Friday 8 May 2015

Mine All Mine - Dog On Dog Interaction

Dogs interacting with dogs is a good way of burning energy and having fun, plus learning lessons on the parts of the dogs involved. My own Earl and Ethel are mad on playing together, and especially enjoy a good rough and tumble, plus a tug on a toy. The latter just has to be their very favourite. When outdoors or in, they're at it again.

I always like to image what is going on in their canine language as they tug for the possession of the toy. Of course, all interactions are fun and safe, under my 100% supervision, however there is always an element of fun competition. Who will end up with the item?

So, I have come up with a fun little demonstration of what goes on when dogs are playing and interacting, and what I would expect them to be saying and thinking whilst interacting with one another. 








So you now see how fun dog on dog interactions and play sessions are. They are also, as demonstrated be me here (hehe...) entertaining to watch. You can also learn a lot about the body language of dogs through watching them interact. Many modern day trainers and behaviourists watch dogs and study their real life interactions, to help them learn more about their furry subject. The amazing canine!

Interacting like this also helps dogs get their required exercise, and keep fit, healthy and happy. A good game works the muscles, and tires the dog mentally, also. Tugging strategies are also a good mental workout. It is enjoyable, and beneficial, as long as interaction is supervised.


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29 comments:

  1. Love itPickles would also love a game but she doesn't have a friend to play with x

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  2. Katie and I used to be chasing each other non stop, now it is Bailie and I. Those nights when we can't go in the yard because of pouring rain are really tough as we try to play in the house, but we are really too wild for that.

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    2. Hehe. Bless you all. I do agree.

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  3. Brilliant story! It's lovely to see them playing together!
    Wags and Woofs from Imogen and Millie

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  4. what a blast!! They are having a good 'ol time!

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  5. Mr. N and Sage have this routine worked out where Sage fetches a stick. She drops it and then Mr. N steals it away. Then one of the humans rescues it and throws it and the cycle starts anew.

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  6. My dog used to do that when she was a puppy. Now she acts weird when other dogs come around. Perhaps she spent too much time with just us and now she thinks she's a human!

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  7. Add one more...and welcome to our house BOL! Great post!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  8. Our pups have two of every toy, but of course their sibling rivalry surfaces when one of them starts playing with one of the toys. Isn't it much more fun to battle over one and the same toy?! Happy tugging!

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  9. I love watching dogs and their body language when playing together. This was such a cute way to demonstrate how they interact and what they're probably thinking. Nothing beats that tired but happy expression on their faces when it's all over and they're resting. Fun post! :)

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  10. Always loved how a new toy changed the nature of the game immediately.

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  11. Bentley has a couple of favorite toys out of the tons of toys they own. Those are the exact two the Pierre wants at the exact time Bentley picks it up to play. LOL! I love your captions. ☺

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    1. Bless him. Haha. Yeah. Happens here as well! Thanks again!

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  12. what fun for them both to get some exercise together. have a great day

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  13. I bet they were tired after all of that fun!

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  14. WOW! Ethel has got so big now!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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