They totally turn into rebellious teenagers. They just want to push the boundaries and find out how far they can push things with you. As yorkiedaze said don't try to chase / follow him because you're then playing his game - you're rewarding the behaviour you don't want.
Try playing a "recall" game. Just anytime when he's off doing his own thing call his name and be the most exciting thing in the room. Wave a toy, talk in a high pitched voice. If he comes praise praise praise with your voice, pat him, play a quick game of tug of war with a toy. Then walk away - taking he toy with you if you've played with it. Try doing that often. Don't expect perfection - he'll be a proper little sod til he's two probably. If he doesn't come after you've called his name once or twice - walk off. Don't keep calling his name because then he learns that he doesn't have to listen until you've called half a dozen times.
If he's not already - and you're not intending to show / breed - get him neutered. It'll help heaps! |