Wow..I'm so happy to hear so many others are having this problem. I thought it was just me. Whenever I reach for Wallee he does the running away stuff too. Most of my friends have other breeds of dogs so when they see his reaction I am sure they think I am "mean" to him..lol..on the contrary. I had him at puppy class and they taught us to call them and reach for them as we handed them a treat. It worked great at the class but now, if I reach with the other hand that the treat is not in, he backs up and runs too. I sure hope that someday this behaviour will stop. Trying to get him ready to go out for a walk can be a half hour process as I have to be able to "catch and pick him up" to put on his harness and coat.
