Hi, my lhasa apso has recently started taking on this trait where when he gets excited or wants to play he will start barking at me. When I tell him no, he barks back and this will go on for about 5 mins. or so till I can calm him down. When I try to get close to him he runs the other direction like he's trying to play chase. He thinks it's a game. How do I get him to understand that we don't like what he is doing? It's like fighting with a teenager that keeps saying no... no... no... Thanks for the advice in advance!
The article on barking is good but, it doesn't address the underlying problem. He wants some interaction with you...some attention...some affection. He's trying to engage in a game of chase or doing something with you but, apparently you'd rather not do that.
