Changing Behaviour Through Environmental Design
Understanding the behaviours and needs of the primary users of a space is essential to creating one that is accessible, usable, safe, and attractive.
Creating a dog park involves much more than putting a fence around a section of open space. It’s essential that architects, city planners, developers, etc. consult a professional educated in dog behaviour early in the design phase because the problems that plague dog parks can be dramatically reduced (even prevented) simply by altering its design.
Common Dog Park Problems (That Can Be Addressed Through Design):
- Dog Conflicts
- Defecation
- Dog Owner Behaviour
- Damage to Landscape
- Security/Safety
- Problems for Nearby Residents
