so true! The dog pack does have different groups of people. Great video

[@levibaer18]

Walked my dog around the outside of the dog park away to get her desensitized to other dogs while on leash. There were 3 dog fights inside the dog park within that 5min walk. Piss on that.

[@avega197]

Great video thank you for all the advice I’m glad to have reassurance on my thoughts by watching your video that I’m doing the right thing for MY Dogs! Thank you 🙏🏽 God bless

[@kahlilbennett1472]

How do I know if rough play is too rough? I just got a shelter dog he’s an Australian cattle mix. He’s about 30lbs he’s got a lot of energy and he likes to play with the other bigger dogs but sometimes the bigger dog will throw/push him and he’ll land on his side really hard. Or the bigger dog will kinda land on top of him. But it seems like he’s still having fun and he doesn’t really yell or act injured most of the time. Should I be stepping in?

[@investit517]

I always bring a tiny pocket air horn and give a short blast if there is trouble Luckily I haven't had to use it at the local dog park but I did have to use it once while walking in my neighborhood. A dog came running up behind me and my pup so fast, he rolled her over and went after her, but just one short airhorn blast and he took off.

[@happymimi16]

Which airhorn do you use? I wanted to buy one online but it had mixed reviews

[@lalohernandez6200]

Thank you, great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@yogreco82]

Yeah I have a Rottweiler puppy 11 months . He gets so excited to play and a golden retriever attacked him . Made the mistake of letting him get excited . He’s so big also to control but not a fighter .

[@deborahd2936]

I wish I had a video like this way sooner. My dog got bit. Most expensive park trip.

[@BodyVenture]

Love this! 🙏

[@sabrinasilk4283]

Do you have any tips to keep a young unneutered male safe at the dog park? Some dogs sniff him and immediately want to fight him.

[@mlester3001]

Rules at my dog park say no unneutered dogs.

[@SomeMinorDogTraining]

I think it's important to note that most, if not all, of the dogs in the park are unknown to you. There are really no rules or boundaries, and they're strangers. It's kind of like if we dropped a person into a prison recreational yard. Sure, most of the inmates probably aren't going to hurt you, but there are some who will, and you don't know which is which. For example, some people aren't as responsible as you. I've seen dogs with "policing" tendencies, that see other dogs running and playing and feel the need to stop them. This can easily turn into other dogs (that are not yours) getting involved, and fights start. All the while your dog didn't do anything, but is now involved in a fight. That's just one example of the fact that you don't know the other dogs or what they'll do. It's a pretty big risk.

[@SarahDavis-h6c]

This is how I worry my pup will be when she grows. She does this at home with our dogs. We are working on it. I absolutely won't take her to a dog park if it's something she doesn't outgrow. It's a dominance thing. At the dog park she acts scared as of right now and slowly warms up so doesn't do the dominance thing there.

[@SomeMinorDogTraining]

@@SarahDavis-h6c it's probably for the best that you don't take her to the dog park if that's how she behaves. Dog parks can really make problem behaviors worse because of what they're able to practice.

[@kimberlyethridge6492]

I’m gearing to take my boxer the her first dog park. I’m nervous. If yall know boxers they are high energy. But I want her to run off leash and work some energy off at the end of the day. But she walks good on leash. She is spayed

[@shielahm5146]

What if your dog is the one who is the bully? :(

[@beatrixcat]

Same! How do I keep him from being a bully?

[@petert4540]

My Amstaff is 11months old. Extremely energetic and rough. He's just a playful boofhead. I went once and 2 other alpha dogs didn't like his energy so they basically went at him. I haven't been since 😣

[@shielahm5146]

@@petert4540 i'm so sorry to hear that :( my dog used to be like your amstaff but ever since he was bullied by other dogs at the dog park, he became a bully himself. now i don't take him to the dog park :(

[@samlee3036]

@@beatrixcat Find better dog friends, maybe submissive, low energy and calm dogs to do leash walks and desensitization sessions with and make sure you are getting the proper behaviors from your bully dog before moving along. You may just decide dog parks are not good for your dog and that's totally fine.

[@youreinvalid8493]

Hi! I had this same problem for a long time, my dog wasn't around other dogs very often since the closest dog park is 3 hours away and I don't have many friends with dogs. (My dog was an adult when I got him, hence I couldn't socialize him as a puppy). The best solution I found is going out of your way to talk to people who have dogs. I met up with multiple people to leash walk my dog with theirs regularly. Eventually your dog will become a lot more desensitised and a lot of that excited/dominant energy that they get around other dogs. Regular socialization is the best thing you can do!

[@albyfoster2921]

Today I was doing this training, and another owner tried to tell me I am stressing out my dog by implementing these very methods. Meanwhile they are not even watching their own dog.

[@magdalenaterlecka3984]

What are some examples or signs of play that's top rough?

[@BDTraining]

You’ll see examples in any video where the thumbnail is in the pool area or grass area. That’s where I do the videos of group dog stuff.

[@madyson3439]

What if your dog is the dominant one

[@shmackatrotsky5394]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@mlester3001]

Dominance may be okay but if aggressive, you must take your dog and leave the dog park.

[@skatemetal5062]

I brought my 14 month old Australian shepherd to the dog park for his second time. This time there was a lot more dogs so I brought him in on his leash to let him get used to it . The other dogs started harassing him and everyone got mad because he was on a leash. I was confused but let my dog off the leash. He was OK but the other dogs still wouldn't leave him alone so we didn't stay long . He's not a fighter just wants to play even small dogs pick on him lol he's 67 lb of chicken 🤣

[@rp338]

I need advice to stop my dog humping at the dog park. I keep mine on a leash in the park so i can correct it but other owners think that causes problems too. (my dog is not protective of me btw, dominant not aggressive)

[@canecorsoexcellence]

I am not a dog park advocate AND HERE'S WHY: I don’t recommend dog parks. Not ever. The list of things that can go wrong is so long that it completely outweighs the possible attributes; note I say “possible,” because the positives are, in my opinion, only theoretical. First, dog parks are rife with disease, especially giardia. Soft stool, diarrhea that comes and goes, horrible gas? ​Have your vet run a test for giardia. And then, of course, there’s kennel cough, as well other fungi, viruses, fleas and worms. Second, I have seen way, way too many dog bites that have occurred at dog parks for my personal comfort. Mostly to other dogs, but also to people who reach in to break up a dog fight or a to grab their dog out of harm’s way. Even though signage clearly says “Enter at your own risk” and admonishes entrants that the liability they’re undertaking is their own, lawsuits more than often ensue. They’re never simple, they’re always stressful and it may threaten your homeowner’s insurance coverage in the future. But let’s look at it from a dog’s point of view. Dogs thrive on stable relationships. Notice I did not say “pack!” They set up and like to maintain relationships with things that they know: their people, our human friends, their dog friends, their housemates, etc. Unless there are the exact same dogs every time they go to the dog park (which is nearly impossible), they have to re-establish their relationships with not only the dogs they already know in context of the new dog present, but they also have to establish a relationship with that specific new dog. Some dogs can handle the stress of this--but most cannot. Thus you’ll get what appears to be random fighting, random aggression towards a dog they know, random odd behaviors (“gee, never done that before”), seemingly sudden guarding behaviors (territory, owner, another dog) etc. It’s not random or unpredictable--it’s the stress you, as an owner, causes by going to the dog park! Dog parks require skills that most dogs do not possess, nor would they according to how we have bred them for hundreds of years. Lastly, I’m very wary of the “unknown” factors. Unknown dogs, unknown owners, unknown relationships and interactions, unknown damages. I don’t like surprises, and dog parks hold way too many unknown factors for dogs’ safety. ​One of my main reasons for not being a dog park advocate is what I can’t control my dog’s experience and/or other people’s dogs (and I think it goes without saying, the dog owners). Because dogs are learning all the time, I must control as much of their experiences as possible, so that they build a solid foundation of behaviors that are appropriate and desirable, such as impulse control, bite inhabitation, and exchanging rewarding, affiliative, positive social interactions. All mammals remember frightening encounters over non-eventful or even fun encounters. It’s a primal survival brain mechanism, designed to keep us alive. Dozens of positive encounters can be overridden by one bad one; thus I must make sure my dog has only positive experiences for several years, until they are mature and have a solid foundation before I expose them to a possibly unsure environment. If your dog gets bullied, attacked, frightened or even just overwhelmed at the dog park, he will bring that experience and the subsequent conclusions he made with him everywhere. The reactions can vary from “I’m scared and must get away as quickly as possible at all costs” to “If I come on strong and attack first, maybe I’ll be okay,” to just about anything in between. Also keep in mind that fighting and bullying in dogs is a learned behavior just as much as anything else, and therefore once your dog does it a few times, it’s now learned and bound to be repeated over and over again. And make no mistake--many dogs enjoy being a jerk! Your best bet is to not let it start in the first place, whether it’s your dog being the bully or being the target. Of course I recommend dog-to-dog play! If your dog has a few friends that he or she really enjoys, please go for it! Set up play dates, meet somewhere where they can safely run, sprint, wrassle, and jump about. Since dogs generally play in pairs, try for either just the two, or in even numbers, you’ll find it works out better. Some dogs only want or need a few friends (just like people), and some are social butterflies, and can make friends wherever they go. Pay attention to who your dog is, not who you want them to be. Stay within your dog’s comfort zone, and you’ll have a happier, safer dog. So considering all the above, is this something you actually want for your dog? I doubt it! Take your dog for a walk instead.

[@user-dv8bs7tb5c]

Jesus . Live a little. Lol.i wish we'd too humanizing animals . We go maybe once. Every few months and lucky I've never come across a dog owner who expects at a dog park for the dogs not to run and jump and play. I have seen a few off leash I WISH the owners didn't bring mainly because they knock over my toddler

[@paulthomas333]

My 50 l female lab, after 30 dog park visits, suddenly got aggressive towards a small dog. Small dogs had their own area but the owner insisted. Then a Karen got on my case. Bad scene. Then my dog generalized to other small dogs, even outside the park. Be careful out there.

[@rjtrisurfer]

I have noticed that many of you're videos have very low audio. Even with maxing out my audio setting on my tablet.

[@jennyhamilton535]

Please message me my 4 month old white German shepherd puppy makes aggressive growls and barks I walked the fence didn't go in the play area to start and she went nuts is this a fear stage and keep trying or seek a trainer I want a great loving dog

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

Mr. Beckman has a great website & can do remote video sessions or phone sessions with you! 1. I would cruise around the park at a greater distance... setting the baby pup up for stress by close proximity is not a good thing (even on the other side of the fence, at that age (4mo) they don't know that the other dog can't hurt them through a transparent fence.) 2. Find a time when the place is less crowded. 3. Go into the small dog side if there are no other small dogs in there yet. 4. Wait for the right moment... There may be another puppy around your dog's age... Or a really sweet chill adult dog or two... Then let your dog in for a little while. (Babies get tired quickly though ... So make it short& positive & be VERY selective about which dogs you allow your pup to meet.) 5. Let them play with a few different friendly dogs, then wait another couple of months until she's 6mos and build on more positive experiences. 6. Your dog might benefit from a local, well-run puppy class, as well. 7. Dog parks are always hit or miss. 8. Don't rush it. She's just a baby. 9. Don't put her in situations where she gets overwhelmed. 10. Bring a lawn chair & Let her sit with you 30-50ft outside the dog park fence & let her watch the dogs play & feel chill with you. 11. Enjoy your baby! They grow up so fast.

[@polandadam98]

Yup dog parks can be good or bad just like with humans/people every social area/environment can be good or bad. You go get a sense of the vibe it's good you like it? Great go in your have a good time. With dogs you approach the park let's dogs meet through the fence, lip licks, tail wags, play bows? Great they'll probably get along. Other hand you come up dogs barking, showing teeth, raised cackles ok no thanks something bad might happen.

[@melissasigalas2154]

Hi, my dog sticks to me at the dog park, what to do?

[@jy_chen]

"You gotta protect your dog"

[@Thort-Sat]

hi friend! can you show me how to teach dog to sit down and stake hand?

[@hannahdurga3277]

to sit- press their butt onto the ground and praise with treat.for shake, pick up their paw and then praise and treat. they will get it after a few tries, but they don't like their paws touched or butts to be pushed down, so you have to make sure your dog is okay with paw touching and with butt pushing just grab their collar

[@luna38]

yes my dog will try to claim under the table but I always make him get out of it

[@bignose2506]

damn, looks like he’s taking that dogs neck hard.

[@harrison1671]

I liked the video, but to be fair, this is way way too perfect of a situation. In the real world, there are way more hurdles and land minds. My dog is okay at the dog park. She is a little overly cautious with new dogs because she's been attacked a few times in her life, but nothing serious. If a dog is slightly too rough, she sometimes freaks out a bit. She doesn't break skin but definitely scares me and the other owner. If a dog is overly submissive, my dog gets slightly aggressive. If she is playing with a dog she likes, she will stand out in the field to get ready to stop the other dog. I hate this behavior, but when i correct it, she ends up just not wanting to play at all. I have to correct it because she nips way to hard that she broke the skin and they had to get stiches. I took her away from the dog parks for years after this because my training was not doing it. I tried it again recently, and while she is much better, which I think is just age, she is still too reactive. I just want her to have a good time and run with the dogs and choose to avoid confrontation rather than to drasticly escalate it. Wow, I did not expect to write this much. I have just tried so many training methods and a few trainers with no luck. I have trained her to be my service dog and pass all of the tests, but I can't train this out. I just want to be able to relax more at the park and her to have more fun.

[@Ja20x]

I’d like to know specifically what behaviors to look for in other dogs. I have a wonderful 7mo he loves dogs, high energy but we go for a short hike prior to the dog park and he always goes on pretty calm he is pretty skittish as he was a rescue almost every time we’ve been to the dog park a dog has gotten too rough with him( mounting, growling, nipping) or just straight up tried to attack him. He doesn’t defend himself, so I have ripped dogs off of him. But idk I just want to know if there’s things I can watch for before it happens. He’s a Doberman so he’s already 56 pounds and 24 inches tall

[@Sean-mc4iq]

that;s barely any pulling in the first place, i wish you showed it with a sled dog with super high energy.

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

I have a husky and it pulls going in, and trails me leaving.

[@user-dv8bs7tb5c]

Our dog park is like a MASSIVE actual park with a sledding hill in winter for everyone and lakes etc I wouldn't being my Aussie doodle anywhere like this this, we are now watching your videos but we've always let them just run and rough play obviously if there was a crazy dog r mine attacked ppl that's different.. I guess it depends on the city, some places there is almost no greenspace at all!

[@Bellllllz]

That's exactly my experience, seeing this "dog park" I'm like what the heck is that? Like that looks like a poop pen that you would find at apartments

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

His is astro turf I think.

[@jooglia9146]

Oof if someone else grabbed my dog when I’m about to intervene that’s a huge violation of my boundaries. Not a fan of these methods.

[@dougmerrick9064]

If you dont like how others deal with your dogs bad behavior deal with it immediately or they will and have every right to do so in defense of their dog and self.

[@jooglia9146]

@@dougmerrick9064 Obviously if you read my original comment where I said "when I'm about to intervene".

[@sreid305]

I think dogs need like a GOOD DOG TEST to see if dog is obedient in RECALL and temperament. Plus owners should take classes on dog body language before entering a dog park. NYC have great dog parks horrible owners

[@susanc.8009]

Ever notice that these punishment based trainers are all males?

[@dickmcsaucy]

OK Karen.

[@savoirfaire3469]

useless, yet another video about how to train an already trained dog

[@riojimatsuoka]

I hate dog parks. It's not productive, it's just a dumb idea. Do something with your dog instead such as obedience, fetch, flirt pole, running to manage his energy instead of allowing some clueless dogs in your dog's personal space. It's not if but when your dog pins another dog or gets pinned, and then you got a problem.

[@apl4lfe]

Hoi

[@explorechanel813]

The problem isn’t no the dogs it’s the people they are sucks