Boston Terrier Backing Away from Owner

by Jimmy
(Va. Beach, Va.)

I go to pat my Boston and backs away from me. Is there anything I can do to break him of this?

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Boston Terrier Backing Away from Owner

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Feb 21, 2012
 Use treats
by: Laura

Use treats to get them into the habit of doing what you want them to do. Mine always wants to play and is stubborn so I just get a treat when I want her.
Feb 14, 2012
 Hobie
by: Jimmy

Any other thoughts?
Thank you,
Jimmy
Jan 12, 2012
 backing away
by: Linda Galway/TurnerME

Did your dog ever have another owner? I would present the back of my hand, lower than his head, so he can sniff it and know it's me, then move from there into a patting situation. If he still backs up, don't try to rub his head, try another part of his body.
Jan 10, 2012
 Hobie
by: Jimmy

No he just back away or ducks his head when you try and rub his head. The vet said he may be a shy type dog. After I put my hand out palm down he will lick my hand and then let me give him a pat.
He is two years old.
Thank you!
Jan 07, 2012
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by: Ken

Mine does the same thing. It's usually because he wants to lead me somewhere else to get something he wants. He will come to me and sit down. When I go to pet him he will run away to the shelf where I keep the laser pointer. Other times, it may be that he runs to his food bowl.

Is your boston asking you for something?

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