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[JuddFL]

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[JC-Pitbulls]

I don't know about other pits for playmates, because the older pits get the more territorial they get(mine anyway). Why don't you try being his playmate.

[Crash97]

First off Welcome to Game-dog. You'll find all the info. you want right here.

IMO you're better off finding Diablo a playpal outside a dog park. Those places are a disaster waiting to happen. Go to a friend's house or have them over to yours to allow the pups to play. Just be careful, if they get into a scrap as our breed is apt to do. Keep a set of breaking sticks nearby, just in case. Learn to use them properly.

[GrChPitBitch]

I allow Bruiser and Paddie to romp... but they were raised together... and I wont let them be together unsupervised... it can get out of hand REAL quick... a pit bull is still a pit bull... dog agression can
"come naturally" to some, so I would recomend NOT taking them to the dog park....

[LadyRampage]

I just made this long post and lost it cause I wasnt logged in when I thought I was. So I'll skip the history on DIablo.
Anyway, I just got my pit a few months ago. Hes 3 and came from my brother in law who raised him from a pup. Hes an excellent dog with no aggressive behavior. Hes been around young children his whole life.
I have taken him to the dog park a couple times and he has behaved very well. Better than half the other dogs who were nipping on his ears. But I get the feeling people did not like him there. I really dont want to go back. But I want Diablo to get some playtime with other dogs.

Does anyone take their pits to dog parks?
Is it appropiate to try to find other Pit owners and find him a playmate?
Glad you found the forum, there are alot of experience APBT owners on the board with tons of info.

As for dog parks... I personally don't believe an APBT has any business at a dog park. With these dogs, even with a history of non-aggressive behavior the potential is there because of their background. Those same people that are giving you the disapproving look would be the first in line if something happen between your dog and other dog, even if you dog didn't start it..

If you'd like to socialize your dog, try to locate other dog owners who understand that problem do happen and invite them to your house for interaction.

I operate on the assumption that aggression can happen at anytime or any reason with these dogs and its better to be safe than sorry. Whenever you are taking your dog in public I'd recommend having a breaking stick, and know how to use it, for any emergency that may arise.

If you look back a bit in the General section you'll find a poll that concerns dog parks. There were some outstanding views on why or why not to take APBTs there.

[GAPITS]

unfortunately a dog park for apbt's is either a lawsuit or free ticket to euthanasia waiting to happen (or both). i have found in my personal experiences that the best playmate for my dogs are smaller, non-aggressive breeds (such as my neighbors border collie that just loves one my most dominant females). they are only allowed to play supervised, and as of yet we have had no problems. welcome aboard and best of luck with your dog.

[ibcbt]

dog parks are not the place to be if somethings wrong your dog will be the bad guy. its not right but that is how it is.we bought a daschound and they play together fine .but my male pit dose get rough so we still have to watch then at all times.plus the daschound is a female that helps alittle.

[The Watcher]

I don't know about other pits for playmates, because the older pits get the more territorial they get(mine anyway). Why don't you try being his playmate.

I agree, the best ...friend for a pit is a person..take him on long walks, car rides, watch tv, thro the ball, etc. He will be fine. Dog parks are his ticket to Jail-many unspayed/neutered dogs ranking for athority, AND THIER OWNERS ARE WORSE. As you said he already tolerates other dogs nipping at his ears. He won't be the one to start it, but he prolly will finish it!! AND IT WILL ALWAYS BE HIS FAULT!!!!

[Rockstar]

I agree. You're almost always going to find a dog or two running off-leash at most of these places. When the inevitable incident occurs, the owners will say that there were three dozen other dogs in the park and there were no problems at all until yours came along. An APBT's best friend is indeed a person. I have a few that get along with each other, and I have some that don't. I had a couple of littermate sisters that seemed to love each other for about 2 and a half years. They got along so well together that I put them on a separate yard than the rest of my dogs. I broke the golden rule: Never trust a bulldog not to fight. I'll spare you the details, but I'll just say that these two haven't been allowed within a hundred feet of each other for quite some time now. I should have known better. Just be aware that no matter how well two dogs seem to get along, there is always the potential for things to turn ugly at the drop of a hat. I've owned many of these dogs, and never have I had two that got along entirely without incident.

[JuddFL]

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