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**denwerdinoss** · 06-16-2009, 10:34 PM

I think that as well, to a degree. Thing that gets me though, is not all of these guys are DA and some will never be DA. Why shouldnt they enjoy dog parks?

Just because theyre not DA does not mean they will back down if challenged or attacked. My dog has not shown any signs of DA. In fact, he LOVES other dogs, especially other APBTS. He knows his manners I worked very hard and never missed a chance to socialize him. I know though, that if a situation were to arise where he felt threatened, or challeged, or was attacked the end result would not be pretty. There are DA dogs at doggie parks, there are irresponsible owners at doggie parks. I have taken Atticus to a dog park against my better judgement, because I figured it would add another aspect of socialization. What do you know, he has been challenged and snapped at by dogs, luckily hes a very confident and patient dog, and I was right on top of it in time to break it up, but if i had been lolligagging with a thumb up my butt like most owners at dog parks the situation would have escalated, and I would have ound myself anwering a police officer as to why my dog bit the GSD even though my dog did nothing but sniff its Lab friend.

06-16-2009, 10:34 PM	#17
denwerdinoss Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	I think that as well, to a degree. Thing that gets me though, is not all of these guys are DA and some will never be DA. Why shouldnt they enjoy dog parks? Just because theyre not DA does not mean they will back down if challenged or attacked. My dog has not shown any signs of DA. In fact, he LOVES other dogs, especially other APBTS. He knows his manners I worked very hard and never missed a chance to socialize him. I know though, that if a situation were to arise where he felt threatened, or challeged, or was attacked the end result would not be pretty. There are DA dogs at doggie parks, there are irresponsible owners at doggie parks. I have taken Atticus to a dog park against my better judgement, because I figured it would add another aspect of socialization. What do you know, he has been challenged and snapped at by dogs, luckily hes a very confident and patient dog, and I was right on top of it in time to break it up, but if i had been lolligagging with a thumb up my butt like most owners at dog parks the situation would have escalated, and I would have ound myself anwering a police officer as to why my dog bit the GSD even though my dog did nothing but sniff its Lab friend.
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