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brendaNbentley · 07-09-2013, 10:19 AM

I have been searching for an answer to this question under general obiedience and training but haven't seen it. Bentley has started something new that is driving me crazy. Whenever we are playing fetch with his ball or another toy, he brings it to me, but jumps up on my legs

. The scratching on my legs is wreaking havoc and it hurts. I have tried to make him sit before I throw the ball but he keeps on doing it. I tell him "Down" or "Sit" but it doesn't seem to be working. Hopefully this is just another one of his phases but it hurts

yorkietalkjilly · 07-09-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brendaNbentley

I have been searching for an answer to this question under general obiedience and training but haven't seen it. Bentley has started something new that is driving me crazy. Whenever we are playing fetch with his ball or another toy, he brings it to me, but jumps up on my legs

. The scratching on my legs is wreaking havoc and it hurts. I have tried to make him sit before I throw the ball but he keeps on doing it. I tell him "Down" or "Sit" but it doesn't seem to be working. Hopefully this is just another one of his phases but it hurts

Can you wear pants until he learns to stop and stand up or sit down sideways until he learns to stop it? Maybe placing a towel or sheet of foil across your legs can help. Putting your hand out and blocking his paws will hopefully teach him not to do it without discouraging him bringing the ball. But the towel can keep scratches down and foil will probably stop him as most dogs don't like it much.

Also, keep repeating the down and sit training until he does do it. With enough repetitions and making a game of it, dogs will learn to obey commands because it is fun, rewarding and they want to please. Just keep on training those - he'll get them in time.

spiritwings1202 · 07-09-2013, 10:40 AM

Pixie still does this at times. What I do is I won't pick up the ball and throw it until she sits.

gumbysuz · 07-09-2013, 06:42 PM

I taught Dori the difference between "down" and "off". Down means lay down. We use off when she jumps up on someone or gets on furniture without an invite.

Treats for correct behavior.

YorkOfTheShire · 07-10-2013, 02:43 AM

Hmm...ours do the same thing but it doesn't hurt. If you file their nails after you clip them, they're rounded and don't cause your skin any pain (either that or we have leather skin), I don't know.

If it's the action you don't like, and not just the pain to your legs...then I would follow Jilly's advice.

07-09-2013, 10:19 AM	#1
brendaNbentley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 60	I haven't seen this question on here I have been searching for an answer to this question under general obiedience and training but haven't seen it. Bentley has started something new that is driving me crazy. Whenever we are playing fetch with his ball or another toy, he brings it to me, but jumps up on my legs. The scratching on my legs is wreaking havoc and it hurts. I have tried to make him sit before I throw the ball but he keeps on doing it. I tell him "Down" or "Sit" but it doesn't seem to be working. Hopefully this is just another one of his phases but it hurts

07-09-2013, 10:40 AM	#3
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	Pixie still does this at times. What I do is I won't pick up the ball and throw it until she sits. __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

07-09-2013, 06:42 PM	#4
gumbysuz Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WA state Posts: 250	I taught Dori the difference between "down" and "off". Down means lay down. We use off when she jumps up on someone or gets on furniture without an invite. Treats for correct behavior. __________________ Suzi & Dori Vicki, Meggie, Snookie, Peach

07-10-2013, 02:43 AM	#5
YorkOfTheShire BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 383	Hmm...ours do the same thing but it doesn't hurt. If you file their nails after you clip them, they're rounded and don't cause your skin any pain (either that or we have leather skin), I don't know. If it's the action you don't like, and not just the pain to your legs...then I would follow Jilly's advice.