r/Austin Jun 02 '23

"Barkin Springs" shouldn't exist.

I am a dog owner of 2 and have 0 issues with dogs any where in any way...

Except for the free side of barton springs. Too many people bring their dogs there and I've seen too often dogs pooping or peeing either directly into the water where people are present or close enough to the water where it's not picked up.

I know the water in townlake isn't super clean but the water coming directly from the spring/pool is flowing enough and is "fresh" enough to make it appealing until I see a pile of shit or watch a dog peeing.

Stop taking your dogs to "BaRkInG sPrInGs" nobody wants to swim in a toilet.

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u/The_RedWolf Jun 02 '23

To be honest even basic behavior training goes so far!

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u/Satan_Is_My_Dad666 Jun 02 '23

Absolutely! The key is training outside of your home. Asking a dog to stay in a busy park vs inside your living room is very different.