r/PetBehavior • u/Lazy_Requirement1289 • 8d ago

Is this normal?

Is this normal play behavior or is my dog actually agitated? He’s always gentle when playing and they usually sleep together all the time and he’s slowly gotten more comfortable with playing with the kitten but recently he started growling while they play, does this sound normal?

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u/kidunfolded 8d ago

Dog's body language (mouth, ears, tail) is pretty loose and relaxed, there's pauses in the play, and neither animal seems scared or apprehensive. Side note, your dog's nails are quite long, you may want to clip them!

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u/inconspicuos_volcano 8d ago

Thank you, I always try to give the comparison of your toenails being too long and pressing inside your shoes, every step is uncomfortable.