
Watching your dog play is extremely entertaining.Dogs use playing with each other not only to make new friends but also to practice fighting,flirting or hunting skills.Do you know how to recognize fair play in dog language?
1. NO FRONT CONFRONTATION
Most dogs will avoid head to head confrontation when playing. Playing side to side or in a T-shape is a sign that your dog knows what fair play is.
2.PLAY INVITATION
Dogs invite each other to play by bowing.The dog’s front paws are low to the floor, while the tail and back are up high.This is the best known but also the most basic rule of fair play
3.SHAKE IT OFF
You may notice that dogs often shake their bodies while playing, which is totally normal. This is a sign that your pet is doing an excellent job of handling the excitement and staying relaxed.
4.BREAK TIME
Dogs that play fair allow each other small breaks.USually you will see your dog lie down or step aside to smell the grass.
5.SWAP THE ROLES
Very important part of fair play is role play,.The dog that is being chased will chase his play mate dog after a while, and so on and so forth.