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Why is he doing this???? On Christmas night my daughter and her husband were here for dinner. They had been here about an hour and we all went down the hall to the office to look at something and as we were headed back to the kitchen Toby was behind my son-in-law (Toby always walks behind us too) and my son-in-law said Toby just bit him in the leg. I didn't think much about it as he likes to exaggerate and I assumed it was just Toby's claws he felt. So that was that. Tonight our neighbor came over for dinner and Toby was fine the entire time she was here and as she was leaving Toby was walking behind her and I saw him nip her leg! I firmly told him no but he kept following her so I picked him up. What I don't understand is our neighbor had been here and ate dinner with us (for at least 30-45 minutes) and he didn't do it until she was leaving. Can anyone explain this behavior? We rarely have company but his foster mom said he was fine around other people as she had family get togethers at her home all the time. |
I know one of mine when I get up to leave goes crazy and jumps at the back of my legs because she doesn't want me to leave so maybe he thinks they are leaving and doesn't want them to? |
That could be it but doubtful as he's only been with us a month (a rescue) and he's a bit hesitant with approaching people (even us at times). |
Anyone have any suggestions as to why he does this? I don't want a biter and he never ever tries to bite my husband or me. |
Did he show any signs of aggression at all? Also how old is he? If he is still young he might like to chew and chase things. Or, is it possible that it was an accidental play bite where he was trying to hold on to a person (or their pants), but when when they moved their leg he bit it harder then intended (just because of the motion and a leg slipping out of his mouth). My pup used to chase my pants when I first got him, but I taught him to loose this habit for good. Just throwing few ideas your way... It sure does sounds strange.. Try to see if you can catch him in action next time. |
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No, he showed no sign of aggression. He isn't a puppy, he's 3 1/2 years old but he is a rescue. It wasn't accidental and it wasn't a serious bite. We have been working on it and he has done a lot better because as he goes towards someone I tell him no and he backs off. Then a little later he will go up to them and let him pet them. I think he just needed time to get used to his new forever home. Thanks for the response! |
Mine do this and I believe it is the terrier coming out in them and they are trying to grab the pant leg. They are not trying to bite my skin but my pants. When I used to walk into house from work I had six of them pulling on my pant leg as we walked to the back of the house so I could let them go out. I wish I had a magic answer but I don't but I would also tell you I am not sure it is a good idea to train them not to go to new people. |
Follow my story in the forums. I also have a problematic dog with strange tendencies. A friend however, is coming over and using a technique of peace that he claims will cure the behaviourl He reckons after just a few sessions it will almost be cleared up completely! I realise you are in the USA but he has told me that anyone can learn this technique and he has a website with details. I will share this with you AFTER i have seen results so i can prove it actually works. Thanks and hope your pet is ok, MotherTrust. |
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Are you trying to sell this "technique"? |
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If this technique works....:p He still has alot of work to do before he can make me share any details and advertise him. I have tried throughout the years with many of my pets methods of teaching and learning behaviours. Some have had good results, some have not. So in all, yes, if this 'guy' can prove to me that what he does works....then i agreed to let other people know. After all, it's for your benefit! MotherTrust |
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I think the dog is either playing, trying to get someone to play with him, or does not want the person to leave. I have known big dogs that do the same thing. |
One of mine mainly did this to my stepson, whether he was coming or going. She wasn't being playful, I would almost think fearful whenever he would move. We worked at giving her treats whenever he entered, and when he was leaving, I would do 'Ah Ah' to interupt her. She also started this with my DH. We had just adopted her ... she is 2 years old, and prefered women to men. My DH won her over with crackers. We have since adopted another 2 year old female, so she is no longer the 'new' dog, and I think she feels a bit more confident. Now all four mug whoever comes in the door. I can't say I've seen any more biting for at least a month now...:D I knew we had it beat when DS fell asleep in the recliner and she walked up to his hand (which he left dangling over the armrest) and stuck her head under his hand like she wanted him to pet her. So cute... but her look of disappointment when he didn't respond was heartbreaking... |
Pixie sometimes growls at me when I go to take Daisy out to pee and grabs my pant leg. I stop dead in my tracks and firmly tell her NO! She stops immediatley. I think they are just upset bc we are leaving and it is there way of saying hey Da** it DON"T leave me. After I tell her no I say in a soft voice One minute and I say I will be right back and she sits by the door and waits. If it is nice out I just take her with me. I just think we need to try and understand why they do these things and work around it. |
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Sorry for the rant ...:D |
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