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Dog Park Etiquette

Saturday, August 2 - 10:00 AM CST

Dog parks are everywhere these days, and thank goodness! The city of

Houston alone has 11 dog parks. New York has over 40.

If you're a frequent visitor to a dog park in your area, you'll enjoy this episode. We'll talk with Kim Pearson, author of "Dog Park Diary: the social Round of Goody Beagle." We'll also swap stories of funny things that have happened at the dog park, and share a chuckle about the characters you meet at the dog park:

• the weird lady who runs around with a water bottle, spraying any dog who comes near hers

• the tattle-tale who tells everyone when their dog has made a mess that needs to be cleaned up

• the oblivious owner who never sees his dog do anything

• the nervous Nellie who holds her little dog in her arms, turning the poor thing into bait.

You know them. You love them. Maybe you are them. Have we missed any? Call and share! Let's have a laugh and get some advice about how to get along well with others at the dog park.

Plus, we'll also be talking to the founder of Pooch Pacers, a dog-jogging service in L.A. What's that? You'll find out on Saturday morning.

Tips for Dog Park Fun & Safety

• First-timers should come at an off-peak time - dusk, weekdays, early mornings.

• Upon entering the main field, move away from the entrance area and away from the fence. This will help disperse any dogs that will want to welcome your dog to the park.
  Distract your dog when others enter the park so that he does not "rush" the newcomers.

• Supervise your dog (do not read a book or talk on your cell phone).

• Use small dog and big dog areas according to the size of your dog.

• Pick up after your dog, and pick up "orphaned" piles. Other people may be picking up yours.

• Teach children how to be calm in a dog park.

Guests

Kim Pearson

Owner, Primary Sources

Author, Dog Park Diary: The Social Round of Goody Beagle

Jill Goldman, MSc, Ph.D., CAAB

Owner, Carleton's Place Animal Behavior Services (www.drjillgoldman.com)

Monica Collins, a.k.a. Ask Dog Lady

Radio Host, "Ask Dog Lady: Advice on Dogs, Life & Love"

WCAP 980 AM, Massachusetts

Syndicated Columnist, Ask Dog Lady (www.askdoglady.com)

Jessa Baxter

Founder, Pooch Pacers

Rachel Wilson

Founder & Creator, Petey Designs (www.peteydesigns.com)

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Giveaway

Four Paws has offered some full-size moist wipes for our giveaway this week. Deep-cleaning, heavy-duty wipes are perfect for a quick, no-mess tidy-up for the ride home from the dog park. Listen for your chance to win.

8/28 - NOTE: We have not given away all the Magic Coat Wipes yet. Email contes@luckydogshow.com and send us your shipping address to get one (type "Magic Coat Wipes" in the Subject line so we know what you're entering for).

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