Should you limit puppy playtime?

You should limit puppy playtime when it becomes too intense. Normal play can become too intense. If your puppy plays inappropriately, here are the right ways to handle it. Don't sit on the floor with your pup, as this tends to get puppies excited. Prolonged, deep-tone growling, a fixed gaze, a stiff posture, and aggression that is situational or stimulus dependent may indicate a problem. These aggressive behaviors may be related to fear, possessiveness, conflict, or pain. Talk to your veterinarian if your puppy is exhibiting these behaviors. Playing fetch or throwing a soccer ball for your pet to push around will sap some of your pup's energy. Give the puppy a time out if it won't stop a bad behavior, and put it in a room or in its kennel with toys to keep it busy until it calms down.