my fourteen week old rottweiler is such a good dog but when she plays with me she is always nipping!?

Question

she also grabs my hand,she doesn't bite but her teeth are like needles and inevitably it hurts!how can i deter this behaviour!

Answer 1

This is called mouthing. Puppies do it when they play with other dogs...usually if it gets out of hand the puppy or dog will let the offender know. If she starts nipping, you should let out a loud 'OW' and then turn you back on her...ignore her for a short while so she learns that this behaviour is not acceptable...it takes time but persevere.

Answer 2

That is a puppy thing and they sold out grow it but don’t depend on it.
When she does it you grab her, not hurting her, and look her straight in the eyes and tell her in a stern voice “that is not acceptable!”
Rotties are smart and will get the idea quickly

This grabbing of the hand is something that must be addressed, use the same technique. Those teeth are her baby teeth, they will go away but she also has baby muscles now and they will get stronger. (I forget but it's something like 1200psi)
This is not an uncommon problem, but one that needs to be licked quickly for you the dog and the general public.

Rotties are smart so always use kindness!

While the dog is young you need to go to a training class, it’s not so bad now because he is small, but in a short time he will be large, strong and powerful. Consider this, what if he jumps on somebody then and they get hurt…who is to blame?
I have been into training for some…35+ years, unless you are knowable about training and you’re not then the best thing to do is find a class where you will get trained along with you dog. You will both benefit, you will both learn the proper commands and bond in the progress.
Contact your vet; they may have a bulletin board or postings that list training organizations, schools or associations or clubs. If they don't then ask them where there is something in your area. Join one and you will see what you and your dog can do together.
You only need simple obedience training, but once you get started with it you may want to go on further. I started taking my dog for training, I got involved in it and before I knew it I was teaching the class.
It works like this, you are taught to train your dog, it’s that simple and only requires spending time with your dog.

Answer 3

She is just being a puppy. Every puppy goes through that, but as you know, owning a Rottie is a little different. Rottweiler's don't get out of their puppy stage until they are about 3 years old. And by then they are way bigger.
What we have done with ours is we never played "rough house" with her. It is a social issue because the dog will love it, but she will want to "win" all the time and it is very hard to make them stop it when they are 100 pounds. You have to be stern and consistent and tell her NO when she starts getting too rough. These types of dogs want to please their owner, so when she knows you mean what you say (over and over again), it will sink in.
We gave our Rottie one of those Magnum Balls and she loves to chase it, and we also put mix-matched/torn socks inside of each other to make a toy and she loves to play tug-a-war.

Answer 4

I have a rottweiler and when he was a puppy he used to nip my hand when i was playing tugg 'o' war with him, he is now 4yrs and he doesn't do that anymore unless someone breaks into my house (no one has yet).
Give her something to chew on and try and teach her not to bite by when she does nip you, you should say "No Bites", in a firm voice while looking her in the eye. It worked for my Rottie.

Answer 5

Ive, got two 15 month old rottweilers,they started doing this as young pups and yes it does hurt when they have their little needle teeth,but it does get better they still do it but they are much more gentle now,its more of a kissing or bonding nip now, it doesn't hurt at all,good luck.

Answer 6

You can and should break this habit quickly. For yourself and the general public Its easy. When this happens again have a small container (about hand sized that fir in your pocket ) inside put small stones or coins , something that will make a short sharp rattle noise.
And shake it at your dog, in a strong voice so "NO". It will break the game momentarily but continue to play and he'll do it again and you respond in the same manner Eventually he will get it and stop teething you

Answer 7

Dog training... at the moment thats the only way she knows how to play. that's how she would have played with the rest of the litter.

Another thing that worked for my friends dog... fill a bottle with stones or something, when she nips bang the bottle and shout 'Ah'... and pull your hand away. It gives her a shock and she thinks she's hurt you... apparently!

Answer 8

She thinks she's playing with a litter mate. Squeal to tell her it hurts - she'll realise that it's too hard for humans thin skin. If that doesn't work, then whenever she does it stop playing and walk away. Come back after a minute. Keep going - she'll get the idea that it's no fun.

Answer 9

SHE IS A PUPPY!!!!!!!!!! Until she has her BIG teeth she won't stop!!!! My wee Terrier is just bout 6 months old and is getting her big teeth and going through bones like you wouldn't believe.................. but as more and more big teeth come through the nipping is stopping!!!! Also watch for when they start to loose their wee sharp needle teeth you may find they go back to have no toilet train sense!!! And all that you have told them goes out the window!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Don't worry, she's not being aggressive, she's only playing with you, that's what puppies do.

I would suggest taking her to training school as soon as you can, it will teach her discipline, so that if she gets a bit far with the nipping you can tell her to stop.

Rotties need to be trained as they were originally bred as hunting dogs and instinctively will try to eat you and anything around you. They also grow to be very big.