May 17, 2011
I have a 2 year old GSD that I started tugging with and she loves it. The only problem is that she wants to put her paws up on my arms while tugging. How can I correct this?
Full Question:
I just finished with the new Tug DVD, which by the way is terrific. I have a 2 year old GSD that I started tugging with and she loves it. The only problem is that she wants to put her paws up on my arms while she is tugging. She puts a lot of force behind it, so it can be quite painful, plus takes some of the fun away from it. How can I correct this?Thanks,
Melissa
Cindy's Answer:
Hi Melissa,
My friend had this issue with her dog and this is what we tried.
I hope this helps! Cindy
My friend had this issue with her dog and this is what we tried.
- You can keep a leash on the dog (on a flat collar) and step on the leash fairly short while the dog is tugging. This will block the dog from jumping up, and you can mark it with a NO when she tries to jump up and reinforce her with GOOD when she stays in proper position.
- You can tug lower with her, keeping all 4 of her feet on the floor.
- Make sure when you are playing with the dog that you are tugging from side to side instead of always centered directly in front of your body.
- Keep your tug sessions short between OUTS, so she doesn’t have time to get her feet up.
I hope this helps! Cindy
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