My dog and puppy play fight constantly. Will it stop or get worse?

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my 5 year old dog and my 4 month old puppy Play fight non stop. Constantly wrestling. Will it ever stop?? Makes me nervous for when the puppy is bigger I don’t want their tiffs to get more aggressive. Thoughts?? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 14 days old | 50 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Dogs are generally good about regulating their own play and not pushing it too far. Even large dogs and small dogs can play nicely together. Supervise the play and if things do get too rough, separate them for 30 minutes to allow them to calm down. Both dogs will benefit from additional exercise (a tired dog is generally better behaved) and the aggressor dog would benefit the most. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog and puppy play fight constantly. Will it stop or get worse?

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