I would never take my dog to a dog park. Everyone says their dog is "friendly" until they aren't. Not worth the risk.

A local animal shelter of mine has a large dog park and they host small dog socials every month. I think separating dogs by size should be much more common, keeps everyone a lot safer.

Exercise, sit, and train dogs for a living; I am straight up with everyone that I hate dog parks. Owners allow outrageous behaviors that make me want to step in; mistake boundary pushing behavior as “friendly” while panicking over every sound certain breeds make (growling is not always aggression as wagging the tail isn’t always friendly - PANICKING because you heard a growl however will trigger an event) And some dogs simply don’t enjoy playing with other dogs (a lot of guarding breeds) and that’s ok - that’s lots of other bonding activities that are much less risky. Not only for owner and dog safety - but to also prevent negative encounters with stranger dogs.

I can't believe the defendant tried the old "the check got lost in the mail" bit 😂😂😂

I used to love going to a dog park near my home until a dog attacked my dog and me. I was bit severely because my dog immediately went to the ground submisively but the dog kept attacking so I huddled over her to protect her. My dog was ok but I had to have rabies shots from the bites (horrifically painful). I was under watch for 2 years by my county because rabies can take 2 years to develop. Worst part was the girl with the dog literally stood there and did nothing while her dog was attacking us. She gave a fake name to somebody and snuck out while I was bleeding and while I was trying to get my dog and me safely to the car. I never went back and still have scars. A dog park isn't about how responsible you are with your dog...it's how irresponsible another person may be with their dog. It's not worth it. I don't hate the dog, I hate the owner. Now I have a country property and my dogs have their own land to run and explore now.

I own a Rottweiler and he has never been friendly with strangers, for this reason he is always in my property, I don’t walk him or take him to parks, I do take him on rides in my truck with the window half down but I never leave him alone and I never let him around kids/pets

Put your dog on a lease lady.

I wouldn't ever my dog to a park not only chance getting attacked, but I wouldn't know if their dog has had all it's shots.

Canine Behaviorist of 18 years, I never go to Dog Parks, no matter how big, nice, different size play times, etc… The dogs are not the problem, the HUMANS are. If you insist on socializing your dog (Dog Day Cares are even a big no no), find a dog or two that you have vetted, that your dog knows and gets along with, meet at the Dog Park at dawn when other people aren't there and let them play. Otherwise, find a private property to play at, otherwise, KEEP YOUR DOGS ON LEASHES, and be a responsible owner. PLEASE.

I am a small woman with a 9lb dog. My neighbors two pits broke loose and ran up on us in my yard while my fence was open…I didn’t leave my dog. Snatched her up. And was screaming and swinging at the pits so bad they got scared and ran back home. One NEVER listens and is always loose. She learned that day.

Took my dog to a dog park once. Never again. Lol. I agree with the Judge on this one I don't try to introduce my dog to other dogs he can socialize with us ! Lol

The defendant lost the moment her dog had a previous bite on another dog. I'm not even done watching this yet,,she has to be guilty.

My dog loves parks and used to go a fair amount and do great. Now he's pushing 14 and when my mom takes him he barks/growls at anyone who tries to get near her. He is very old, very cranky, and a big protective baby when it comes to my mom 😂 no more dog parks for him

As a kid I used to think my dogs loved the dog park. She got so excited when we said dog park, granted we had her super trained, with recall and all the things that we made sure that she was trained. Now as an adult, I would never ever take my two dogs now to a dog park. Regardless of how trained my two are.

This is why I never take my dogs to the dog park. Too dangerous.

NEVER go to a dog park

I AGREE!!!!! One time my dog got into a small fight... nothing happened but never ever again!!!!

I think if you're stupid enough to take your dog to a dog park, you assume the responsibility.

This is why the defendant is liable here, she had prior knowledge that her dog was aggressive since she was already sued for it once

Everyone has a responsibility to mitigate their damages. She should've taken the dog right away. Just cause she couldn't see a lot of damage doesn't mean there wasn't damage on the inside. There is no way for the judge to know if this was something that could've been mitigated but it seems highly probable since their wasn't anything seen right away and a week later there was. Following the train if thought, I believe she made the right judgment. People take care of your animals. If you go to dog parks you assume the risk and there are plenty of people who have no business owning animals.

I do not agree with the judge for holding it against the plaintiff for waiting. On the outside it didn’t appear there was an issue. Any dog owner would take them to a vet immediately if they thought something was wrong. She should of gotten the full amount.

I had a well trained Akita. However, I was only one walking her and she was NOT socialized to other dogs for playing., I did however bring her to work daily(I was grooming pets) and she was trained to sit in driver's seat, and put her head out the window. She would totally ignore other animals IN THE VAN OR GROOMING SHOP. But I never trusted her to " just play" with other dogs. She was with me, 24/7. One of the best dogs I ever had for personal protection. Weeks, months, years of daily training!

I have to admit the judge was wrong about the timing of an abscess. We had a dog that attacked our cat. There was no visible injury. Pus built up under the skin and we weren't aware of the problem until about a week later. We had taken the cat to the vet right away because there were other injuries and the vet was not able to see it. You can't treat an abscess until after it forms.

I can't stand the way the defendant says "dog."

dog parks are the worst idea ever dreamt up.

I brought my German shepherd puppy (12 weeks) to a dog park when I was young and stupid …. She got attacked by an older husky and was almost hurt badly. Never again, did I ever step foot in a dog park with ANY of my dogs.

The defendant acts like she could care less that she is in court AGAIN being sued for damages caused by her negligence!! She can't wait to have stiff drink at the neighborhood bar!!

Poor lady. She was trying to not be litigious and not unnecessarily go to a vet if it was no big deal, and got punished for it...note to self: DON'T see if the wound will heal on its own in a few days...DO immediately start suing

These two Karens!!!! Lmfao 😂😂😂😂

I think some dog owners don't realize their dog doesn't want to be bothered with other dogs sometimes. They just wanna do their own thing without having other dogs up in their face. Dogs get in their moods just like people. I see some owners force their dogs to be friendly and that's when bad things happen. Don't assume if you're in a dog park your dog will automatically get along with the other dogs.

"You're a 2 time loser." "Ditto.". 😄

My veterinarian told me to keep my dog out of dog parks .. Dog parks are big germ bowls full poop 💩.. Not everyone cleans up a after their dog.

I like dogs but would not have one as a pet… too much liability and I just don’t have the time, energy or patience to properly care for them. This case just makes me more glad that I don’t have one… I’ll stick to goldfish lol

WHY TAKE THE DOGS TO AN OFF LEASH PARK? ASKING FOR A HASSEL

I don't understand the whole " take your dog everywhere into stores and businesses. NO ONE WANTS YOUR DOG THERE ! And If you can't be separated from your dog, then stay home and hold it non stop.

Am I the only 1 who heard the Defendant, No Collar on her dogs??

A black lab puppy was nipping at my Wheaton terrier at a dog park and my dog had enough (but didn't bit it). She turned and growled at it. We live on a path and our dog never responded to any dog that walked by and would run around with them, in fact, EXCEPT for ALL black labs! For the rest of her life, if we heard our dog barking in our backyard, we knew there was black lab walking by our house! She thought all black labs were THAT black lab from the park! 😂 We never went back to the dog park again...

TF? The plaintiff really let her dog go when the defendants dog attached them and said she either has to run or defend herself? Woman doesn’t deserve a dog.

Curtis saying "you're a two time loser now" haha

The way I got excited over it being a case about an animal.😁. I didn't even watch it yet but I'm ready to judge like I'm JM 😅

At 2:18 you can see the defendant's expression, it was priceless! 🙈

I'm not a pet owner and even I would think hmm, my dog was just attacked. Let me take him to a vet!

The plaintiff reminds me of Shirley MacLaine.

Dog parks are lawsuits. Judge Judy said something similar.

Personally I hate dog parks because of this reason. But I can't fully blame the dog. It is 80% if not more the owners fault for not controlling their dog. My grandpa used to take his dog to the vet until he noticed her starting to get a little nippy at some of the other dogs. So he stopped going to prevent something like this from happening.

Doig poark? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I would NEVER take my dog to a dog park... Too many irresponsible owners who could care less. Don't ever trust someone who insists that their dogs are "friendly".

i cant tell you how many pet owners ive came across who believe their shitty animal can do no wrong.

Having seen a few cases involving abscesses now, I don't think the judge understands how they work.

My #1 judge.. my only comment is ,it's not acceptable to call a judge out of their name,i.e. sweetheart, sweety . She should have the same respect for the litigants.

"I bwaught da dwaug to da dwaug pwaurk" hahahahaha😂😂😂

I brought my dog once to a dog park. Never again bc I thought I don’t want my dog to get sick or fleas from the other dogs. Plus my dog hated it.

My City has separate parks for large/small dogs. Thought that was more common until I started watching this show

Defendant was 100% liable

What's a dawog?

We walk our dog on trails, with the leash on and keep him close. I don't know why people go to dog parks where common sense should tell them this can happen. DUH!

MY JACK RUSSELL WAS BANNED FROM OUR DOG PARK HE WAS 5 AND 0 ALL KNOCK OUTS

It's ridiculous honestly I dont think anyone should be able to sue since they both decided to take their dogs to the dog park. Dogs are gonna do what dogs do if you were walking on a trail or something and your dog attacks and severely injures another dog then that's your fault but when you decide to take your dogs to a non leash dog park you take the risk of your dog getting into a fight. I have 2 dogs one of my dogs will snap at male dogs when they try to mount her so I dont take my dog to the dog park because owners dont watch their dogs at the dog park and I'm not gonna risk my dog snipping at another dog knowing my dog doesnt like it super simple.

No dog park !

9:50 😂😂 she didn’t send ANNNNYTHING in mail

I wonder if it would defeat the purpose if a park required a muzzle? My dog would love a park, but I haven't had much luck with other dogs.

Dog park should be ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK.

How could she wait 🙄 that’s insane to me. How do you claim to care and you’re not paranoid about something internal?

11:30 "you're a two-time loser" 😂

This defendant is so ignorant

dog parks, worst idea ever

Just a tip... huddling over your dog to protect your dog doesn't work and it won't prevent a bite. Fight back! If a dog is attacking you, your dog, or your child... hit, punch, and kick, do whatever you can to keep the attacking dog back. Sometimes one good punch to the nose is enough to get them to back off. If your dog is bitten and the other dog refuses to let go, the strangulation method is the quickest way to get the attacking dog to release. Let go of your dog and grab the attacking dog by the collar, if they are not wearing a collar put a slip lead around the attackers neck (use your belt if you have no leash). Move the collar or slip lead to the top of the neck under the ears. Twist the collar or slip lead until it's incredibly tight around the top of the neck. Lift the dog straight up until his front paws are off the ground. Hold and wait, the dog will begin to choke, after 15-20 seconds they will open there mouths automatically trying to breathe. When it opens its mouth quickly move the attacking dog away. People make the mistake of holding onto there dog during an attack or they try to pull there dog away from the attacker. Let your dog go and grab the attacker! Lifting the dogs front paws off the ground not only chokes the dog, it limits the head shaking and will prevent further damage. I've broken up several dog fights in my life and this method works every time, there are KZfaq videos demonstrating this method. Everybody needs to know how to break up a dog fight correctly!

“Showed it’s teeth” 💀🤣 maybe he was just gloating about his pearly whites 🦷 🐩 lmao

I don’t think dog parks are a good idea because you never know what may happen to your dog or yourself. As for the plaintiff’s dog, who’s to say that the bite caused that abscess, it could have just been something with her dogs genetics that could have caused that abscess. If the plaintive really thought the bite was bad she would have taken the dog to the vet or a vet hospital asap. The defendant should stay away from that dog park because of her dogs biting other dogs and who’s to say other people wouldn’t try to blame her dogs and her for incident that weren’t even her dogs since her dogs are known for biting.

Linda the plaintiff looks like Carol Burnett!

This y I don't allow my dog to interact w any dogs or take my dog to a dog park

I wouldn't ever let my dog in a dog park. One of these dogs are the aggressor. The defendant dog must be the problem, cause she the defendant, had another lawsuit with the same problems.

I think dog parks should be sued and city should be sued for dogs

She put her dog down! Really!!!!!!

Judge is mad aggressive towards the plaintiff. I think she’s better prepared than most

The dogs are never "playing" they are testing their dominance. Once they establish that they feel safer to actually attack.

Then don't go to dog parks !

Do they film these at 3am or something? Why does the audience always look so tired like they just woke up? Lol

Folks stop letting your dogs run wild and free in the dog park. All dogs DO NOT get along!! A bigger dog once chased and pinned our smaller dog at the dog park we were one of the lucky ones where no serious fighting or injury occurred but after that we learned our lesson.

Actually there have been studies that show dogs, if given the choice, would rather spend time with their people than with other dogs. Get your lazy ass out and take your dog for a walk. My dog ended up in emergency after being attacked at a dog park. Too many things can go wrong.

I'm kinda surprised dog parks don't specify that ALL DOGS must be MUZZLED inside the park. You can get muzzles that allow the dog to drink. Dog Parks should have Security cameras & separate areas per size.

You go Judge that is fair since she waited a week.

I could tell this was not a pitbull case because there are no dead dogs after the incident.

DAUWGS!!!!!!!

They mad cuz It tastes like cold spaghetti

Plaintiff looks like a very Subdued Reba McEntire ❤ IMO ♡

I went to a dog park with my friend and her dog. People are supposed to clean up the dog poop. They don't and it's disgusting! I would not take my dog they could catch parvo

Why did you let go of your dog ?

Dog parks are not places for dogs.

everybody don't need dogs

I just have a feeling from the beginning that the lady in black is being deceptive.

I believe they should close the dog parks letting dogs running free no leash with other dogs…

The plantiff is an idiot. "No I don't have to take my dog to the vet immediately after an attack." Uh, yeah, you do. If you had, it may not have ever abscessed like it did. It may have only needed a good clipping, cleaning, flushing and antibiotics, but because you waited, it cost you more. Don't wait. Don't ever wait. This includes if you, yourself, gets a dog, cat, other animal bite. NEVER wait. Go that day for treatment.

It kind of sucks she’s being blamed for not going sooner yes it might have been cheaper but either way she’d have been owed money, she was really trying to help the other lady out.

This should be interesting.

Dowg, dowg, dowg. It's amazing the damage the Americans have done to the English language in only a few centuries...

Sup PC gang! Love me my animal cases 🤣🤣 woof

Who is the guy at the end that replaced Doug

Other dogs do usually show up to check out a fight at the dog park. The other dogs will either go at the "weak" dog or put the aggressor in it's place. I've seen it numerous times. It doesn't help the situation at all haha If your dog starts fights all the time, STOP taking the dog to the park!

Defendant is a bad owner.