Jamie Craig Webboard User Reg: 09-01-2009
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So yeah....probably the stupidest question of the day XD
When my dog plays, or sleeps, or is just relaxing on the floor he'll kick passerbys.
How when he's resting of sleeping this is a gentle stretch of the leg to make contact with my nearest body part (usually my foot)....however when he's rolling around in play mode these are ninja kicks to any exposed flesh (back of knees, ankles, my face if I'm sitting down...he seems to like the chest as well -_-)
I've tried redirection, moving out of the way (he's a fast little dork pup), all of that....any suggestions? This wouldn't be an issue if they weren't ninja kicks with his sandpaper like rear paw pads...but it is...because I'm sick of paw-print bruises (which admittedly are actually kinda cool looking....but they hurt...so they're not cool)
Any advice? This is also his preferred method for avoiding nail trims the rare times I ever have to do his hind feet.....
Well, definitely rely on the more experienced folks, but if my dog is hurting me, I want to find a way to make that stop. Ruyk is such a cool dog, and obviously very intellient. Is he being a bit possessive? I'm curious to hear what others say about this behavior. (Maybe you should put a pen between his toes and see if he has your artistic talent!)
Its probably just attention getting. I was actually going to post a similar question about Tasha. She stares at me until I look at her, and she will stare for a reallly long time. Then she gives a little "rrruuuuf!" playful bark.
The thing is it gets really annoying because like Ryuks kick, she will just keep doing it *forever*. She doesn't stop until I either stop what I'm doing so she can start a chase game, or I get up and quietly walk her over to her crate.
Little things like this are hard to figure out when you have a smarty with determination.
Jamie Craig Webboard User Reg: 09-01-2009
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I think it was under things he doesn't realize HURT....it's not always focused on people. If he's rippign a toy apart he'll roll around on the floor and kick out to propell himself around the rug on his side with the toy in his mouth....
I managed to get him to stop stomping on my feet by acting like he shot me every time he did (same method I used when he was a puppy and the biting...a yelp and he's let go and I'd shove a toy in his mouth and we'd play again)....unfortunately that method has not worked this time O_o
I'll see if I can get some video of it...I'll be able to record it if I try to trim his back nails....it's rather....he's the first dog I've had that kicks lol
He just got me really good tonight (....I have a pawprint on my neck...it looks like some weird hicky -_-) so I figured I'd see if anyone has had this problem XD
If he's rippign a toy apart he'll roll around on the floor and kick out to propell himself around the rug on his side with the toy in his mouth....
My dog does this too; it always seems like an expression of joy. He does it in snow, freshly mowed lawn, sand after swimming, when he has a really good toy and even sometimes when he gets a belly rub. Jamie you're brighter than me. It took me years to figure out to give him his space because if I was in the rolling vicinity I could come away maimed.
Now the kicking minus the rolling I'm not sure how I would address that. Thor doesn't kick but he was a painful pawer. I (on the advise of a trainer) put it on cue and turned it into a trick. He waves hello and good bye. I started by marking as he lifted the foot and of course as soon as he heard the click down went the paw as he retrieved the treat. No click if his paw touched me. It has been years since I've been scarred with nail tracks on my arms and legs.
I guess you could try the same thing with the kicking but maybe you should dress in a suit of armor first.
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So...how do I stop my dog from kicking me?
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