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It's funny how OP doesn't realize she's catering to her own social needs, not her dog's, or any other dogs'.[/quote]

Op here. Huh? My dog adores the park. I like it too, but she adores it. Drags me there when we leave the house. It’s odd to see post after post with dog park haters because my experience is that many of my neighbors dogs like the park. Socializing of dogs is wonderful. My dog loves our family but we can’t run and play tussle with her in a way that real dogs can.

I’ve also never heard a vet say that dog parks are bad. Maybe the people they say this to have aggressive dogs?

Link to a reputable source saying dog parks are to be avoided? I’d like to read the reasoning behind it. [/quote]

So, OP, can you understand that some dogs are nice and non-aggressive but have no desire to tussle around with other dogs? That is not my dogs' preferred method of socialization and play. They prefer to politely sniff when they meet new dogs and then go chase sticks. They do not want other dogs jumping on them while they chase these sticks. They don't snap at the other jumping, mouthing (very annoying, in their opinion) dogs, they just give them the side-eye and ignore, but I would prefer to mostly isolate my dogs so they can play how they like in peace. Dog parks are fine for some dogs. But there are a number of reasons for other dog owners to avoid them. I have given you one very common reason. Why is this so hard for you to accept?[/quote]

I see.

I think having a social dog is ideal.  It seems the IRL most people where I live have encouraged this and accomplished it, but it seems that some people are not comfortable with it. For some, it’s because they have an older rescue dog set in its ways. That makes sense. But for others, I suspect that the owner psychology contributes to it, judging by the posts on here. Lots of hysteria and anger on here (your post is an example- you seem bristling with anger over a question).  Flame away ;)

fwiw my dog has had a few run ins with dogs that weren’t perfect. One bit her, but didn’t harm her because of her fur, little dogs can be barky and snappy (on leash) etc. But we don’t let these isolated incidents stop us, and she adores her time at the park. She drags me there and runs around in a fit of joy when she sees her friends. [/quote]

Are you a troll or simply obtuse?

Just because you and your dog love going to the park does not mean there is something wrong with people and dogs that don’t. There are multiple ways to socialize dogs and lots of people prefer them to dog parks. [/quote]

You are strangely defensive [/quote]

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