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Heya,

I have a question about my 16 week old corgi puppy, Mio. Mio is a big biter, which is something I was prepared for (my arms are numb), but one thing I find a little difficult. I'm pretty sure my dog is herding me, and I don't know how to react to it.

When we walk back home, she starts sitting down, not wanting to continue, and after going step by step for a small bit, she starts standing on my feet so I can't continue. If I still continue, she will start biting me really hard on my lower leg. This thing has been happening for the last four-ish weeks and hasn't improved at all.

Other than this she's been absolutely perfect so I'm not too worried just wanna tackle this the best way possible.

Oh and yeah she is on a one hour up (sometimes even shorter) 2 hour down schedule without too many problems.

Whats the best thing I can do without accidently reinforcing this behavior?

Already a big thanks!

My 9 month old puppy (8 months old at time of adoption) only behaves when food/treats are around. Prior to my adopting her, she was in a foster home for 2 weeks. From 0-7.5ish months, we’re not really sure what her background is.

She is incredibly smart and already knows a handful of tricks. Also working on learning to settle and impulse control (she doesn’t eat her meals until I give command). We just started puppy class this week (you might’ve seen my frustration post).

I had an in home trainer do an initial consultation. She didn’t seem concerned with the food motivation yet as my pup is still learning my house and what she is and isn’t allowed to do. If I pull a treat out she does exactly what I want. She’s just not a self entertainer (unless I give her an edible chew)

Has anyone experienced this? Will this fade with age? Is it something I’ll have to phase out (mostly myself?