He is a Lhasa Apso - a breed known for being stubborn :) I have tried many methods but he still using his sharp teeth to play and will jump up and nip my arm if he feels he is being ignored.
2006-09-14 15:55:04 · 10 answers · asked by klethag 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When dealing with puppies, it helps to learn how to think like a dog and then communicate with him in the only language he truly understands... DOG! Generally speaking, when puppies of the same litter engage in play and one begins to become overly aggressive, the litter-mates quickly discourage the negative behavior by disengaging from play. The aggressor soon realizes that if he wants the game to continue, he needs to adjust his behavior to a more appropriate level. When your puppy becomes aggressive with you, verbally alert him and then immediately cease interaction with him for a few minutes. Repetition is the key to training dogs and it may take a while for him to fully grasp which behavior is undesirable but do not be discouraged, it will work. For many puppies, negative attention is viewed as part of the game just the same as positive. Your attention is his reward for behavior good or bad. Soon he will learn aggressive behavior will only end in no reward at all.
2006-09-14 17:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by kat c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever had a dog before? They only have their mouths & paws to use to interact with the world. How would you cope if your hands were taken away? All dogs (especially puppys) place everything in their mouth, and puppy teeth are just like needles. Until they grow & lose these daggers, their nips will sting.
2006-09-15 17:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you spend enough time with him?Puppiies need a lot of attention a this time,and you should try to do so because you'll have a stronger bond with him when he gets older,you'll thank yourself for it later.Personally,if he nips at me,I would carefully but forcefully drop him to the ground and put him on his back and hold him there lightly in that position.If he thinks he dominates you he'll try to snap,pee,cry,and such because you now have the upper hand and are showing your dominance.When he finally relaxes on his back,wait a couple of seconds,saying nothing,then release him without a word.It works.
2006-09-14 23:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by spencervolk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep telling him NO when he does this and buy him a lot of chew toys to play with. He is still a puppy and most likely still teething and in the biting stage.
2006-09-14 23:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by tweetymar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will out grow that behavior. I also have a Lhasa Apso and you have to be patient with that breed. I love mine and I know you will too.
2006-09-14 23:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by Patches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well puppies are still growing and losing there teeth its called teething try attracting him to a toy by moving it around and making it exciting they will hopefully stop teething once they loose all there baby teeth
2006-09-14 23:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by cd love 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without properly correcting him, you are allowing him to continue this behavior, he thinks it's ok.
Be very stern with him the next time, tap him on his nose and say NO! Continue to do this and he will get the message that you are displeased with him.
2006-09-14 23:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be teething still, or like you said just being
stubborn, maybe start him in some classes, they say it's
good to start them when there young.
2006-09-14 22:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by koko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My black lab did the same thing. We held his mouth shut until he cried and sternly said "NO". We weren't hurting him, he just didn't like being restrained. It took awhile (just stick to it), but he doesn't do it anymore.
2006-09-14 23:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by kelliemag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with your finger, tap his nose lightly and firmly raise your voice a little and day NO, continue until he gets the message and stops doing it
2006-09-14 23:10:37 · answer #10 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋