Is Linus An example Of improper pet dog Play – improper pet dog Play part 3 of 3

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Did you see yesterday’s video of Linus playing with my parents pet dog Ralphie? Was this proper or improper pet dog play? If you didn’t see the video take a look at yesterdays post: how Linus learned pet dog Play – improper pet dog Play part 2 of 3.
When I enjoyed Linus as a puppy play with Ralphie it was often borderline improper pet dog play. However, what I saw in the video looked OK.
I don’t think Linus was ever afraid or fearful.
I don’t think Ralphie was ever over aggressive.
In general it looked like perfectly fun pet dog play!

Linus vs. Stetson improper pet dog Play?
When I brought Stetson home he always seemed to be a menace to Linus – grabbing his tail, biting his neck. grabbing his hind leg then running away. Here’s some early footage:

I also remember one of Linus’s favorite moves was to sit on Stetson for about 2-4 seconds jumping off then doing it again. Is that reminiscent of how Ralphie used to man manage Linus?
Linus vs. Derby improper pet dog Play?
Unfortunately, I’m having some trouble getting my Linus vs. Derby videos off the camcorder and on to my computer. It’s very similar to what you see above except Stetson used to regularly harass Linus. Derby on the other hand is a lot more of an athlete and really likes darting back and forth around the house jumping over obstacles including Stetson, Linus, furniture, etc.

From what I’ve witnessed Linus doesn’t like it when Derby runs back in forth in the house and regulates play by trying to get hold of the scruff of his neck. That is how I think Linus may have caught Derby on the face and top of the head during maybe “inappropriate pet dog play?” we pointed out in the first post from this series: What Is improper pet dog Play – part 1 of 3?
The verdict On improper pet dog Play
After writing three articles, reminiscing, and examining the video evidence (I actually have an entire archive of Stetson, Derby, Linus, and Ralphie video) I’ve come to the conclusion that while Linus’s play can often be constituted as improper the majority of the video footage absolves him of improper pet dog play. As to the best of my knowledge Linus seems to abide by the policies of proper pet dog play when playing with Stetson, Derby, and Ralphie.

What do you think? After enjoying the videos would you consider Linus’s play improper pet dog play?
If you haven’t had the chance to read the first two articles from this series then here are the links:
What Is improper pet dog Play – part 1 of 3?
How Linus learned pet dog Play – improper pet dog Play part 2 of 3
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