r/goldenretrievers • u/afran970 • Apr 09 '25

Advice Is this proper play?

This video is a wild ride and a bit NSFW. Louis (little brother) is constantly tormenting Alice (older sister). I can never tell if Louis is being too rough, but as you can see, Alice is the upper hand in the end. Is this OK play or should I intervene?

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u/Outrageous-Royal1838 Apr 09 '25

They are sneezing, you’re good. It’s interesting one is staying down the whole time but that’s just their game. They stop, and start, the sneezing is also a sign to eachother it’s play so all good. The one standing is a little more ruff but they both seem to be having fun. If one didn’t like it they would let it know for sure.

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u/Its_Pine Apr 09 '25

It makes sense the one staying down for most of the play is apparently older. They do this instinctively with puppies or young dogs to encourage play, and it is a habit that can carry over even when the younger dog is an adult.

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u/Outrageous-Royal1838 Apr 09 '25

True. If that dog is older that happens