how to stop my golden retriever puppy from nipping and biting?

Answer 1

Its called 'mouthing' and its how pups play, you just have to teach him to play with his mouth shut.
When he does it yelp, stop playing, stand up and fold your arms. Turn your back on him and walk away.
If he learns that when he mouths you leave he'll stop doing it. Theres no need to punish, hit or scold him.
Make sure he has plenty ot toys to chew and play with and make sure at the end of each play session you put them away, they're your toys not his, and you let him play with them. To get him to fetch them to you, just swap him a morsel of cheese for each toy he gives you at the end of the session.
You can even train him to put them in a stacking box in return for a reward.

Answer 2

It is normal for all puppies to "mouth".....and is associated more with a playfull demeanor than actual aggression. Are you playing with your puppy when this occurs? Dogs use their mouths like a 5th hand so they like to get stuff in there. My Golden was the same way and I found a way to relieve this behaviour: get some old tube socks (make sure they are clean but have been worn) and tie several together in knots. Encourage your puppy to play "socks" with you; it will focus this oral situation to a more appropriate condition. Also, some discipline is in order: if the puppy is biting & nipping, you must correct the behaviour immediately when it occurs.......a stern verbal "NO! should be voiced (not shouted). Don't try to fight a normal display of "aggression" with anger and more aggression on your part. You could also put a lead with a choke chain on and use a corrective "yank" but I have found that having your dog on a lead in the house creates confusion for the dog and creates all sorts of potential hazzards with a puppy dragging a lead all over the place. You must be consistant with this education or your puppy will be confused. The tug-of-socks really worked wonders for my Golden and me and it was quality time spent with each other. He would go find his socks (we had several sets) and bring them to me to play. Chew toys are also a good idea.....but they must be sturdy with no chance of disentegrating over time; you don't want remnants being ingested by your dog. They do outgrow this behaviour over time so you must be patient, loving and firm. Aren't Goldens just wonderful!? You might also check out the hundreds of websites featuring GRs. Make sure your dog's mouth is healthy and start brushing/cleaning your dog's teeth RIGHT NOW!! Initiating important procedures at an early age will accustom him/her to events that will reoccur as they grow up and make things a lot easier on them and YOU! I. E. oral hygiene, nail clipping, rubbing their feet, brushing & grooming, looking in their ears, etc. Good luck with your new friend.......you will expierence a love like no other :) !!! Blessings to you both!

Answer 3

Sarah C makes most sense so far.

Don't muzzle the puppy. On older dogs fine, but the pup needs to play and explore, and part of this is using its mouth.

Have you thought of taking your pup to puppy training classes. Look on internet, yellow pages or ask vet for advice. Better still, could you get a reccomendation from a friend?

Best of luck

Answer 4

Golden retrievers are very playful and hyper dogs. If he's still a pup try providing him with chew toys for he could be teething. Dogs loves to nibble is because thats their way of telling you that they love you. But love hurts. =P My trainer from petsmart told me that, when your dog starts to nibble on you, in a high pitched voice say "ouch!". Your dog won't know what hit them. But in the sense of having such a high pitched tone tyhe'll pause and look at you funny. You want to firm with your disipline. Don't give in. Well, good luck!

Answer 5

First, you have to decide whether he will rule the relationship or you will. Dogs CAN be fine either way but if they are the boss, you're in for a miserable time. He nips because the rewards are greater than the consequences so YOU are training him to do it. Teach him to not do it by any method you choose.

Answer 6

Yelp when he nips you, like it really hurts, a loud "OUCH!" to startle him. Then take hold of the bridge of his nose and squeeze gently, saying NO. Your facial expression should be very grim. This is how a ***** disciplines her pups, she bites the bridge of the nose to say "I'm the boss here!" And avoid scratching him under the chin; dogs gently mouth the chins of dogs they consider their superiors in the canine hierarchy, as a gesture of submission.

Answer 7

Grasp his mouth, squeeze, (dog's name) NO. Praise!! when he responds in a positive manner.

Divert his attention with a toy -- pull toy (old knotted sock -- knot = toy, no knot = clothing.)

If your pup grabs anything that is not a toy, call him to you, (he's a retriever), praise, "(name) Leave It" praise, take the no-no from him. (name) "good dog"

I have a 2 year old male, my 4th GRet., who is looking for a girlfriend. . .

Answer 8

There really isnt much you can do except scold him each time she/he does it. however, if he/she is biting the funiture, there's a product @ petco/petsmart that is a sour spray that doesnt damage the furniture (or the puppy) and once they taste it, they wont do it again. best wishes!:)

Answer 9

I have two puppies. Say "No!" loudly and make a mean face. Repetition is important.

Answer 10

plenty of dog chews to knaw on, some forcful words or put it outside for a period of time