Why does my dog bark at my other dogs when they play?
Dean Hintz
2025-07-19 21:10:01
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If your dog or puppy wants to play with another dog, they may bark out of frustration if they aren’t able to, for example if they are on the lead. Your dog may bark to greet other dogs, or in excitement at seeing them. If this is the case your dog’s body language would be relaxed, happy and playful. Your dog may bark through fear of other dogs, in which case your dog would likely show submissive or fearful body language. Your dog may be trying to assert their presence, perhaps displaying a rigid body, fixed stare and raised fur. This is especially common in dogs on a lead, or around the perimeter of their home, since they are asserting their ownership of “their” territory. Dogs will also sometimes try to ‘protect’ their owner from a possible threat, such as a dog they don’t trust. Look at when or where the barking happens, is it all dogs or only certain types, is it only when they are on the lead, and most importantly, look at their body language.
Karson Hamill
2025-07-19 21:05:06
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She will begin barking excessively when she’s playing with other dogs. We know she’s just playing being that she won’t hurt a fly. Because of this we are hesitant to take her to any dog parks or meet with new people and their dogs because we don’t want for the other owners to get nervous even though she’s just playing. Think what we’ve decided is we’re gonna let her play by herself for a while before seeing another dog so that she’s tired and have small play dates until she’s learned to somewhat control her excitement.
Catalina O'Hara
2025-07-19 19:37:14
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Many dogs are anxious about interactions with others as they didn’t get appropriate social experiences. Another reason might be that they are highly sociable and enjoy playing with dogs, so if they’re on a lead and spot another dog, this causes over-excitement, resulting in frustration which is expressed as barking. It’s common for dogs to react this way if they’re in pain, it’s their way of warning others to back off to protect themselves from further harm. Even if you can’t see a visible cause of pain, it’s always best to double-check in the hope to resolve the issue effectively. Allowing your dog to meet as many new encounters will help them communicate with others, and read their body language and learn whether they’re too much to handle. Examples of less desirable behaviours may include: Barking, Lunging, Overly physical and intimidating play.
He or she can only learn if they are calm and not in a distressed state or jumping around in excitement. If you’re ever concerned, increase the distance between you and the other dog so they’re not distracted.
Antonette Roob
2025-07-19 18:16:46
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A dog's bark is commonly seen as a sign of aggression but this is not likely the case if he barks while playing. Your dog wants to have fun while he is playing and your dog probably loves to talk. Many dogs bark actively during play and it is pretty safe to consider this the "bring it" bark. Typically, this means they are having fun and have so much pent up excitement that they too can't help but exclaim it. Barking and tail wagging is common in play and is not indicative of any behavioral issues. If the games you and your dog play are more physical in nature then your dog may be trying to warn you. If you are trying to wrestle around and your dog barks low with a deep tone more resembling a growl, then he may not be okay with wrestling. Low pitch barks typically are aggressive in nature. If your dog has begun barking during play out of the blue or in response to something new, then he may not be okay with it.
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