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Puppy needs friends

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  • 15-06-2010 10:03pm
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    elblackerino
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    I have a 6 month old pug puppy. I would like to get him playing with other puppies or dogs.

    Does anyone know of any kind of dog socialisation or other activities/areas, where he could mix with other dogs/puppies? preferably around Dublin 5,7,9,11 (north Dublin). I'd like to let him off the lead and have a good run around.

    Otherwise is there anyone who is in a similar position who would like a play mate for their puppy?

    Thanks


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    Sigma Force
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    Have you tried Dog training ireland? They have a website might be worth going a couple of times and that way you could meet up with other dog owners outside of it as well. They have doggy day care and training classes etc.


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    scudzilla
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    Was in the same situation a few months back so started off this

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055892559

    If you're in the area you're more than welcome to come along, if not start something similar up.

    What pup ya got? Brodi is an 8month old Boxer


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    tk123
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    You can let them off the lead in Griffith Park on Botanic Ave before 11:00 (the wardens in the van don't seem to care thou if they're off after this) there's always loads of dogs of different ages and breeds on a Saturday and Sunday morning. Not sure if our lump would be any use - he's an 11 month old golden retriever pup so would probably flatten your guy :D but there are other smaller breeds there too.


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    suziwalsh
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    Up in Albert College Park on Ballymun road in the evenings from about 7.30pm (depending on the day/weather etc) loads of people meet towards the back right side of the park (nice and enclosed) and let their dogs off for a good play session. There could be up to 20 dogs there at a time. Great for socialisation etc. But don't forget to clean up after your dog when you are there....as the meetings have nearly been stopped before due to a few who didnt.


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    lisar201
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    elblackerino wrote: »
    I have a 6 month old pug puppy. I would like to get him playing with other puppies or dogs.

    Does anyone know of any kind of dog socialisation or other activities/areas, where he could mix with other dogs/puppies? preferably around Dublin 5,7,9,11 (north Dublin). I'd like to let him off the lead and have a good run around.

    Otherwise is there anyone who is in a similar position who would like a play mate for their puppy?

    Thanks

    there is puppy socialization and obiendence classes on every tues in the national show centre near the airport at 8o'clock, It's only a €5,u just show up no need to book or anything loads and loads of puppys of all shapes and sizes there,gud luck!


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    Chris_Heilong
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    I am in a simular situation myself, have a 5 month Pomeranian, He was great when my wife and I brought him to the bark in the park when it was on in St.Annes, meeting all the other dogs how ever I did notuce he liked some dogs and disliked others. I am in Dublin 5 and so many people here have huge dogs and its too risky to introduce them but a pug is a good size. I work a lot of Tuesday nights up to 8 so I cant make the class near the airport.


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    tk123
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    suziwalsh wrote: »
    Up in Albert College Park on Ballymun road in the evenings from about 7.30pm (depending on the day/weather etc) loads of people meet towards the back right side of the park (nice and enclosed) and let their dogs off for a good play session. There could be up to 20 dogs there at a time. Great for socialisation etc. But don't forget to clean up after your dog when you are there....as the meetings have nearly been stopped before due to a few who didnt.

    Thanks for this!! I often bump into other dog owners on my way to griffith park who go to Albert College instead! Maybe we'll go up one evening for a treat!:pac:


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    Johnniep
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    suziwalsh wrote: »
    Up in Albert College Park on Ballymun road in the evenings from about 7.30pm (depending on the day/weather etc) loads of people meet towards the back right side of the park (nice and enclosed) and let their dogs off for a good play session. There could be up to 20 dogs there at a time. Great for socialisation etc. But don't forget to clean up after your dog when you are there....as the meetings have nearly been stopped before due to a few who didnt.

    Thanks for this suziwalsh. Went up there last night and our 6 month old cocker and he had a ball. Great to see all the dogs off together and chat with the other owners. Well worth a trip OP!


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