How many times have you had to tell other dog owners, "don't worry he's fine." ?

If you've read my other posts, you can probably tell my dog Atlas is a pretty energetic little guy. The dog park is pretty much my second home. Atlas is a complete masochist and loves tumbling around with bigger dogs. I've had many a dog owner who have come up to me and tried to apologize while their husky/lab/sheperd etc. is wrestling around with my corgi, to which I always respond, "No, don't worry, he loves bigger dogs."

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Permalink Reply by Mariana on October 30, 2008 at 9:54am

That's definitely something to look out for. There are many variables involved.

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Permalink Reply by Ross on October 30, 2008 at 12:18pm

It's good to be concerned, but one also has to keep in mind that most aggressive behavior is simply display rather that actual action. From an evolutionary standpoint this make sense, if you think about wolves trying to assert dominance over one another, if they can do this without coming to serious blows, but rather by a bite or snarl, this is better for the survival of the species.
That being said I always keep a watchful eye on my dog, and am always ready to step in if something serious does ensue, but I really don't worry about him too much.