Rough play

[Allida]

Hi guys, So Sadie is 13 weeks, she sleeps inside but is out most of the day with my grandmothers 3 year old corgi.
Sadie is a very active puppy and likes to play rough. Jumping on top of Bonnie biting her fluff(she has a lot of hair) bonnie plays back they bite but its never proper or vicious just very rough. Is this something i should be worried about. I know its playful but she was introduced to a new puppy at the weekend and jumped all over him for about 20 mins, he was terrified but I'm thinking this is just because the new pup hasn't been socialised much. This is my first pup since i was a kid, my last cocker passed away last year at 13 and i was 7 when we got her so i cant remember when she was a pup.

Any advice appreciated.

Allida

[Betty]

I looked after my sisters labradoodle a few weeks ago for 2 weeks and they play fought all day everday.  I was a bit worried too.

I came to the conclusion that as long as it was play it was OK.  I did occasionally break them up to show that I was still in charge and also to know I could do it if I needed to. 

That said Roxy was the youngest.  We haven't had any problems with other dogs at the park etc in fact she stands up for herself a bit more now. I guess the other dog hadn't been socialised much otherwise she'd join in?!?  Roxy's first playfight made my son cry It's something to keep an eye on though as not all owners like it.

[Sarah1985]

Try not to worry about Sadie. extreme play will help her learn loads.

With regards to the other puppy you encounter i found it quite normal that those puppys who lived with or regularly encounter other dog during the weeks while their jabs kicked in were alot rougher and more outgoing than those that didnt. Clover was exactly the same as Sadie. Just keep an eye on her round nervous dogs (after all you dont want them to get too frightened). Just for the time being. Meanwhile ensure she encounters as many dogs over the next few months as you can. All different shapes sizes and temperments. She should then pick up a few things about reading other dog body language and in a few months she'll know whether to play gently (like you would with small or nervous dogs) or dive in head first. 

[Allida]

Thanks for the advice guys, shes usually been around a much bigger dog than her so i think she doesnt realise to go easy with smaller pups. My aunt just got a chihuahua so when shes vaccinated hoping to introduce them when shes gotten her vaccinated, hopefully sadie will be aware the other pup is a lot smaller. Shes like a cat the way she pounces on other dogs etc. Hilarious to watch.
Thanks guys!!!

[Noodle]

I have an 18 month old playfull working cocker and an 11 month old rescue working springer who has been with us 1 month and they are hanging off each others talis, ears, legs, necks, it's like WWF spaniels at my place at the minute and it's all in good fun!! 
When i have had enough they are outside in the garden when they soon stop and want to come inside to mum 

[Sheepscheeks]

I asked a similar question a while back about Freddie - he is 9 months now and from about 6 months developed a "boxing" style of play (using his front legs). He loves rough play with any size dog but doesn't adapt his play style to the size of the dog - he frightens a fluffy little thing we see sometimes so I take him away from her. He also mobbed a chihuahua about a month or so ago and was jumping up at the owner when she picked her dog up! This prompted me to start whistle training to have more control over him. So, ultimately my advice is to make sure you have good control over your dog so you can call her away from dogs that don't appreciate the rough play. I think it would be nigh on impossible to change a dogs style of play but you could maybe reward and praise if she is being gentle with a more timid dog?