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Fuller Dog Park
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15 reviews for Fuller Dog Park
"dirt, poo, dogs, bags. what more could you ask for in a dog park?"
Seriously!
As with all dog parks, the crowd in the evenings during the week tends to be better than on the weekends, because it tends to be more "regulars." That means the people are a, more likely to know good dog park etiquette and b, their dogs are probably better socialized than those belonging to someone who only takes their dog to the park on sunny Saturdays.
Tips:
#Bring bags, the dispensers are frequently out.
#Bring water, there's no fountain.
#Don't bring your kids. It's against the rules and a bad idea to boot.
#Don't freak out at natural behaviors. Dogs are going to wrestle and mount and chew each other's faces and do other things that might look scary.
# If you'd like to know my dog's name, just ask! Looking at his tag makes me feel a little funny since it not only has his name, but also mine, my phone number, and my home address.
#Don't be one of those people who is constantly calling your dog's name. "Luuucy. Lucy. Luuu-cyyyyyy." It's super annoying. Especially if there's no reason for you to be calling your dog since she's having a good time playing or sniffing or whatever.
#If your dog is misbehaving (jumping on people, barking) don't pet him to try to calm him down. That's just rewarding bad behavior.
#Keep your dog on a leash when you're not in the fenced area. It's the law, for one. For two, your unleashed dog approaching my leashed dog makes my dog feel cornered and trapped and threatened, and that sucks.
#Make sure one gate is always closed.
#Pick up your dog's poop. We're watching. And judging.
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I was too harsh on my last review, but seriously, this place is pretty cool.
The folks are always laid back, the dogs play around and I've never seen one hurt. They are just all behaving like dogs.
All these parks are just sand pits, but we should be writing to out local reps for that (Carla Madison 2713 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205) not to each other.
Actually, bollocks to the review, if you care, old fashion mail this lady with the unfortunate PR picture (seriously check out the site) . Denver likes its dogs and parks, let's complain up and not to each other.
PS.
To the semi-cute chick in the Uggs, I'm sorry I laughed when my neutered dog got a boner after play mounting your *Much* bigger and *Much* better groomed dog and you felt like you had to leave, it really was funny from where I was watching.
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2/1/2009
It's the closest park to our house and my wife and me visit this park usually every week. Is it an… Read more »
When I don't have the time to make the drive to Stapleton dog park, I go here. It is by no means my favorite dog park but it serves a great purpose: to help the dog owners who live down town.
It is uber convenient and for that plus it comes with the negative of being in a somewhat sketch neighborhood. The fenced up area is pretty small, and the surface is totally dirt, but most people who go here are friendly and I haven't seen that many problems between different dogs.
I do have to say stay out the middle. I literally saw this middle-aged woman got toppled over by a group of dogs chasing each other. They totally bowled her over, both legs were up in the air and we thought she might have broken something. Thank goodness she ended up being fine, but lesson learned for those who watched.
Certainly do not make a trek to visit this park, but if you live downtown, it is a good resource if you need it, but it can get quite crowded.
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I'm psyched to have a dog park just a few minutes drive from Uptown.
It's large enough for some running, and chasing, and general canine hi-jinks. The people are friendly, and the assortment of dogs is great...there are always a few interesting breeds. I love seeing a crazed poodle clinging to a running Rhodesian Ridgeback's leg.
That said...there is room for serious improvement, most notably:
1) Water for the dogs. There is no water fountain or water station in the vicinity, and the dog owners have to bring their own, which on a hot day can run out quickly.
2) seating. Would it kill Denver parks n rec to put in a few picnic tables?
Word of advice...don't wear flip-flops. When the dirt kicks up, due to a carousing pack of dogs, or the wind, your feet will be so dirty.
See you at the Dog Park!
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Denver could really use some upgrades to their dog parks. As I understand it, their system is still in "beta" mode and doesn't seem to be getting much better any time soon. A little water fountain, some obstacles, maybe a small-dog area would be nice.
Anyway, this and the other Denver dog parks I've been to are bare bones -- just dirt and a fence. Two stars for wide-open space and plenty of plastic bags stocked. But my big furry four-legged friend gets bored very easily here. He burns off more energy running around in my backyard.
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I've read over the other reviews of this place, and I mean seriously, what do you people except of a busy dog park in the middle of Five Points. It's a big yard, and the entertainment from the neighborhood is excellent. Middle school fights between fifth graders, the police driving through the basketball court, and then there was the lady under the gazebo that called the cops on my friend for a vicious dog. My friend's dog weighs 10 pounds.
But, most of the people are really friendly and all the dogs are just happy to escape their urban houses. Except for that one lady that kept letting her dog hump my dog until I said "You know, she's going to get pissed and kick his ass." And then my dog gets pissed and kicks your dogs ass. Sorry your dogs a sissy and you were too busy on the phone.
But really, this place is awesome if your dog is fixed and you realize you live in the middle of the city.
The only reason I went a second time to this dog park is because it's the closest park to my house.
Although my first experience there wasn't all that bad, I don't like the fact that it's just dirt, no water unless you bring your own, and no seating or shaded areas.
So I went again a second time knowing the drawbacks. Our visit lasted approximately 2 minutes because my dog was instantly harassed by several big and aggressive dogs. She is smaller and very submissive, so she doesn't mind playing rough, but this time she got scared - I had never seen her bare her teeth before this encounter.
The owners of the aggressive dogs didn't do anything to stop the behavior. All they did was tell me "Geez, I don't know why he's like this today."
So we immediately left the park and I will probably never go there again.
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Not at all good for little dogs!
Hey all you cell phone users with your coffee and head up your asses....why don't you pay attention to what your dog is doing!
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What happens when you put a large group of dogs into a small fenced area? A dog fight. One always gets mad eventually. Maybe one dog sniffed anothers butt a little too long, or had their tennis ball stolen - either way, there's going to be a tiff at some point.
But as a dog owner, it should be understood that normally it's not severe and I don't think I've ever seen a dog get hurt there.
So is this the best dog park? No - but it's better than nothing. So therefore I give it 3 stars. For those of us in the city, our pups need the energy release and Cherry Creek State park is great but the drive stinks!
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I've gone to Fuller dog park with Barney a few times and overall it's ok but there have been a couple of times where some pretty aggressive dogs have been there. Those are always the ones with the most oblivious owners. I think people who go to these places need to understand that they still need to supervise. I also think cell phones should not be allowed.
Poor barney drags his ears in the mud at Fuller and comes home filthy!
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I am a sucker of convenience. I go to the Fuller Dog Park periodically because of it's location, location, location. Located in five points, this park has an interesting dynamic. The class differential is always apparent with the more affluent dog owners caged in the interior while the five point crowd plays hoops and scrambles around in the playground on the exterior. As a rule of thumb I keep one eye on my dog and one eye on my car. Occasionally a motherless child will wander in the park to check out the dogs with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. I always enjoy a child's enthusiasm for a furry friend.
Pretty close to a fenced in dirt parking lot, Fuller is one of the closest off least dog parks to Downtown Denver. I have found this dog park crowd to be much more engaging than the Boulder dog park variety. I enjoy friendly conversations and the occasional recognition. I always catch the dog's name and somehow space the human's. The dogs tend to be friendly here as well with only the random skirmish, usually with the un-cut canine. There are usually a few valiant men on hand to break up any fight and I have never seen permanent damage.
Tips on the park and for the park::
It needs more shade and water for the dogs. It gets so hot out that the dogs won't play and just sloth around near their owners legs.
A bench or two for the owners to sit on would be delightful.
P and R took away the free poop bags which encourages the failing hygiene of the park. Stick to the middle. Dogs like to poop in the few weeds that line the fence. Also, remember to bring bags with you and left over plastic grocery bags if you can spare.
I have no suggestions about the dust and mud problem. These are seasonal conditions that can't be solved without AstroTurf. There is obviously little funding for improvements.
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Fuller Dog Park is a great place to take your furry friend! While it may not be all that beautiful, (pretty much just a big dirt yard) it is enclosed, and equipped with dootie-bags and trash. What else do you need? Dogs run freely within the fenced area, playing and pooping. Good stuff! The only drawback is there is no provided water for your exahusted pal after a long day of sniffing butt, digging holes and tearing around with his newfound K9 buddies.
Chewie the dog gives it 5 stars!
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this place bums me out. it's terrible for little dogs because the fencing is like 8-10in. off the ground in some places. my little dewd was running around with some other dogs for a while until i noticed, then i just had to leash him and he was pissed. and then so was i.
not to mention that it's basically a sand pit with no shade whatsoever. i think if i was a dog it wouldn't even be worth being off leash.
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This dog park is basically a big fenced square of dirt, with poo bags as the only amenity. No shade or benches are provided for humans, and the dogs will have to bring their own water dishes- doggie backpack time!
I'll still give it a fat four stars, though, because the people are VERY friendly and a variety of dogs are always romping free at Fuller. If you have a pup like mine that's impossible to wear out, this is the spot to find playful people who'll throw a ball even for a dog that's not theirs, and similarly friendly dogs that love to wrestle and bounce around all over the park. Dogs don't seem to mind the lack of grass- all the better to get filthy in, then jump on you, especially if you're wearing light colored clothes!
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dirt, poo, dogs, bags. what more could you ask for in a dog park?
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