Why does my puppy jump and eat grass at a specific spot on walks?

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My almost 11 month old puppy when ever we go for walks whenever we get to a certain part of the walks he always jumps on me then starts eating grass it happens in the same spot everytime why is this? Is it because he wants to go a different way cause sometimes he tries to go across the street but I don't let him or is it something else? And how do I get him to stop jumping on me and eating grass when we get to this certain spot? Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 10 months and 26 days old | 79 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

What an odd behavior! I cannot tell you why he is doing this, perhaps there is a strong odor here only he can smell. I would just try avoiding that area (walk across the street) or bringing along something to provide good distraction as you walk past this area, such as a favorite toy he likes to play with or really good treats to offer repeatedly as you pass the area or a wooden spoon with peanut butter on it for him to lick as you walk past the area to distract him and reward him for staying with you/continuing to walk.

Why does my puppy jump and eat grass at a specific spot on walks?

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