How to teach an adopted dog to play gently with other pets?

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We just adopted Scooby and love her but she is very playful and wants to play with our other dogs but is too rough. Is there a way to get her to understand how to be careful? We have a jar of beads we shake when she’s being to much for them to get her to refocus but it doesn’t seem like enough. I’m afraid someone will get hurt! We don’t let them all out unless we’re watching everything. She’s so sweet and I know we can make this work we are starting training soon! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 60 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on adding Scooby to your family! Training should help Scooby, so I am glad you are pursuing that. One thing that will help a lot is to actually take Scooby out for HARD exercise before you allow her to play with other dogs. People often go to dog parks to allow dogs to burn off their energy but some dogs just have too much energy. These dogs then go straight into the park, play too rough and then a fight ensues. For these dogs, burning off that energy beforehand helps them to have better manors. When she does get too rough, remove her from the situation until she calms down. Then you can reintroduce her. Also, keep her ply groups small (1 -2 other dogs) and watch for signs that she is pestering the other dog too much. Continue using your can to distract her if needed. I would also advise to look for a trainer with a background in behavior. There is a difference between training and behavior modification. I hope this helps!

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