It is not our objective to handle the puppy in an unnecessarily rough manner and or startle him or make him uncomfortable or skittish. (ultimatepuppy.com)
But, Lucy knows the handsome, educated man could never be interested in courting a woman like her, with the rough manners that came from living in frontier towns and on mining claims all her life. (debschneider.com)
Sometimes people can influence dogs to behave in a rough manner, especially if they themselves are using their hands, arms, or legs while playing with the dog. (cesarsway.com)