• DOGGIEVILLE RANCH •
PRIVATE DOG PARKS
ARE THEY JUST A FAD OR A REAL NECESSITY?
One thing is true, dogs need to run. “A tired dog is a good dog”. You’ve probably heard the adage before, right? As a dog trainer, I can tell you it could not be more true.
Dogs needs daily exercise and a way to redirect all that excess energy or it will result in unhealthy and destructive behaviors, like excessive barking, separation anxiety, leash pulling, just to name a few annoying habits. Dogs need at least a few hours of daily stimulation so that they can feel tired, happy, and healthy.
It can be a real dilemma for many dog owners. I get asked all the time, where can I take my dog to run and play and just be a dog? Even in Bend, Oregon, the most dog friendly town in America, many communities will not allow you to put up a fence on your own property.
The first option that comes to mind - walk your dog. I recommend it to everyone. Walking for just 20 minutes a day helps stimulate your dog’s mind enough to prevent many annoying behavioral problems. Being on the other end of the leash also reinforces your dog’s position in his “pack” or family. It’s a great bonding experience for both you and your dog. Unfortunately, not all people have the time or inclination to do that. An untrained dog can be a nightmare to try and walk on a leash.
Another great option is your local dog park and there are some amazing parks in Central Oregon. But, not all dogs are dog park dogs. A public, off-leash park can be very intimidating for both you and your dog.
As people continue to move to Central Oregon and the trend of bringing the family dog along grows, the demand for spaces to exercise and socialize continues to grow. This is where private dog parks become a brilliant idea. Imagine safe play dates with dogs you know and people you know. Being able to socialize in a controlled, private environment where you know the people and the dogs. For this reason, private dog parks are growing and owners are willing to pay.
Membership-only dog parks are popping up in cities all over the country. From New York to Los Angeles, dog owners are looking for a safe, clean space to socialize their dogs because they no longer think crowded, unruly public dog parks are good enough. Too many dog park users violate the park rules, leaving others to pick up after their dog or by bringing their aggressive dog into the park.
Most private dog parks require patrons to have their dogs undergo a screening process, where owners are required to show immunization forms confirming that their pet is up-to-date on all vaccines, giving other members peace of mind knowing all the dogs in the park are safe to play with.
Downtown Doggieville has just opened in Redmond and will let you book the park for just you and your dog or his friends too. Let’s face it, some dogs just don’t like other dogs, some are reactive, some are shy but most dogs have at least a couple of friends they play well with. When you book a space, you are paying for a clean, safe, environment where dogs are required to be up to date on vaccinations and there is no chance of an unknown dog showing up unexpectedly.
At Downtown Doggieville, park goers book and pay online and use a punch code system to enter the park. In this first phase, the park caters mostly to your dog, providing water, pools, shade, shelter and toys. Phase two of the park will include amenities for people, like restrooms and WiFi. For now, park goers are loving the space and the peace of mind that it gives them.
Doggieville Ranch
August 23, 2022
Dogs needs daily exercise and a way to redirect all that excess energy or it will result in unhealthy and destructive behaviors, like excessive barking, separation anxiety, leash pulling, just to name a few annoying habits. Dogs need at least a few hours of daily stimulation so that they can feel tired, happy, and healthy.
It can be a real dilemma for many dog owners. I get asked all the time, where can I take my dog to run and play and just be a dog? Even in Bend, Oregon, the most dog friendly town in America, many communities will not allow you to put up a fence on your own property.
The first option that comes to mind - walk your dog. I recommend it to everyone. Walking for just 20 minutes a day helps stimulate your dog’s mind enough to prevent many annoying behavioral problems. Being on the other end of the leash also reinforces your dog’s position in his “pack” or family. It’s a great bonding experience for both you and your dog. Unfortunately, not all people have the time or inclination to do that. An untrained dog can be a nightmare to try and walk on a leash.
Another great option is your local dog park and there are some amazing parks in Central Oregon. But, not all dogs are dog park dogs. A public, off-leash park can be very intimidating for both you and your dog.
As people continue to move to Central Oregon and the trend of bringing the family dog along grows, the demand for spaces to exercise and socialize continues to grow. This is where private dog parks become a brilliant idea. Imagine safe play dates with dogs you know and people you know. Being able to socialize in a controlled, private environment where you know the people and the dogs. For this reason, private dog parks are growing and owners are willing to pay.
Membership-only dog parks are popping up in cities all over the country. From New York to Los Angeles, dog owners are looking for a safe, clean space to socialize their dogs because they no longer think crowded, unruly public dog parks are good enough. Too many dog park users violate the park rules, leaving others to pick up after their dog or by bringing their aggressive dog into the park.
Most private dog parks require patrons to have their dogs undergo a screening process, where owners are required to show immunization forms confirming that their pet is up-to-date on all vaccines, giving other members peace of mind knowing all the dogs in the park are safe to play with.
Downtown Doggieville has just opened in Redmond and will let you book the park for just you and your dog or his friends too. Let’s face it, some dogs just don’t like other dogs, some are reactive, some are shy but most dogs have at least a couple of friends they play well with. When you book a space, you are paying for a clean, safe, environment where dogs are required to be up to date on vaccinations and there is no chance of an unknown dog showing up unexpectedly.
At Downtown Doggieville, park goers book and pay online and use a punch code system to enter the park. In this first phase, the park caters mostly to your dog, providing water, pools, shade, shelter and toys. Phase two of the park will include amenities for people, like restrooms and WiFi. For now, park goers are loving the space and the peace of mind that it gives them.
Doggieville Ranch
August 23, 2022
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