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I feel like I've asked a ton of questions on here lately but sometimes I don't know where else to turn.
Hobie had her last puppy obedience class today and at one point the trainer asked the group if anyone has taken their dog to a dog park. I proudly raised my hand and said "I took Hobie for the 1st time yesterday!! She LOVED it!"
And then the trainer proceeded to blast me (in front of the whole class no less). She guaranteed me that the 29 other dogs at the park aren't vaccinated or de-wormed, and they are pack dogs and will pick on the "weak" one (I guess implying that Hobie is "that weak one" because she's 4 months old) and if they ever turn on her no one will be able to break up the fight.
It was very upsetting to hear this, as Hobie really seemed to enjoy herself yesterday. She ran with dogs of all kinds - Boxers, Bulldogs, Labs, Weimers, Poodles, mutts, all big and small. Not once did she get roughed up.
I was so excited to take her back today and now I'm second guessing myself. The park has an "all tags must be visible" policy and the owners there all seemed very nice and I could tell they were "regulars."
Any opinons on this? I really want Hobie to be well-socialized and the exercise was wonderful.
Thanks,
Mel
Hobie had her last puppy obedience class today and at one point the trainer asked the group if anyone has taken their dog to a dog park. I proudly raised my hand and said "I took Hobie for the 1st time yesterday!! She LOVED it!"
And then the trainer proceeded to blast me (in front of the whole class no less). She guaranteed me that the 29 other dogs at the park aren't vaccinated or de-wormed, and they are pack dogs and will pick on the "weak" one (I guess implying that Hobie is "that weak one" because she's 4 months old) and if they ever turn on her no one will be able to break up the fight.
It was very upsetting to hear this, as Hobie really seemed to enjoy herself yesterday. She ran with dogs of all kinds - Boxers, Bulldogs, Labs, Weimers, Poodles, mutts, all big and small. Not once did she get roughed up.
I was so excited to take her back today and now I'm second guessing myself. The park has an "all tags must be visible" policy and the owners there all seemed very nice and I could tell they were "regulars."
Any opinons on this? I really want Hobie to be well-socialized and the exercise was wonderful.
Thanks,
Mel