Dog Friendly Places Tips and Resources

I have compiled a resource list of fun places to go and things to do with your Dog here in San Diego, including parks and some tips. Here they are:

Action K9 Sports - http://www.actionk9sports.com
All Breed Obedience Club Inc. - http://www.aboci.com
Animal Magazine of San Diego Event Calendar - http://www.animalmagazineofsandiego.com/calendar_events.htm
Aztec Doberman Pinscher Club of San Diego - http://www.aztecdpc.com
Ballistic Racers Flyball Team - http://www.ballisticracers.com
Catchers on the Fly - http://www.CatchersOnTheFly.org
Dogster Dog Park Ratings - http://www.dogster.com/local/CA/San_diego/Dog_Parks
Irish Setter Club of San Diego - MadMac646@yahoo.com
Luratics Lure Coursing & Earthdog - http://www.Luratics.com
Rancho Bernardo Dog Park - http://www.ranchobernardodogpark.com
San Diego County Meet-Up – http://www.meetup.com
San Diego Pet – http://www.sandiegopet.com
San Diego Whippet Association - http://www.sandiegowhippets.com
San Diego Dog Event Calendar - http://www.sandiegodog.com/upcomingevents.html
San Diego House Rabbit Society Events - http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com
San Diego Pets Magazine - http://www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com/upcoming.html
San Diego Co. Park and Recreation Dept - http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/general-info/dogs.shtml
San Diego Dog Park Listing - http://www.aroundandaboutsandiego.com/san_diego_dog_parks.html
San Diego Pet - http://www.sandiegopet.com/places.html
San Diego Dog - http://www.sandiegodog.com
San Diego Dogs - http://www.thesandiegodog.com/aboutus.html
Torrey Highlands Dog Park - http://www.ourdogpark.com
Unleashed! San Diego -- Calendar of Pet Events – http://pets-unleashed.com/calendar.htm

Some tips when in public with other pets or visiting dog parks:

1. Use common sense and exercise best judgment no matter what…if a situation isn’t right….change the situation to best benefit you and your dog.
2. Follow park rules and always obey leash laws!
3. Make sure your dog is a friendly one and doesn’t display any aggression. (How can you tell you ask? Go to http://petsitdogwalkbykat.com/servicepolicies.html#How_can_I_tell_my_pet_is_aggressive). If unsure keep dog leashed and exercise your best judgment and common sense.
4. If another dog approaches your and behaves in appropriately, tell the owner to control their dog and leave.
5. If your dog is approached by an unleashed dog and the dog is supposed to be leashed and you see where the owner is, tell the owner to leash and control their dog.
6. Use commands in conjunction will an action if need be: “No”, “Stop” and simply walking away with your leashed dog (or putting up your hand or calling your dog back to you, or whatever the situation is) will reinforce that those behaviors are unwanted even if directed at a dog that is not yours.
7. If need be get yourself “Stop Spray” and use it.
8. Be a respectful and responsible pet owner and a good patron of where you are and to others around you. People want to feel safe bring their pets or having others bring their pets to their place or to the park and shouldn’t have to worry about the actions or inactions of others. Remember not all dogs are meant for the dog park or to be in public. Make it safe and fun for all us to enjoy. Thank you.
9. And remember to be safe and have fun! Your dogs will love it!