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1 Tip, 1 Idea, 1 Quote.
On dog park etiquette
Dog Trainer Auckland
September 8, 2026
1 Tip - on life with your dog
If the energy at the dog park starts tipping too high, don't wait it out: clap or call your dog and move away. Movement is your friend; they'll follow, and the pressure on them will drop instantly.
1 Idea - on the leading edge
A dog park isn't the place to teach your dog good manners or socialise them; it's a test of the manners and socialisation they already know. If your dog doesn't have the self-regulation skills to cope with other dogs at different stages, your local dog park isn't the best place to go.
1 Quote - on dogs
The dogs that struggle most at the dog park are often the ones whose only off-leash time is at the park. It's not a lack of care from the owner; sometimes it's a lack of other options.
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