What should puppy playtime look like?
Cecilia Windler
2025-10-12 20:48:00
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Puppy play signs and signals can be identified by a relaxed open-mouthed curious face, or the ‘play-bow’ when your dog keeps its front legs low and bum high. You can try initiating play with your pup by mimicking their excited body language. Pups love it when you’re engaged in play with them, darting around, getting just as excited and interacting in a fun way. Using play alongside puppy training classes will help speed their training along too. Tug-of-War is always a favourite game where you can pretend your puppy is as strong as a fully grown Rottweiler. Throwing a toy for retrieval can be the beginning of learning how to fetch. Likewise toys may be hidden to challenge your pup’s sense of smell. A little obstacle course is a fun way to use up your pup’s energy and teach them how to use their body.