Article: Dog parks: What you need to know

Dear Critter:

What is good behavior at a dog park? If there are 12 people at the dog park, there will be 12 opinions on the dogs' behavior at any given moment. The dogs don't seem to have this problem. Could you please define what is and is not acceptable dog behavior with other dogs and, of course, with humans (which I think we know a little better.) Please talk about proper dog park decorum and ground rules. Please describe how to know if a dog is friendly or aggressive (tail level, expressions, etc.) -- Chris and Tom Cooper

Dear Reader: What excellent questions and what timely information. Dog parks are becoming more and more popular with dog owners for many reasons. The latest, the ...

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