[Mom to Hot Rod]

In my experience, my 2 are total afraid of the dog park although they are getting used to it. My Maggie is very submissive and I guess other dogs can sense it. I got a bit upset at one owner whose (bigger) pug was barking right in Maggies face as she was cowering and didn't do anything. Yes, it is a dog park but at the same time, you should be aware of what your dog is doing. In my case I would have appreciated it if the owner would have called her dog off. Maggie was all of 4 1/2 lbs at the time and to this day is afraid when she hears dogs barking.

I say let Charlie enjoy himself but just be aware of what is taking place, be it he is being scared to death or bullying another dog (not the normal playing sort of thing).

I think I was with Britster at the part when someone got upset about the treats. Yeah, there are some people who can be sticklers. I usually try and go with someone I know so at least I know my dogs know other dogs there.