Raising a Puppy in Oakland Park, FL

Quiet blocks and busy boulevards.

County

Broward County

From Fort Lauderdale

In town

Main roads

Oakland Park Boulevard and Dixie Highway

Where dogs walk

the residential blocks north and south of Oakland Park Boulevard

Most Oakland Park puppies live on residential blocks that branch off Oakland Park Boulevard and Dixie Highway. The side streets are the training ground, while the main roads can wait until your puppy is steadier. Choose a route with a few driveways and mailboxes so there is something interesting to sniff, then reward a loose leash at every turn.

Trucks, buses and motorcycles are routine on the bigger roads. Sound sensitivity can develop quickly in young dogs, so introduce the noise at a distance. Sit on a bench a block away, scatter a few treats when a loud vehicle passes and move closer over several weeks. Confident puppies are usually exposed gradually, not all at once.

Households with a small yard can use it for quick training games between potty trips. Hide a treat under a cup, play name games or practice sit before every door opens. Short in-home lessons are commonly estimated at $100 to $200, which some owners find easier than loading the puppy into a car.

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Three simple first steps.

1. Pick the one habit that bothers you most, such as nipping or accidents, and write it down.
2. Ask any trainer how they teach, where lessons take place and whether they travel to Oakland Park.
3. Practice near the residential blocks north and south of Oakland Park Boulevard for a few minutes a day, in the cooler hours.

Nearby communities. Also in this guide.

• Wilton Manors
• Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
• Fort Lauderdale
• All areas

Local resources. Learn more about Oakland Park.

• About Oakland Park, FL (Wikipedia)
• Broward County government