How to make him stop?

I've posted that problem around month ago. When I sit on the sofa and Debo feels like playing he would jump on me,when I say no, he will mouth my hand. What I did I said no and put him outside. But it doesn't work ,in fact he took it to next level. Now he grabs my sleave and pull with playfull growl. When I said that to my OH,he wasn't very helpfull. Just said "He doesn't do it to me" . Don't know how to deal with that. I feed him in the evening, takeing for a walk, training,playing. He does listen on the walks and at home. At the moment try to teach him to sleep in his cage with door open and respond perfect.

Putting him out won't work, too much time will pass from the time you get up, grab him, put him out etc. He won't associate it.

As soon as he does that give a yelp and stand up and turn your back. He will eventually get bored.

If he is looking to play though, when you have got the nipping stopped, why not have a tug rope and if he comes looking for play, tell him "rope" and show him the rope and if he picks it up or looks at it make a big fuss. Then eventually he might bring the rope when he is looking to play, saving your sleeves!

Its a very common problem and one you will have to watch for life, lexi did the same thing and still tries it now if she gets very over excited. If she does it i stop all interaction immediately until she calms herself down.

I know that as soon as I stand up with arms folded he will bd jumping and trying to pull my sleave. What then? Thanks Hayley.

Cross yoru arms and turn away from him. You might end up a little dizzy though Don't speak at him or look at him. Eventually he will get the message.

Will try it tonight,can't wait for the spining fun.

jola139 wrote:I've posted that problem around month ago. When I sit on the sofa and Debo feels like playing he would jump on me,when I say no, he will mouth my hand. What I did I said no and put him outside. But it doesn't work ,in fact he took it to next level. Now he grabs my sleave and pull with playfull growl. When I said that to my OH,he wasn't very helpfull. Just said "He doesn't do it to me" . Don't know how to deal with that. I feed him in the evening, takeing for a walk, training,playing. He does listen on the walks and at home. At the moment try to teach him to sleep in his cage with door open and respond perfect.

I am currently dealign with the same situation. i will give this a try aswell.

Do what Hayley said and see how it goes, just a suggestion that you might find helpful in the future.

Try teach him the command ''Place'', the command place is where the dog goes to his crate, or wherever he normally goes to relax, when he starts jumping up at you, you tell him ''Place'' after he knows the command well and he'll go to his place and just relax, then he'll no that's not play-time but relax time , but this idea is for the future something you could work on while you do what Hayley said.

Search on youtube how to teach the command ''Place'' if you need help.

Thanks Joe. We use "bed" word. And he knows it really well but just to choose not to listen to it from time to time,little bugger.

Oh I'm thinking about teaching Dragon this command as well just so he doesn't try to jump on the couch all the time

Hayley wrote:If he is looking to play though, when you have got the nipping stopped, why not have a tug rope and if he comes looking for play, tell him "rope" and show him the rope and if he picks it up or looks at it make a big fuss. Then eventually he might bring the rope when he is looking to play, saving your sleeves!

Excellent sugestion!