[mloversia]

Please remember that DA doesn't necessarily happen at maturity. Very young dogs can also be dog aggressive. Not to mention that not only are dog parks full of rude dogs and owners who may or may not have a clue, they are also cesspools of disease. Not just what you vaccinate for but also internal and external parasites. If you want to let your dog play with other dogs avoid the dog park and try to get a select group of people you know that have healthy and well behaved dogs meet for dog play dates.

I wouldn't say owning multiple dogs makes one a prisoner, even if one or more is DA. I crate the dogs to avoid a fight and to protect my stuff. Owen will eat ANYTHING, Renee likes to get into the fridge and both have been known to chew. Rita and Ike can be trusted not to chew my stuff. So, Renee and Owen go into crates. Ike and Rita get separated by doors or I will let Ike have free roam and put Rita in her crate, too. Then I can safely leave with no worries.

Owning a DA dog doesn't make you a prisoner, either. I take my DA dogs walking through our neighborhood, to the pet stores, to friends homes, to family members homes, to the city and state park walking paths. I use a short lead and keep my dog away from other dogs.