While the odds you'll have to break up an actual dog fight are (hopefully) very slim, it's important you know how to navigate this situation going into a dog park (lest you, another owner or your dogs get bitten).
"A lot of times, dogs will resolve things on their own, but that's not always the case," Tori said. So it's imperative you know how to safely break up a fight. And no, grabbing your pup by the collar is not the way to go.
Tori's recommended course of action? "Grab the dog by the [back] ankles or the thighs — whatever is easier in the immediate moment — then hoist them up to your chest and pull backwards," she explained. "This allows you to pull the dog back from the other dog, but without picking up their full weight. It's very light-lifting, even if you've got a big dog. Additionally, if the dog you're holding is aggressive, they won't be able to turn around and bite you from this position."