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The fence is really worth it. My dog is much the same in that we go on good walks, but I really feel like she needs that off leash time at the end because she loves to run. I don't have a large backyard, but it's sloped, so she gets pretty tired out. My dog isn't a good dog park dog, unfortunately, so a fenced yard is a must for us. But, there are a lot of good dog parks around, and a lot of good doggie day cares too.
We sometimes have issues with off leash dogs (in fact my dog just got attacked AGAIN a few weeks ago, but no blood was drawn). It's a huge fear of mine and it's made me more reactive than my dog is, but I can't really find a solution - can't give up the walks.
In a sort of related topic since we are moving from Fl to Raleigh soon, do you have to get a license for your dog? Is your rabies shots required yearly? Thanks
And yes to fences and walks both. Our dog needs a LOT of exercise. Can't imagine having a high energy dog like this and not letting her be off leash in the backyard to play fetch. She's not good dog park material, either.
In a sort of related topic since we are moving from Fl to Raleigh soon, do you have to get a license for your dog? Is your rabies shots required yearly? Thanks
First rabies shot is for a year, then they can get the 3 year shot.
I don't think dogs are licensed or taxed in Raleigh..
On that note, does anyone have a recommendation for a doggie day camp that solidly temperament tests and has appropriate play groups? Dog parks are out because after off leash dog attacks I'm more reactive than my dog, and I accept that I'm part of the problem. My dog loves other dogs but isn't a fan of them jumping on her head. I think she's better when I'm not there :-/
Anyway, I did take her to one in Charlotte when I was there last summer, and she played well with a small group of similar dogs. If I could find something here that would be great for her socialization. Thanks!
We take ours to Camp Canine in Cary for overnight stays and a day every other week of day camp and they separate them into at least three groups for play. They also will move dogs up or down a group if they play "bigger" or "smaller" than their size.
I recently adopted a dog down here and found out that Cary and Durham require licenses but Morrisville (in Wake County like Raleigh) do not require it.
I have a decent sized back yard but my 3 english bulldogs have the view of "outside bad, inside good" LOL If I took them to a dog park, they'd probably faint within 5 minutes.
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