Stop dog "hugging"?

Question

My golden retriever LOVES to have something in his mouth, usually his stuffed duck. When he wants attention, however, he tries to hold someone's hand or arm in his mouth. If you give him your undevided attention he'll stop. He doesn't bite down, but it bruises my grandmother and it is not always welcome behavior with guests. Any idea what causes this, or suggestions for curbing his behavior?

Answer 1

What causes it is his breed. Retrievers were bred to carry dead ducks in their mouths - it is their job to hold things in their mouths.

Teach him to bring a toy to someone for attention. Ignore him when he puts his mouth on you (difficult, I know, but if you yell at him, he's getting attention). Only greet him (family and guests alike) when he brings a toy to you. He may drop it, if you wish, then you can pet him.

He probably isn't biting any harder with your grandmother than others, but older people have thinner skin. Because he is hurting her, though, you might try placing him in a time out when he mouths her. Place him in a bathroom, laundry room, or other small space for about one minute. Since he is seeking attention, being rebuffed should get the message across.

Answer 2

I consider you! some human beings supply countless funds for a blended canines yet they could keep a canines from a rescue centre loose. Why is a Cadoodle more desirable than a purebred Collie or Poodle? because someone needs a Collie and a Poodle yet he can not keep 2 canines so he buys a Cadoodle. there have been also "clothier canines" interior the previous that's not a sparkling style. Now they are breeds like dobberman, collie etc.

Answer 3

That is typical golden retriever behavior. Either put him in the crate when guests come over or redirect his behavior with his stuffed duck or a kong (bone stuffed with treats).

Answer 4

My lab does the exact same thing, actually even more than that numeroues times at night she will cuddle her way up to the bed and she just loves to cuddle and when i say that rubbing her big hard head all around and practially giving me bruises every where, I guess its just something they need to do for attention. When I come in the door and she is about to grab my arm, I (hate to say it) ignore her or just keep saying no or down deoending on what exactly she is doing, every day she wants to grab my arm. So just keep saying no, I am still trying to break her of this habit!!

Answer 5

My brothers dog does this. But only when he needs to go out side. It is a sign that the dog wants something from you. Could be attention, but I not sure what your dog is asking for. Try to fiquire out what he wants. If you want to stop the behavior punish him, scold him, tell him no. If he has a crate send him to it. Don't give him attention, it will only encourage him to contine the behavior.

Answer 6

Tell him/her to sit and then pet them. Never pet the dog unless he/she sits on command. The dog will learn to sit real fast. If the dog trys to mouth grandma command sit and watch what happens.

Also its important to command the dog don't say sit sit sit. Command him like you mean it.

Answer 7

Has anyone ever thought that it may may be a dominance issue? This is typical dominance behavior exibited by the dog. Please go to leerburg.com and read what Ed has to say.

Answer 8

It's called "Mouthing" and it's one of the dogs ways of showing affection.

When he does it, give him a firm NO and hold his mouth shut for a minute or so.

Answer 9

How old is your dog? If he's a puppy it's just him teething. I would try to train him not to do that, you never know when it could get more agressive.