She doesn't need a trainer, I just want her to stop trying to bite whatever she encounters (our cats, me, the couch) She thinks it's a game and tries to wrestle us but today she nipped me in the face!
2006-09-27 02:58:37 · 9 answers · asked by millatorch 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How old is your dog? If she's a young puppy and is teething, it's normal behaviour, but you do have to stop it right now.
You need to tell her no very firmly every time she tries to bite. Give her something she can chew on. You have to be very, very consistent. You should also ignore her every time she tries to bite. When you make it clear to her that you will take your attention away from her (don't talk to her, pet her, or even look at her), she'll realize that's what happens when she bites, and will stop. You have to be careful to stay calm, if you raise your voice and yell, she gets more excited and you need her calm.
Also, make sure this dog is getting enough exercise and isn't bored, and (depending on her age) do some obedience training with her. She doesn't need to go to classes if you're capable of doing some simple training with her at home. She needs to realize that you are the pack leader and she has to obey. Be very firm and consistent with her, she'll learn.
2006-09-27 03:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right she does not need a trainer YOU need to train her.
Play biting is very common in pups and they need to be taught that the behavior is not appropate and will not be tolerated by the owner.
When she nips at you gentle but firmly grab her nose and hold it low to the gound for a minute and tell her NO BITE in a frim voice. Hold her for a second or two and let her go. Let he know by your voice tone that this is not good behavior and that you are not happy with it. If you do this every time she nips she will get the idea that she in not to nip and most dogs grow out of it as they get older. Not all but most do.
Just let her know you do not like it and are not going to tolerate it.
2006-09-27 10:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Puppies play bite, and it's a natural behavior, but you'll have to train her that that isn't an acceptable behavior.
If she tries to wrestle with you, stop playing with her immediately and ignore her for a couple of minutes. It's really important to let your puppy know that any kind of teeth to human skin contact is unacceptable, so when she does that, tell her "no bite", and stop playing with her again. Don't jerk your hand away from her mouth because she'll think you're playing. Keep the hand there, correct her when she bites (eh eh eh! no bite!) then place her favorite toy or something she is allowed to chew in her mouth.
2006-09-27 10:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Strawberry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we've tried to grab our's nose and say no biting, but when she's really wild at the moment, the second you let go she tries to bite again. she's 13 weeks old. a little brat lately. we've tried shaking a can with pennies in it too, but that freaked her out and then she peed on me. so i dont really like that idea. you really just have to keep telling her no. she'll get it eventually. now when mine gets too crazy and wont listen to no, i just get up and leave. she doesnt want to be alone and she forgets that she was biting me.
2006-09-27 12:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog sounds the way my dog used to be. He is bored and wants attention. Anytime he acts like that, do you give in and chase him or give him attention? If so he feels that it is okay to act that way and he will continue to do that because he gets what he wants as a result of his actions. It is not okay and don't let him get away with it. The dog needs more structure and discipline. Another thing is that we did was ignored him when he acted like that so he stopped doing it because he got no attention from it.
We also started to get the dog more exercise. Walks are structured and we do not let him get ahead of us. He is either next to me or a bit behind me. If he gets ahead of me I stop and do not restart until the dog comes back next to me or behind me. Anytime he tries to get ahead of you he is claiming his dominance as the pack leader. Remember that he does things on your terms because you are his leader.
My dog has become a much better pet as a result of our change in structure. Hope this helps.
2006-09-27 10:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by soccerpeeps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this same problem, and i had the impression that he liked it too, and in the end i ended up biting him, lol.. pore water on him each time he bites and make sure u do it instantly and also make sure he knows y u r doing it, show some action as to where u bit him and that u dont like it any more
2006-09-27 10:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by mosu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol its perfectly normal, all you need to do is buy your dog a few toys to play with ( i prefer toys that squeeks, might be annoying but it will be the best if you dont want your dog biting so hard) Its basicly called teething where they need something in there mouth to stop there pain in their teeth.
2006-09-27 10:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by qtgyjda89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be playing be playing with her to aggressively. That's how my dog got when my bros roughed housed him. He has calmed down since they have. Telling him no and teaching him it is wrong helped too+
2006-09-27 10:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by domonique3333 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, stop encouraging the game.If she starts it, just give her a very firm "NO!"You dont have to scream and you ceetainly dont have to hit. Just say "NO!"
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2006-09-27 10:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by alanc_59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋