Marley Park Dog Park

username123

RosieJoe wrote: »

Great find on the PDF Kamili. Such simple rules that should be simple to follow.

+1

I wonder if that PDF is posted anywhere outside the dog park - or at the entrance to Marlay Park itself? Re the breeds on it that should be muzzled and leashed at all times - Ive definitely seen GSDs off leash and unmuzzled in the dog park.

Kamili

I ink they used to be displayed outside the dog park but haven't been there in a while so not sure but my guess is they are still there. I think I remember seeing them in the little info point in the car park off the grange road entrance too now that I think of it. I must check the next time I'm up there.

FlamingSox

When a dog misbehaves i.e. plays too rough, or tries to dominate another dog, is it possible to correct it as opposed to removing it from the dog park? This would require the owner to monitor their dog at all times. If the dog is removed everytime it misbehaves, how will it learn to change its behaviour?

Kamili

FlamingSox wrote: »

When a dog misbehaves i.e. plays too rough, or tries to dominate another dog, is it possible to correct it as opposed to removing it from the dog park? This would require the owner to monitor their dog at all times. If the dog is removed everytime it misbehaves, how will it learn to change its behaviour?

The rules of the park state that owners should monitor dogs at all times, it's common sense!
The dog should be reprimanded appropriately by the owner, that's how it learns to change it's behaviour.
By leaving an aggressive dog in the park you are asking for trouble, if your dog is causing hassle either put it back on it's lead as mentioned in a previous post, or remove it if you still cannot control it. You have to show courtesy to other dog owners instead of allowing your dog to wreak havoc.

sensibleken

There are also dog parks in cabinteely and shankhill. I much prefer the shankhill one myself

username123

FlamingSox wrote: »

When a dog misbehaves i.e. plays too rough, or tries to dominate another dog, is it possible to correct it as opposed to removing it from the dog park?

Of course! When I said remove earlier I meant to remove from the situation - by being leashed, corrected - whatever. Only removed from the dog park itself if the owner still cannot control the dog.

The problem is, there are some - only some - owners who actually dont even try to correct their dogs, let alone leash them and allow bad situations to become worse situations.

FlamingSox

Totally agree, that unless you're prepared clean up after your dog, monitor its behaviour, correct it and possibly remove it if that doesn't work, then a dog park is not a place for you or your dog. Last time I was there, we stood outside, observed what was going on inside and decided not to let my dog enter as there were several over-excited and some dominant dogs running wild with no obvious supervision (not to mention that it was over-crowded). Some people seem to think it's a great place to exercise their dog - it's not.

scarlet_mandy

I've been there a few times and our girl loves it. A few incidents but must have been there on good days as the owners stepped in immediately there was one little Bichon who got very jealous and attacked a puppy, but the Bichon owners picked her/him up and brought them out immediately.

I just find it's great for socialising our Lab puppy coz for some reason nearly every dog in our local park seems anti-social, snarling as we walk by, when ours just wants to sniff. Most owners drag their dogs away from us, as very few are her size or bigger, mostly yorkies, westies, bischons, etc. and owners seem terrified of our puppy, who is all wagging tail and friendly

I've found that a lot of the dogs (and owners) in Marlay have been very friendly, only growling if ours gets too excited, then she learns to back off, which is what we want!

TonyFella

I think all small breeds should be banned from the dog park all they do is bark and go for the larger dogs:D
Iv seen lads up there just looking at their dog taking a dump but i always offer a bag to them.
Its a great place to let your dog run, dogs will fight bark be ruff and hump they are dogs not humans if you don't like it or not prepared to step in if something happens or in control of your dog don't enter.

ISDW

TonyFella wrote: »

I think all small breeds should be banned from the dog park all they do is bark and go for the lager dogs:D

This is obviously where the problem lies, drunk dogs being allowed to run amok:eek::D

TonyFella

ISDW wrote: »

This is obviously where the problem lies, drunk dogs being allowed to run amok:eek::D

Those jack russells are known to be fond of the owld drink or two:D

marley123

sensibleken wrote: »

There are also dog parks in cabinteely and shankhill. I much prefer the shankhill one myself

Where is the dog park in Shankill?

username123

username123 wrote: »

You dont bring your dog to the dog park and just allow him to intimidate and dominate other dogs there .

Did i say anywere on my posts that its ok to let your dog do this? The answer is no , and you are questioning me on reading :P

RosieJoe

marley123 wrote: »

Where is the dog park in Shankill?

Think it may be in the park beside the cemetary.

no1girliegirl

I think the dog park is great. My pup loves it.

You have to let the dogs socialise, some dogs bark non agressively you just need to know the difference between play bark and viscous barking. Im always following my fella around and always pick up after him as do the majority of people. Unfortunately there are some owners that are not so responsible.

Some people do ignore what there dogs doing which is wrong but some people really over react to play saying its viscous behavior when its not, once you look after your dog there shoulnt be any issues.

I just wish there were more dog parks as I have to drive pretty far to get there.

topazblue

where abouts in the park is it? Where would be the nearest car park/entrance? Thanks

marley123

Park in the main car park & when you walk into park - keep left its about a 10 minute walk! LOVE it there - great place to socialise young dogs .. my crew love to let off a bit of steem & tbh have never come across any negative incidents there. tbh its a very well patrolled park & if you are caught by the warden in main parts of the park with your dog off lease you are most likely to get an on the spot fine:)

topazblue wrote: »

where abouts in the park is it? Where would be the nearest car park/entrance? Thanks

topazblue

marley123 wrote: »

Park in the main car park & when you walk into park - keep left its about a 10 minute walk! LOVE it there - great place to socialise young dogs .. my crew love to let off a bit of steem & tbh have never come across any negative incidents there. tbh its a very well patrolled park & if you are caught by the warden in main parts of the park with your dog off lease you are most likely to get an on the spot fine:)

The main car park on college road?

topazblue

found this, cheers

http://www.dlrcoco.ie/parks/marlay/03_MarlayMasterplan.pdf

aisher

I hate the way a lot of dog owners let their dogs poo and just walk on! I am just back from the Park and the amount of poo in the grass was incredible - I have kids also and dont appreciate having to clean shoes once they stand in it - inconsiderate dog owners really annoy me - If I can pick up my dogs mess why cant everyone else!!
I am too far away from Marley park but I love taking our dog to St. Annes in Raheny - before 11 a.m. you can let the dog off the lead - its great!

RosieJoe

aisher wrote: »

I hate the way a lot of dog owners let their dogs poo and just walk on! I am just back from the Park and the amount of poo in the grass was incredible - I have kids also and dont appreciate having to clean shoes once they stand in it - inconsiderate dog owners really annoy me - If I can pick up my dogs mess why cant everyone else!!
I am too far away from Marley park but I love taking our dog to St. Annes in Raheny - before 11 a.m. you can let the dog off the lead - its great!

Look at the first post Aisher! Couldn't agree more with you

kimmyt1987

Love St Anne's, practically live up there these days as its within 15 minutes walk from me! However my bold husky cant be trusted offlead and the dedicated dog park in there is pretty tiny!

misschoo

I never knew there was a "dog park" in Marley Pk - I have a small dog and she finds being amongst bigger dogs a bit overwhelming & she gets intimidated & scared so to be honest I am happy enough to still walk my dog off lead throughout the rest of the park (picking up her poop!), and putting her back on lead when necessary - lots of people do this in the park and it's always a pleasant walk for us!

Chris_Heilong

kimmyt1987 wrote: »

Love St Anne's, practically live up there these days as its within 15 minutes walk from me! However my bold husky cant be trusted offlead and the dedicated dog park in there is pretty tiny!

I agree with you, it is small. I think most people dont even know what it is, I usually bring my Malamute there when I have free time, but he is almost a year old and has started showing Same sex aggression which is normal for the breed and is more choosy about who he wants to play with so a small area where the dogs he meets is more controlled suits us.

JustAThought

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

kimmyt1987 wrote: »

Love St Anne's, practically live up there these days as its within 15 minutes walk from me! However my bold husky cant be trusted offlead and the dedicated dog park in there is pretty tiny!

I agree with you, it is small. I think most people dont even know what it is.

That yard was the original tiny tots playground years ago; hence the safety swing gate. It was eventually abandoned and they built the new big one, and took the swings etc out. The council then called it a roller skating " park" / yard; but the Tarmac was always so crumbly ans damaged that there were so many lawsuits that it was closed as a roller-skating park. Ten years on; no change or infrastructure or planning or adaption; and the old baby playground/skating yard is now a dog yard.
Unbelievable.And 90% unsuitable . To think people get paid for hhis rubbish.

DeadlyByDesign

Actually bring my lad up there this weekend. He is a Great Dane. He is like a steam train when he wants to play so I hope he behaves. The problem I find is that smaller dogs see his height and feel they have to give out to him. TBH he usually looks on in amusement with a "whats that guys problem look" on his face.

padraig.od

Its a great facility, our little schnauzers loved it when we went there. Concur about the amount of poo but we rarely witnessed any incidents. I think a lot of people are precious with their small dogs. I've often seen them picking their dogs up and running away which the worse thing you can do.

And to the person who said they grabbed a huskey by the back of the neck to take it away from their dog that's a bad idea, better to grab them by the back legs and pull them away.

I've found it to be fairly self policing with regards to good/bad owners, the bad ones are often shunned and i think they get the message.

Chris_Heilong

padraig.od wrote: »

Its a great facility, our little schnauzers loved it when we went there. Concur about the amount of poo but we rarely witnessed any incidents. I think a lot of people are precious with their small dogs. I've often seen them picking their dogs up and running away which the worse thing you can do.

And to the person who said they grabbed a huskey by the back of the neck to take it away from their dog that's a bad idea, better to grab them by the back legs and pull them away.

I've found it to be fairly self policing with regards to good/bad owners, the bad ones are often shunned and i think they get the message.

I have found that alot of dogs react badly to their back legs being pulled.

annewithane42

Can someone please tel me if this dog park is still there (in marley park)? I can't seem to find anything about it on the internet!

RosieJoe

annewithane42 wrote: »

Can someone please tel me if this dog park is still there (in marley park)? I can't seem to find anything about it on the internet!

I was walking there a few weeks ago and it's still there