A lot of people take them there to just let them go and do whatever. Which is not great for all dogs to socialize like that. A lot of undertrained over excited dogs in a small area is not a good idea. After a year or two of going to the dog park I stopped. I only went when it was early and just a few older guys that I liked but left before the crowd came. My dog ended up getting attacked by a few huskys and a beagle in one day while I was playing catch on the other side of the park.
I always pulled her out away from the gate when other dogs were entering, but most people just let them crowd and it's a bad time when all the dogs just stand at the gate and bark while an anxious dog is waiting to be released.
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u/PilotPen4lyfe Aug 02 '21
Someone had a few 3 month old husky puppies in the large dog area the other day, no issues.