Little Gifts Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 My shar pei foster pup must've played bitey face with my staffy girl for about an hour tonight. On the basis of canine behaviour does this game actually serve a learning purpose for the pup? Or even if the dogs are older does it reinforce some kind of acceptable social behaviour or interaction or acknowledgement of pack order? I just started wondering about this type of play after comments on the thread about how older dogs know how to treat pups differently. I know not all dogs are into bitey face either so it started me thinking if it serves a developmental purpose or is simply fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewang Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 when a puppy starts to wean, he'll nibble at its mother's face begging her to regurgitate her half-digested meal from before. your puppy could be begging your female staffy for her previous meal to be regurgitated for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I noticed that Ziggy played it with the fosters but it was usually when he was tired, to slow down full on play or when they were just laying around of a night time before bed.. All other ody language is friendly or super relaxed, I always thought it was just a way to keep playing while laying down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I noticed that Ziggy played it with the fosters but it was usually when he was tired, to slow down full on play or when they were just laying around of a night time before bed.. All other ody language is friendly or super relaxed, I always thought it was just a way to keep playing while laying down.. Yes, this sums it up for my dog. It's a way to keep playing when the rest of his body (and his playmate's) is totally worn out. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan B Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 From what I've seen, from all ages of dogs, it's just about playing. Dogs play/communicate with what they have. Their mouths are a big part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 My two play bitey face constantly, the noises that come out of them are hilarious. I should record the sound sometime, it sounds like feeding time at the zoo, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I love seeing Bitey Face Play..it always makes me laugh. I never thought about it forming part of the Growing up, as I have seen Adult dogs doing it and having a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkatswing Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Maui and his best mate Taila (Corgi who lives next door) LOVE playing the bitey face game. Yes, the noises are hilarious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 My two never do it. Stan likes to lick Maddie's ears occasionally but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ours are bitey face converts ":laugh: Very common and they seem to do it when they've been playing and are tired as others have said. It then ends with Lili cleaning Mo's ears/eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The dogs are just playing and enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Bitey face rocks! _ well according to 10.5 year old Kirra and 4 year old Rory, my two BCs. The noises are apparently a very important part of the game - as is the sneeze break - don't know if others do this, but mine have to break off briefly every now and then for a sneexe break - then it's back on. And yes, it does seem to represent a rest break in a game of zoomies sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The noises are apparently a very important part of the game - as is the sneeze break - don't know if others do this, but mine have to break off briefly every now and then for a sneexe break - then it's back on. OMG Yes!! I've never though of it before, but absolutely :laugh: You have to have sneeze breaks in the middle of bitey face! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCheekyMonster Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Gus and Nala have not done this for a while but it was a regular hit when he was younger.... he always and still does though contantly lick her muzzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The noises are apparently a very important part of the game - as is the sneeze break - don't know if others do this, but mine have to break off briefly every now and then for a sneexe break - then it's back on. OMG Yes!! I've never though of it before, but absolutely :laugh: You have to have sneeze breaks in the middle of bitey face! :laugh: yes! My pugs have to stop for sneeze AND snort breaks, and often drink breaks too (I think it comes with not having a nose)! But then they trot back to the lounge together and resume right where they left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 My Samoyeds are all huge bitey face fans, doesn't matter how old they get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I read a theory somewhere that all dog play is practice for either fighting or hunting. In Bitey Face, they're practicing for fighting IMO but "pulling their punches". My dogs often extend the game to incude play biting at legs - a crippling move in a fight. And they also have a lot of fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I read a theory somewhere that all dog play is practice for either fighting or hunting. In Bitey Face, they're practicing for fighting IMO but "pulling their punches". My dogs often extend the game to incude play biting at legs - a crippling move in a fight. And they also have a lot of fun!! Yes, you're right HW .. I'd forgotten about the rabbit trap leg breaking manoeuvre. And yes, huge fun! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Bitey face rocks! _ well according to 10.5 year old Kirra and 4 year old Rory, my two BCs. The noises are apparently a very important part of the game - as is the sneeze break - don't know if others do this, but mine have to break off briefly every now and then for a sneexe break - then it's back on. And yes, it does seem to represent a rest break in a game of zoomies sometimes. This is exactly as it happens in my house!!! Except my BC's are 6 months and 3 years!! Other than that I would write an identical description! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Sounds like he and Woo will have a ball then, Puppy Sniffer.. She is very "mouthy". :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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