DOGS AT PLAY
Dogs are social animals par excellence, and, and if given the chance, most dogs love to play with other dogs. I have had enormous pleasure watching dogs at play, especially on my regular forays to the Venice Dog Park: Play bowing: “Hey, let’s play!” Ferocious snarling, snapping, grimacing while soft-mouthing their playmates. Racing to beat each other to a ball. Teaming up with their special play pals, and warning third parties to stay out of the game. Racing around playing catch. Rolling around in the dirt. Communicating intent with clear body language and voice, from greeting rituals to “I’ve had enough today.”
