Get me in a fight, I like dirty tricks

[lizblackdog]

...this is why I originally got into the habit of leaving the harness on him all day, because he'd try and pull this every time I put it on him. It's only the occasional moment these days.

You may be thinking "why was she standing there snapping pictures instead of making him stop that?" - I'll tell you: because when he's having one of his Little Moments, the quickest way to make him stop is to withdraw all attention. The camera happened to be close to hand so I gave it my attention instead. Worked, too. Went quiet and stood still to be harnessed after four quick flashes...

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[ghost07.livejournal.com]

The first thought that came to my mind was...Oh No! He's ripping apart his new harness.

Maybe you should threaten him by telling him you'll turn him into a doggie skin rug...lol

I tell Julius I'll turn him into a kitty toss pillow all the time...wait a second...he STILL won't listen...I don't think he believes me...:D

[lizblackdog.livejournal.com]

Nah - he was just shaking it at me, inviting me to play tug and/or challenging me to try and get it off him.

The times he's damaged the harness have been when he's wearing it and he gets to rolling on his back - he hooks his lower jaw under the chest strap and pulls. It's the resistance that makes him damage it - he's not a big chewer of objects but he does love pulling at things...