Playing games is ok .... as long as you are not teaching your dog bad behavior at the same time. Tug games should always be accompanied with a release command like 'drop' or 'give'. Games that motivate bad behavior sometimes build relationship. Make sure you understand the effect of games you play. And make sure you have a command telling your dog the game is over, 'all done' works well.
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