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    August 3, 2017

    Your Dog Needs A Ride

    July 20, 2017

    Be kind.

    December 21, 2016

    IT IS OPEN!!!

    August 11, 2016

    When will the new eastern dog park be open?

    June 26, 2016

    Major dog park shout out from Visit Duluth

    February 23, 2016

    First time ever for Duluth dog park lovers

    February 13, 2016

    New resources on our web site.

    February 6, 2016

    Ways you can help the dog parks, the majority are no cost and most take very little time.

    November 1, 2015

    Nothing is truly free...including our dog parks

    October 26, 2015

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    June 23, 2015

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    Canine Communication: Friend or foe?

    June 30, 2015

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    Kelly Brunson, Dog Trainer

     

     

    One of the biggest mistakes I'm seeing in my classes and in puppy playtime: dogs making noises are not always being aggressive. A lot of dogs, especially a lot of terriers, play very loud! Learn your dogs' body language, that is going to tell you more than the noise they are making. Read books, watch videos, and most importantly, watch your own dog for other signs of aggression.

    For example:
    Stiff corners of the mouth
    Stiff body, stiff tail
    Head over other dogs' body (this is a very dominant posture)
    Ears pinned back to head
    Fur standing up

     

    But ultimately, do your research, work with your own dog. Dogs will and can growl while playing or trying to play. Work with a trainer if you're unsure of your own dog.

     

    On the other end of this, if your dog is feeling aggressive, and growling, that isn't something you want to discourage! If your dog is growling, that is their way of saying "Help! I'm uncomfortable in this situation!". If you tell them "No!" "Stop!" Etc, you aren't making them comfortable with the situation, you're stopping them from warning.

    For example, if your dog is afraid of nail trims, and growls when you touch their feet. If you discourage their warning, they can't tell you they are uncomfortable. So they have no choice but to let you poke and prod at them until they can't take it anymore and say "ENOUGH!" and snap at you. Instead, change the situation! Treat for touching their feet, take baby steps, make them comfortable. Don't take away their warning.

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    218-730-4300

     

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