My lab gets so excited when I come home that he latches on with his teeth to my skin or clothes. I finally got him to stop jumping up...but I can't seem to curb this particular behavior.
He stays in a crate when I'm gone for more than an hour, and has free run when I'm out for a short amount of time (we just started this...he's doing well.) Both ways...he does the same thing. I've tried getting a toy into his mouth first, leaving him in his crate till he settles down, "No bite."
None of this has been working. Once he gets my sleeve or whatever in his mouth, he will not let go, although he knows the command "drop." I have to pry his mouth open to get me or my clothes out. It is like he is just too excited to know what to do with himself. He gets plenty of exercise daily, and I'm always very calm when I come inside.
I am seriously at a loss. Suggestions would be appreciated
2007-12-16 07:39:30 · 7 answers · asked by KS 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I know I wrote a lot in the details...but please read.
I HAVE been doing "No," in a stern voice. I have been giving a toy. Over and over again...it isn't sticking with him.
Plus, I'm concerned about giving him the chew toy after he nips as he will think he is being rewarded for that behavior...which is the opposite of what I want.
2007-12-16 07:51:19 · update #1
I recommend you leave him in his crate until he settles down. When you first get home, go about your business for 15 minutes. This is plenty of time for him to settle down. Calmly walk to his crate and let him out. If he grabs your clothing or skin, immediately give a firm no, pry his mouth open, and leave the room. If you can, shut the door. He'll realize that if he grabs at you, you leave. Don't move around too much because he may think it's a game. Stand still to get him to let go, and walk away when he does. Praise him when you're able to let him out of his crate without him grabbing at you. Give him treats when he does this also.
Consistency and patience is key. Labs have lots of energy and are usually very happy dogs. I'm sure he doesn't mean to grab onto you. Just keep at it and be patient with him.
2007-12-16 08:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by liveyourlife 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep a short leash on him for a while,and discourage greeting him when you walk in the door by completely ignoring him no matter what he does.Cross your arms,and don't look at him,keep your head up high.Have someone else say no-o-- in a growly voice,and station him down until you call him about ten minutes later,or alternatively,step on the leash yourself,and ignore him completely until he is still,then offer a treat when he behaves.Also try Bitter Apple on the places he likes to latch on to.My final answer is a muzzle if you can't see doing any of the above,but he must be shown that you absolutley will not tolerate this.
2007-12-16 07:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by RowanSilverSkye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-23 14:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by pinkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reward for behaviors you want. Have super good little treats in your pocket. Ask the dog to sit, if he can, reward him with a treat and attention. If he grabs you just stop what you're doing and don't talk to the dog. If you have a treat and he stops grabbing you, ask for a sit and reward. Just stopping a behavior isn't enough, you've got to teach the dog the behavior you want. Dogs repeat behaviors they get rewarded for. The reward is usually a good treat, but can be attention. Grabbing you gets your attention, even you telling him 'no' or trying to get him to release is attention. The dog needs to learn what to do, not just be 'made' to do it. These behaviors are learned faster than behaviors dogs are forced into performing. Giving him something else to chew isn't a bad idea, just ask for a sit or something else in between the grabbing. You've got to get the dog's attention and need something that he's willing to work for. You need to teach your dog the appropriate way to greet you. It's not easy for some dogs, but like people they get better if they get to practice self-control. I would teach the dog that he gets attention and treat when he sits and doesn't grab. Remember he is probably very excited and even though he knows the command 'drop it' in reference to a ball or other object he has picked up. He DOES NOT understand it in regard to your arm. Dogs do not generalize well.
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2007-12-16 08:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You simple have to stop the behavior before he latches on.
When you come in do not speak to him, no eye contact, no petting him. Act normal but ignore him. If he starts toward you hold out your hand to block and make an abrupt noise, Keep him at a distance from you. It sounds cruel but it's the pack leader thing to do. When you give affection when he is doing a bad behavior you are tell him that behavior is OK. When he calms down and you sit down allow him to come to you....if he comes aggressively, back him off again. Do it until he comes in quietly. Be consistent and he will leave very fast that to get your affection he needs to be calm.
luck
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2007-12-16 07:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a stern firm voice tell him NO give him a chew toy if he keeps it up do it again but remove him away from u like in the kitchen
2007-12-16 07:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy2073 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Push him down when he jumps or goes to bite you and tell him NO.....do it over and over he will start to learn
2007-12-16 07:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Big Kisses :-) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋