When Tibbe is really excited during rough play, which he loves about more than anything, he play bites out of passion and joy - and not knowing what else to do. Being dogs, with no hands or arms to use for hugging, rubbing, patting, caressing or ways to really express themselves besides licking, what else can they do to express strong feelings and intensity? Seems to me dogs play bite a lot with each other naturally, especially during intense play, after chases in play, etc., and unless it hurts you, I don't see a problem. Tibbe knows not to bite hard through Bite Inhibition Training so he just bites away when really pumped up. I love it and it seems natural as long as he keeps it painless. If he does bite a little hard, which, being a dog he can do ever so often, I say "Uh oh"! and stand up, walk off. Game over.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |