I just wanted to thank you for your article on dog parks!

I just wanted to send a quick note thanking you for the dog park article. I was beginning to think that I was crazy or over nervous about it, but I absolutely hate the idea of dog parks. I get super anxious every time I drive past one and there's several dogs running around.

I'm an RVT in CA, I worked an ER for almost 10 years. Probably that lead to my paranoia, but never in a million years would I ever take my dogs to a dog park.

Another thing that is equally as stressful? When clients have their dogs on those retractable leashes at the vet and let them walk forever in the lobby. Ay dios mio! It kills me every time!

Anyway, thank you so very much for your articles. They are so helpful to people who are clueless about dog behavior (and sad to say but a lot of veterinary personnel can use your articles as much as the pet owners.) I'm not at all ashamed to admit that I totally suck with dog behaviorism. (I can get an IV in a 2 day old kitten but house break my dog, forget about it!)

Take care and keep up your good work.