Taking your dog to a dog run is a great way for them to get both mental and physical stimulation, but it’s important to be mindful and respectful when in one of these spaces. Dog run etiquette is something all dog owners should be aware of. Here are the top 5 ways you can exercise proper dog run etiquette.
Proper Dog Run Etiquette
Supervise Your Dog (And Other Dogs)
The main rule of any dog run is to supervise your dog. Be attentive and make sure that your dog isn’t being rude to other dogs and playing aggressively (or accidentally peeing on someone). Likewise, it’s important to keep an eye on other people’s dogs for these same reasons. While it is inappropriate to correct someone else’s dog, you can address the issue with the dog’s owner directly. If your dog or another dog cannot play nicely, leave immediately to avoid the situation escalating.
Correct Your Dog
If your dog is misbehaving at the dog run, correct them immediately and consistently. This will teach your dog that they need to behave nicely when at a dog run.
Observe Age Restrictions
Be considerate and avoid taking your dog to a dog run if they are a young puppy who hasn’t received all of their mandatory vaccinations. This will prevent the spread of illnesses that puppies are susceptible to.
Don’t Go If Your Dog Is Sick
Similarly to above, if you know your dog is sick with a contagious illness please avoid taking them to a dog run.
Clean Up After Your Dog
The last way to exercise proper dog run etiquette is to clean up after your dog. It’s a completely normal occurrence for a dog to go potty while in dog run, but do clean up after them. Not only is it a rule of all dog runs, but it’s considerate of everyone else in the space. Humans and dogs alike.
Written by Vincent M.
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