The honest truth about dog parks
Dog parks are amazing for the right dog and miserable for the wrong one. Here's how to tell which yours is — without learning the hard way.
Five green lights
If your dog checks these boxes, the park is probably a great fit.
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Five red flags
If you see any of these on a trial visit, your dog is telling you something. Listen.
What to try instead
Off-leash trails, sniffaris, and 1:1 playdates often beat a busy park.
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