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DOG PARKS IN FLORENCE, AL AND SAFETY TIPS

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How to Know When a Dog May Be Aggressive

It is reacting with fear to surprises or other dogs.
It snarls or barks loudly and consistently.
It appears overwhelmed by toys, loud noises, other dogs.
It is attempting to control the actions of other dogs by biting, scratching, nipping tails.
It is crowding smaller dogs.

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Controlling Your Dog

Monitor your dog at all times.
Keep an eye on other dogs and their interactions with your dog.
Only visit a dog park if your dog consistently obeys basic commands like “stop” and “come.”
Bring less noisy or distracting toys.
Older dogs are generally going to be more obedient and less likely to cause trouble.
Prevent your dog from getting muddy or dirty. It’s easier to grab ahold of a dog if it isn’t gross.

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