2006-08-28 08:59:51 · 13 answers · asked by *~Miley Cyrus fan*~ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it hurts really bad and his teeth are soooo SHARP!!!
2006-08-28 09:01:24 · update #1
N0va, I feel sorry for the dogs that you currently own... I would NOT recommend this! This is the best way for you to have a scared shitless dog which you would be prone to have more problems like submissive peeing (a real pain in the butt!) and pooping all over the house. NEVER shake his scuff and say "NO" in a deep growly voice!
The best way for you to do is to get a puppy tug or a towel (or toys) and focus his mind on that besides your hands or feet.
2006-08-28 09:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by Brittany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, he is not biting, he is playing. There is a difference. So, let's assume your dog is being mouthy and nippy. He is doing this because it is a fun game. This is how dogs play. But he doesn't know or care what you think about this game.
You are reinforcing this game everytime he initiates it, and you need to stop that. If he is playing with a toy with you, and he touches you with a tooth, (not even a real nip, but just touches you) pick up the toy, put it where he cannot reach it and walk away. Come back in a few minutes (2-3) give him back the toy and play again. He touches you with a tooth again, immediately repeat the same thing. Your dog wants to play with you and your play time is a reinforcer. Taking the toy and yourself away takes away the reinforcer. To get back what he wants he will learn that touching you with his teeth makes the fun stop immediately.
OK, now your going to say that he does this while you're wrestling, and there is no toy to take away. Well, actually YOU are the toy in this case. Walk out of the room and close the door. Come back and have fun again in 2-3 minutes. Repeat.
The trick with this is consistency and immediacy. But note: There is a phenomenon called "extinction burst" that will likely come into play. This means that the behavior may in fact get worse before it gets better. Be patient and consistent. If you ride it out the pup will learn that the fun is up if he loses control.
You might also add a marker for the negative behavior. At exactly the moment he touches you with his teeth give a loud sharp EH sort of sound. Short sharp sounds are nearly universally accepted by animal species as being the "no no" sound. Its also quicker and easier than saying no. By being short and sharp it often startles the dog into briefly stopping the annoying behavior.
When dealing with puppies, sometimes they launch into aggressive, boisterous play when they are very sleepy, much like a tired kid misbehaves in order to keep himself awake. If you suspect this is the case, put the puppy in his crate for a nap. I used to put my parent's boxer in what I called the "sleeper hold" when she got nippy. By cuddling her snugly with her legs dangling and her mouth pointed where she could not nip anything, she would begin to calm down and almost immediately go to sleep.
Good luck.
2006-08-28 09:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their is not really much you can do other than get your puppy some toys because he is teething. Plus he does not know any better. When i got my yellow lab i did not think that he would ever stop biting so we got him some toys and for the most part he has stopped biting.
2006-08-28 09:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by liv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your pug is a baby!! He's teething and just learning. If he bites you, you need to say in a firm voice, "No!" My friend's mom would grab her airdale terrier's tounge (Not to hurt him) and say, "No, Henry!" He also might want some bones or chew toys to play with. He also might like some ice to chew on because he is teething and it would feel good.
2006-08-28 09:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mimi Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, u need to understand shes still a pup and u are sooner or later preferably sooner going to have to train her . so , if biting is as serious of a problem as u say it is i would either hire a trainer Now or train her my self. go to Ur local pet store and purchase a clicker ( Petco-$1.49) clicker training gets the dogs attention therefore u can tell her what shes doing wrong if shes anything like my Rottweiler she'll understand!
2006-08-28 09:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by Chuckles. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All puppies love to chew. If he's done teething, he'll still be a chewer, usually for a year or so. Get him toys to chew on, and gently let him know that chewing on you is not good. It's not always easy to do that, because it's a strong instinct.
2006-08-28 09:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by gtk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pup used to try this consistently, to the factor the place it would harm, first of all, you desire to be consistent. i spotted that i might reprimand her while she'd nip, yet while i grow to be chatting with somebody or distracted i might forget and enable her exceedingly lots chew on my hand! while she does bit, in the present day give up twiddling together with her and the two yelp great loud or say NO in a stern voice. mine stopped after approximately 3 weeks, longer than widely used i think of, yet back, I wasn't consistent. additionally, do no longer even enable her "mouth" your hand. she needs to earnings that biting nor mouthing is appropriate, in any different case she may be getting at a loss for words. stable luck! :) EDIT: i ought to emphasise how significant it is so you might in the present day give up twiddling together with her while she bites, thoroughly forget approximately her.
2016-10-01 00:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover the part he typically bites with hot sauce. eventually he'll learn.
2006-08-28 09:05:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him toys to keep him busy, he's teething right now.
2006-08-28 09:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by Morgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shake his scruff and say "NO" in a deep growly voice every time he bites you.
2006-08-28 09:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by n0va77 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋