[nagdu] Revolving Paw

[Tracy Carcione]

Is he sitting down when you tell him to go forward?
Is it a game, like the fooling-around-when-you-call-him game, or is he
saying he doesn't want to work anymore?
What would happen if he did this thing and you turned around and went home?
Would he be happy, or would he say Hey, I was only kidding?

A dog can decide to quit at any time.  We poor dumb humans have to figure
out what they're trying to tell us.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kristen via nagdu
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 7:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Revolving Paw

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

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