Why does my dog bite other dogs ears when playing?

Why does my dog bite other dogs ears when playing?

It’s a Playful Bite It’s likely that your dog is playfully biting if it’s done with just a little pressure and the dog getting bitten doesn’t respond back with a forceful manner. The playful nipping can happen if your dog wants to show who is boss. Ears are often the most accessible target as well.

Is it normal for dogs to bite each other when playing?

Young dogs usually learn bite inhibition during play with other dogs. If you watch a group of dogs playing, you’ll see plenty of chasing, pouncing and wrestling. Dogs also bite each other all over. Every now and then, a dog will bite his playmate too hard.