Saturday, August 28, 2010

Running of the Dogs

If you haven't been to the dog park located on the edge of Cleveland Park, you must do so soon. Living in an area where my dog is constantly leashed, I thought it would be nice to take him to an area where he can run free. As you walk up to the entrance gates of the dog park, you quickly realize that once you are in, there is no turning back. The dogs inside all run in one giant pack to meet and greet you and your best friend. Having a dog who has proven to be an escape artist, I was a little worried about the security of the gated area. I quickly realized that in order to get in the park at all, there are many security measures, in the form of gated areas, to get through first. No dog was escaping this place.
Once inside there are swings for relaxing as your dog has play time. The dog park sits on the edge of the river and the walking path for the park. It's very shaded with parking close by. It was so nice to sit back and watch as my dog socialized with others. He doesn't get that opportunity often. The dogs quickly learn their pecking order and from there they run, play, and try to keep you involved in their excitement. There is a water fountain that provides drinking water at their level and they take turns running to get a drink and getting back into the action. By the time we left the dog park, my buddy was wiped out! What a great place to go to exercise his mind and body!

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