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Dog Park Mauling: Could It Happen In Lakewood?
Lakewood's Dog Park has very clear rules that, if followed, are aimed at preventing an incident like what happened in a South Euclid dog park.
A fatal dog mauling in South Euclid's dog park has dog owners across the region debating safety at dog parks.
The Plain Dealer reported Monday that a woman who brought a Siberian Husky to a dog park will face a misdemeanor charge after the Husky attacked and killed a Chihuahua at the park.
has these rules and others designed to keep order:
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- Dogs must never be left unattended or out of sight.
- Owners must be in verbal control of their dogs at all times to prevent aggressive behavior.
According to The Plain Dealer's account, the owner of the Chihuahua did not see the attack and the person who brought the Husky could not control it.
What do you think? Are rules enough? Could it have happened here? Do you feel your dogs are safe at dog parks?
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