Everytime I come home or go outside she'll grab whatever she can and bring it to me and whimper... She brings anything from a branch, rock, shoe, even a box....am I suppose to reward her or something?
At first I thought she wanted to play but when I throw whatever it is she brings me, she just looks at it
kpaschke
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She's just bringing you presents to show you that she missed you and is happy that you're home or at least back in the house. You don't have to reward her, she's rewarding you. Just show her in some way that you accept the gift and she should be fine. When she's not looking, return the "gift" to its proper place.
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Anonymous
As a trainer, I see this problem with dogs that like to retriever. What happens is they become neurotic about the retrieving, swimming etc. So:
First: make sure you are walking your dog at least 2 times per day 30-60 minutes - energetic dogs can wear a backpack that is weighted down with 10-20 pounds (healthy, large dogs). The walk is a walk - brisk not lazy, sniffing or a power struggle.
Next: Do not allow her to initiate play with any toy. When you are ready, you pick the toy and play fetch. Make her sit/lie dow for the toy or do something for it. Her initiation of the constant play is neurotic neediness and it will worsen. When you are done say good girl and walk away. If she approaches you with the toy say 'not now' and walk away. Do not pet or reward her if she initiates the play.
If you wish give her a kong with peanut butter and let her work on it (we call them quiet toys) or another appropriate chew toys.
Keep up on the exercise and the training and things should work out. Cheers.
Anonymous
Don't reward her if you don't want her to keep doing it! If you think she might want to play, then when she brings you something, you put it down and get one of her toys to play with. Pit bulls are more likely to enjoy keepaway or tug-of-war than fetch.
Emily F
She is bringing you gifts to show her devotion to you and get your attention. She probably just missed you and wants a cuddle not to play fetch.
Melissa M
You rhymed for a moment.Back to the subject. You know maybe you should get a Frisbee and play fetch with her.