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Old 03-16-2016, 05:21 AM   #3
Maximo
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When Jake does this, say 'no', then put him on the floor and withdraw your attention from him. He will learn that if wants to be in your bed, on your lap, or in your arms, he cannot behave that way.

If he continues to attack on the floor, leave the room and calmly go where he cannot follow. Or, if you can safely move Jake to another room to leave him there by himself, do that. Don't risk getting bitten or possibly dropping a wiggly dog though.

Does Jake know basic commands/tricks like sit, down, and so forth? Do basic training daily to build confidence and discourage this type of behavior.

Like Wylie's Mom wrote, it's resource guarding. Here is trainer Victoria Stilwell's article about how to handle it: https://positively.com/dog-behavior/...urce-guarding/
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