![]() ![]() What You Should Do To Prevent or Correct Tugging on Clothing Usually, they’ll start to run around in a crazy pattern and grab whatever’s convenient. Sometimes puppies tug our clothing because they need to release energy. You could have been excited when he tugs or tugged back making him think it’s a game that you’re enjoying. You may have inadvertently rewarded the behavior. You may have unintentionally encouraged him to tug on clothes You’re next to him and he may grab your clothes in his excitement. This can also occur while on walks, where a puppy may see many things that excite him such as squirrels, dogs passing by, or someone mowing the lawn. So if there’s a lot of noise and excitement such as children running and playing or people dancing, a puppy will naturally latch onto the nearby clothing he sees. Some puppies will grab whatever they can when they’re excited. Your puppy may be overstimulated by the environment Of course, a puppy can’t really grab items with his feet. Your puppy may be exploring the environment It’s your pup reminding you that he’s there–and wants your attention. ![]() All of a sudden, you feel a tug on your clothes. You may be busy working on your computer. So the pup turns tugging on our clothing into a fun (for him) game. Puppies are usually very playful and will grab whatever–or whoever–is nearby. It may be as simple as your puppy needs to play. So, instead of it being the shirt on my arm or my pant leg, I made sure that he had an assortment of toys he liked to carry around with him.ĭogs with a high prey drive such as terriers may also tug your clothes–especially if you’re moving quickly. My rescued golden retriever Spencer always had to have something in his mouth. So I worked with the issue using some of the techniques I describe below.Īnd, happily, I’ve been able to walk around without a dog latching onto me.Ī retriever sometimes has a need to have something in his mouth.Īnd that something could be the clothes you wear if nothing else is handy. I have to admit that it was cute the first time, but I knew the consequences of not stopping the tugging. When my many shelties were puppies, they would try to grab the bottom of my pants leg and tug. So, if you’re running or if the children are screaming and running as they play, a herding dog may attempt to drive everyone where he thinks that they should be. This is especially true when someone walks by quickly or noisily. They want to control your motion just as they would a flock of sheep. Shelties, Aussies, and corgis will engage in these behaviors. The tugging on your clothing may occur because of your puppy’s genetic make-upĪ herding breed or mix may be trying to herd you when he nips at your shoes and clothes. Unfortunately, you and your clothes can be what he literally latches onto. Your puppy may just be looking for something to do. And he will probably pull on your clothes. Just like a fatigued toddler, a puppy may “act out” when he’s too tired. He may chew on the furniture, have potty accidents, and even see you as a living chew toy and tug on your clothing. When your puppy has too much energy to spare, he will inevitably engage in behaviors you don’t want. Or when the weather’s bad and he doesn’t get his daily walks. I’m sure that you’ve seen your puppy not behave well when you don’t have time to exercise him. If you’re sitting down next to him, your sweater, shirt, and even nearby pillows are soft and he will probably try chewing on them too. So the cloth on your new jeans are fair game as far as your puppy is concerned. They are little land sharks with needle-like teeth. Teething puppies try to soothe their sore gums by chewing on whatever’s available. The following are some reasons why your puppy may be pulling on your clothes: 1. So it’s important to understand why your puppy is tugging on your clothes in order to know how to stop it. And he may even knock or pull someone down when he tugs. It can turn into biting as he gets his adult teeth. And it may be cute in the beginning.īut I’m sure that you don’t want to buy a new wardrobe or wear “dog-eared” (pun intended) clothes.Īnd, as a puppy grows stronger and has adult teeth, this behavior can become dangerous. Pulling on our clothing is very enticing to them and fun. Puppies explore the world with their mouths. ![]()
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