Interesting to read about all your dogs, dog parks and experiences, thanks.

Aly:
It's funny about Reece playing in the tennis courts. Good idea, I did that too. Several years ago, before dog parks, I had a cocker spaniel with problems. Submissive wetter, fear biter, blind by one year of age, dying of many physical problems at 5 years. The only place I could take her where she could safely play and run free was at the local basketball courts, fenced in right next to the tennis courts. It was big and my boys carefully rode their bikes and skateboards around while she ran after them, never once getting hurt. Smell and hearing were her guides, the basketball area her playground.

jackiedaisy 1935:
I'm not surprised at all that treats don't work in a situation with other dogs. My Sandy totally ignored treats in his training program, focusing on the other dogs. Neither one of my dogs responds to treats around other dogs. But at home they are big treat piggies.

doggiemom:
I think Germany might be one of the friendly dog countries. A friend visited there and said dogs were allowed in the restaurants, and rested quietly at people's feet as they ate. Amazing. My dogs would be up, smelling everyone's food, waiting for something to drop.

Rottie:
After my Sandy was attacked in two parks, and once in front of my house, he has been less friendly towards other dogs. At times in the dog park he will charge a dog, growling, but pass on by without stopping. He is scolded so doesn't do it often. Besides, he is a big chicken. I watch him so that others do not take offense.

bugmom:
We have no leash free beaches here, but many owners take the liberty to release their dogs. Much discussion has been in the paper lately and they are cracking down on this. I noticed a new warning sign at the beach close to my house. They say dogs are running up and over people, poop being left on the sand, kids being scared. In one area they have a group that watches the beach and now hand out flyers to dog people. If a dog is set free, they personally approach the people. We'll see. Our beaches are probably much smaller here which makes the close interaction harder to control. I remember the wide open beaches in Northern California and Oregon, stretching out in all directions. Back then I had a passel of two-legged ones running on the beach.

Thanks for the link to the dog park web site. Briefly checked it out and will be back there later today.

AdoreMyDogs:
A vet tech I know told me of some vicious attacks with injuries at the dog park near my house. I don't go there. Got to be careful. Sorry your Cassie got hurt. My two-legged daughter's nickname is Cassie too.