So you're worried that your pup is getting too overwhelming with his constant demand for attention? Here's how to fix this problem quick!

Dogs demand attention in all sorts of ways such as whining, barking, pawing at us, jumping on us, even biting.

So I’m sharing my ideas on how to stop this behavior.

How to stop your dog from annoying you

If your dog constantly tries to paw at you for attention (or whine, jump on you, mouth you, etc.), ask yourself this:

Do I truly want my dog to stop this behavior?

There’s nothing wrong with this (I guess?) as long as the dog is not harming anyone.

How to stop a dog from pawing at you or jumping on you for attention
IGNORE.

Don’t laugh at him. Don’t make eye contact. Don’t grab his collar to keep him off you. Don’t talk to him.

Other tips:

Turn your back to him.

Pretend to focus on something else.

What if ignoring your dog doesn’t seem to be working?
I know some dogs won’t be ignored.

They’ll start jumping frantically on you or mouthing you.

You can try a few things:

1. Just keep on ignoring him.

2. Calmly move your dog to another room or to his crate. The key is to do this in a zombie-like, non-emotional way. So, it’s not a punishment and it’s not attention either. Hard to do!

More tips:

4. Have some chew toys set aside so you can bring them out for your dog in these scenarios.

5. If all else fails, I like recommending the Pet Corrector. It shoots a harmless blast of air at the dog.

6. Finally, it helps to keep some dogs on a leash in the house much of the time while they’re still learning manners.

With these helpful tips, you'll be able to enjoy your doggy's company without worrying about his constant pawing and mouthing. Remember, your pup just wants some love so be a little patient.

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