I'm "freaky paranoid" Mom. I do not allow Missy to be around other dogs unless I am holding her, except for the pets that live in our home. She plays with my 19lb senior Pug, our 11 week old kitten, and she has a new Yorkie sister coming home soon. I am getting the 2nd Yorkie for companionship for her because she can't socialize much with other dogs. I will not take the risk of her being injured or killed. A dog park would be absolutely out of the question for Missy.
*sigh* I know...such a mean Mom