OK, now a new twist has set in!! Jack is running from me when I try to pick him up to go out to potty, also other times as well. He sits with me, he isn't afraid of me...I'm Mom afterall. It is cold outside even though he is only going to the attached garage to potty. I think that is it, that and some puppy playfulness. So what to do? This started a couple days ago and has become a problem. I will not chase him around the house! That doesn't seem to be a good idea to decrease this behavior. Today I did not put his kibble in a dish for him, but rather called him to me to get each piece. I walked around calling him to different areas spots. When he wouldn't come after a few calls I set the kibble aside and went about my chores. Then in a few minutes tried again. When he comes to get the kibble I try to pet him and he ducks and runs. Which again indicates to me he doesn't want to be picked up. Am I on the right track with this, or does anyone have a better idea to curb this behavior before it becomes more pronounced?
__________________ Karen, Mom to Jack Daniel and Chloe Grace  |