🐾 How to Handle Aggressive Dogs at the Dog Park – Real Advice from Dog Owners
Visiting the dog park can be a joyful activity for both you and your furry friend—but aggressive encounters can quickly […]
Located within Happy Valley Nature Park, the Happy Valley Off Leash Dog Park is a well-maintained, pet-friendly spot ideal for local dog owners. The park features three separate fenced-in areas for large dogs, small dogs, and a combined space for all sizes, providing plenty of room for dogs to play and socialize safely. Each area offers a mix of grass and bark chips, and shaded seating with covered shelters, making visits comfortable for both pets and owners.
This dog park stands out for its clean environment, available water resources (including bowls), poop bags, and trash stations in each space. Visitors rave about the friendly atmosphere and variety of amenities—such as benches and unique, easy-to-use door latches. The surrounding Happy Valley Nature Park offers dog-friendly hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic facilities, making this an excellent all-in-one outing for families and their canine companions.
PROS:
-Good variety of grass and bark chips
-Water, trash, and bags in each area, with bowls
-Seating with coverage in each area
-Very well maintained as well as in the park outside of the fenced dog areas
-Unique door latches that are easier to use with hands full
CONS:
-None
NEUTRALS:
-Designated small dog area
-Inside of a larger park with paths
-No path around each area
-3 separate areas
-Flyer has information about a Facebook group that was fairly active with multiple meetings when we looked
PROS:
-Good variety of grass and bark chips
-Water, trash, and bags in each area, with bowls
-Seating with coverage in each area
-Very well maintained as well as in the park outside of the fenced dog areas
-Unique door latches that are easier to use with hands full
CONS:
-None
NEUTRALS:
-Designated small dog area
-Inside of a larger park with paths
-No path around each area
-3 separate areas
-Flyer has information about a Facebook group that was fairly active with multiple meetings when we looked
PROS:
-Good variety of grass and bark chips
-Water, trash, and bags in each area, with bowls
-Seating with coverage in each area
-Very well maintained as well as in the park outside of the fenced dog areas
-Unique door latches that are easier to use with hands full
CONS:
-None
NEUTRALS:
-Designated small dog area
-Inside of a larger park with paths
-No path around each area
-3 separate areas
-Flyer has information about a Facebook group that was fairly active with multiple meetings when we looked
PROS:
-Good variety of grass and bark chips
-Water, trash, and bags in each area, with bowls
-Seating with coverage in each area
-Very well maintained as well as in the park outside of the fenced dog areas
-Unique door latches that are easier to use with hands full
CONS:
-None
NEUTRALS:
-Designated small dog area
-Inside of a larger park with paths
-No path around each area
-3 separate areas
-Flyer has information about a Facebook group that was fairly active with multiple meetings when we looked
1* off only because not all owners respect the small dog space. There are 3 separate fenced areas for large dogs, small dogs, and any size of dogs. The small dog area has bark chips and it says it’s for all dogs in bad weather; however, we’ve only visited in good weather.
I have a small dog who is afraid of large dogs after an attack situation and it’s unfortunate to drive here, only to find that big dogs are in the small dog space “because they like small dogs.”
That’s what the shared size space is for. Your big dog liking small dogs doesn’t mean the small dogs all like yours 😞
Otherwise, it’s a great park, well cared for, and my dogs love it (when we can play there)!
1* off only because not all owners respect the small dog space. There are 3 separate fenced areas for large dogs, small dogs, and any size of dogs. The small dog area has bark chips and it says it’s for all dogs in bad weather; however, we’ve only visited in good weather.
I have a small dog who is afraid of large dogs after an attack situation and it’s unfortunate to drive here, only to find that big dogs are in the small dog space “because they like small dogs.”
That’s what the shared size space is for. Your big dog liking small dogs doesn’t mean the small dogs all like yours 😞
Otherwise, it’s a great park, well cared for, and my dogs love it (when we can play there)!
1* off only because not all owners respect the small dog space. There are 3 separate fenced areas for large dogs, small dogs, and any size of dogs. The small dog area has bark chips and it says it’s for all dogs in bad weather; however, we’ve only visited in good weather.
I have a small dog who is afraid of large dogs after an attack situation and it’s unfortunate to drive here, only to find that big dogs are in the small dog space “because they like small dogs.”
That’s what the shared size space is for. Your big dog liking small dogs doesn’t mean the small dogs all like yours 😞
Otherwise, it’s a great park, well cared for, and my dogs love it (when we can play there)!
1* off only because not all owners respect the small dog space. There are 3 separate fenced areas for large dogs, small dogs, and any size of dogs. The small dog area has bark chips and it says it’s for all dogs in bad weather; however, we’ve only visited in good weather.
I have a small dog who is afraid of large dogs after an attack situation and it’s unfortunate to drive here, only to find that big dogs are in the small dog space “because they like small dogs.”
That’s what the shared size space is for. Your big dog liking small dogs doesn’t mean the small dogs all like yours 😞
Otherwise, it’s a great park, well cared for, and my dogs love it (when we can play there)!
The park was very clean, and the other owners were very friendly. people with larger dogs respected the separation of the small and large Dogs, which is important to me because I have a small dog myself. I would definitely recommend coming here.
The park was very clean, and the other owners were very friendly. people with larger dogs respected the separation of the small and large Dogs, which is important to me because I have a small dog myself. I would definitely recommend coming here.