When many people in the U.S. were forced to work from home in the early days of the coronavirus health crisis, they decided to get a dog. People say having a dog offers companionship and a reason to get exercise. After all, dogs need to get outside and walk. Adriana Magarin is a new dog owner in Houston, Texas. She said she got a dog because, “you can only read so many books, you can only listen to so many podcasts.” In most cases, dog owners take their animals for walks with a leash. But in some places, there are open spaces where dogs are permitted to play with other dogs without wearing a leash. These places are called dog parks. Expert dog trainers say social activities that can happen at dog parks are important for the animals, especially young ones, known as puppies.
Title: Pandemic Pups Hit Dog Parks
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need to get outside and walk.</span> <span data-start-time='25354' data-end-time='31000'>Adriana Magarin is a new dog owner in Houston, Texas. </span> <span data-start-time='31000' data-end-time='43229'>She said she got a dog because, “you can only read so many books, you can only listen to so many podcasts.”</span> <span data-start-time='43229' data-end-time='51667'>In most cases, dog owners take their animals for walks with a leash. </span> <span data-start-time='51667' data-end-time='64583'>But in some places, there are open spaces where dogs are permitted to play with other dogs without wearing a leash.</span> <span data-start-time='64583' data-end-time='69271'> These places are called dog parks.</span> <span data-start-time='69271' data-end-time='85438'>Expert dog trainers say social activities that can happen at dog parks are important for the animals, especially young ones, known as puppies.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div 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