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No. 10 - Be Prepared

One of the most important rules at a dog park is to bring the essentials: a leash, poop bags and plenty of water. The poop bags and leash are things no dog owner should ever be without, but nothing says "dog park newbie" like showing up without water for your panting pooch. Also, remember to bring a towel for clean up – dogs love to dig and roll around in dirt whenever they have the chance. But one thing you should never bring to a dog park is food, unless you're hoping to be mauled by a pack of hungry hounds.