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Help. When I play with my dog she brings the ball back and drops it. But most times she drops it and thenshe gets it again and won't let me have it. If I take the ball she will jump on my arm and try to take(she bites playfully). My dog also bites but playfully,she doesn't mean,how can i solve these problems? Help. (My dog is a 11 month old Maltipoo)
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on Jun 18th 2009
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A few things you could do. One is to have two balls, but don't let her see the 2nd ball. When she brings back the ball and drops it, put her in a sit. As you reach for the ball and she moves, put her back in a sit and when she does, show her the second ball and throw it. While she's running, pick up ball #1 and when she comes back and drops ball #2, put her in a sit and do it all over again.
Another thing to do is bring yummy treats. After you put her in "sit" mode, if she jumps at you, tell her "sit" again and when she does treat her. Then tell her to "stay" and then reach for the ball. If she doesn't move, treat her. If she moves, make her sit and stay. Then reach for the ball. If she doesn't move, treat her. She'll eventually understand that nothing happens if she doesn't sit/stay. Treat the behavior you're looking for.
Guest 404377
answered on 6/18/09.
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Oooo so young dogs often do this it is instinct , also you'r dog wont get big so as they get older the biting will stop but until then you might want to wear long sleaves or start training
Guest 891456
answered on 6/18/09.
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Hi there!
The other suggestions will work, but I wanted to add that your dog is in "play" mode, and this "game" is like tug-o-war to her. If you really want her to drop the ball for good, just wait her out. You may need to be very, very patient and wait for her to back off from the ball after she drops it. She will eventually realize that the game stopped, because you are not in the mood for tug or keep-away.
If she lunges for the ball after she drops it, back off and wait. Don't engage in any interaction until she lets you have the ball - this will teach her that the "rules" of fetch are to chase, bring back, and drop the ball, with no other games stuck in there.
I just answered another question about play-biting, which is common in young dogs - see if this link will work for you to see the question and answers: www.dogster.com
Good luck!
Katie
answered on 6/18/09.
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use two balls. the dog views you as taking it. she thinks it is her's.
So using two and showing her the other ball then throwing it across the body is going to help her know you are a fair pack leader.
Dieta
answered on 6/18/09.
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Ont thing you need to do is concentrate on the dog, not the toy. make a big fuss over the dog when it returns ignoring the toy. Continue to tell it good dog and keep petting. Wait for it to offer you the ball several times until you are sure it will let you have it. then take it a tell it give. Once you have the toy, praise it,telling it good give. Treats help too, but don't teach the word give. .
Aster
answered on 6/19/09.
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