Chances are, your 13 month old male is going through one of those "goofy" stages adolescent Pyrs go through. As long as you do not reinforce the behavior, he should grow out of it. Barb Bowes Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs), Flopsy (Pyr Shep) & Machin (Doxie) The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! bamb@monmouth.com