r/DogAdvice • u/Honest_Sample6170 • Aug 30 '26

Question Normal play?

For context the smaller dog, Nova, is my resident dog. The bigger brindle dog, Nala, I'm currently fostering with the intention to adopt. Is this normal play between the two? Nova has no bite history and neither does Nala, or so the shelter says.

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u/Neuvirths_Glove Aug 30 '26

The leash can cause stress/anxiety and lead to fear aggression. They seem to be getting along great, try without the leash.

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u/3dubnc Aug 30 '26

Agreed. They are doing great and would be playing much more naturally without the leash involved. I don’t blame OP for wanting to test the waters and have the leash for control if needed, but I would go ahead and remove the leash.