Dogs Over People?

Just like people, all dogs are not created equally. My dog, for example, is a rescue who is fearful of other dogs and for that reason doesn't like dog parks. That's OK though as we walk him frequently and take him often onto forest trails.

Some dogs have a propensity for barking and can be very noisy and irritating. For that reason, dog parks in urban areas are a challenge to implement without alienating and disturbing people who are affected by their barking.

Without ensuring that barking dogs aren't making life miserable for nearby residents, urban dog parks will cause stress and anxiety to the people who live nearby. They either need to be supervised so that noisy dogs are not permitted to disturb the peace or located in a place where the noise will not impede the rights of people living nearby to enjoy their home.