We reserve a one-hour play slot. The price is 25 euros at the time of our visit in 2024. It is important to call to check the availability of the slot: do not go there directly without a reservation because the number of dogs per session is limited.

 

An hour is enough to discover all the workshops and have a good time without tiring Vaika too much: she is still young when we take her there for the first time. Everything is set up for the safety and fun of all. The workshops are supervised by the owner of the place. She is passionate about dogs.

 

The public is mainly made up of locals: we were the only Parisians there. By chatting a little with the other owners, we realize that in the countryside, it can sometimes be more difficult to socialize a dog and offer him a variety of encounters. A park like the Aure is perfect for families wishing to meet other dogs and have a good time!

 

It is often thought that a garden is necessary for a dog's happiness. How many times have I heard people in the city censor themselves and not take a dog under the pretext of not having a garden. Even if it is undeniably a plus (even for us humans), the reality is that there are many dogs unhappy and alone in their garden. Some owners think that it is enough to open the door and let the dog do "its business" in the garden. It is important to understand that the garden is for the dog only an "extra room" in the house. It is important to remember that walks are necessary to allow the dog to sniff smells and meet other congeners. Of course, you have to adapt to the nature of the dog and choose the duration of the walks accordingly. There are breeds more athletic than others!

 

In Paris, despite some difficulties, we are lucky to still have a few dog parks where it is rather easy to socialize them from a very young age. Vaika meets dozens of dogs in the streets every day: big ones, small ones, dwarf ones, fat ones, thin ones, hairy ones, less hairy ones... Due to her sociable nature but also thanks to her environment, she has no apprehension and is always delighted to meet her peers.