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I agree when ours (2 girls) really started rumbling, scrapping, play-fighting, establishing who's the "alpha dog", etc., it was alarming. But I just kept a close eye on them and figured out they weren't hurting each other. One or the other would YELP if they got carried away. If it gets too ugly, say NO!!! very firmly and seperate them if necessary. Otherwise, no blood, no foul.
I've read posts on here of people who DO have dogs that are literally at each other's throats, so to speak....I guess it depends on the dog's age, what they've been through, when they were introduced, etc.
But to me it seems most of the time, pups growing up together, rough-play is fairly normal. Just use your best judgement ! |