he is 6 months old and gets over excited at times. when he does he grabs arms legs etc. because he is so strong it hurts bad. he has done the basic puppy training and got his certificate. will he grow out of it?
2006-09-26 03:44:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Every time he does it spray him with water - thats what I did to stop my dog from barking when people knocked on the door!!
2006-09-26 03:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by Megan xxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not smack an English Bull!!!! It is a waste of time as they are almost impervious to pain. Smacking him will only make him more excited. Use sound i.e. your loud voice or even a container full of pebbles or beads. When he misbehaves, shout at him and use the rattle. Keep at it until he sits at your command.
You must spend the time with him now!! In six months, this dog will be a serious problem if not socialised and trained. An out-of-control male English Bull is bad news. If you are not using him for breeding, think about having him neutered. He will become much easier to manage and much less of a liability. Bull Terriers make excellent companion dogs and are utterly loyal. However they are also easily ruined by poor handling. make sure he knows that you are boss. He will be happy with the situation. Rough and tumble games only serve to confuse the dog. Never allow him to dominate a human physically and NEVER NEVER play tug-of-war games as he will interpret this as you giving him a chance to dominate. Be firm and only show the dog affection after you have acknowledged all other people in the room. This is not cruel. A dog only needs to be sure of his place to be happy. Good luck.
2006-09-27 23:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by des c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of two really great remedies for stopping a playfully biting dog.
Please keep in mind that while is is a puppish behavior now- it could turn into a more aggressive/dominant behavior very quickly so it is best to start right away. In addition to my other suggestions below- I strongly suggest doing dominace training with him right away- Flip him onto his back and force him to stay there by straddling him. Stare him in the eyes and control his movements so he can't get up. Talk firmly and calmly to him while doing this and if you can without losing control, gently but firmly grasp him around the neck and gently shake him (don't even limit his air at all) this lets his instincts know you are the alpha and in total control of his life. In the wild this is what wolves do to the submissive members of the pack. Literally they would bite them around the neck to show the other member that if they wanted to they could kill them. Start doing this immediatly as it is much easier to manhandle a puppy than a full grown dog- but once you have their respect it will last even as they are adults. I still do this with my dog who is almost 4. She gets completely passive the second I flip her onto her back no matter what she was doing.
The #1 method that has been tried and true is filling a spray bottle with a mixture of 3 parts water and 1 part white vinegar. When he bites, spray him right in the face and try to go for the eyes. Say no very firmly. Then redirect his attention to an approved chew toy once he is done sneezing and getting the water/vinegar mix out of his eyes. The vinegar mix will sting but it will not cause damage to his eyes. I have accidently sprayed myself in the eyes with straight vinegar and while it was not pleasant- it was not harmful. Also several vets that I have talked too agree that the vinegar will not hurt.
The second method would be to have a little bottle of tabasco sauce handy and when he bites smear some into his mouth. Again say no firmly and redirect his attention to an approved chew toy.
Behavior modification is more effective than straight punishment and ignoring the behavior does not always correct the problem. This is a serious concern especially with such a large breed. This is not a insurmountable problem however.
If you notice your puppy is getting excited and you know he is about to go into his biting behavior- get a favorite chewy and play with him with that. Make it so he understands that chewtoys are acceptable to be in the mouth- not human body parts! If need be make sure you buy plenty of edible chew toys like Hoofies or raw hide at first as something with flavor will naturally hold his attention longer and captivate it faster.
Good Luck!
Feel free to email me at sakra_yenya@hotmail.com for more tips if you need more help!
2006-09-26 05:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by Killa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one. I breed pit bulls for a living and i also have two little girls so an aggressive dog is VERY frowned upon. What you will want to do it not hit the dog, that is only doing what he has done to you "in his brain, thus making him more excited" You have to understand that your dog, being a bull terrier, was bred to fight and hold on to things and being a terrier, he will have the determination to keep doing it. When you dog goes to bite you, grab him and forcefully tell him "no" or whatever command you have established as a correction aid. Look him in his eyes and show him that your serious. You have to show yourself as alpha dog for him to understand he cant do that. If you think he is strong now @ 6 months. i promise you, triple that @ 1 years old. Good luck, go to your local store and locate a book called Bully Breeds - they have all to of useful information of that beautiful breed of dog you have. Saludos !
2006-09-26 03:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by CALDW3L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop 6 month english bull terrier biting excited
2016-01-21 22:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Filberto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he wont grow out of it if you dont train him now. When he goes to bite you, you shout no and walk away. Ignore him COMPLETELY until he has calmed down. Then go to him and tell him he is a good boy. Again, if he gets excited turn around and walk away ignoring him, dont look him in the eye. By doing this you are teaching him that biting and getting excited will only get him ignored. Only acknowledge good behaviour, not bad. Ignore bad behaviour and you will soon train your dog not to bite. What you musnt do is hit your dog. It wont do any good other than make him afraid of you. Make sure you keep children away from your dog until you have this problem sorted. Good luck.
2006-09-26 03:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dingle-Dongle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he wont grow out of it you will have to stop him by being really strict with him make him let go and all the time give him the command leave loud and firm. Never allow him to get that excited with you keep him from jumping up when you come in or when he greets you if you dont you are heading for a major problem. Just think if he does that to a child wish you well goodluck
2006-09-28 01:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by scott j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately when people get a puppy at play time it bites and the owner think it is funny. Then as it gets older its not funny anymore. How confusing for the dog. Try flicking its nose with your fingers and say nothing but carry on with playing etc. It will soon realize it feels uncomfortable everytime it bites you and will stop. Good luck.
2006-09-30 03:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont hold out much hope for you I'm afraid my mom ownes a 1 1/2 year old dog and he is a nightmare!!!!!! stuban as anything he used to jump and bite when he was a puppy, but he grew out of it, now he is back to his old ways and he is an extremely large pup py the best way i find to deal with it is to ignore him and he eventually goes away there is no point in shouting or smacking try ed it all before i had to move out of my mom's house because he wouldn't stop fighting with my dog a staffordshire bull terrier!!he wanted to be top dog!! so i wouldn't recommend keeping him with other dogs either because i find them to get very jealous!!! all you can do is try your best i know that when we used to have visitors round my moms house my mom gives him a calming syrup it does work but she doesn't really like pumping him full of that. i know it sounds like i dislike the breed of dog but you couldn't be more wrong although he is a pain in the ****, and has bitten me loads of times he is a very sweet loving dog!!hope that helps
2006-09-27 03:09:11 · answer #9 · answered by rubyredribbon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/H6FOU
By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.
To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.
2016-02-16 10:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by Kathey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the news of a 5 month old baby being mauled by two dogs, i would recommend you have your bull terrier put down
2006-09-26 03:53:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋