Training question

Brandie&Maggie

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Ruby is driving me nuts. Ha.

She's really bonded with my husband more than me and listens to him without hesitation. I work with her constantly and we are getting better day by day.

But one behavior is super annoying and I'd love ideas. She only does this to me, and only when Rob is not home.

She barks to tell me she needs to potty. But runs away and continues barking loudly and spitting at me when I try to get her leash on her. She won't get close enough for me to touch her. But she will run up and bark and growl then run away. She thinks it's a grand game.

Ive tried ignoring her and waiting for her to stop. I waited 30 minutes and it never stopped. She will come and sit for a treat, but that's it. And it's still iffy.

If I catch her before she asks, she's fine. As long as I surprise her with the leash. If she sees me putting my shoes or coat on, the behavior begins immediately.

It doesn't matter how much exercise she's had.

I'm open to suggestions. Because it makes me want to tear my hair out. Or drink. And I can't because we are expecting another human child. So help?
 

Sound Bay Newfs

Active member
It sounds more like she is barking to get the game going with you, more than needing to go out. I would just take her out before she starts this behavior and ignore her when she starts it. Oh congrats on your upcoming arrival!
 

Brandie&Maggie

New member
You may be right Lynn.

She just LOVES to bait me. She steals my slippers every chance she gets. She hides them around the house. She gets my laundry from the hamper and carries it around the house. She thinks this is hilarious.

She's lucky she is cute and cuddly.
 

DAWNMERIE

Active member
LMAO. sounds like she's playin you girlfriend! Oh those antics, how I miss them sometimes, lol. I agree with Lynn, she's got your #. Couldn't stand the spitting! & Congrats on adding another little one to your family!
 

Brandie&Maggie

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The worst part is, when she has my slippers, she runs away from me. My 2 y/o can walk up to her, grab the slipper and bring it back with no problem. She willingly hands it over. He just knows now to go get mommy's slippers. <eye roll >
 
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