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At a dog park, how closely should you watch your dog, per the AVMA?

Stay in sight and monitor behavior at all times.

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  1. Check in every half hour
  2. Only watch if the park is crowded
  3. Stay in sight and monitor behavior at all times ✔

Why: The AVMA says to remain in sight of your dog at all times and monitor their behavior. Remove your dog if you see signs of aggression, fear or illness.

Huh, didn't know that: AVMA says to consider keeping dogs who act unpredictably or aggressively away from social settings like dog parks.

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Answer: Stay in sight and monitor behavior at all times. The AVMA says to remain in sight of your dog at all times and monitor their behavior. Remove your dog if you see signs of aggression, fear or illness.

  1. AVMA, Disease risks for dogs in canine social settings www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/common-sense-measures-protect-your-dog-yourself-and-others-canine-social-settings
    Remain in sight of your dog at all times and monitor their behavior.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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