{"id":1347,"date":"2019-09-18T16:38:27","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T16:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1347"},"modified":"2019-09-18T16:38:27","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T16:38:27","slug":"dog-park-etiquette-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/dog-park-etiquette-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Park Etiquette: The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer may be winding down, but we still have plenty of nice weather left in Charlotte and plenty of time left to fit in more outdoor fun with your furry best friend<\/a>. For many pet owners, dog parks offer a place for their pups to run free, socialize, and get their wiggles out. 
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Just like in any other public space, there are rules of etiquette that should be observed in a dog park \u2013 both for you and your dog. Nobody wants to be that<\/em> dog owner, so make sure you have a handle on proper dog park etiquette before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Not so fast. Before heading out to one of the many dog parks in and around Charlotte, it\u2019s important to make sure your dog is prepared for that type of environment.
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Under the following circumstances, it may be best to skip the park altogether:
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