Jessieca
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Hi! Ok, this is my second question about my 10 month old cavalier Bailey Thanks for any and all help!
Ok, so I have a bit of a small back story, so thanks for anyone who takes the time to read this. I have to admit I do worry a bit when it comes to our puppy, and the park. In December, I was mauled by a dog, and portions of both of my lips were removed. Plastic surgery is slowly correcting the problem, but I am a bit scared now of larger dogs, and this has kind of extended to my fear of my dog being injured by a large dog.
Recently I discovered that there is a huge off-leash park only ten minutes from my home! It is 40 acres, fenced in, and even has a swimming area. I have found that this is a great experience for Bailey and I, because I can socialize him with different types of dogs (he is a bit nervous and hesitant around many dogs), and also start to familiarize myself again with larger dogs so that I can hopefully be less fearful.
My question is this: are off leash parks fairly safe? We have only gone a few times, and other than having a giant poodle start humping him (not cool - I yanked him out from under the dog SO fast, the other owner sat laughing) all has gone well. Is there anything I should do to ensure he will not be injured? Sorry if I come off a bit paranoid! I am sure you can understand with what I went through that I may worry a bit more than the normal dog owner :-| I do make sure to always have my boyfriend or friend with me in case for any reason I were to get upset due to my fear of especially large dogs.
Has anyone had any bad experiences in an off-leash park? Bailey LOVES going, so I am hoping it is a good, safe place to take him.
Thanks so much!!
Ok, so I have a bit of a small back story, so thanks for anyone who takes the time to read this. I have to admit I do worry a bit when it comes to our puppy, and the park. In December, I was mauled by a dog, and portions of both of my lips were removed. Plastic surgery is slowly correcting the problem, but I am a bit scared now of larger dogs, and this has kind of extended to my fear of my dog being injured by a large dog.
Recently I discovered that there is a huge off-leash park only ten minutes from my home! It is 40 acres, fenced in, and even has a swimming area. I have found that this is a great experience for Bailey and I, because I can socialize him with different types of dogs (he is a bit nervous and hesitant around many dogs), and also start to familiarize myself again with larger dogs so that I can hopefully be less fearful.
My question is this: are off leash parks fairly safe? We have only gone a few times, and other than having a giant poodle start humping him (not cool - I yanked him out from under the dog SO fast, the other owner sat laughing) all has gone well. Is there anything I should do to ensure he will not be injured? Sorry if I come off a bit paranoid! I am sure you can understand with what I went through that I may worry a bit more than the normal dog owner :-| I do make sure to always have my boyfriend or friend with me in case for any reason I were to get upset due to my fear of especially large dogs.
Has anyone had any bad experiences in an off-leash park? Bailey LOVES going, so I am hoping it is a good, safe place to take him.
Thanks so much!!