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My husband and I are moving to Chapel Hill as of January, with our pit bull and two cats in tow. We are coming from Austin, which is very dog friendly and especially accepting of pit bulls, so I am wondering if anyone has recommendations dog friendly areas, parks, restaurants, etc... in the Triangle area? Our townhome has direct access to Bolin Creek Trail, which will be nice.
I would love to get involved with some pit bull rescue organizations and/or no kill shelters in the area.
On a more important note, a recommendation for a vet that is good with handling fear aggressive dogs. She has shown signs of aggression only at the vet and during nail trimmings, and an experienced vet in this regard would be a huge help.
Any info or advice greatly appreciated. My pets are my kids and want to know they'll be in good hands. It is very hard to part with our vet here.
My husband and I are moving to Chapel Hill as of January, with our pit bull and two cats in tow. We are coming from Austin, which is very dog friendly and especially accepting of pit bulls, so I am wondering if anyone has recommendations dog friendly areas, parks, restaurants, etc... in the Triangle area? Our townhome has direct access to Bolin Creek Trail, which will be nice.
I would love to get involved with some pit bull rescue organizations and/or no kill shelters in the area.
There are lots of pit lovers in the area, and unlike Denver and Miami, we don't have BSL here. I am more familiar with the groups in Wake County, but I know there are some great folks with APS in Durham.
Please don't take your pit to a dog park. While they generally do fantastic, if there is any sort of an incident, the pit will be blamed for it, regardless of what happened.
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She has shown signs of aggression only at the vet and during nail trimmings, and an experienced vet in this regard would be a huge help.
The secret to nail trimming is distractions. Get some smelly treats that your dog loves. Offer them to her where she has work to get them from your hand and do a small trim at the same time. Work slowly. Get her to learn that trimmings = treats and are a positive experience. Easier said than done, but with time and patience, it can be done.
Parts & Labor (Motorco) in Durham is dog friendly. Fullsteam, which is right across the street from there, is also very dog friendly but it's just a brewery and not a restaurant. However, there are always foodtrucks there and you can eat inside/outside the brewery at the tables.
I know there are more in Durham, but I'm having a hard time thinking of any at the moment. Other folks will fill in the list. I'm sure there are some in CH too.
Please don't take your pit to a dog park. While they generally do fantastic, if there is any sort of an incident, the pit will be blamed for it, regardless of what happened.
Well, maybe they will be, but this area is filled with pits and filled with pits at dog parks. I really disagree with this advice (though I stopped going to dog parks entirely).
I didn't see where the OP asked about off-leash dog parks/runs - but OP, you bring your pit if you want and bring him/her proudly!
Eno River State Park has a lot of trails and is a great dog walk - leashes are required - this is never followed, so I had to stop going there with my dog. But if your dog is ok with off leash dogs it's a great place to go.
My personal favorite dog walk is Duke Gardens, not too far from you.
Dogs are also allowed at the Surf Club in Downtown Durham, right near the other spots mentioned.
You might want to get involved with the Coalition to Unchain Dogs - they build fences for dogs that were otherwise kept tethered (which is now illegal, thankfully) - spay/neuter required in exchange - a really great organization. Many of the dogs are bully mixes of some sort:
You're in a good location to get involved with groups both in Orange County and Durham County - there's a lot of crossover!
Edited to add: You can also take the Bolin Creek trail to Caffe Driade, which IMO is the greatest coffee shop ever, and the grounds outside are pet friendly. You'll love it.
My husband and I are moving to Chapel Hill as of January, with our pit bull and two cats in tow. We are coming from Austin, which is very dog friendly and especially accepting of pit bulls, so I am wondering if anyone has recommendations dog friendly areas, parks, restaurants, etc... in the Triangle area? Our townhome has direct access to Bolin Creek Trail, which will be nice.
I would love to get involved with some pit bull rescue organizations and/or no kill shelters in the area.
On a more important note, a recommendation for a vet that is good with handling fear aggressive dogs. She has shown signs of aggression only at the vet and during nail trimmings, and an experienced vet in this regard would be a huge help.
Any info or advice greatly appreciated. My pets are my kids and want to know they'll be in good hands. It is very hard to part with our vet here.
Thanks everyone!
Why do some people insist on bringing their dogs to restaurants/stores like they are children? Leave the frigging dogs home for gosh sake.
If you want to go to a dog park fine ,that's why they have dog parks. But restaurants are for people and preferably non children.
I hate to sound like a grouch because I do like pets but that's what they are, they are not children.
I really disagree with this advice (though I stopped going to dog parks entirely).
Here is one of the leading pit advocacy groups opinion on pits and dog parks. Dog Parks | BAD RAP
"However it goes, you can bet that you and your dog will be labeled the bad guy"
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You might want to get involved with the Coalition to Unchain Dogs - they build fences for dogs that where otherwise kept tethered (which is now illegal, thankfully) - spay/neuter required in exchange - a really great organization.
There are three local chapters - in Hillsborough, Durham and Raleigh. The Raleigh group usually does builds on Saturdays, Durham on Sundays. On weekends were there is not a build, there is usually fence maintenance, checking up on the dogs, or at the start of cold weather season, straw delivery.
I didn't know you could take your dog to Duke Gardens! Good to know.
Yes, it's great! Rarely are other dogs off leash and it's always interesting.
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If you want to go to a dog park fine ,that's why they have dog parks. But restaurants are for people and preferably non children.
...except the ones that allow dogs.
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Here is one of the leading pit advocacy groups opinion on pits and dog parks. Dog Parks | BAD RAP
"However it goes, you can bet that you and your dog will be labeled the bad guy"
I know. I do get what you're saying, just hate giving in to it.
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