Make Sure Your Dog Is Ready
Every dog has his day. It's just not always at the dog park! Potential candidates should be friendly, fixed, fully vaccinated, and at least 6 months old, says Alexandra Bassett, a certified dog trainer and behavior specialist in Los Angeles. "Ideally, pets should also follow some basic obedience cues-such as 'come,' 'down,' and 'stay'-even in distracting environments," Bassett says. If it's your first time, consider finding a park with separate areas for small and large dogs so your pup can play with others his size, and try to go during off-peak hours (generally midday on weekdays and late afternoon on weekends). And always look for signs outlining specific rules of the park.
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