Why Some Dogs Don’t Know How to Play

When people imagine dogs, they imagine play.
Chasing balls. Tugging ropes. Zooming in wild circles across a garden.

So when a rescue dog stands still, watches quietly, or simply walks away from a toy, it can feel confusing. Sometimes even worrying.

But for many dogs, especially those born or raised on the streets, play is not natural behaviour.
It is a luxu…