Sharjah National Park is where many residents go to walk, jog or spend an evening outdoors. For a dog owner, it looks like the ideal place to bring a dog. It is not an option. Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park.
That leaves a familiar concern. You want to enjoy your visit, and you do not want your pet to miss out or sit at home waiting. With a little planning, both are possible. This guide shows how.
Your Dog Still Needs Its Walk
A visit to the park often replaces the time you would normally spend walking your dog. The simplest fix is to make sure the walk still happens.
Walk your dog before you go. A proper walk in the early morning or late afternoon leaves your dog relaxed and ready to rest while you are out.
Have someone walk your dog while you are at the park. If your schedule is tight, a dog walker can take your dog out at its usual time. Your dog keeps its routine, and you do not need to rush home.
Plan an evening walk if you are staying late. Park visits often run past sunset. A second walk, arranged in advance, means your dog is not kept waiting.
Where Dogs Can Be Walked in Sharjah
Public parks, green spaces and most beaches in Sharjah do not allow pets. Most owners walk their dogs on quiet residential streets and in communities that permit pets.
A few points make these walks safer and more pleasant:
- Keep your dog on a lead at all times.
- Walk in the early morning or after sunset, when the ground is cool.
- Carry water for your dog.
- Clean up after your dog.
If you are unsure where dogs are permitted near you, check your community rules before setting out.
Keeping Your Pet Company While You Are Out
How much company your pet needs depends on how long you will be away.
A short visit of two or three hours. Most adult dogs and cats are comfortable on their own for this long, provided a dog has been walked first.
A picnic or barbecue lasting half a day or more. A dog should have a break in the middle. A sitter can visit your home in Sharjah to take your dog out, give fresh water and food, and spend time with it. The same visit works for cats, birds and rabbits.
A full day or a holiday gathering. The park is busiest on weekends and public holidays, and visits tend to run long. A dog that dislikes being alone is better spending the day in a sitter’s home, where it has company throughout.
If Your Dog Is Used to Going Everywhere With You
Some dogs are rarely left behind, and they find it hard when it happens. A few steps make the separation easier.
- Give a long walk beforehand, so your dog is tired.
- Leave a worn item of clothing in its bed.
- Keep your departure calm and brief.
- Arrange for a familiar person to visit, or for your dog to stay with them.
A dog that sees the same carer each time learns that being left is temporary and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park.
Walk your dog before you leave, or arrange a dog walker for its usual time. Pawland provides dog walking across Sharjah and all 7 emirates.
At home, with a sitter visiting if you will be out for more than a few hours. If your dog needs company all day, it can stay in a sitter's home through Pawland's home boarding.
Most dogs settle well after a good walk. A dog that struggles alone is happier with a sitter for company.
For a dog, yes, without a break. Arrange a midday visit so it can go out and have some company.
