My dog plays a bit too aggressively with other dogs

Kodiak09

I've been told by a few people to address it each time he bites and hold his muzzle saying "no bite" or something similiar. I've tried this a little bit but when he gets right into playing it's difficult to grab

Wow, that sounds to me like a good way to get yourself bitten (by accident)!

This pretty much describes exactly how my dogs play together:

Kodiak09

He is quite vocal (growling) when he plays which regardless of what other owners will say is completely normal. But when he bares his teeth and lightly bites other dogs

As far as the holding onto the other dog and not letting go, have you been able to find any way to distract him enough to let go?  Like clapping your hands, etc?  Something you can do from a short distance, so as not to get your own hands in the way.  Try that, then separate the dogs until yours calms down a little.  How is he with play biting humans?  Does he bite down a little too hard?  It could be that he never properly learned bite inhibition as a puppy, but that's speculation, since we here don't know his background.

I'm sure others will be along with some good advice for you.

You should see my two at play.  My female is extremely vocal with her growls.  But, it is just play...I can tell the difference between their play and when someone is ticked off.

How old is your dog?  And, what breed (sorry if I missed that)?

I think it would be a good idea for you to work on focus.  Although, believe me..I get it...when they are knee deep in play; it is very difficult to get them to stop.

But, teach him or her a word that means "stop what you are doing, right now."  I have a couple of words that I use depending on whats going on:  "Enough" means alrightly we are going to end this play and move on to something else.  This is used typically to end a game of fetch or something.

 "Stop" used in a firm loud voice (my I mean business voice) means just that.  Stop what you are doing.  I have to use this when I feel they are getting too rambunctious.

Work towards getting a perfect "Look at me" or whatever word you use "Watch" perhaps.  When my two get overly excited during play and I feel they need to "Stop", I place them in a sit and have them look at me.  While they are doing this, I'll praise them as they are calming down.

Are you familiar with teaching "Look at Me?"  You need to make sure you can get and keep his/her attention.

I know others will offer sound advice....good luck, and keep us posted.

Is this happening at a dog park?

If you think your dog is being too aggressive in his play style, gently pull him away from the other dog - does the other dogtry to return for more play?  If so, it's probably normal play.  If not, and the other dog looks like he wants to get away, or does go away, then he doesn't like it, and your dog is probably too much for him.  No one likes a playground bully, but some dogs just have a rough play style - the thing is, they should play with dogs who like them, and not be allowed to terrorize dogs that don't. 

I'm curious as to your dog's age, breed, and gender.