Trying to teach the new dog

Well, Yukon is finally starting to loosen up!!!! He may get the hang of "play" after all. I had my doubts at first. I would bow with my butt up and wagging, even give little yips and the big dummy would just tilt his head and look at mom for a translation. A dog that doesn't read dog-body! Amazing. He was raised as an only-dog in a people-pack, but sheesh!

Mom always stands nearby when I try to get Yukon to play in case he gets too rough. Here is the game that works the best. I jump close and nip his dangly jowl skin. Then Yukon tries to lay on me but I'm too fast. I nip, he leans,if I get too many nips in, he puts a paw on my shoulders. He makes growly-play noises but doesn't bite. What kind of dog doesn't bite when you wrestle? Guess it's a good thing, cause my head and shoulders could disappear in those jaws! Anyhow, he's getting better. When I nip his back feet he tries to sit on my head. He's fast, but not as fast as me.....