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I take my dog to a dog park and it seems dogs attack him. Are their signs to look for when the playing turns into fighting?

Here is the problem,when my dog sees another dog he barks and cries because I think he is trying to get close.When he gets close he starts to growl and barks.I take him out for walks everyday and would take him to the dog park every weekend,but I stopped because he was aggressive towards other [...]

I have a dog (8ball) he is a retriever mix and about 10 months old. I have been trying to walk him but every time we run into a dog he tries to attack.
I turn around and try to go the opposite way but he just pulls and growls. I really want to be able [...]

My golden retreiver will not allow other dogs to come near me (except my other golden) in the dog park and outside. I can not even go up to them anymore! I try time outs, but it is very hard to get her attention and the other dogs' owners freak out thinking that [...]

My 6 month AB/Lab mix LOVES going to the dog park. We take her a couple times a week. But my husband wants to take her more often, I'm personally afraid she will pick up bad habits.
I have heard other dog owners say that their dog has become defensive or aggressive after [...]

I have a new puppy (yorkie) and also have two larger, outdoor dogs. I have already let the puppy in contact with the more timid dog, he's actually afraid of her. The interaction was quick. My problem may be with my older dog. He isn't aggressive, he just wants to sniff her and play. But [...]

My dog obey's me ok at home and at the dog park. That is until we get around other dogs. Once she starts running around with other dogs, she completely ignores me. It's ok that she runs around with other dogs and they all play well together, but I need to make [...]