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Supervise Polite and Positive Dog Play: How to Do the Bully Test

Are you not sure if your dog is being too pushy while playing with others? This simple test can help you find out. 1. Gently hold your dog (the suspected bully) by the hips. (You can see that this makes Dee slightly uncomfortable. Help your dog to feel comfortable by trying this at home and pairing it with treats, so it is not a scary feeling.) 2. Does the play partner run away? It's likely he feels very relieved that you're pinning down "the bully". Give your dog a time out away from the action so that he can settle. If he's repeatedly too pushy, end the play session. 3. Does the play partner return with enthusiasm? It's likely that the partner thought the play was just fine. Do you agree? Then let them play. Do you still want everyone to relax a bit more? Ask both dogs to settle before resuming play. Even if your dog "passes" the bully test, you might still prefer that the dogs lower their play energy level, or that certain play styles (such as body slamming) are not allowed. Add lots of breaks to the play so both dogs can take a moment to settle, and then release them to play. Aim to keep play at an energy level where the dogs can still pay attention if you give them a cue, so that you can redirect their focus or call them to you should you need to intervene. www.fetchmpls.com training@fetchmpls.com Minneapolis, Minnesota