I have a blast playing with Harley, I really do, but I am starting to get a bit concerned. When it's just me and him, everything is fine. He plays and has tons of energy to shed, but not anything odd about the nipping and biting. When the wife comes out with me, he is still manageable, but you can see he's a bit rougher with her than with me. Add the kids in and he just goes ballistic. He tugs at clothes, nips them, chases them, and all semblance of control is out the window. It's getting to where I don't want them to go outside with him.
I think I know what it is, I just don't know what to do. He thinks they're litter mates, and is competing for attention and wanting to play with someone on his own level. He doesn't realize they hurt easily, so goes nuts.
I wonder if he's getting enough exercise? Our schedule is normally a good walk in the morning at the park and some playing, occasional walks in the day to pee and poop (not more than ten minutes) and a good walk with playing again at night. Other than that, he's in the house, not really doing anything. I don't think that has anything to do with his attitude towards other family members, but it might help.
Oh, and obedience classes start Sunday...
Kevin
I think I know what it is, I just don't know what to do. He thinks they're litter mates, and is competing for attention and wanting to play with someone on his own level. He doesn't realize they hurt easily, so goes nuts.
I wonder if he's getting enough exercise? Our schedule is normally a good walk in the morning at the park and some playing, occasional walks in the day to pee and poop (not more than ten minutes) and a good walk with playing again at night. Other than that, he's in the house, not really doing anything. I don't think that has anything to do with his attitude towards other family members, but it might help.
Oh, and obedience classes start Sunday...
Kevin