What has been your experiences at the dog park? Any fears or anxieties?

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My experience at the local dog park has been great in the socialization of our two cattle dogs. We feared the worst when our neighbors said they were afraid of our dogs. We thought they would cause too many complaints they would be taken away from us. Then I realized that the people had anxieties over any and all dogs, not just mine. We started taking our pups to the park at the same time the weather changed for the better just to see them become more comfortable around other people and dogs. I quickly saw that the barking was all in good faith. They had been barking because they were scared and anxious themselves. They protected each other as well as the family. They had only been doing their "job." I came to the conclusion very quickly that it is the ignorance of others that can get you in more trouble than you deserve or realize. The dog park was so addicting, that the girls go at least every other day now, and they learned the word "park" very quickly. They are so smart; alike my neighbors. Have you had good or bad experiences? Elaborate, please.