#petographer

[nikkiruncks]

Full Name: Carly Lisa Shay

Nicknames: My Sister (by Spencer), Carls, Cupcake, Carly Girl, Mrs.Benson (by Sam), My Best Friend (by Sam and Freddie), My Girl, Frisky, Life Alert (by Freddie), Little Baby, Kiddo, My Sweet Carly, Girl, (by Spencer), Stupid American Girl (by Wade Collins), Dumbo, Dummy (by Mrs. Benson), Aunty Carly (by Charlie and Julie)

Gender: Female

Birthday: July 24, 1994

Age: 29

Occupation: Host of iCarly/YouTuber, Student at Ridgeway Junior High School (formerly, graduated), Employee at The Groovy Smoothie (formerly), Employee at the 32 Flavors Ice Cream Shop (formerly)

Education: Ridgeway Junior High School (graduated)

Residence: Apartment 8-E, Bushwell Plaza (currently), Apartment 8-C, Bushwell Plaza (formerly), Italy (formerly)

Hair Color: Dark brown, Brown with blonde highlights (revival season 1 & 2), Dark Brown (revival season 3)

Eye Color: Brown

Family: Colonel Steven Shay (father), Mrs. Shay (mother), Spencer Shay (older brother), Granddad Shay (grandfather), Gramma Shay (grandmother), Great Grammy Shay (great-grandmother), Barry Dorfman (uncle), Tess Dorfman (aunt), Faye Dorfman (cousin), Ozlottis Dorfman (cousin), Margaret (aunt), Sunny Johnson (11th cousin), Potter Shay (niece), Julia Puckett (honorary niece), Charlie Shay (niece), nine other nieces and nephews

Friends: Harper Bettencourt (best friend; roommate). Freddie Benson (best friend), Tori Vega (close friend, future girlfriend), Millicent Mitchell, Sam Puckett (best friend), Principal Franklin, Sunny Johnson (11th cousin), Gibby Gibson, T-Bo, Melanie Puckett, Wendy, Shelby Marx, Missy Robinson (formerly), Claire, Toji, Gwen, Paul Denham, Lewbert Sline, Tinsley

Romances: Tori Vega (crush, has feelings for), Sam Puckett (kissed one, bi awakening), Freddie Benson (Ex Boyfriend), Ben Huebscher (first kiss), Jake (former crush), Gibby Gibson (one date), Shane (dated), Nevel Papperman (alternative reality boyfriend), Griffin (ex-boyfriend), Austin (one date), Adam (former crush), Steven Carson (ex-boyfriend), Kyle (ex-boyfriend), Cort (former crush), Lance (one date), Gary Wolf (former crush), Luke Tyler (one date), Justin (dated), Trenton (one date), Beau (ex-boyfriend), Wes (ex-boyfriend), Troy (dated)

Pets: Cookie (former bunny), Shelly (former baby chick), Huevo (former baby chick), Omelet (former baby chick), Benedict (former baby chick), Yoko (former baby chick), Poachy (former baby chick), Sparky (former dog)

Enemies: Nevel Papperman, Tasha, Valerie, Ms. Briggs, Mr. Devlin, Jonah, Amber Tate, Zeebo, Ms. Ackerman, Kyoko and Yuki, Wade Collins, Missy Robinson, Chuck Chambers, Chip Chambers, Mr. Howard, The Petographers, Nora Dershlit, Mr. and Mrs. Dershlit, Penny Tee Employees, Steven Carson, Aspartamay, Ashley, Dana Bukowski, Mandy Valdez, Griffin, Beau, Wes, Argentina Woolridge, Pearl Wallace, Prunella Pitz-Papperman, Emily Haines, Myrtle, Her mother

First Appearance: iPilot (OG), iStart Over (Revival)

Last Appearance: iGoodbye (OG), TBD

[francescavuillemin]

📸Photo @stylepup + @emmy_park For @voguejapan With These Two Gorgeous Pups @peanutandhazel_nyc #stylepup . . . . . . . . . #alexanderacostanyc #seril #openingceremony #ragandbonejeans #sustainablefashion #sustainablestyle #gramshoes #voguejapan #dogs #PETographer #Manhattan #NewYorkCity #NYC #voguejapan #streetstyle #fashion #style #model #dogmodel #unconditionallove #mansbestfriend #frenchbulldog #frenchie #buhi (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/COshkM3AOaH/?igshid=1ls4nulezq48h

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[dollarstoreartsupplies]

ICARLY SURE GAY CODED A LOT OF THEIR VILLIANS HUH??????? LIKE THE PETOGRAPHERS ARE VERY GAY AND NEVILLE IS VERY GAY CODED AND IM REALIZING NORA IS A FULL LESBIAN WHO KISSES DANELLIA MONET STRAIGHT UP ON THE LIPS SO UMMM HEY???

[jennijwoww]

those gay ass petographers on icarly are the most accuracte representation for white twinks ive seen

[untilolympiusreturns]

okay the petographers in that one episode of icarly are definitely gay for each other right.

[caninereporters]

💕My Dog & Me💕....we are stronger now...because we had to be... We all have hard times in our lives. We all have choices on how we handle them. For me, I choose to include my Dog during all my difficult times. He actually senses when I’m in need of his comfort and support. He becomes stuck to me like glue. He watches my every move. He protects me from any harm. Dogs handle rough times so much better than we do. They become our “Rock.” How do Dogs know these things? They must be higher beings than humans. They are truly miracles. At least that’s my opinion. Going through a difficult time in your life right now? Be sure to include your Dog to give you strengh. 💔#EmpathyForDogs #TheDogConnectionTV #DogStrong 📷Video PETograph© by Kathy Tarochione #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dog #passion #hardtimes (at Picture A Moment Pet Productions LLC)

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[maevworldny]

10 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with your dog

Valentine’s Day is either met with total excitement and anticipation or sheer dread. There is no in between. Whether you’re in your forever relationship or currently a party of one, might we suggest still celebrating this holiday with your dog? Yes, it sounds strange to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day to just spend it with your dog, but it also sounds pretty awesome. No one nagging you. No unmet expectations and disappointment. Just an excuse to indulge with your person and embrace this weird holiday for all of its quirks. 

Here’s where we’re starting with our dogs this year…

// Calling all New Yorkers! Stop by the Sweethearts Bazaar with your dog and shop vintage fashion, gifts, sweets and eats from locals. It’s an indoor/outdoor fair and the best part is 100% of the profits are donated to four local public schools. Win - win. 

// Who needs fancy reservations when you can take the morning off and take your dog to a leisurely brunch at Barking Dog Restaurant on the Upper East Side.

// It’s not drinking alone if the dog is home. Pick up a bottle that benefits homeless dogs! Just add pizza. 

// Perhaps you and your dog appreciate the finer things in life… leashed pets are allowed in the William Secord Gallery on the Upper East Side. Take an evening stroll through the gallery and grab an ice cream for two on your way home!

// Why match with your significant other when you can match with your dog…

// Take a ferry ride with your four legged pal to get a good view of the Statue of Liberty. Bring a small picnic along for the journey and you have yourself the best date in NYC!

// Retail therapy is real. Grab your dog and hit the shops as most are dog friendly in the city! 

// Maybe you’re interested in treating yourselves to a staycation? Book a night at any of these dog friendly hotels in NYC!

// This is way better than anything you’ve ever posted to the gram, trust us. Book a session with “Petographer” Jim Dratfield and capture this moment in time with your best pal forever. 

// Spend some morning QT with your number one in Central Park. Treat yourself to a latte and let your dog roam off leash between 6-9am. Now that’s happiness!

[petsupplyandmore]

Prime Locations to Go to in New York along with your Canine

Caring for your canine doesn’t solely imply feeding them; reasonably there’s far more. To maintain him in your condominium the entire day could make him bored. Protecting your furry pal in the identical boring place for thus many days is the very last thing you are able to do!

The summer season is heading, and now, you may have enjoyable along with your Fido by visiting some astonishing native spots if you would like. In case you are planning to get some enjoyable along with your little child and make some nostalgic recollections, take a look on the record of prime locations in New York!

Central Park, NY

People who find themselves staying close to Manhattan should have heard about Central Park. For anyone on the market, it may be an interesting place to hang around. The place can be excellent to your furry child as a result of they’ve one thing attention-grabbing for you. They afford you the power to go away your canine with none leash for a selected sum of time. Your canine can roam round and soar the way in which he needs! You’ll be able to allow you to little furry ball roam round from 9 within the morning to 9 within the night.

The entire space of Central Park is about 23 acres that are evidently a big space to go to along with your canine. Your canine can dig, run, roll, sniff and soar, and nobody goes to cease him! You, alongside along with your canine, will get an unbelievable alternative to get some recent air to begin recent once more.

Inwood Hill Park Path, Dyckman Road and Hudson River, NY

In case you are feeding your furry buddy correctly then train is a should. Sure, let your canine train with you. Are you staying in Manhattan? Neglect it! Take him to a stroll to Inwood Hill Park. That is about 2 miles away from Manhattan. You’ll take in all probability 1 hour for this. The entire parks are mainly designed and re-designed by the designers. If you would like some nature, this place will go along with your pursuits.

If you wish to see the one and solely Pure Park within the Manhattan Island, the Inwood Hill Park Path is all you may need for. Don’t take into consideration the busy streets and crowded locations of the town. Get into nature along with your canine and spend time taking part in with him. He’ll thanks for this, we be sure that!

Shake Shack, Madison Avenue & East 23rd Road, NY

The title shakes you out, proper? Shake Shack is located in Madison Sq. Park and was opened in early 2004. This place consists of the whole lot you and your furry ball needs. While you enter this Shake Shack space, you can be cordially welcomed with scrumptious fries. Together with that, it is possible for you to to style the appetizing burger.

You could be considering that meals is just for you. Maintain there, since you and your child each can be handled equally! You’ll be able to feed your little one with a relaxing doggy-treat which is known as as Pooch-ini. This delight is coated with peanut butter to make it lip-smacking. To your canine, vanilla custard can be added which is solely dog-friendly.

Prospect Park Canine Seaside, Brooklyn, NY

A seashore not for you however to your canine, sure, it exists! Do you need to benefit from the heat afternoons in a spot the place you may see your canine having enjoyable, and you’ll have the sight of a seashore? In case your reply is sure, we might counsel you attempt Prospect Park’s Canine Seaside in Brooklyn. The perfect half about this place is it is a seashore the place your wooly little child can have the amusement of swimming together with his new pals. It’s specifically designed for the canines, and may ensure that your canine isn’t going to really feel lonely on this place.

When summer season is the very best season for you, it’s possible you’ll really feel that it could actually fry your furry ball. To maintain him protected from the extreme warmth, this place is a calmer place amongst all! Irrespective of it’s about swimming with the opposite doggies or going for a dip, your canine will discover the place pleasant.

SPOT Canine Membership, 105 West 72nd Road, NY

Are you spoiling your child with meals and toys? Go for a little bit extra. You’ll be able to attempt spoiling your child canine with some newer locations for hangouts! Amenities just like the SPOT Canine Membership can be greatest for this. Even when your canine is the grubbiest canine until now, they’ll make them look and feel higher than earlier than with their service!

If you wish to pamper your canine, right here you go! Do it with a doggy blowout! This place has a canine bakery. In case your canine loves meals, then all you want is to serve his favourite meals to him. Some scrumptious treats will make your canine really feel higher than on a regular basis boring meals at dwelling. Not solely that, however it’s also possible to seize some ice-creams to your furred doggy. Are you ignoring your self? Don’t do this as a result of you’re going to get some scrumptious desserts for you too!

Keep away from bathing your canine earlier than going out as a result of we advocate you bathing your canines as soon as in a month. As everyone knows, canines get grubby very quick, you may attempt to give your canine a really primary tub after coming again to dwelling if you would like. Not obligatory. In winter, at all times use heat water and hairdryer to make him really feel heat.

Petography, 421 Honest Road, Carmel, NY

All you need is an impressive image in your lounge along with your pal, don’t you? That is vital for maintaining the spirit of your child. In case your pet is bored of staying at dwelling, you may take them right here to see some wonderful poses by your canine. Jim Dratfield, the photographer of the well-known Petographer, will elevate up the spirit of your child and can make him be taught poses.

Your canine can get tired of taking photos at anytime, so it’s best to convey some canine toys to play with. This can even work as a prop for higher photos.

You’ll be able to go for Shaina Fishman for getting some portraits of your favourite pet too. These locations are extra vital to go to as a result of your canine is not going to be bored. You’ll be able to see the true spirit of your canine and produce the pure him again once more.

Bark within the Park, 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

The title should have amazed you, and sure, the place is simply the best deal to your canine. Convey up your greatest bud and let him bark within the park! Bark within the Park is mainly hosted by the Brooklyn Cyclones, and so they host it yearly. Even this yr, they’ll host this occasion on the 14th of August this yr.

In case you are trying to find a brand new member of your loved ones, then allow us to let you know you can have it from that place. In addition they organize a pet adoption middle on today which is open from 2 pm to five pm. In case you are , you may take a look.

From providing canine licensing to taking good care of your canine, they do all of it! In addition they word the emergency components, and they also maintain and Emergency Preparedness Clinic there for any form of accidents. If you wish to see shows by Canine performers from Pawstars, you may go for it too. Additionally, you will be capable of be a part of a pre-game parade along with your child right here.

Conclusion

At all times have in mind the hungry abdomen of your canine. Right here, we’ve prompt you locations that with canine meals availability close by. However nonetheless, some locations are extra near nature, and you can not get any form of pet food there. I nonetheless counsel that you just feed your canine an hour earlier than going out or half an hour later after coming again. Nevertheless, in the event you plan to remain a bit greater than the same old – it’s possible you’ll fill up some meals to your canine and take them to the journey.

We advocate you going to locations the place your canine can get the chance to satisfy new pals and may get pleasant. You too can take your canines to the nature-friendly space the place you and your canine can spend a while within the recent air.

While you get again dwelling along with your pal, parasite and bug safety to your furry ball is vital. And to forestall the likeliness of such a unfavorable incident, it’s best to clear the resting place earlier than placing your canine to sleep. I do know it’s arduous to do that after returning from such a journey, a pet-friendly vacuum cleaner will do the trick I suppose.

New York is a metropolis the place you get no parks in any respect! They keep jailed up contained in the condominium, and solely you may launch him. In the event you search, then you’re going to get to find out about loads of locations the place you may take your canines to make them be at liberty and soar with happiness. Allow them to free and luxuriate in their smile!

Creator bio: Jean E. Allen is a pet fanatic. She likes to be bestowed along with her pets, typically greater than being surrounded by people. You’ll be able to see her as an introvert for her this attribute. She has delved herself into pet hygiene and dealing on elevating public consciousness in the direction of it. she is at the moment working with vacuumist.com

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[nikkiruncks]

Full Name: Samantha Lauren Puckett

Nicknames: Sam (by everyone), Mama (by herself, Rex, Gibby, and Carly), Puckett, Princess Puckett That, Lady, Blonde-headed Demon, Sammy, Dude Sam-jerk, Horrible, lazy blonde, Cuteness, My little fibber, Little Samanther, Genius, babe, baby (by Freddie), Sammy (by herself, her mother, Cousin Chaz, and Billy Boots), That gutter girl, That no good Puckett (by Mrs. Benson)

Gender: Female

Birthday: April 17, 1994

Age: 29

Occupation: Host of iCarly (currently), Student at Ridgeway Junior High School (formerly), Employee at Chili My Bowl (formerly), Employee at the Pear Store (formerly)

Education: Ridgeway Junior High School (graduated)

Residence: Seattle (currently), Los Angeles (formerly)

Hair Color: Blonde

Eye Color: Blue

Family: Pam Puckett (mother), Melanie Puckett (twin sister), Unnamed father, Unnamed grandfather, Unnamed great-grandfather, J'Maw-maw (grandmother), Frank (uncle), Buzz (uncle), Morris (uncle), Billy (uncle), Carmine (uncle), Chaz (uncle), Maggie (aunt), Judy (aunt), Greg Patillo (cousin), Garth (cousin), Tanya (cousin), Annie (cousin), Dominic (cousin), Julia Puckett (niece), Frankini Valentine (brother in law)

Friends: Carly Shay (best friend), Freddie Benson (best friend, ex-boyfriend), Gibby Gibson, Cat Valentine (best friend), Brad, Caleb, Harper, Robyn, Shelby Marx, Spencer Shay, T-Bo, Wendy, Cort, Claire, Jade West

Romances: Freddie Benson (ex-boyfriend, still in love with), Frankie Murkin (ex-boyfriend), Jonah (ex-boyfriend), Reuben (one date), Shane (former crush), Eric Mosby (ex-boyfriend), Carter Ford (former crush), Pete (former crush), Gary Wolf (former crush), Zayn Malik (celebrity crush)

Pets: Frothy (3-legged cat), Fluffles (former pet rabbit), Shelly (former baby chick), Huevo (former baby chick), Omelet (former baby chick), Benedict (former baby chick), Yoko (former baby chick), Poachy (former baby chick), Gaga (mother's pet horse)

Enemies: The Petographers, Melanie Puckett (sometimes), Pam Puckett (formerly), Freddie Benson (formerly), Valerie, Jonah, Mrs.Benson, Lervin's bully, Chip Chambers, Dana Bukowski, LeAnn Carter, Nora Dershlit, Steven Carson, Penny Tee Employees, Tasha, Ms. Briggs, Nevel Papperman, Kyoko and Yuki, Wade Collins, Jocelyn, Missy Robinson, Mr. Howard, Ms. Ackerman

First Appearance: iPilot (OG), iStart Over (Revival)

Last Appearance: iGoodbye (OG), TBD

[francescavuillemin]

Making A Pinky Swear To Darla That I would Help Find Her A Loving Home 🐾💕🏡Photo 📸 @stylepup @emmy_park 💛 #STYLEPUP 🐕 To adopt sweet Darla, please email rescue@pupstarzrescue.org ✅ 1.5-2 years old ✅ boxer/pitbull mix ✅ ppl + dog friendly ✅ loves kids ✅ loves car rides ✅ house broken ✅ best buddy ✅ sweet, smart (+ sometimes stubborn) ✅ will love you forever #adoptdontshop #puppy #dogs #perro #dogsofnyc #mansbestfriend #DOGphotographer #DOGphotography #animalphotography #bigdogsunday #PETographer #DOGportrait #NYC #stylepup #adoptme #adopt #pitbull #boxer #boxersofinstagram #pitbullsofinstagram (at New York City) https://www.instagram.com/francescamv/p/Bv_0qcqAjNv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x5p173qulmzp

[heatherhartphoto]

Sweet Sarah! Working on this beautiful Newborn Photography collection! Newborn Photography in full swing! Southern California Newborn Photographer Thanks @longbeachisbestbeach www.alamodephoto.com photo: @alamodephoto @jorgylicious18 #petphotographer #petographer #losangelesmaternityphoto #losangelesnewbornphotography #newbornphotography #ocbabyphotographer #inspirepregnancy #southercaliforniamaternityphotography #southercaliforniamaternityphotographer #ocmaternityphotographer #southerncaliforniaphotographer #newbornphotograph #‎familyphotography #santamonicafamilyphotography ‬ ‪#malibumaternityphotography #malibuphotographg #bestlosangelesphotographer (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Ct5sVhkO1/?igshid=na5bf8axeqny

[daddyslittlejuliet]

4 Tips for Finding a Good Playmate for Your Dog

Dog parks may offer suitable exercise and socialization for some dogs, but they also promote unwanted behavior like jumping up on people, blowing off recall cues, pulling on leash to enter the park, and mobbing or bullying other dogs. They also may be stressful and dangerous for dogs and their people. All too often, dogs who are actually quite friendly do not thrive in the dog-park environment.

I generally encourage my clients to be choosy about who their dogs socialize with. Maybe it’s like human parents, who prefer their children not to necessarily have the most friends, but the best friends, who help them to be happy and reach their full potential.

So, how do you choose an appropriate playdate playmate for your pooch?

1. Look at play style

Go for similar play styles when pairing up dogs. Photography ©petographer | Alamy Stock Photo.

While play is a topic worthy of its own article (or book!), there are a few rather easy-to-identify play styles. If you put dogs with incompatible play styles together, you’ll often get some sort of conflict. Some dogs are specialists, preferring only one particular style, while others tend to be social butterflies and are much more tolerant of diverse play styles. It’s always best to find playmates who like to play the way your dog plays.

The chaser: These dogs like to chase and be chased. Some dogs actually only like chasing, and will get really upset if they are chased by other dogs.

The cooperative player: This dog likes tugging on a long rope toy with another dog. In dogs who are not cooperative players, toys in a social environment may increase the level of arousal and the likelihood of resource guarding. I generally only allow cooperative play between familiar dogs or dogs I know to be solid, well-established cooperative players.

The wrestler: This dog spends a lot of time rolling around on the ground, often making insanely weird grunting noises. They sometimes make what I call “bitey face” or “clacky mouth,” where there is a lot of open-mouthed contact to the face, jowls, and neck.

The tackler: This is a steamroller dog who comes on strong. These dogs like to jump up and make a lot of physical contact, and they do a lot of body-slamming in play. Tacklers tend not to be well-received by non-tacklers, so you’ll need to supervise, even when two tacklers are put together, so that arousal does not escalate to the point where play becomes aggression.

What you often find is that a chaser does not take well to being tackled, and a wrestler may be totally uninterested in chasing. Cooperative players think clacky mouth is ridiculous, and pretty much everyone but tacklers wonders what the appeal in a tackler could possibly be.

2. Size matters — sometimes

While size certainly does play a part in selecting appropriate playmates, I’ve seen great clacky-mouth or even tackling play between dogs who are dramatically different in size.

When very large dogs play with very small dogs, you always want to keep an eye on the larger dog to ensure that he is doing what trainers call “self-handicapping,” whereby the stronger or more athletic participant doesn’t use his full strength or speed to make himself a more appealing playmate. Perhaps you remember your dad “letting you win” at arm wrestling when he could have beaten you with little challenge. It’s never fun to play if you lose all the time!

3. Look for similar ages

Try to pair up dogs of similar ages — a puppy and a senior dog might not be a good match. Photography ©WilleeCole | iStock / Getty Images Plus.

Generally, it is best to select a playmate of a similar age to your dog. Puppies and adolescents tend to be very annoying to senior dogs — I often see young dogs bullying seniors and their owners looking baffled when the senior dog snaps and lets them know he’s had enough. While some seniors might tolerate tackling and chasing shenanigans, many won’t— and they shouldn’t be forced to. Far better to find your dog a playmate who not only tolerates, but loves his stamina and style!

4. Three is usually a crowd

I always prefer, whenever possible, to separate dogs into pairs. If there are three dogs, I often see one dog exhibiting “odd man out” symptoms, frustrated because the other two are just slightly more compatible and are relatively uninterested in his play advances. It’s not unheard of to see two dogs team up and pick on the third dog by barking, rushing in and nipping a leg, or muzzle punching.

Now, get out there and find a playmate!

Tell us: How do you find a good playmate for your dog?

Thumbnail: Photography ©fotokostic | Getty Images.

Read more about doggie playdates on Dogster.com:

5 Ways to Avoid Disaster During Your Dog’s Next Playdate

Creating the Perfect Dog Playdate

My Dog Has Odd Play Habits. Does Yours?

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4 Tips for Finding a Good Playmate for Your Dog

Dog parks may offer suitable exercise and socialization for some dogs, but they also promote unwanted behavior like jumping up on people, blowing off recall cues, pulling on leash to enter the park, and mobbing or bullying other dogs. They also may be stressful and dangerous for dogs and their people. All too often, dogs who are actually quite friendly do not thrive in the dog-park environment.

I generally encourage my clients to be choosy about who their dogs socialize with. Maybe it’s like human parents, who prefer their children not to necessarily have the most friends, but the best friends, who help them to be happy and reach their full potential.

So, how do you choose an appropriate playdate playmate for your pooch?

1. Look at play style

Go for similar play styles when pairing up dogs. Photography ©petographer | Alamy Stock Photo.

While play is a topic worthy of its own article (or book!), there are a few rather easy-to-identify play styles. If you put dogs with incompatible play styles together, you’ll often get some sort of conflict. Some dogs are specialists, preferring only one particular style, while others tend to be social butterflies and are much more tolerant of diverse play styles. It’s always best to find playmates who like to play the way your dog plays.

The chaser: These dogs like to chase and be chased. Some dogs actually only like chasing, and will get really upset if they are chased by other dogs.

The cooperative player: This dog likes tugging on a long rope toy with another dog. In dogs who are not cooperative players, toys in a social environment may increase the level of arousal and the likelihood of resource guarding. I generally only allow cooperative play between familiar dogs or dogs I know to be solid, well-established cooperative players.

The wrestler: This dog spends a lot of time rolling around on the ground, often making insanely weird grunting noises. They sometimes make what I call “bitey face” or “clacky mouth,” where there is a lot of open-mouthed contact to the face, jowls, and neck.

The tackler: This is a steamroller dog who comes on strong. These dogs like to jump up and make a lot of physical contact, and they do a lot of body-slamming in play. Tacklers tend not to be well-received by non-tacklers, so you’ll need to supervise, even when two tacklers are put together, so that arousal does not escalate to the point where play becomes aggression.

What you often find is that a chaser does not take well to being tackled, and a wrestler may be totally uninterested in chasing. Cooperative players think clacky mouth is ridiculous, and pretty much everyone but tacklers wonders what the appeal in a tackler could possibly be.

2. Size matters — sometimes

While size certainly does play a part in selecting appropriate playmates, I’ve seen great clacky-mouth or even tackling play between dogs who are dramatically different in size.

When very large dogs play with very small dogs, you always want to keep an eye on the larger dog to ensure that he is doing what trainers call “self-handicapping,” whereby the stronger or more athletic participant doesn’t use his full strength or speed to make himself a more appealing playmate. Perhaps you remember your dad “letting you win” at arm wrestling when he could have beaten you with little challenge. It’s never fun to play if you lose all the time!

3. Look for similar ages

Try to pair up dogs of similar ages — a puppy and a senior dog might not be a good match. Photography ©WilleeCole | iStock / Getty Images Plus.

Generally, it is best to select a playmate of a similar age to your dog. Puppies and adolescents tend to be very annoying to senior dogs — I often see young dogs bullying seniors and their owners looking baffled when the senior dog snaps and lets them know he’s had enough. While some seniors might tolerate tackling and chasing shenanigans, many won’t— and they shouldn’t be forced to. Far better to find your dog a playmate who not only tolerates, but loves his stamina and style!

4. Three is usually a crowd

I always prefer, whenever possible, to separate dogs into pairs. If there are three dogs, I often see one dog exhibiting “odd man out” symptoms, frustrated because the other two are just slightly more compatible and are relatively uninterested in his play advances. It’s not unheard of to see two dogs team up and pick on the third dog by barking, rushing in and nipping a leg, or muzzle punching.

Now, get out there and find a playmate!

Tell us: How do you find a good playmate for your dog?

Thumbnail: Photography ©fotokostic | Getty Images.

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4 Tips for Finding a Good Playmate for Your Dog

Dog parks may offer suitable exercise and socialization for some dogs, but they also promote unwanted behavior like jumping up on people, blowing off recall cues, pulling on leash to enter the park, and mobbing or bullying other dogs. They also may be stressful and dangerous for dogs and their people. All too often, dogs who are actually quite friendly do not thrive in the dog-park environment.

I generally encourage my clients to be choosy about who their dogs socialize with. Maybe it’s like human parents, who prefer their children not to necessarily have the most friends, but the best friends, who help them to be happy and reach their full potential.

So, how do you choose an appropriate playdate playmate for your pooch?

1. Look at play style

Go for similar play styles when pairing up dogs. Photography ©petographer | Alamy Stock Photo.

While play is a topic worthy of its own article (or book!), there are a few rather easy-to-identify play styles. If you put dogs with incompatible play styles together, you’ll often get some sort of conflict. Some dogs are specialists, preferring only one particular style, while others tend to be social butterflies and are much more tolerant of diverse play styles. It’s always best to find playmates who like to play the way your dog plays.

The chaser: These dogs like to chase and be chased. Some dogs actually only like chasing, and will get really upset if they are chased by other dogs.

The cooperative player: This dog likes tugging on a long rope toy with another dog. In dogs who are not cooperative players, toys in a social environment may increase the level of arousal and the likelihood of resource guarding. I generally only allow cooperative play between familiar dogs or dogs I know to be solid, well-established cooperative players.

The wrestler: This dog spends a lot of time rolling around on the ground, often making insanely weird grunting noises. They sometimes make what I call “bitey face” or “clacky mouth,” where there is a lot of open-mouthed contact to the face, jowls, and neck.

The tackler: This is a steamroller dog who comes on strong. These dogs like to jump up and make a lot of physical contact, and they do a lot of body-slamming in play. Tacklers tend not to be well-received by non-tacklers, so you’ll need to supervise, even when two tacklers are put together, so that arousal does not escalate to the point where play becomes aggression.

What you often find is that a chaser does not take well to being tackled, and a wrestler may be totally uninterested in chasing. Cooperative players think clacky mouth is ridiculous, and pretty much everyone but tacklers wonders what the appeal in a tackler could possibly be.

2. Size matters — sometimes

While size certainly does play a part in selecting appropriate playmates, I’ve seen great clacky-mouth or even tackling play between dogs who are dramatically different in size.

When very large dogs play with very small dogs, you always want to keep an eye on the larger dog to ensure that he is doing what trainers call “self-handicapping,” whereby the stronger or more athletic participant doesn’t use his full strength or speed to make himself a more appealing playmate. Perhaps you remember your dad “letting you win” at arm wrestling when he could have beaten you with little challenge. It’s never fun to play if you lose all the time!

3. Look for similar ages

Try to pair up dogs of similar ages — a puppy and a senior dog might not be a good match. Photography ©WilleeCole | iStock / Getty Images Plus.

Generally, it is best to select a playmate of a similar age to your dog. Puppies and adolescents tend to be very annoying to senior dogs — I often see young dogs bullying seniors and their owners looking baffled when the senior dog snaps and lets them know he’s had enough. While some seniors might tolerate tackling and chasing shenanigans, many won’t— and they shouldn’t be forced to. Far better to find your dog a playmate who not only tolerates, but loves his stamina and style!

4. Three is usually a crowd

I always prefer, whenever possible, to separate dogs into pairs. If there are three dogs, I often see one dog exhibiting “odd man out” symptoms, frustrated because the other two are just slightly more compatible and are relatively uninterested in his play advances. It’s not unheard of to see two dogs team up and pick on the third dog by barking, rushing in and nipping a leg, or muzzle punching.

Now, get out there and find a playmate!

Tell us: How do you find a good playmate for your dog?

Thumbnail: Photography ©fotokostic | Getty Images.

Read more about doggie playdates on Dogster.com:

5 Ways to Avoid Disaster During Your Dog’s Next Playdate

Creating the Perfect Dog Playdate

My Dog Has Odd Play Habits. Does Yours?

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