What You Can Learn from the Pack

Dogs need to play and exercise! And, try though we might, we don’t play like another dog. In a family of one dog, they get all of the attention and the focus is on them. They may also get bored and do what they can to explore the other side of the fence.

However, having more than one dog and letting them play together as you observe, is better than most movies. There is a lot to learn just from watching them interact. If it is healthy play, and you are the one in charge, there will be an exchange of rolls – one dominant, one submissive and they will alternate this role .

They will show you the true meaning of the word dog-pile. There are three dogs playing in this photo.

The best is the “tuck-butt” where they turn into animated cartoon dogs running with their hips rounded as their back legs come up through the front to propel them across the yard. I call this doggie-bliss. I don’t know what they call it other than instinct and fun.

I guess I should say that THE best is when they come inside after their play time, exhausted and ready to relax.

During the summer months when it’s more difficult to get outside for walks, find the time to let your dogs or get some form of exercise even if it has to be inside. It’s important for their health and yours!