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Stella's mom · 04-19-2007, 11:25 AM

I'm currently keeping my daughters 5 1/2 month old which is over twice as large as my 4 month old and it does concern me when they play because he can roll her around like one of his toys. My husband is terrified he is going to hurt her accidently so we are always vigilant when they are together.

Rusty's Momma · 04-19-2007, 11:46 AM

Rusty & Sophie play all the time too. He is 7.7 lbs (7mnths old) & she is 1.6 lbs (14 wks) and I just WATCH carefully to make sure he doesnt get TO rough with her. She REALLY enjoys playing with him and just growls at him like she is bad @$$

Matter of a fact they are under my chair RIGHT NOW barking, growling, talking & playing with each other.
P.S. Sophie & Rusty's ears also go down (in excitement) when we get home

paulapoo · 04-19-2007, 02:47 PM

I often think my younger dog is bothering Otis, but Otis often chases Oliver in the yard and Oliver always ends up rolling. I've heard that called a "submissive roll". My younger dog, Oliver, does get carried away and a little rough sometimes with nipping at Otis during "in the house" playtime. Only a few times has Otis cried out, thats when I make sure Ollie knows to "be easy" while playing.

04-19-2007, 11:46 AM	#17
Rusty's Momma & Sweet Sophie's too!!! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 2,797	Rusty & Sophie play all the time too. He is 7.7 lbs (7mnths old) & she is 1.6 lbs (14 wks) and I just WATCH carefully to make sure he doesnt get TO rough with her. She REALLY enjoys playing with him and just growls at him like she is bad @$$ Matter of a fact they are under my chair RIGHT NOW barking, growling, talking & playing with each other. P.S. Sophie & Rusty's ears also go down (in excitement) when we get home __________________ Angi ~ Mom to Rusty, Sophie & Sandy

04-19-2007, 02:47 PM	#18
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I often think my younger dog is bothering Otis, but Otis often chases Oliver in the yard and Oliver always ends up rolling. I've heard that called a "submissive roll". My younger dog, Oliver, does get carried away and a little rough sometimes with nipping at Otis during "in the house" playtime. Only a few times has Otis cried out, thats when I make sure Ollie knows to "be easy" while playing. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

04-19-2007, 11:25 AM	#16
Stella's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,090	I'm currently keeping my daughters 5 1/2 month old which is over twice as large as my 4 month old and it does concern me when they play because he can roll her around like one of his toys. My husband is terrified he is going to hurt her accidently so we are always vigilant when they are together.