I play with him and show him plenty of affection. But, it's annoying when he's scratching up my leg or my arm. So, is he doing this for MORE attention or just trying to dominate me in an affectionate way?
2006-07-03 16:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dominate you in an affectionate way AND get your attention. Correct him with a leash or squeeze his paw a bit when he does it. And teach him to do something different to get your attention. Read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
2006-07-04 09:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog does that too.it justs wants a pet or a headsratch.or maybe it wants to be on your lap.like most chihuahuas are lap dogs.
2006-07-03 23:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by Cecilia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bull mastiff does the same. He gets jealous.
2006-07-03 23:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by jdc591 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's just love. my pup does that too...i just tell him "off" and push him off.
2006-07-03 23:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by Thai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋