[Discussion] [Vent] Don’t let your tiny “big dog personality” dog into the large dog park ladyDog Talks

The other day, I took my dog to the dog park.

He is a quite large Boston terrier mutt, and therefore fits into the “large” side of the dog park. Our park separates the large and small sizes, and it’s worked really well.

Keep in mind, I ONLY go to the park when no other dogs are there, because it provides a nice fenced fetching area and has a bench where I can easily read a book while my dog likes to entertain himself. He’s pretty independent so he enjoys the time there to play tug or just to chew on some bones while I supervise him.

After about 20 minutes or so, a few more people entered our side. I was getting ready to leave because I don’t stay around when other dogs come, but as I was grabbing my things, I saw someone enter with a tiny odd chihuahua mix on our large side. Immediately, the dog went nuts while running up and snapping at the other dogs. I got out of there as quickly as possible.

As I was walking out, I overheard her talking to another member about her dog, saying “my dog just has a big personality, and there weren’t any other dogs my dog could play with in the small side”. Needless to say, the rest of the people in the park left immediately right after me. We live in a small neighborhood so I don’t really worry about people in our dog park, but every since that time, I’ve noticed her at the park in the large section when I go on my walks next to it. Our town is super homey and I have never worried about this before.

Have y’all ever had any similar experiences? I’ve found it really irresponsible and sickening when this lady brings her tiny dog with larger ones that could potentially run right over it. There is a side you can use, and you don’t need to potentially endanger your dog!

Submitted October 23, 2020 at 11:41PM by theturnipsisters https://ift.tt/3oljTBU