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By Connie Bloom
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Saturday, Apr 05, 2008
Q: Are dog parks safe? I am afraid to take my dog to one because she might get attacked or pick up a disease.
— M.Q., Akron.
A: Sure, dogs can pick up worms and diseases such as parvo at a dog park — or anyplace else dogs congregate — so make sure yours is protected by the usual battery of vet-recommended shots before you go. And don't forget to administer monthly heartworm and flea medicines.
Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan lauds dog parks as great places for socialization, but warns that whenever strange dogs get together, there's risk of a conflict. What to do? Exercise your dog before you go. ''Drain as much of his excited energy as you can — that way he'll be relaxed, but will still engage the other dogs.''
He also says stay close to your dog and constantly connect with a calm, assertive voice and eye contact. If trouble erupts, call your dog back.
Consider taking baby steps. Visit a few times and watch from outside the gate, just to get used to the idea. You'll know if it's right to go in.
Beacon Journal staff writer Connie Bloom can be reached at 330-996-3568 or cbloom@thebeaconjournal.com.
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