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Started by Jean Oosthuizen 11 years, 8 months ago
Why Dubai needs a Dog Park…


Physical and mental exercise for dogs. Dogs can zoom around off-leash to their heart’s content, investigate new smells, wrestle with their dog buddies and fetch toys their hearts content. Many dogs are so mentally and physically exhausted by a trip to the dog park that they snooze for hours afterwards.

Opportunities to develop better social skills. Dogs like us, are highly social animals, and most enjoy spending time with their own species. At the dog park, your dog gets to practice reading a variety of other dogs’ body language and using their own communication skills as well as meeting unfamiliar dogs on a frequent basis. These valuable experiences can help guard against the development of fear and aggression problems around other dogs.

Its fun for dogs and their parents. It allows people with the same interests to come together in a safe environment and enjoy the outdoors with their pets. Dogs aren’t the only ones who enjoy dog parks, people do, too. They can exercise their dogs without much effort, socialize with other dog lovers, bond and play with their dogs, practice their off-leash training skills, and enjoy the entertaining antics of frolicking dogs.


Well-socialized dogs dog parks are best for dogs who love interacting with other dogs. They’re not for dogs who simply tolerate other dogs, dogs who only get along with certain types of dogs, or dogs who routinely fight with other dogs.

Although adult dogs can have fun at dog parks, young dogs (under the age of two) benefit most. They burn some of their youthful energy and gain valuable social experience with other dogs and people. Younger dogs are also more likely to enjoy multiple playmates than older dogs, who often get more picky about their friends as they mature.


üOnce a month a “Special Adoption Day” can be arranged allowing

Dog Shelters to bring dogs to the park with the possibility of rehoming

them into their “forever homes. This allows Shelters Direct access to

DOG Owners, and by doing so increases the opportunity of Dogs being

rehomed.


üA dog park will be a platform for many CSR activities related to Dog Shelters In the region and we aim to Sponsor and give funding as a donation Once a month to one of the Dog Shelters through the UAE in accordance with the Dubai Municipality. Press will be included in this donation.


Updates

October 30, 2014

I have spent this week researching potential locations that would be suitable for a safe and enclosed dog park. The feedback regarding the need for such a space in our community confirms that this project addresses a significant gap for local pet owners. I will provide a more detailed outline of these findings once I complete my initial review with the relevant municipal departments.

October 30, 2014

The momentum behind this request for a dedicated dog park has reached a significant turning point. It is encouraging to see such a clear consensus regarding the necessity of a safe space for our pets to socialize and exercise.

Reached 100 supporters

October 30, 2014

9 Comments

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Mark Olsen
11 years ago Featured

YES PLEASE. We need this so bad in Dubai.

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Omar Morrison
11 years ago Featured

Just need a patch of grass where they can run around safely. Tired of getting yelled at in the park lol.

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David Mansour
11 years ago Featured

Long overdue. Hope the city actually listens this time.

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Sarah Vogel
11 years ago Featured

My golden retriever has way too much energy and nowhere to run. This would be a lifesaver for us.

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Elena Nkemelu
11 years ago Featured

Finally someone doing something about this. Its so hard finding places where dogs can just be dogs without being on a leash 24/7.

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Chloe Webster
11 years ago Featured

Would love to meet other dog owners nearby! My pup is lonely.

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Jacky Rose
11 years ago

An excellent idea.

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nyree
11 years ago

Please can we have a doggy park !!!

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