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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We go to a dog run and the socialization is so important for our dog. The angry people on here ranting about long leashes etc likely have aggressive breed dogs, and refuse to acknowledge it. [/quote]

Trainer again. “Socialization” is such a ruined term. Dogs need acclimation. They need to calmly observe and experience the world going by without negative consequences. Dogs need to lie down and do nothing while the world goes by, garbage trucks rattle, other dogs pass, babies cry, strollers stroll, etc. They do not need to play with other strange dogs.

Curated friends are a good thing! One or two known dogs with similar play styles, behaviors, mannerisms. But not a dog park. The staring border collie is rude to the body slamming retriever who is offensive to the spaniel who is scary to the tiny terrier. The person who brings their fearful dog to try to “help” is going to create an explosion of fear aggression when other dogs approach. If there is an experienced person there reading body language and stepping in and redirecting it can work with a few dogs, but 5-10-20 at a dog park is a disaster waiting to happen.[/quote]

The dogs at our park all get along. They know each other at this point, and look forward to playing together. It’s my dogs favorite part of the day, but obviously if he didn’t like it, I wouldn’t take him. It’s generally not more than 5 dogs at a time. I find it odd you’re so against dog parks for all dogs. Do you run one of those paid socialization groups or something? [/quote]

Your park? Is it a private dog club or something? Do you reserve a timeslot just for your group somehow?[/quote]

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