Jumping/Biting on walks and general help

[Natalie Van Roekel]

Hello, I've posted this in the puppy group, but figured would try here as well. Iam really struggling and need some help!

Our 7 month Goldendoodle Walter who we love to death, is plain a simple, a rascal! The biggest issue I'm having is with walks. He's not much a leash puller, which is great, but he will get in modes where he'll start humping me, jumping up on me, biting the leash, and biting me. I've tried EVERYTHING. I pull the leash tight and freeze, but that does not deter, he'll grab and bite at my hands and mittens (has torn many pair), continue jumping up, etc. I'll stand still and that has no impact. I've trie the Calm Freeze (from Doggy Dan), but he just whips his head around and bites my hand. I've tried walking slowly - then he humps from behind. I've tried going in command mode, sit, down, touch, etc. and he'll do it but right back to the bad behavior afterward. I'm at a loss, and so bummed because he NEEDS walks and likes them, but this is unbearable. Sometimes he's fine, and other times, he is like this the whole walk practically.

He is also just still so bitey in general, especially when playing or wanting to play, and I thought he would have grown out of this by now. I've tried the Pet Corrector, time-outs, etc. and nothing has worked. Has anybody else had these issues??? I'm in some desperate need of help! 

[Roslyn and Nana]

I will be watching the answers on this. Nana Grace is nearly 7 months and we are experiencing the same thing. It drives me nuts. We go to training each week and she does great but it is the "with distractions" part that she loses her mind. The bouncing like Tigger so that her head is at my shoulder drives me nuts. We live way out in the country so we really don't have any issues at home but when we go out I feel like that stereotypical mom on the plane that is saying her kid's name 500 times trying to get him to behave (you know the one that the other passengers want to kill?) and basically looks crazy. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I think there have been some pretty good suggestions posted already, lol. 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm not sure there will be many more answers since it was over a month since the discussion was posted.  I would ask your trainer for recommendations about training her with distractions.  Many dogs are just fine in a class setting, but have real problems with distractions.  If your trainer is experienced they should be able to help you with strategies and maybe even work with you a few times out of class in a highly distracted environment.

[Roslyn and Nana]

Thank you

[Sarah Kuiper]

Just wondering how things are going? We are struggling with the exact same problem and walks are now becoming impossible. I think I finally found a trainer in our area though so may have to schedule a private session