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Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 05:55 AM

I brought my new 3 month old male home on Friday. I also have a 7 month old female. They are both about 2.5 lbs. They seem to really like each other and play alot together, but sometimes one of them really yelps and cries when they are playing. I know that this is somewhat normal when they play with play biting and all, but where do you draw the line? After this happens they immediately run back to each other and want to start playing again. Do I just let them play and let it run it's course or do I stop it occasionally? I am so afraid one of them will get hurt. They do all of that growling and rolling around and biting - does it just sound worse than it is? It seems as though I am constantly picking one of them up, trying to hold them as they squirm to get back down. Help!

PamBellaJagShy · 08-08-2008, 07:35 AM

I usually stop them with a water bottle or a a can with pennys in it. I'm worried my little one's will break their eyes. I had a hard time getting Shylohs ears up and I don't want them to fall, so I have the water bottle, or get a can of soda, empty it, put penny's in it and shake it. They stop immediately!

Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 08:33 AM

Thanks for your help. I've tried the soda bottle with coins and they do stop, but...they immediately run back to each other and start again. I'm thankful that they get along and seem to like each other, but I'm so afraid one of them will get hurt. They just sound like it is so rough. I guess I'll just keep separating them when they sound like that. Does anyone know if it gets to a point when they will get "used to each other" and stop this or will this continue on indefinitely?

zoeybear · 08-08-2008, 08:54 AM

I let mine go at it. When Baby Chloe has had enough, she will come to me to hold her.

Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 09:08 AM

Zoeybear, That is just what mine look like when they are "playing"! Does one of yours ever really yelp or cry out? Last night the puppy really cried for about 10 seconds and made me feel really bad. I immediately picked him up and he continued to cry for a couple of seconds, but then when I put him down he went right back over and jumped on top of her! They are not fighting, I don't think, but playing...it just sounds really bad ~ plus my 7 month female is so fragile and thin and he is so short and full of puppy fat!!!

Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 09:09 AM

Zoeybear, your babies are precious by the way!!!

zoeybear · 08-08-2008, 09:46 AM

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Zoeybear, your babies are precious by the way!!!

Thanks. I do believe mine are playing. They sound like they are killing each other! Once in a while someone will cry a bit. If zoeybear gets too rough , I yell "hey" and she gets off her Sis. Baby Chloe is just like yours, she just goes back for more! I figure they are playing, but also establishing the pecking order. When BC has enough, she gets in my lap!

bchgirl · 08-08-2008, 10:02 AM

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Zoeybear, That is just what mine look like when they are "playing"! Does one of yours ever really yelp or cry out? Last night the puppy really cried for about 10 seconds and made me feel really bad. I immediately picked him up and he continued to cry for a couple of seconds, but then when I put him down he went right back over and jumped on top of her! They are not fighting, I don't think, but playing...it just sounds really bad ~ plus my 7 month female is so fragile and thin and he is so short and full of puppy fat!!!

They are playing...and yes it sounds and looks very rough. Mine bite, growl, pull each other around, pounce...a lot of rough puppy playing.

I have three...I have witnessed actual fights and if you ever do...you will quickly see the difference.

Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 10:55 AM

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They are playing...and yes it sounds and looks very rough. Mine bite, growl, pull each other around, pounce...a lot of rough puppy playing.

I have three...I have witnessed actual fights and if you ever do...you will quickly see the difference.

Do they ever outgrow this "playing" or will this go on forever? I have only had him a week and he is only 3 months ~ I'm wondering if they will eventually get used to each other and calm down or will this just be the way they go at it from now on?

bchgirl · 08-08-2008, 11:13 AM

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Do they ever outgrow this "playing" or will this go on forever? I have only had him a week and he is only 3 months ~ I'm wondering if they will eventually get used to each other and calm down or will this just be the way they go at it from now on?

It goes on and on until they pass out.

Reese is 1 1/2 years old...Reggie is 7 months. They play A LOT...usually outside which wears them out so that when we are inside...everyone naps.

At 3 years old...Ramsey is more content to lay and watch them. She thinks boys are stupid.

PamBellaJagShy · 08-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Now the girls know that when they get too rough and I have had enough. I just say "I'm gonna get the water bottle" They know what i'm talking about!

I just can't take chances with my babies ears, I may show Shyloh and her ears can't be broke.

Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 11:19 AM

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It goes on and on until they pass out.

Reese is 1 1/2 years old...Reggie is 7 months. They play A LOT...usually outside which wears them out so that when we are inside...everyone naps.

At 3 years old...Ramsey is more content to lay and watch them. She thinks boys are stupid.

That is too funny! Have they all grown up together? I have a small gap in my backyard fence that is supposed to be fixed this Sunday (I hope ~ he promises ~ sigh!). Then, maybe, I'll try letting them play outside to see if that helps. Right now they just had their baths and they are both sleeping, thank goodness for these small breaks....

Lolasmom1211 · 08-08-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PamBellaJagShy

Now the girls know that when they get too rough and I have had enough. I just say "I'm gonna get the water bottle" They know what i'm talking about!

I just can't take chances with my babies ears, I may show Shyloh and her ears can't be broke.

I'll have to try the water bottle, too. Thanks for the advice. I know what you mean about the ears...it sounds and looks like mine will tear each others off! But so far, we haven't had anything major happen....just a few cries, yelps and some hurt feelings! I think it bothers me 100% more than them.

bchgirl · 08-08-2008, 11:26 AM

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That is too funny! Have they all grown up together? I have a small gap in my backyard fence that is supposed to be fixed this Sunday (I hope ~ he promises ~ sigh!). Then, maybe, I'll try letting them play outside to see if that helps. Right now they just had their baths and they are both sleeping, thank goodness for these small breaks....

Well when one turns a year old...I get baby fever and get another.

Ramsey was just past 1 when I got Reese...and Reese was a wee bit past 1 when we added Reggie.

Mine adore being outside...it is a great way for them to run off that energy. That's my entertainment...I sit outside and watch my dogs play.

bchgirl · 08-08-2008, 11:28 AM

Just so you know...their ears won't break.

08-08-2008, 05:55 AM	#1
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	Playing too rough? I brought my new 3 month old male home on Friday. I also have a 7 month old female. They are both about 2.5 lbs. They seem to really like each other and play alot together, but sometimes one of them really yelps and cries when they are playing. I know that this is somewhat normal when they play with play biting and all, but where do you draw the line? After this happens they immediately run back to each other and want to start playing again. Do I just let them play and let it run it's course or do I stop it occasionally? I am so afraid one of them will get hurt. They do all of that growling and rolling around and biting - does it just sound worse than it is? It seems as though I am constantly picking one of them up, trying to hold them as they squirm to get back down. Help!

08-08-2008, 07:35 AM	#2
PamBellaJagShy Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Katy Posts: 297	I usually stop them with a water bottle or a a can with pennys in it. I'm worried my little one's will break their eyes. I had a hard time getting Shylohs ears up and I don't want them to fall, so I have the water bottle, or get a can of soda, empty it, put penny's in it and shake it. They stop immediately! Last edited by PamBellaJagShy; 08-08-2008 at 07:37 AM. Reason: ears

08-08-2008, 11:28 AM	#15
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Just so you know...their ears won't break. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

08-08-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	Thanks for your help. I've tried the soda bottle with coins and they do stop, but...they immediately run back to each other and start again. I'm thankful that they get along and seem to like each other, but I'm so afraid one of them will get hurt. They just sound like it is so rough. I guess I'll just keep separating them when they sound like that. Does anyone know if it gets to a point when they will get "used to each other" and stop this or will this continue on indefinitely?

08-08-2008, 09:08 AM	#5
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	Zoeybear, That is just what mine look like when they are "playing"! Does one of yours ever really yelp or cry out? Last night the puppy really cried for about 10 seconds and made me feel really bad. I immediately picked him up and he continued to cry for a couple of seconds, but then when I put him down he went right back over and jumped on top of her! They are not fighting, I don't think, but playing...it just sounds really bad ~ plus my 7 month female is so fragile and thin and he is so short and full of puppy fat!!!

08-08-2008, 09:09 AM	#6
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	Zoeybear, your babies are precious by the way!!!

08-08-2008, 11:18 AM	#11
PamBellaJagShy Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Katy Posts: 297	Now the girls know that when they get too rough and I have had enough. I just say "I'm gonna get the water bottle" They know what i'm talking about! I just can't take chances with my babies ears, I may show Shyloh and her ears can't be broke.