How to be safe at dog park?
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Are dog fights common at dog parks?
George Wuckert
2025-10-27 04:18:33
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For those of us who frequent parks, we are not unfamiliar with dogfights. The aggression that we witness can occur between two dogs that have never seen each other or between two dogs that have had prior contact. Dogs do commonly warn each other off with snaps or growls. Although most of the time dogs usually work out hierarchy without resorting to actual physical combat, owners do need to recognize situations that can lead to disaster. Dogs may be our best friends, but their thought process differs from ours. If your dog does get into a fight, try to remain calm and use whatever measured force is necessary to break it up. Most dogfights occur between dogs that are owned by nice people who don't intend for their dogs to get into a fight. But you should know that ultimately you are responsible for your dog's actions. Keep in mind that once dogs learn to fight they may form a pattern that is sometimes difficult to unlearn.
Rosa Gislason
2025-10-13 16:39:08
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Few dogs are born wanting to get into fights. Fighting behaviour is evolutionary suicide. He’s been harassed by other dogs at the park. If the Ridgeback doesn’t stop, the owner of the Ridgeback doesn’t recall his dog, or the Beagle owner doesn’t leave, how long would it take before the Beagle decides to bark and lunge to send the Ridgeback away. If the Beagle fights back, the Beagle owner collects his dog and leaves – reinforcing the very behavior of fighting back. Overly rough play and bullying can just teach your dog to dislike other dogs. Young puppies also tend to be picked on and bullied by other dogs, which can teach them to be fearful of dogs. The longer you allow your dog to practice these behaviours the stronger they become, and the harder it is to undo.
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