LIDOG has a lot of good information about dogs, pet etiquette, dog runs,etc. Here's a sample of the group's advice about using the town or county dog parks. Personally, we like the Coindre Hall site better than the one on West Hills Road one in Huntington but everyone has his favorites. We haven't tried any other parks. To read the full list of tips, go here.
by Ellen Rassiger
DO keep a regular collar WITH ID TAGS on your dog at all times, even at the park.
DO bring fresh water for your dog if there is none available (and be willing to share).
DO educate your fellow dog owners, politely and discreetly, if you see that their dog is wearing an inappropriate collar, or if they haven’t picked up after their dog.
DO make sure your dog is fully vaccinated and licensed before bringing her to the park.
DO keep your dog on leash until you reach the off-leash area.
DON'T bring your dog to an unfenced dog park if he/she must be kept on a leash for fear of running away.DON'T let your dog run in the dog park while wearing a choke chain OR prong collar.
DON'T bring small children to a dog park. They can easily be knocked down or injured by running dogs.
DON'T bring a dog to the dog park that has aggression issues toward other animals OR people. This is NOT the place to work on it!
DON'T allow your dog to stand and bark at the double-gate area when a new dog is coming in – it is polite to call your dog away so the new dog can enter with ease.
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