| If you are stuffing your dog with excessive attention and then want it to work for approval and a desire to be part of your group it is like offering a peanut butter sandwich to someone who has just eaten their fill of prime rib. Not a very tempting proposition.
You need to get this dog in a training class before he gets you into court with a lawsuit. If he gets hold of more than the coat, or if by grabbing someone's coat he causes them to fall and break something, that is where you'll end up.
Get a cat if you want to pet on something all day because a cat won't drag you down the street afterwards. Then you can use your attention to the dog as a reward for him paying attention to you and what you want. He will earn the attention and praise instead of getting it just because he is breating in and out. Sign up for a class. You will really enjoy it because it creates a bonding that far surpasses simply petting and admiration. It creates a mutual admiration that will make you smile. |