Barkleyville Dog Park- Safety of City Park Questioned

Photo Credit and Park Information

Barkleyville Dog Park is popular and successful because it is the ONLY dog park of quality located in the city of Stockton. The city park is located at 5505 Feather River Drive and on any given evening, if you show up around 6:30 PM you will see an abundance of caring, involved dog owners and their pets enjoying the many amenities of the park, which include:

• Four Acres
• Agility Course
• Separated Large Dog (>20 lb) and Small Dog (<20 lb) Play Areas
• Benches
• Walking Paths

As the most popular dog area in Stockton, and one of only three official Dog Parks recognized my the City of Stockton  it is frustrating, knowing that the City of Stockton takes no action to protect its citizens or their beloved pets. Since the start of the year, at least three car accidents have taken place in front of the dog park and endangered the lives of people and animals alike. Please continue reading for additional information:

Combating Aggressive Behavior in Your Dog

I recently received this comment on one of my posts:

“I rescued my dog from the Stockton shelter and she is not getting along with any other dog. Please let me know if you have any good tips for dogs with anxiety.”

I know that this can be a tricky situation for all dog owners. The question is how to deal with aggressive dog behavior, especially when you do not know what the dog has been through in its past.

While I am not an expert in the field, I do have some suggestions for how to address this behavior. After doing some reading, it appears that anxiety can be related to high energy/stress environments, previous negative experiences around other dogs (such as fighting), and protectiveness of the owner (i.e. if the dog is on a leash).

These are my suggestions on how to combat the issue:

Dog-Friendly Nature Walk in Stockton

Photo Credit: The Dog Training Secret

Today I am going to introduce you to a secret gem of Stockton. I like to call it Agriculture Row. It is a dog-friendly dirt walking path that is perfect for letting your dog off leash to run or walk by your side. Very few people know of this walking trail, so typically you will be able to enjoy your walk through nature in seclusion.