Play date at the Derry, NH dog park???
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duketheboxer
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I know this is short notice, but Duke myself and Katie are headed to the dog park in a few minutes. we'll probably be there from 10:45 to about 11:45
BoscoDog
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I was just thinking of this last night! We won't be able to make it the next two weekends but we will definitely have to meet up after that! it is such a blast going there and I know Bosco can't wait to meet his sister!
duketheboxer
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Well that trip was short lived.
Today, there were only a couple dogs there, and everything seemed ok at first. but let me tell you, there are some irresponsible people out there. While Duke is just a puppy, I know he can't really play hard with the big dogs. And I know some of the big dogs may play overly rough with him. I'm fine with some pushing and shoving, and nipping, and dominating acts, it's only natural. But today a dog got Duke by the neck and DRAGGED him across the park!!!
Duke wanted no part of being dominated by this dog, but had no way to defend himself against a dog easily 3 times his size. The owner was not even paying attention. She sat on a bench with her back towards the park! We should have left long before this ever happened. The other dog was trying to dominate Duke from the beginning, and it was clear the owner was paying little to no attention to her dog at all. Before the dragging occurred, the other dog got Duke under the bench and got a hold of his neck a couple times. Duke managed to slip away for the most part and ran between the picnic table the benches. I was hoping the dogs would chill out after a while. But apparently that was wishful thinking.
I have no tolerance for careless irresponsible people. Katie and I were completely shocked at the whole event. If I see the owner's car in the parking lot, I won't even bother going in next time.
I had to grab the other dog by the neck and physically remove him from my dog. I'd guess the other dog was an easy 80lbs. probably closer to 100lbs. All the while the owner never even got up. She never said anything, or yelled at her dog. We washed Duke off (yes he was covered head to toe in mud after being dragged). This was not just Duke on his back with the other dog on his neck. The other dog was literally dragging Duke around. If I didn't jump in, I'm quite sure he would have just used him like a mop.
We checked Duke over for punctures when we got home, but didn't find anything.
So we got our first taste of how things can go wrong at the dog park. Live and learn I guess. I'll probably be holding off on park visits, until there are scheduled get togethers when I know some dogs his size or responsible dog owners will be there.
Today, there were only a couple dogs there, and everything seemed ok at first. but let me tell you, there are some irresponsible people out there. While Duke is just a puppy, I know he can't really play hard with the big dogs. And I know some of the big dogs may play overly rough with him. I'm fine with some pushing and shoving, and nipping, and dominating acts, it's only natural. But today a dog got Duke by the neck and DRAGGED him across the park!!!
Duke wanted no part of being dominated by this dog, but had no way to defend himself against a dog easily 3 times his size. The owner was not even paying attention. She sat on a bench with her back towards the park! We should have left long before this ever happened. The other dog was trying to dominate Duke from the beginning, and it was clear the owner was paying little to no attention to her dog at all. Before the dragging occurred, the other dog got Duke under the bench and got a hold of his neck a couple times. Duke managed to slip away for the most part and ran between the picnic table the benches. I was hoping the dogs would chill out after a while. But apparently that was wishful thinking.
I have no tolerance for careless irresponsible people. Katie and I were completely shocked at the whole event. If I see the owner's car in the parking lot, I won't even bother going in next time.
I had to grab the other dog by the neck and physically remove him from my dog. I'd guess the other dog was an easy 80lbs. probably closer to 100lbs. All the while the owner never even got up. She never said anything, or yelled at her dog. We washed Duke off (yes he was covered head to toe in mud after being dragged). This was not just Duke on his back with the other dog on his neck. The other dog was literally dragging Duke around. If I didn't jump in, I'm quite sure he would have just used him like a mop.
We checked Duke over for punctures when we got home, but didn't find anything.
So we got our first taste of how things can go wrong at the dog park. Live and learn I guess. I'll probably be holding off on park visits, until there are scheduled get togethers when I know some dogs his size or responsible dog owners will be there.
DB Tyson
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I certainly agree
I couldn't agree with you more! I have seen some very irresponsible people at that park and I always worry each time we go, what we will encounter there. Tyson loves it there so much ...I can't take that away from him. I have seen people on cells ignoring their dogs. Also, when a dog shows any sign of aggression, they are suppose to remove them from the park immediately...that doesn't happen either. I really wish they could have an attendant during the busy hours...early in morning and late in evening.
It would be nice if everyone could be responsible! I am hoping to visit the park next weekend if things look good....Ty appears to be on the road to recovery from his pancreatitis. The weather is not too good this weekend, so we'll wait a little bit.
I couldn't agree with you more! I have seen some very irresponsible people at that park and I always worry each time we go, what we will encounter there. Tyson loves it there so much ...I can't take that away from him. I have seen people on cells ignoring their dogs. Also, when a dog shows any sign of aggression, they are suppose to remove them from the park immediately...that doesn't happen either. I really wish they could have an attendant during the busy hours...early in morning and late in evening.
It would be nice if everyone could be responsible! I am hoping to visit the park next weekend if things look good....Ty appears to be on the road to recovery from his pancreatitis. The weather is not too good this weekend, so we'll wait a little bit.
BijousMom
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Anyone going to the Boxer Bash September 23rd?
Boxer Buddies is a rescue organization that has a Boxer Bash annually in Hopkinton, MA. Here is the link to the posting http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99958
I took Bijou once a couple of years ago and we had a great time. Is anyone going?
Boxer Buddies is a rescue organization that has a Boxer Bash annually in Hopkinton, MA. Here is the link to the posting http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99958
I took Bijou once a couple of years ago and we had a great time. Is anyone going?
Antimony1019
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There definately are irresponsible owners there. I don't know if this was the same woman that was there when you were, but her dog got in fights (pull apart fights) with 3 other dogs while we were there. He was a mutt of some kind, large, mainly black and brown with a short coat. Luckily he never came after Havoc, but I couldn't believe she didn't leave!! She had a pinch collar on him and after he would get in a fight she would sit there with him and just yank repeatedly after he was sitting and calm. Crazy...
Many people bring dogs that are very nippy, there was a 6 month Chow there and he was all about biting!!! He wasn't hurting Havoc (although it looked like it was!!) and Havoc kept going back for more, but I don't want him to pick up biting and nipping as a habit, so I kept trying to get him to go play with someone else, but he kept running back, so I eventually just left
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duketheboxer
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went by the park yesterday and there was a big tractor and huge mounds of sand in the park! So I guess they're doing some work to it. I hope it's back open soon.
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