[Free talk rant] My friends’ dog and my dog met a few times this week and play-wrestled. My friends don’t realise it’s play, get anxious, and yell at the dogs. They blame my dog for being “too playful.” Surprisingly, despite having prior dog parenting experience, they don’t recognise playful behaviour.

Context — Some dogs like play-wrestling, which might look aggressive to newcomers. There’s no harm intended or inflicted. I’ve experienced (accidental) play-biting on my arm, and it’s completely painless.