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12 week puppy grabbing
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:42 pm
by srfrzsam
My 12 week puppy sometimes will jump up and wrap his front paws around my leg. It seems to be to be an "excitement" thing. My question is what is the best way to change this behavior? Do I redirect him with a command such as "sit"? Thanks a bunch.
Srfrzsam
Re: 12 week puppy grabbing
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:39 am
by Tim91118
Can’t you stop him before this happens ? Seems like he is signaling his intentions.
Re: 12 week puppy grabbing
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:34 pm
by srfrzsam
It happens quickly but I spoke to his breeder and he said it an excitement thing. I have started using a higher value treat for commands along with flirt pole and a tug toy from the tree. The higher value treats seems to really create better engagement
Re: 12 week puppy grabbing
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:37 am
by borellar15
When you see it coming I would turn away. Any allowing of the behavior to continue would be reinforcing it. If it’s not wanted turn away when he goes to do it.
Re: 12 week puppy grabbing
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:46 am
by srfrzsam
This behavior has gotten better....just happening once and a while. It seems to be related to excitement. I do not respond to him and eventually he stops. He doing well in all other aspects as well. Thank you all
Re: 12 week puppy grabbing
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:46 am
by ladyjubilee
Yay. Consistency works.