Biting Problem?

Question

I have five month old Golden, and she uses her teeth for everything! She bites people and she thinks that we're playing with her but we're not. Shes and overall very good dog, except for her biting. Im afraid to have my younger family members over because she might bite them by accident.

We would take her to obedience class, but we really cant afford it. Besides I think it would be best to have her home-schooled

Answer 1

we have the same problem but with a lhaso apso smaller breed but either way a bite still hurts we had to result to wearing a muzzle on him when other people are around him we got him the muzzle a waeek ago and he hates it we have had company over every night since and hes been fine hes now scared we will wear the muzzle on him if he isnt they are far from stupid theyll learn fast get a muzzle and do it and see your dad will hjate the muzzle but when u take it of hide it or hell chew it up.....lol...we r on our second one...lol

Answer 2

Biting and mouthing are normal behaviors for puppies. Dogs don't have hands so they investigate objects and their environment with their mouths. To a curious puppy, everything about this big world is brand new and exciting. He learns as he goes along.

Mother dogs' methods, however, are very effective, often more useful technique to correct the biting behavior.

You can appreciate how a mother dog corrects her puppies bad behavior. I think you would have notice this point or otherwise try to note in ensuing days.

When a playful puppy bites mother dog hard enough to hurt, she squeals in shocked indignation. The puppy, surprised at her reaction, usually hesitates a moment, unsure of himself, then tries to bite again. The mother yelps even louder this time and whirls on the puppy, growling, showing her teeth and scowling at him fiercely. Then she turns her back on him and storms away, completely ignoring him and any further attempts to get her to play. A smart puppy picks up her clear message quickly: "if you can't play nice, I won't play with you at all!"

The next time your puppy bites you, scream "OW!" in a high-pitched voice. Exaggerate a little. Then refuse to play with him or pay attention to him for a few minutes. If he doesn't get the message, give him a little scruff shake and scold him in a low-toned, threatening voice.

You can exaggerate a little on that, too! Sound meaner than you really are. For puppies that just won't quit or seem to get wilder with every correction, flip them over on their backs, scold them in that same low, scary voice (growling) and gently but firmly, hold them in that position until they stop struggling.

I hope this would help you little. But searching in the net might give you more strategies to be followed in home-school training.

All the best.

Answer 3

Petsmart and Petco both offer obedience training for relatively little, sometimes only $50. It is not best to be home schooled, because dogs need to be properly socialized, which won't happen in your home.

For starters, don't roughhouse with her when you play, and scold her every time she bites. Every single time, no exceptions. Praise her when she tries to get your attention by not biting. And then enroll her in obedience school.

Answer 4

Mouthing is a sign of dominance. It signals that the dog is trying to say that she is in charge. There are simple methods you can do to stop this behavior. One establish that you are the pack leader. For step by step instruction on how to do this email me at: [e-mail]
Normally after establishing leadership over your dog the mouthing will stop. If not there are other steps to let your dog know that this behavior is not allowed and will not be tolerated. First step is to establish an area in your home that the dog can not access. This is done by placing baby gates in the openings of some rooms. When your dog mouths or nips at you, tel your dog 'No' and leave the room and go into the 'off limits' room. Your dog will understand that the behavior was what lead you to leave the room. Do not look at, speak to or pet your dog for five minutes after the bad behavior. If your dog is barking at you from the gates or whining you must prolong the wait. If your dog continues to bark or whine your dog must be put on 'time out'. This is done by placing your dog in a room with a door that you can close so your dog can not see you. Your dog must remain in the room for five minutes or untill she makes no more noise for at least two minutes. After letting your dog out of 'time out' you must again refrain from looking at, speaking to or peting your dog. After the five minutes you can call your dog to you and give her all the love and affection you wish. However, if the behavior starts again you must again, leave the room your place your dog on 'time out'. Your dog will come to understand what behavior is causing you to ignore her or making her separated from the pack, (you and your family). This will work and I have used this tool with many of my clients.
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Good luck

Answer 5

When ever she bits stick your hand in her mouth near the back palm facing down. gently hod and tell her no. Do not hit or yell. Give her a toy right after that would be appropriate for her to chew. after all that is why she bits she is just teething.Socializing and obedience classes are well worth the money

Answer 6

ok, well, first think about its mother, if it was taken from it to young, then it probably didnt learn the differnece between play-people and play-dog, thats one posssibility,, 2nd, get her toys, when you see her biting, say no in a strict voice, and hand her one of her toys, make sure its ahrd so she can bite it all she wants. for right now, its probably not a good idea to have younger kids over for their saftey until she learn that biting is not a good thing, good luck!

Answer 7

if your dog bites someone, take her off them and sternly say " NO! bad dog!" while looking into her eyes and staring at her face sternly. you can tap him on the nose or head if you want, as a sign for him to pay attention since he was being bad, and then take away his treats for that day- so the same method if she chews up the furniture., and get her a toy to chew on, since she is a puppy, and her teeth are developing.

Answer 8

She's a herding (and possibly a hurting)dog, that's the way the get the animals to go where they want. In this case she thinks she's herding the people....instincts perhaps.

Answer 9

ok............
your dog is a puppy, they LOVE to bite!! they need to bite b/c their teeth r growing and it hurts them......so they bite anything in site!!!!!!
if this continues more than 2 years contact a vet

about the training, this helps: http://www.dogdaysusa.com/behaviorcenter_mouthtraining.asp

Answer 10

a sharp tap on the nose and the NO command should fix it....just don't let it continue....obviously when she was little it was laughed at and made a game, your dog just doesn't know yet that it's wrong and not acceptable anymore.