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Offline scallywag

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Snarling
« on: January 08, 2013, 05:52:19 PM »
Hi all,

I have just returned from a walk with Harley where she met and played with another puppy who stays nearby.
Harley's quite submissive when she meets other dogs and rolls on her back and lets them jump all over her and today was no different. She is becoming more confident when playing with other dogs though and I saw an improvement today.

The thing I have a question about is: When play gets a little too rough for Harley she tends to snarl at the other dog. This is followed by butt wagging and an immediate return to playing with them. Is it normal for dogs to do this? I mean, I'm certain it is and she's just telling the other dog off. I just don't want other dog owners thinking she is mental when I know she doesn't mean any harm.

Thanks in advance for any advice
Kayleigh and Harley  :021:
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Offline JennyBee

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Re: Snarling
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2013, 06:08:56 PM »
Brodie is like this. She loves to play but hates it when things get too rough and will tell the other dog off. She was playing with an undersocialised lab a while ago (he was very ill as a pup) and he soon learned what he could and couldn't do with her ;). I find other owners usually understand, although they sometimes are concerned that their dog is hurting her... (Edit: if that was the case I'd step in, of course ;))
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Offline scallywag

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Re: Snarling
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2013, 06:22:06 PM »
Thank you! Like I say, I just worry that other owners will think Harley is some kind of crazy mutt  :005: but I'm sure you're right and the majority of owners understand!
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Offline JennyBee

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Re: Snarling
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2013, 07:05:09 PM »
Brodie can sound like a right demon :005: she is naturally noisy when playing anyway. As I say, the owners mostly seem concerned that their dog is hurting her, when really all that has happened is that it's broke one of her 'rules'. If they really did hurt her then they would know all about it :lol2:
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Offline Pearly

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Re: Snarling
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2013, 07:11:01 PM »
I look after next doors cocker every lunch time - you should hear the two of them!  Until they get rid of the sillyness [around 10 minutes] it sounds as though they are going to really hurt each other :o they don't and it calms down....worse on a Monday when they haven't seen each other for two days!  I think it must be pretty normal but worrying the first couple of times
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Re: Snarling
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2013, 12:51:16 PM »
Jinley plays with a 10 month old cocker on her morning walks.  From a distance they sound like 2 pit bulls going at it!!  Then they stop dig a hole, have a look round then start wrestling again!

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