I used to try clapping to get her attention, it worked for a little while but now she kind of ignores it half the time.
Xena still bites ankles, most of the time its when I am cooking in the kitchen. She wants my socks and since they are on my feet her teeth pinch my skin when she tries to get it. Today I said her name aggressively, like a mom would do when kids are in trouble. She backed up and looked at me but when I said No she barked back at me. I think since she has been doing this for so long that she thinks doing that is a form of play. Most of the time when she does this I end up giving her my sock to distract her while I finish up in the kitchen or I pick her up to calm her down. That might have spoiled her or encouraged her into continuing this habit of chewing pants legs and ankles. I am not sure. I do know it is going to take a long time to get her to stop this behavior. |