#Dutch x ACD mix

[fayeandknight]

Short clip of my coworker's girl, a dutch x acd, and Forte playing. He lets her set the pace of and isn't offended or put off that she's a vocal player. I often refer to their play as bumper Belgians.

It's super cute to watch them play because Forte frequently slows himself down to match her speed and waits for her to rejoin the game when she stops to hunt for stray kibble. She in turn is very tolerant of him being a gross/super sniffy boy.

[fayeandknight]

Forte playing with his work bestie, a Dutch x ACD mix, Mirri.

It's really cute watching their play evolve. In the beginning they'd only play chase because that's what Faye allows at home. When Mirri would try to engage him in wrestling he'd just stand there. Over multiple play sessions she's finally gotten him to play bitey/wrestling games. She play bites him and he shows her his teeth and puts his chin on her. But he's still not sure he's allowed to put his mouth on her.

Forte is a very polite player who very much errs on the side of caution, lots of loose and bouncy body language. He also handicaps himself in play since the dog he is most familiar with, Faye, is significantly smaller than himself. He tries so hard to take his cues from his playmate and not offend.

Watching their play grow and them get more comfortable and confident with each other is so sweet.