![]() Not every dog is meant for the dog park, and that’s OK.The dog is trying to get away from the other one, and her body language is not happy and bouncy.If the dogs get into actual combat, hopefully it will be a short encounter, and the “loser” will try to leave the area.Ears will be pinned flat and lips curled back and snarling.Movements will be quick and efficient – no bouncing around, no taking turns.Closed mouth, curled lip, low warning growl.You may not be able to see this if the dog has long hair. Hackles (the hair on a dog’s upper back) are raised. They will probably take turns with most play-fighting behaviors.īehaviors that tell you this is not a game Even the dog that ends up on his back doesn’t want to stop playing. The dogs voluntarily make themselves vulnerable by “falling” down and exposing their bellies and allowing themselves to be caught when playing chase. ![]() Play-growling may sound scarier than serious fighting.
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