North Hudson County Park - Dog Park🐕 — Attraction in North Bergen

The dog park is absolutely beautiful, and we visit regularly with my pup, but there are more untrained owners and dogs than other dog parks.

My pup is a 1-year-old, 40-pound cattle dog + shepherd mix. I've been diligently training her behavior since she was 2 months old due to her DNA. She's now well-trained, as evidenced by professional trainers and daycare staff. She knows how to interact with other dogs and when to stop playing. I've never seen her growl at any dog in the park.

Today, there was a boxer-pit bull mix (brown fur with black fur around the mouth) that kept chasing my pup relentlessly, attempting to bite her body and neck non-stop. My pup repeatedly ignored the dog, showing no interest and running away at full speed. That dog then targeted another dog, so another dog's owner intervened, continuously pushing the dog away until they left the park.

The , the dog returned to chase my pup again while she was playing fetch with us, persisting for a good 5 minutes. Every time my pup tried to cool down, the dog resumed its attempts to bite her. My pup eventually sought refuge under the bench where we were sitting, but the other dog followed. My pup growled and attempted to push the dog away by air snapping, clearly signaling "Leave me alone." Then, the boxer-pit dog tried to initiate a fight with her. At that point, I shouted to the dog owner, who was on the phone the whole time, "Could you please remove your dog? He’s becoming too aggressive." In response, the owner accused my dog of being the aggressive one, claiming their dog was simply chasing the ball like a child, and mine was attempting to harm his.

Firstly, dogs are not children; they are animals capable of causing serious harm. Secondly, it's essential to train your dog and understand their behavior before bringing them to a dog park. Thirdly, maintain control and keep a vigilant eye on your dog. Lastly, take responsibility for your dog's behavior; if they act inappropriately, it's your responsibility...

My dog, a smaller breed, and I ventured to the park for what we hoped would be a pleasant afternoon of play and socialization. Unfortunately, our experience was far from the carefree outing we anticipated.

During our visit, a larger dog approached my pet. Initially, I assumed this was the beginning of a friendly interaction. However, it quickly became apparent that this dog was overly aggressive and threatened my pet.

What was most concerning, however, was the lack of intervention from the dog's owner. No one stepped forward to manage the situation or to correct the aggressive behavior of their pet. This kind of neglect is not just disappointing, it's dangerous.

Dog parks are meant to be places where our furry friends can play and interact in a safe and controlled environment. As dog owners, we all share the responsibility to ensure this safety by monitoring our pets' behavior and intervening when necessary.

While I understand that every dog has its own personality and temperament, I believe it's crucial that owners take responsibility for their pets' actions and behaviors. This incident has highlighted the need for more vigilance and a stronger sense of communit here at...

Just like the dogs, I went into this park a bit skeptical of how the environment would be for my dog and myself but once inside the tension was quickly releived by some really nice and caring human beings (as well as their dogs) quickly giving tips and pointers on general dog park edicate. Always bring a ball or their favorite catch and fetch toy and top of the list to keep things the same way you came in, bring your pet capsule with a few bags in there in case your dog decides to go inside. If you go early from 9 am to 2-3 pm on a nice sunny day, you'll have a pleasant time while giving your furry friend some social time with other dogs and theres plenty of water fountains and a small, plastic pool for the dogs if they feel the need to cool off. Always keep an eye on your dog around larger dogs. Although they might be only playing the sheer weight and size of other dogs can bother or hurt a smaller dog easily. This park is carpeted in a green turf like surface with benches and is also divided into 2 sections for bigger dogs being one, and the smaller dogs being the other very well fenced in. In general a pleasant place to visit for an hour or two...