Wanted to include some extra videos we've taken over Palmer's first few days to show the type of play we are observing between Palmer and our resident dog. Both boys have similar play styles... games of chase, tugs of war, nibbles, etc... We let them play, but if it seems to be getting a but more rowdy, we've been redirecting. If they are being too mouthy (which is usually initiated by our very vocal dog... insert eye roll emoji), we have been calling them apart and trying to distract them with a chew bone or other appropriate toy. For the most part, play seems very reciprocal- they each takes turns initiating and engaging. After breaking up rougher play, we often notice they both head right back toward each other to resume play, which I think shows they both want the play to continue. The first day, play was definitely nonstop and a tad rougher. Our dog, Gino, loves other pups and was super excited to have a friend at his house, so he was initiating a lot of play. As each day passes, as they get more acclimated to one another, we have been seeing many more breaks in plays, more snuggles, more naps.
If you have another dog in the home, hopefully these videos can help you gauge if Palmer's energy and playing styles would be a good fit. When these two play it can be a lot to manage. Keeping play as calm as possible takes a lot of vigilance.
If you have another dog in the home, hopefully these videos can help you gauge if Palmer's energy and playing styles would be a good fit. When these two play it can be a lot to manage. Keeping play as calm as possible takes a lot of vigilance.
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As I finalize this post, I looked to my left on the couch and saw this.