My 15 Month Old Mini Australian Labradoodle is lovable and likes to play with all dogs. With some dogs, she runs and jumps and plays, with respect and a certain gentleness towards them and any sense of boundaries they might have. With other dogs, she immediately starts getting more animated with her play, and jumps harder with them, and also nips or bites at them. What should I do to deter or stop that type of play?

All daycare facilities must have constant supervision to watch for inappropriate play so they can stop the inappropriate play before it gets out of hand. These unwanted behaviors can be learned at daycare or even from other dogs at home and can transfer to daycare.

How to stop these unwanted behaviors?

Not all dogs are meant to be friends! If this is the case, do not let them play together.

Dogs need constant supervision especially during playtime.

Stop play if it starts to get inappropriate, separate them and take a break.

Deter unwanted behaviors as soon as possible with a reliable “recall”! When you notice your dogs body language change you will be able to successfully call them back to you (also known as recall). For more information on Canine Body Language check out Truly Force Free Animal Trainings Understanding Canine Body Language Webinar here: https://trulyforcefree.com/product/webinar-understanding-canine-body-language/

You may also want to ask yourself, Is fear going on? Your dog may be in “fight mode”. Fight Mode is a response to an acute threat to survival that is marked by physical changes, including nervous and endocrine changes, that prepare a human or an animal to react or to retreat. If so, your dog may benefit from Truly Force Free Animal Trainings Reactive Dog Course + Webinar Bundle here: https://trulyforcefree.com/product/reactive-dog-bundle/