Dog parks are plentiful in Madison and generally popular. A lot of us have small yards and our doggoes want space to run. 

But some dog trainers say dog parks actually aren’t all that great. Some dogs get overwhelmed and just don’t vibe with others, leading them to lash out or shut down. 

Producer Molly Stentz caught up with Allison Stoffel of Copper Ridge Dog Training in Madison to learn why and what you can do about it. 

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