Suggestions needed for slobbering dog

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Sliverfox

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Northwest PA. Fifty miles south of Lake Erie.
Finally got to take my dog to the new dog park.

He's a 2 & 1/2 year old Boston Terrier.
Weights over 25 lbs.

I want him to get used to other dogs & to learn some 'manners.'

As we walk towards the fenced area ,, he's excited.
I make him slow down & sit,, repeat that to the gate.

So far we encountered one dog at a time each trip.
Folks just checking the area out with their dog.

Our dog runs along the fence,, checking for an escape hole?
Does a lot of sniffing where other dogs have been.
During our time there he won't play,, slobbers.

Any suggestion on how to calm him down?

Thanks
 

Some dogs just naturally drool more than others but if your's is salivating more than usual it could be a sign of dental disease (look at the gums for bubblegum pink...pale pink is an indication of a problem...sometimes serious).

At the dog park it could be a sign of too much heat (and we've had hotter temps this year almost everywhere). You don't want the risk of heat stroke so get him to a cooler place immediately like under a tree and have some cool water handy for him. Maybe bring some ice cubes to put in the water for him at the last minute.

If that's not the problem then check what he's eating...spicy food could be the problem. If you're still concerned then call your vet
 

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Another thing I just thought of. It's common at first to sniff along the perimeter of the dog park to get a sense of their new territory and boundaries. But as he sniffs make sure some previous visitor didn't drop salty or spicy food items on the ground like chips or pizza or french fries. So watch closely if he's eating a no no.
 
I have one dog that should be prone to drooling. He does not, however, he is a big mess at the water bowl. He just can't get a drink without putting half the bowl on the floor. LOL

I don't do dog parks but I think this guy is overheating and his body is trying to accomodate. I would take a bowl and a bottle of water for him.
 
Charlie is sensitive to overstimulation, vet recommended trazodone to help with excessive energy and barking. The trazodone does not seem to bother him as he still has an abundance of energy. I think the trazodone is for me rather than him.
 
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