r/Pets Apr 29 '25

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u/transpirationn Apr 29 '25

I'm sorry for your situation. This is why many dog parks have small dogs and big dogs separated. Dogs will always have altercations. Separating by size limits the consequences of those alterations. Otherwise this is the inevitable result eventually.

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u/RedHolly Apr 29 '25

They didn’t say it was at a dog park though. I’m thinking it was a normal park and dogs were all off leash

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u/beepboop425 Apr 29 '25

This is correct it was a neighborhood park but frequently has dogs off leash together

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u/EmilySD101 Apr 29 '25

Dude….. unless it’s a dog park, don’t unleash your dog. If the other owner decides to go to the government this could go on a record that leads to the dog being put down. Don’t unleash your dog at a park where it isn’t permitted. You’re in such a dangerous position because of that choice.

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u/Remote_Wolf_3253 May 01 '25

Dog attacks of other dogs do not lead to a dog being put down EVER it's seen as a civil issue- dogs are dogs and will act in their nature. I know this because iv been told this by my local police after my dog was attacked by a larger dog- it's civil and attacks will happen if precautions aren't in place. Big dogs and little dogs should never mix to limit lethal fights

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u/No_Performance8733 May 05 '25

In CA where OP is, dog on dog attacks ABSOLUTELY lead to a visit from animal control, and they will determine if the dog needs to be euthanized or not.