my puppy bites, how do i get her 2 stop?

Question

we tryd every way, but she won't stop.

Answer 1

No Bite!

Puppies play with other puppies by biting each other! It is a very natural thing to do. It can be very confusing to a pup if you scold him for playing the only way he knows how, and then encourage him to play again.
I have taught puppies and stray dogs to stop nipping and biting "people" by doing what "mom dog" and "littermates" do. Next time he bites or nips you "yelp" in a noticeably loud and high-pitched voice. Usually, the pup will look at you kind of funny, like he doesn't understand, and then proceed to bite you again. This time you "yelp" louder and in a very high pitch, maybe jumping back at the same time as if you're really hurt. Whenever you do this technique, you must always immediately furnish an appropriate chew toy for him to bite and play with. After a half dozen times of this, the pup usually gets the message. But, he is still a puppy, and he will "forget" next time he wants to play and bite again (after all, that's the only way he's played for his whole life!) It will take a week or two until this pup finally "gets it." Some learn much faster, and others more slowly, but this technique has never failed me as long as every person is consistent. That means every time the pup bites, "yelp!" Tell children and visitors to do the same. (Yes, really tell them to do the same, and make sure they do it; maybe they'll learn something in the process).  If your puppy or dog reacts in a frightened manner of your yelping, then try it again in a softer, less frightening manner.  You do not want to frighten the dog, only let it know that biting too hard hurts.
As the pup gets older, if he is not 99% reliable not to bite, after you "yelp," put your hand over his muzzle gently but firmly (sometimes referred to as a nose-hug) immediately after you yelp and when you say "No Bite!" Then immediately give him a chew toy and say "Good Bite!" You always want to end a lesson being taught with praise, that way, your dog will be more willing to learn. This will also teach your dog to go get a chew toy when he gets so excited that he just must bite something.
If these methods fail to work another option you have is to get up, turn your back to your dog and walk away whenever he bites or nips you.   No reprimand, no emotion, simply turn your back to your dog immediately after he bites you (the *first* time) and walk away.  After about 10 minutes, approach him again.  Be sure that you are praising him when he is biting appropriate things and not you.  This will teach your dog that he will not receive the attention he desires unless he behaves appropriately.
But if none of these things work?  The problem you are experiencing is one of the hardest solutions to describe via the Internet that I have come across. That is because, if the old standby's (yelping and no bite, and walking away) don't work, then the problem is usually based on a lack of communication in general: Meaning, the dog does not understand what you are trying to communicate, so it becomes frustrated at your attempts at getting it to stop biting and in its frustration, bites more. This can actually make the problem worse.

The first thing to look at is if your dog is getting enough physical and mental stimulation on a daily basis. Your puppy or dog should be able to be off-lead (off-leash), running around quite a bit to expend some of energy.  Depending on the age, size and breed of your dog, she may require up to 2 hours per day of vigorous activity.   Playing fetch and going for walks does not suffice for all dogs.  Both of these activities are quite mindless and can be done for very long periods of time without much mental concentration. 
Next, teach your dog the Settle command.   Begin teaching your dog at times when she is already resting so it is easy for her to succeed. You can also teach her an "easy" command by holding a treat within your fist and allowing her to gently take the treat. When she is forceful, she does not get the treat, as she becomes gentler and more "easy" she gets the treat. You will be rewarding her for inhibiting her bite and her aggressiveness.

This takes many, many repetitions. If your dog is biting and nipping continually and getting consistent attention for it (negative or positive) she may have already learned that she can get what she wants by using force.  You need to change this so that she receives more and better rewards for being "easy," for "settling" for "leaving it" etc.

When you reward, be use a two and three-step approach. At the instant the good behavior is initiated (she lightens up just a little) give her the verbal reward "Good Girl!" This is her cue, so that she learns exactly what behavior pleases you. After the verbal reward, give her a food treat. (step 2). And while she is eating the food treat (or after she inhales it) pat her on the sides for the physical-touch (step 3) reward. The food treat (step 2) can and should be omitted periodically.
You need to convince her that it is beneficial and in her best interest to behave the way you want her to. Setting her up to succeed so that she can be praised is the best method to do this. Using times when she is more relaxed in the first place... and then giving her a chew toy to chew on and praising her for a good "easy" as she leisurely chews on the chew toy may also help.

Right now, your focus may be on all her biting and rough-play antics. You may be giving her the most attention during these times. Turn this around, so that you are giving her more (and better) attention when she is behaving appropriately. This can be quite difficult with puppies and young dogs, and her appropriate behavior may disappear quickly - but it is important that you recognize it and praise it in the instant that it is there.

For example, I have had stray puppies come into the house that have never been in a house before... they run around all the furniture and bounce off the walls, and run into me biting and snapping out of pure joy and excitement. If they refuse the chew toy (a soft stuffed animal) I give to them and persist on biting me instead, I give them my calm, but firm "uh-uh" (meaning: I am not happy with what you are doing). The instant they (or I) put the chew toy in their mouth, I praise "Good Girl" and as I try to pet them, they usually try to bite my hand out of their excitement. So, I say, "Uh-uh" again. If they persist, I turn my back to them. If they climb up on my back, I get up and walk away. When they follow me biting at my heels... I throw a toy for them in front of me (they usually don't even know where it came from) and this, or something similar, usually takes their attention off me and they chase the toy. Sometimes I dangle a toy above their heads to entice them to bite the toy.  When the toy is in their mouth: "Good Girl!" and I try to play with them using the toy again.

This type of scenario is repeated many, many times. Consistent positive reinforcement for biting appropriate items, and no reinforcement of behaving inappropriately. After an afternoon some pups settle down, others take a few days, and some take a week or more. They will periodically "forget" the rules (very often at first), but will begin to understand the communication at hand, and comply after repeated and consistent "lessons."
Think about "What am I communicating to my dog?"  And "What is it like to be trained by me?"  Puppies and dogs that continue to nip and bite relentlessly, usually do not understand you.  For another helpful article, point your browser to: http://www.stbernardrescue.org/behavior/bite_inhibition.html and learn how to teach your dog bite inhibition.

Answer 2

You have to be really firm and consistent. If she is biting now and you don't stop it it will become a real problem as she grows up, esp. if she is a big dog.

First, know that puppies need to chew. She should have two or three good chew toys available at all times - nylabone is an excellent brand, and raw beef bones are our dog's favorite (they're very inexpensive at the grocery store, often free from a butcher.) Whenever she bites, you have to say "NO" very loudly and give her a slap on the snoot. We also use the command "TEETH!" to get her to let go. If you do this every single time she bites, you should see results within a day or two.

If she is still biting, you can invest in a muzzle which you will put on her after she continues to bite despite being told "NO." Leave it on for about 1/2 hour to start. (never leave a dog alone while muzzled - she can't drink or pant properly and may overheat.) She will soon make the connection between biting and getting muzzled.

The main thing is not to let her get away with it - EVER. She needs to know that this is not acceptable behaviour and she will be punished each and every time. Also praise her when she takes her toy instead and gnaws on that. Good luck!

Answer 3

This is how she would play with her brothers and sisters. It is a natural instinct for them to do this and stopping her isn't the answer. You need to teach her that biting YOU is wrong by putting a chew toy or other soft toy in her mouth each time she puts her teeth on you. Say "NO" fairly loudly, point your finger at her while doing so, then, hand her a chew toy and say "Good Girl!" in a really sweet tone. Pat her and praise her for chewing on the toy instead. After consistantly doing this for a few weeks, she will learn. The only way to teach a dog anything is with consistancy and kindness. Never hit your dog. You don't want it to be afraid of you. If it becomes afraid, it will not listen to you when it is vital like if it runs into a street and you yell stop, it won't because it is afraid.

"NO" should be said the same way every time. An alternative should be provided for each instance "NO" is yelled. For example; the dog bites the chair leg, NO then hand it the toy and praise it. It runs away from you, NO and coo to it to get it to come back to you and praise it. All too often people yell at a dog that runs away..then hit it when it returns to you! Why would it want to return if it knows it is going to get hit??

Love your pet well..and enjoy.

Answer 4

I have a two.five month oldpuppye as good. Although I am particularly new at this I can inform you correct now that its certainly usual. They are teething and they're going to be teethingg for particularly decades (7 months historical- or round that). What I do with Oscar is that everytime he begins chewinplayfullyly (and commonly painfully) on my hands I inform him NO DONT and provide a bite-toy to bite as an alternative and whilst he turns his awareness to the toy I puppy him and gift through compliment and candy phrases. He realise the difference of tone in you voice (strict vs candy). Eventually it'll reduce and with a bit of luck quit. Haivng a extensive variety of bite-toys is helping him now not become bored. Also, considering they're teething which make their gums particularly bounce, it is helping in the event you positioned one of the vital bite-toys within the refrigerator or freezer for a even as. The bloodless think of the toy will sooth the soarness and cause them to think greater. Do now not use drive beneath any occasions. Tapping then at the jaw even slightly bit, is as though somwone is tapping you at the mouht whilst you havea toothache (now not very first-rate). Here thats all I can inform you to this point. At least that what I ahe trid to this point and it really works. Something else I havent attempted but: there a style of apple despatched spray that you'll be able to use to spary the matters you do not desire him to chew: trouser bottoms, slippers, sofa, furnishings. Apparently you get them at petshops they're intended to be harmeless for the puppy (simply scent unhealthy to them) and innocent for the models you spray. OVERALL 2 phrases for you: persistence and consistency well success!

Answer 5

First of all, puppies use their mouths like babies to explore their surroundings. Puppies teeth, and depending on her age she might bite quiet a bit. Don't use your fingers when playing with her. This will encourage her to nip and bite.

Next time she bites say something like "Ouch!" and gently push her away. She should understand that she's hurting you.

I would suggest teaching her the "Enough!" command. It's not like "No". Save "no" for something really bad. Say "enough" when you want her to stop biting. You could always use some bitter apple, or if all else fails use the "enough" command, and gently squirt her between the eyes with a very weak water pistol.

Answer 6

First, make sure you're not the one encouraging her to play rough; this means no playing with your hands, use a puppy toy. Then when she goes to bite or accidentally bites, you make a short high pitched loud yelp and then you stop play. Every time she bites or gets rough, play stops. If that doesn't help, you stop play and leave the room without any verbal communication or eye contact.

Answer 7

Puppies go thru a stage where they bite alot. When she bites take hermuzzle firmly but gently in your hand and tell her NO BITE hold it for a minute then let go.
It takes time for puppies to grow up and understand that biting is not appropraite behavior. You will have to work on this every day for months.
It works but you have to teach them. They are just babies and do know any better.
Good luck.

Answer 8

Hi, I am woman. Our pup was drawing blood on my wrist. He couldn't show enough affection. I tried to let him continue to express himself, but it actually took a man to be firm yet loving with him.

He had chew bones, and lots of exercise and play. Until his puppy teeth bit the dust, it was band-aid city. He still likes to roll my wrist around in his mouth, but he is gentle now. My firmness just wasn't enough for him.

He understood when I had him smell the blood (not much), but it was just a time issue for us. Rewards for not clamping down, and no rewards for bad behavior. If she continues, then she shouldn't be allowed to show her affection in such a way, as to use her mouth, until she gets the message. Continuity, bonding with your pup takes a while.

I think, that you learn with your dog. I don't believe in swats, newspaper flogs, or any punishment. Facial expressions help. I used to say, "Ow, look what you did", NO BITE, same as NO BARK. I'm not a professional, and I hope you get lots of answers to your question.
P.S. A tug of war rope is great. And, they will find it and bring it to you. Don't forget to let her win. hehe

Answer 9

that my friend is a puppy .... but 1 way is to grab the top of the muzzle ,with your fingers behind the canines and hold the pup that way til she calms down, it could take a lil while but it works 4 me.. make her calm down when shes to rough ,she has to learn limits. she'll grow out of a lot of it too. just make sure she knows when u mean business.... sorry i cant help more.

Answer 10

if it hurts when your puppy bites its getting a little to old to be called a puppy.try not to play games that don't involve biting you

Answer 11

We say give kisses, kisses Doc to our puppy. And instead of bites he would give us kisses and he's one now, and gives lots of kisses. He mouths us though and we just say gentle and somehow he knows to settle down.