How do I stop my dog from biting me and my family members?

Question

My dog goes crazy and jumps up and down biting me and my family members. She is a Shih Tzu and is 8 weeks old. Her biting is starting to hurt real bad. What do I do to stop her biting?

Answer 1

You always try the most positive method first:
Some ideas for discouraging finger chewing: when your puppy clamps down, let out a very loud YELP in imitation of a hurt puppy. Then, fold your arms and ignore him for 10 minutes. With very young puppies, this sometimes works wonders - it's the same thing that happens when they get too rough with another puppy. The wounded puppy yelps and runs off, refusing to play for a bit. The yelp must be startling enough to stop the behavior. If nothing changes, you probably weren't a good enough actor.

That should do the trick, unless she is prey driven, which a shih tzu shouldn't be. however, if it doesn't fix the problem this will work:

To introduce an element of "natural discipline", grasp the recalcitrant pup by the scruff of the neck with one hand, place your other hand over the top of his muzzle, gently pressing his muzzle towards his chest as you say, in a low, growly tone of voice, "No BITE". If they begin to throw a tantrum and thrash around trying to bite, just hold the line until they "give in" and "say uncle" (quit resisting). You should not find it necessary to get aggressive with a young puppy. Simple restraint is usually enough to get the message across.

Absolutely do not use any stiffer discipline without guidance from an instructor. An example of overkill is the alpha roll. Most young puppies simply do not need that level of discipline, and you can really damage the relationship by using it. (Job Michael Evans himself stated, before his death, that he regretted that they ever covered that subject in How to be Your Dog's Best Friend, because the alpha roll has been so grossly misused.)

Answer 2

Dogs jump and bite when they're excited. However around humans especially babies its just not acceptable behavior. They best way to keep your dog off you is to get a squirt bottle put in a tbsp. of vinegar and give her a quick squirt. She'll quickly learn not to jump.. I know it may sound mean but it works and you get quick results. Make sure though that you hold it close to your side when you spray it so she can't tell where it's coming from. About the biting thing. Many vets say to make a yelping noise like a dog would make if he/she was hurt. Then to not play with them for 5-10 min. If you watch dogs and their natural playing habits They will do just what I said. Another good idea is to hold your dogs mouth shut and tell her "No biting, good girl no biting" That works on most small dogs. They'll fuss a little but it works. Good luck with your baby. It will all work out as long as your consistent with the training.
-Jacqueline

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Part of her biting may be caused from teething. I have learned we have to be patient in training an animal. You need to tell her NO firmly and consistently. Also, see if you can interest her in a "chew toy" each time she starts to bite. If she is only 8 weeks old chances are she is trying to play with her new "pack" as she would with her siblings and or parent/parents.

Answer 5

Start by rolling his lip across his teeth so he bites himself. Yell NO BITE in a firm voice. Don't ever yell ouch - as you are seeing it just excites him. Then get him to puppy kindergarten so he starts learning to respect you and see you as leader. All adult family members should be included in the class because he needs to learn to mind everyone..

Answer 6

Okay, when my Beagle was a puppy...same problem. The things I tried were:
1. A spray bottle with water and vinegar ( just a little vinegar) when she bit we sprayed her in the mouth with it.
2. Diluted a little tobasco sauce with water, and rubbed a little of that on her gums.
3. When she would bite we would hold her mouth closed for a second and growl "No bite"!
All of these things did help , and eventually they do grow out of it.
GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 7

puppies go thru biting phases. since she is so young, you need to start training her RIGHT NOW that biting is bad. if you don't train her when shes' young and just let her keep biting, when she's an adult she'll never know that biting is bad.
Here is a good website to guide you how to stop puppy biting:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/puppybiting.htm

Answer 8

get a cage and as soon as she bites put her in it. say no in an authoritive voice and nothing else. speak the command-then follow through with the discipline. at first the dog will associate the loud no with going in the cage-as time goes it will associate the no with biting. Its all about persistance.shes a small dog so I would even consider putting her in a cat tote cage...maybe less time for the smaller cage though,although you dont want to give her space to enjoy herself. what a cute dog she must be though-I love the little yappy dogs...never dress it

Answer 9

I have a shih tzu also he is 10 weeks old... and when he starts bitting.... i tell him stop bitting then i ignore him by putting him in his play pen and give him toys to chew on instead and i dont let him out for 15 minutes and if he starts bitting again i do the say thing... its been working so far...

Answer 10

if she bites tap her nose a little hard and say bad dog.