Comment to 'My dog actually enjoys been wrestled - good or bad'
  • Dear Sir I am inclined to believe that my dog actually enjoys been wrestled. I reached this conclusion after observing the following behaviour: We set off on a walk, during which it rarely allows me to SPRINT alongside it which I find rather strange. When we return home, the dog is asked to sit and he wholeheartidly does so. As soon as it is set free it will start to bite and I will start to "wrestle" it into submission. When it no longer has the stamina to fight, he will become nice and calm again even licking my face and hands in utter serenity. I should also point out that its food can be removed even during a meal without it demonstrating the slightest sign of unwelcome behaviour. I am certain I can make my dog realise who the boss is by pinning him down to the ground and immobilising him etc BUT IS IT ADVISABLE EVEN IF I CAN ALWAYS ACHIEVE such "victory"? Could forceful play be a matter of age? Should I pet it less and become "a boss hard to please"? I am grateful for the reply and the actual chat itself... :) Thank you!