My Boston Terrier bites my feet when excited, and nothing works!

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Hello, my Boston terrier wont stop biting my feet. If she hears other dogs barking she goes after my feet, if we take one of the other dogs outside to go potty she is on our feet. It now has became worse and she will attack any part of us she can get to. We've tried the water bottle, telling her no, giving her a toy, and treats and none of them work. Any advice is very appreciated, thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 8 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Biting at feet or pant legs is a very common excitement-related behavior in dogs. It can definitely be frustrating to deal with, so I can sympathize with you! In general, the best way to deal with this problem is by redirecting the dog to some other activity when they get excited, which can often be done successfully using food or treats. In some cases, teaching the dog to go to a mat or station and wait there during exciting situations can also be helpful. Without being able to see exactly what you're doing and work with you in person, it's hard for me to give any more specific advice than that. For that reason, I would strongly recommend getting in touch with a good reward-based trainer or behavior consultant who can give you some hands-on guidance. You can search for one in your area here: www.ccpdt.org

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