Appropriate Play Between Dogs
VIDEOS ON APPROPRIATE PLAY BETWEEN DOGS
Willie Plays with Lily
Different dogs have different play styles. Read more about this
video and how Lily and Willie communicate in their own ways here.
Self-Handicapping to a Puppy
Watch as Lassie self-handicaps to WIllie when he was a puppy.
Click here to read more about self-handicapping in dogs.
Lassie & Sydney Greet
Healthy play is full of lots of pauses between action. Watch
how often Lassie and Sydney pause as they get to know each
other and begin to play.
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Intervening in Tug Games: Plan A to Plan B July 2014
When to Intervene in Dog-Dog Interactions May 2014
Play Bows as Meta-Communication – Video Analysis December 2012
A Picture’s Worth a 1,000 Words? Part I, Results August 2012
The Plays the Thing November 2011
More on Play Styles; Dealing with Problem Players February 2010
Play Styles and Status Seeking: Correlated? February 2010
Interesting Play Styles February 2010
Play Between Domestic Dogs October 2008
The 50/50 Rule October 2008
Play & Self Handicapping October 2008
The Mystery of Play October 2008
ARTICLE ABOUT DOG PLAY
The Pause that Refreshes: Play or warming up for a fight – how to tell the difference
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