[nagdu] Revolving Paw

[Kristen]

Hi, everyone--

Lately, Corvette is being stubborn at times and using his paw to 
his advantage when he doesn't want to go forward. Often, he will 
put his front, right paw up on his leash--which I am holding 
horizontally (usually on top of his harness)--not allowing him to 
move. He will sit in place in that position at a standstill. When 
I grab his paw in an attempt to put it back on the ground, it 
will only "revolve" and immediately goes back to the exact, same 
spot again. This happens both on and off the lead. The revolving 
paw used to only occur when he was nervous at an unfamiliar 
place, but it now happens more and more frequently, even at 
familiar places or when I am taking him outside our front door to 
relieve or be groomed. I've tried to refocus him with a 
"Corvette, forward" command; however, I usually have to resort to 
grabbing a sighted guide and walking with them while holding onto 
him until he goes forward on his own. Any suggestions/tips?

Thanks!
--
Kristen