I have a two yr old Golden Retriver, he's usually very sweet. I used play with him outside, by running in circles around my pool in the backyard. I make sure he ran beside me so he dosen't think I'm running away from him. I've stopped doing this because when we were running he would jump up and bite my jacket, like the police dogs do when they try to catch the criminal. He didn't do it really rough, but it was annoying. Does anyone else's dog do this? If so, do you know why?
2006-11-30 07:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by sinai 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Haven't you ever watched dogs play together? If one dog runs, the other dog chases it, and tackles it. It's how they play. He had no way of knowing you just wanted him to keep running, he thought he was chasing you all along!
2006-11-30 07:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3 yr old great dane and she does the same thing she thinks i am playing with her. And i have found if i yell at her and tell her no she does stop. He should grow out of it. He is still young.
2006-11-30 15:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my beagle does the same thing - she is 1 year old. she keeps on biting my shirt, or whatever it is she can reach which rips my clothes :( anyway, i noticed that she doesn't do this as often as before. when she do this, i usually scold her and tell her no/do not bite. i know that she understands me, it's just that she's too playful and wants to get my attention.
2006-11-30 15:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by carmela_avs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably just playing. Best thing to do is stop dead where you are when he does it and tell him "no" with a firm voice. Then if he starts barking or doesnt listen put him on his back.
2006-11-30 15:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by hu5t14 (Jay) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes just playing.. might i suggest more exercise then running circles around your pool.. id bite you to if thats how you played with me LOL
2006-11-30 15:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by timberriot 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is playing and by you reinforcing the bad behavior he now thinks it is fine to do that all the time.
Coach
2006-11-30 15:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just playing. I had a big rottweiler who would chase me and then nip at my butt and jacket. I thought it was kinda funny.
2006-11-30 15:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Casey B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the pack hunting instink kicking in
2006-11-30 15:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to hit him softly on the nose every time he does that.
2006-11-30 15:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call cesar milan (the dog whisperer guy)
2006-11-30 15:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋