OMG… the puppy was jumping, rolling, barking, and gently nudging the baby monkey again and again. It looked wild, almost too excited. Some people watching might even feel nervous.
Why is the puppy playing like this?
But the truth is simple and sweet.
Puppies are full of energy.
They are like tiny balls of happiness that don’t know how to stay still. Their bodies are growing fast, their brains are learning fast, and play is how they understand the world. When a puppy jumps, rolls, or lightly nibbles, it is not trying to hurt anyone. It is practicing, exploring, and expressing joy.
When the puppy saw the baby monkey, he didn’t see something strange.
He saw a new friend.
Puppies are naturally curious. Anything small, moving, and interesting becomes exciting. The baby monkey’s tiny movements, big eyes, and soft sounds probably made the puppy even more playful.
So he wagged his tail.
He barked softly.
He rolled onto his back.
That rolling behavior is very important. When a puppy shows his belly, he is saying, “I’m friendly. I don’t want to fight.” It’s an invitation to play. It’s a sign of trust.
When he gently licked the baby monkey’s face, that wasn’t aggression. Licking is a social behavior. Puppies lick to show affection, curiosity, and friendliness. It’s their way of saying hello.
Sometimes puppies also do little “play bows.”
They stretch their front legs down and keep their back up. That position clearly means: “Let’s play!” Even if they bark or bounce afterward, it’s playful energy, not anger.
The puppy might also gently grab or mouth the baby monkey’s hand. This can look scary, but young puppies use their mouths the way human babies use their hands. It’s how they explore textures and connection. Good puppies learn quickly how to be gentle.
And remember—puppies don’t understand differences between species the way humans do.
They don’t think, “This is a monkey, I should act differently.”
They think, “This is small, this moves, this is interesting—let’s play!”
Their excitement can look rough sometimes because they don’t control their strength perfectly yet. They are still learning. That’s why supervision is important. But most of the time, playful behavior comes from happiness, not harm.
Also, puppies often mirror energy.
If the baby monkey moves fast, the puppy gets more excited. If the baby sits calmly, the puppy may calm down too. Play becomes a back-and-forth dance of energy.
So when you say, “OMG! Why this puppy play like this?”
The answer is:
Because he is young.
Because he is curious.
Because he is happy.
Because play is how he shows friendship.
To us, it may look surprising.
To the puppy, it’s just pure joy.
And when both babies—puppy and monkey—are relaxed, wagging, laughing, and not showing fear or aggression, it means something beautiful is happening:
Two little hearts are learning about the world together through play. 🐶🐒💛
