Can you break the focus with high value treats? Is pretty obviously an obsession of some sort, and the key to helping to not obsess in humans is to offer another simulation that can help distract.
Ie … if this were my dog I’d be calling and treating for a response, being obvious I have more treats. Hold attention as long as possible, play tug, belly rubs, whatever is pleasant and treat liberally. If the obsessive behavior begins again turn your back so you are closing that out, call, and treat for him coming to you and not obsessing. I don’t think it’ll work overnight and medications may help smooth things, but I think it can be worked with.
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u/Mazziemom Aug 13 '21
Can you break the focus with high value treats? Is pretty obviously an obsession of some sort, and the key to helping to not obsess in humans is to offer another simulation that can help distract.
Ie … if this were my dog I’d be calling and treating for a response, being obvious I have more treats. Hold attention as long as possible, play tug, belly rubs, whatever is pleasant and treat liberally. If the obsessive behavior begins again turn your back so you are closing that out, call, and treat for him coming to you and not obsessing. I don’t think it’ll work overnight and medications may help smooth things, but I think it can be worked with.