© Barbara Handelman

Rosie, the Pitbull, and Bronte, the Airedale, engaged in rough play.  What behaviors/postures do you see from each of them that their intentions are still playful?

On a cue, both dogs “chill out”. ©Barbara Handelman

The video clip is an example of two dogs playing together roughly.  Both appear to enjoy playing together, but their rough play style could lend itself to one or the other getting hurt or annoyed.   Their play is always supervised by at least one person, who regularly intervenes. In this instance, the person is Dee Ganley, author of “Changing People, Changing Dogs”, demonstrating the “Chill Out Game”.  She cues them to stop playing, and “chill out”.  

Only after they have relaxed, are they allowed to resume playing.

For more information about the Chill Out game, and Dee’s other great techniques for managing difficult dogs, go to her website www.deesdogs.com and check out her book, Changing People, Changing Dogs.

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