I enjoy taking my dog Gracie,a Catahoula,to the local Dog Park.It allows her the time and place to run without a leash and the threat of being hit by a car.
What I do not like is,after a walk with Gracie to the Park,I end up standing OUTSIDE of the fenced in area because someone has brought their kids!Not just older,10-12yrs olds,that s bad enough.No,they bring in little kids,2 and up.One brilliant parent even brought her 18mo. old!Not only is this ignorant,it is dangerous.Gracie has not been raised around children,so they scare her.And what will a scared dog do when frightened?They bite,jump,growl,you get the idea.Gracie has never bit anyone,and I want to keep it that way.I do not have any kids,mine are grown and gone,Gracie is my four legged kid,and I do everything I can to protect her.She cannot run the neighborhood,play in a playground,or play with other children.Two Legged children can.The dog parks are for DOGS,it is the one place that we dog lovers and dog parents go to let our dogs run wild,socially interact with other dogs,And sometimes we dog Parents are able to talk and trade information in regard to our "kids".I should not have to ask you and your child to leave.If you come to the dog park with your dog,great.Gracie and I would love to meet you and play.But,if you must bring a 2 legged child to a dog park with your dog,maybe it would be best if you stayed home.I do not take Gracie to a child's play park,show the same consideration for me at the dog park.Another big problem is people who bring dogs that are not socialized.If your dog bites,do not bring him to the dog park.It is not my responsibility to socialize your dog.If your dog is dog/people aggressive DO NOT bring him to the dog park.I will call the SPCA if your dog bites me,my dog or someone else.Use some common sense.Another social responsibility is PICK UP after your dog.The dog park is not a wide open "POOP PATCH".I pick up after my dog,because it is just common sense.I do not want to step in poop,nor do I want Gracie exposed to your dogs feces.It is unsanitary and spreads parvo and distemper among other things.The dog park is not a dog sitter,don't bring your dog to the dog park and then go sit/lay down and ignore him.If you don't want to play with your dog,that's OK,but at least watch to make sure your dog is not destroying everything.If you can't control your dog,stay home.I take Gracie to the park so she can play with other dogs,get some exercise,without a leash.
Welcome to A Dog's World.Reviews on dog products,My personal view of the world around me and Gracie's personal view of the dog world.I do not always write about the products I love but I also write about products and behaviors that I either cannot understand or just plain dislike.I welcome comments,good,bad or indifferent.They help me grow and learn.
Real Happiness
My real happiness is my life with my dog.Gracie has been my best friend,confidant,protector and mood enhancer for the last 5+years.There was a life of "before"Gracie that was filled with unhappiness,sadness and such deep and dark depression that my world was literally,BLACK.With Gracie being apart of my life I have found the person I am and have kept my demons in check.For those of us who suffer from Depression,a dog can be the bridge back to a life of color and joy.It is a process,one I am learning every day.Nothing worth having comes easy.You must work for it.

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