I have a friend whose dog likes to chew on everyone's hands and feet! It's very annoying and it's constant! He'll come up, perhaps lick your hand, but then he'll try and bite it! Not very hard, just playful, but it's still annoying! We'll give him a sharp "No" and then he'll stop for a few seconds, but then start doing it again! How can my friend get him to stop?
And no, he's not teething!
2006-09-13 22:15:12 · 10 answers · asked by act1withme_2000 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My friend's dog has MANY play toys that he can tear up till his heart's content, so he DOES have toys to chew on!
Thank you to those of you who actually gave intelligent, thought out answers! I'll have my friend try some of those suggestions!
2006-09-13 23:31:52 · update #1
1. Everytime he does that, pick up one of his toys and stuff it into his mouth gently so that he ends up chewing it instead of your hand. Praise him generously so that he knows what is appropriate to chew and what is not.
2. Everytime he chews on your hand, give a sharp yelp as if you're in pain. Most well socialised dogs that have developed good doggy manners will get the hint that their idea of "play" is becoming intolerable. If not, you can make a low humming noise which simulates growling - but this may only work with more sensitive or submissive dogs.
3. It also sounds like the dog is very excitable and active. Dogs like these need alot of exercise to expend their energy so they don't become hyperactive and annoying. Try taking the dog for a long walk, a jog, stairs climbing etc. A tired dog is usually a more well behaved pet too.
4. Do not encourage the dog to become too excited if he is prone to biting/chewing out of sheer excitement. Some dogs are attention seekers and will do anything to get attention - even negative attention (the dog may even enjoy the scolding because it IS still attention). Ignore the dog or put the dog away somewhere else if he keeps displaying such unwanted play behaviour. Make him learn that you will only play with him if he plays by your rules.
5. Don't really like to use this method but you can use negative reinforcement that is to put something that is not-so-nice-smelling on your hands like vicks's (menthol chest rubs) etc. Make sure it's not too noxious nor is it poisonous.
If this is a grown up dog you're talking about, chances are his chewing problem has been reinforced and not corrected since young. Unwanted behaviour can be rectified but patience is definitely required.
Good luck!!
2006-09-13 22:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by manniqueen 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is wanting to play and get some attention. By saying no you are telling him that he is not allowed to play. This is negative reinforcement. If you do not have time for play, try giving him something to chew on like pigear, rawhide, a booda ball with a hidden treat. A chew toy will only keep them occupied only for a short while.
2006-09-13 22:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once I had a dog like this, so I started keeping a snack on my left hand and then use my right hand to pet her head. She loves her treat so she keep the eyes on the treat rather gave me love bite. So you can reward him soon he let you pet him without biting.
I think he will like some reward after he stop biting.
2006-09-13 22:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Piggy&Jazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pet shop sales person says, if the dog likes to bite on human hands, just pull his own hands to the mouth so that it bites itself. Do it a few times and it will understand that u don't like ur hands to be bitten.
2006-09-13 22:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by AL75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog does the same thing. Get your dog a chew toy like i did.
2006-09-13 22:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 5 month puppy nevertheless does that. some canines take a on a similar time as and a few does can take no longer long in any respect. it actual relies upon on the breed. huge canines now and back provide up teething speedier than smaller canines.
2016-09-30 22:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by regula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix Vaseline and habanero pepper puree and rub on feet. make sure you don't have any cuts or scratches. Get him lots of toys to replace his chewing habit
2006-09-13 22:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your friend to ignore his dog until it works. just ask him to say stop, then ignore. if he doesn't bite then reward him a treat like a small doggy biscuit. keep doing this until his dog knows how to behave and dogs are really quick learners so itll only take 1 hour.
2006-09-13 22:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach him to chew on your weener.
2006-09-13 22:23:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cut off its hands and feet.
2006-09-13 22:22:49 · answer #10 · answered by Afternoon Delight 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋