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Thought I would weigh in on the "dog park" and puppy socialization debate. Mia is my 14 week old pup. The OP asked about the behavior between Mia and Mylie in contrast to that of Mia and Jonah. So thanks for the input about ways to address the behavior. Now for the "dog park" debate: In my experience opinions are formed by personal experience and research. While some people have had a bad experience at dog parks or heard about bad experiences others have had or heard about positive experiences. I have owned 4 boxers, Mia is my 5th. I have had males and females, good tempered and aggressive alike. I have socialized individually, with "good adult dogs", in small groups, and at dog parks. In my experience there is no universal magic formula to making a puppy into a healthy and happy adult dog. It's trial and error, finding what works for that individual pet and being consistent. In my experience a young pup can be "traumatized" by any single event or action and no owner can plan for every possibility. The responsibly supervised pup stands the best chance against such trauma. In contrast to some of the opinions expressed I have had very positive experiences at the dog parks I go to. The owners supervise their dogs, provide positive feedback and share experiences. The real measure of its impact to me is the experiences that my dog gets. She loves it.
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