Roscoe is an ICAN dog in training who is currently taking a break from prison to get over some fear issues. He has lots of energy and enthusiasm and loved playing with Morey! Morey enjoys playing with other dogs but he didn't have the stamina that Roscoe did so after a play session Morey would be ready for a nap. Roscoe, not wanting to stop, would try to engage Morey by grabbing on to Morey's body parts (ears, leg, ruff, etc.). Instead of establishing a boundary and letting Roscoe know he didn't want to play Morey would yelp and run to the nearest person for help. We would then have to separate them or distract Roscoe with a toy or bone so Morey could have some rest. I was hoping that after a few days of this Morey would growl at Roscoe to tell him to cut it out but he never did. 
Roscoe loved playing tug and he and Morey destroyed several toys with their vigorous tugging. The sounds they make while tugging sound very ferocious but their body language was relaxed and you could tell they were both in the "safe play" zone.
They also both liked retrieving balls but they always wanted the ball that the other dog had. Morey can get quite particular about "his" ball- he isn't possessive he just picks one ball and that is the only one he wants to play with.
Roscoe didn't seem to care so we did a lot of trading when Roscoe would end up with the ball that Morey wanted.
We set up the kiddie pool in the yard so Morey and Roscoe could have some outdoor fun. Morey loves the water and enjoyed soaking himself while holding onto the ball. Roscoe preferred to get in the water to fetch the ball and then splash around with it. Seeing both of them in the pool reminded me how much more maintenance golden retrievers require when it comes to their coats!
Morey and Roscoe did get to enjoy some down time after they were worn out from all their exercising. Neither one of them have issues with personal space and it was cute to see them choosing to lay next to each other or using each other as pillows. Even my mom's shih tzu got in on the cuddling!
Jamie Young's dog, Yuma, also got to spend time with us while we were home. Yuma is ten but you would never guess that by how she looks or acts. She is very good with the other dogs but wasn't interested in running and rough housing with the boys.
Morey had a great time playing with all his friends but they sure wore him out!
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