Congrats on Ruby having no accidents. I hope to one day reach a similar level of zen with Windsor.
I don't mean to Hijack the thread but I figured the topic is the same. I have the same problem with Windsor. I don't mind the energy, I don't mind running outside in the 105 degree heat, but my problem is that Windsor ALWAYS reverts to biting when we play. I've tried everything I can think of.
-I've tried replacing my hand with a toy but he bypasses the toy and goes straight for the flesh.
-I've yelled "No" but this seems to give him an all new burst of energy and aggression
-I've yelped(as high up as my voice will go) and turn around but he goes for the back of the head and ears.
Here is another thing, he charges. He's got to weigh some ~20lbs now but at his sprinting speed he gathers some pretty good kinetic energy and wham! He likes to ram his thick little skull straight towards the face.
I worried that he wasn't getting enough exercise so I started taking him on 2-3 30-40min brisk walks a day, throwing tennis balls, giving him chew toys but no matter what we play, *snap* he starts running around at full speed and then charges straight at me or the wife. As soon as we stick our hands out to push him away or stop him, chomp!
He's only about 10.5 weeks old, is this just a phase?
I'm thinking that when he weighs in at ~60lbs, it won't be cute but downright painful.