Louie update

[I Love Louie]

Just an update on Louie's behavior. He is now almost 15 months and I'm ashamed to say still acting up! I think it's pretty much our fault in how we have been training him from the start. I think I needed to be more firm at a younger Age when he used to bite out clothing and blankets and pillows and such that now he is out of control!!!

Evening time is pretty much his worst time when we are winding down after work and he just wants to play play play!! A fun game of fetch and rid of war with one of his toys always results in him snubbing the toy and going for our hands and feet or clothes. When we reprimand it results in him getting more agressive with his rough play. Then that usually always results in doggie time out.

This is an every night occurrence without fail and usually he starts nipping my throw pillows or our clothes while we are sitting on the couch. I'm a little weary about all of this and actually keep praying that this is something he is going to stop when he is a little older and more tired. One can only hope he becomes the laid back frenchie everyone talks about!!!!



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[davidh]

He is still full of pup, and that time of night we call the "bewitching Hour". All of he bullies we have had that were young all would go a little crazy around 8:30 at night. They all grew out of it, when they got older. Be patient with him, and just keep letting him know that biting on you or your cloths is not acceptable. He will get is one day.

 

[lkclark]

Maybe you could try taking him to a dog park in the evenings to let him run wild and get the energy out. If he's alone all day, he'll be very antsy by the time you get home to let out some wiggles.

 

[winginit66]

Our two were doing laps around the bedroom and every now and then Wilson would just take off down the hallway. This is while I am in bed, trying to read... Gidget is usually involved, but last night she just laid on the bed with me. I agree with David, he should grow out of it. The nipping would be annoying. I know we didn't do the best when we first had Gidget and don't see much 'un-doing' of it now.

 

[Tgirl]

I agree with everyone else. He still has a lot of puppy in him. Have you tried yipping kind of loud when he bites you? With *some* dogs that will help them to realize they are being to rough, then you redirect him to the toy. Or if he knows basic commands use that. When he starts to nip, tell him no firmly and then give him a command. When he does it, praise him. That may get him in another frame of mind. Some extra exercise may help too. I'm just thinking of random things to try and help. I really think once he gets a little older that will get better. Is he neutered?

 

[Cbrugs]

He may have some built up energy inside of him. Is he home alone during the day? If so, getting him to run around and play hard might tire him out. Also, when we first got Jax, he used to always pull on our clothes and one day I sprayed the bottom of my pants with apple bitter spray and he never did it again.