me and my husband have a 1/2 husky 1/2 malamute puppy that was born july 19th so almost 3 months old. I don't know if she's nipping or biting. what's the difference? We also have a 9 month old baby and I'm scared she might nip at her! I'm going to be taking lucky (the doggie) to puppy kindergarden, but I also heard husky's are the #1 dog returned and found in shelters because they are so hard to trian. Should I try to train her or give her to someone b4 I get even more attached?
2006-10-07 10:22:37 · 9 answers · asked by jojo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Biting puppies is common behavior, but should be discouraged through distraction and redirection. Puppies go through teething just like babies. Get this puppy some toys to chew on. Every time she bites or nips, give her one of her toys and tell her, "good girl". One toy that you can stuff with peanut butter is called a 'Kong'. They are great for long distractions. Go to your local pet store and find some toys that are made for chewing. Read the instructions on the toy about safety, etc. Forget any toys made out of vinyl. They are just so easy to destroy. You'll feel as though you wasted your money on those. For squeaky toys, get latex or cotton. Have fun. If you go to a pet store that allows your dog to go too, she can pick out what she likes herself.
You should really also educate yourself on husky's/malamutes. They are a high energy breed, but wonderful animals with the right people. Try and prove those statistics wrong about being the #1 dog returned. Get some good reading material and yes, get her into puppy kindergarten and then advance to other obedience classes. They can be a lot of fun with the right instructor and type of training.
Because you have a 9 month old baby, you really are in for some busy times. Better to handle it with knowledge than just to take a stab at training yourself. Babies and dogs can and do do well together if people can take the time to educate themselves on just that subject.
Nipping is biting without leaving a mark. Biting leaves a mark or open wound.
Good Luck
2006-10-07 10:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies nip and bite notoriously like crazy. Get her tons of toys to chew on, since they teethe just like human babies do. Some dogs do respond to various forms of discipline from their human parents, but I've had the best luck with my girls just getting then to play with as many other dogs as possible (make sure your pup has had ALL her shots before any socialization!!) especially older pups. The best way for her to learn to stop biting is to get bit by another dog (in play). My neighbor's dog was my older pup's teacher and now she is teaching our new pup. Your baby is not too young to learn to respect the dog and her toys. A lot of older dogs are more tolerant of kids, but probably if they grow up together it will be fine. Puppies are high energy, but don't isolate her, play with her often, she will learn what is aceptable behavior. I would only consider giving her away if she develops some kind of aggression problem. (natural puppy biting is not aggression) good luck!
2006-10-07 16:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs are very trainable if the person training them is fair, calm and firm, and consistent. so, don't give up on the pup yet.
Nipping or biting: it makes no difference. Don't tollerate behavior in a pup that you would not tollerate in an adult dog. Your pup should not be putting her teeth on you. To stop this behavior in the pups at our shelter we use this technique:
Whenever the pup tries to nip, we up a hand around the dog's muzzle and shut it mouth. (Don't squeeze so hard you hurt the dog, but shut its mouth firmly) At the same time we give the dog a calm but firm "no bite" command. Then we release the dog's mouth. If it tries to nip again, we repeat the process... over and over until the pup stops trying to nip. It usually only takes us a day to correct the nipping behavior.
(We use this technique because it's similar to what a mother dog will do when her pups are misbehaving; she'll put her mouth over their muzzle and give them a short growl.)
Good luck.
2006-10-07 10:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indexed right here are some issues i have been doing with my (almost) 3 month previous rottweiler- even as she bites, I carry my finger in the front of her face and say "uh-uh" in a deep voice so she knows i'm no longer chuffed. If she nevertheless tries to chew, I stick that finger down her throat- that's unsightly for the canines yet received't damage it as long as you've properly-maintained fingernails ( i do not truly recommend you stick your finger down her throat, that's extra of a very last-ditch attempt if no longer some thing else works). Alternately, you would possibly want to whimper and whine in a intense-pitched cry so she knows it hurts you. domestic dogs do not favor to break you, they in simple terms don't understand any extra perfect. If she keeps biting you even with each and every thing this, positioned her in time-out for a minute. outing might want to be her crate or everywhere the canines will be on my own; in case you nevertheless ignore about you after she bites you she'll study that biting skill she receives left on my own- the full opposite of what a domestic dog needs. I also rub butter on my fingers and face and enable her lick it off, this reinforces the concept that's okay to lick yet no longer to chew- that is a few thing you should in elementary words favor to do some cases because it has a almost prompt result on the biting. practise is about worthwhile the habit you want and ignoring the habit you do not favor, in case you position her away each and every time she bites she will be in a position to study no longer to attempt this.
2016-12-04 09:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give him a sharp NO! whenever he does it and immediately stop any interaction with him until he calms down a bit. If that doesn't work, still give the NO! command but give him a quick smack under the jaw and stop whatever you are doing with him. Not hard enough to hurt him but hard enough for him to realize that when he nips or bites, it is followed with just as unpleasant of a reaction. He needs to know that if he does it, all playing or interaction will stop. They want to interact with you so when you stop paying attention to them, they will try to get your attention back. You must be consistent or it will not work. Make sure every member of the family knows the rules and training will go much quicker. Good Luck!
2006-10-07 10:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by slickshiftin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bite her back. That's the only way to cure her. Works like a charm. You teach her early on who the pack leader is. Then when playing with her, if she bites or nibbles on you, say "ouch!" in a loud voice and jerk your hand away. Then scold her for being a bad girl. All dogs want to be good. If they learn that the behavior of biting is a bad thing, they they will hopefully stop.
I have a big dog. Even when playing rough, if he forgets himself and accidently tries to close his jaws down on my hand, he stops himself and backs off. He never closes his jaws enough to cause even any pain. I can put my hand inside his mouth and remove food from his mouth. That's how powerful that training is.
But, you gotta bite the dog first. The pack leader training is very important.
2006-10-07 10:36:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a spray bottle and fill it with vinegar and water, then when your dog bites, barks or anything like that spray their snout. This works,
2006-10-07 10:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by =] xoxoKaitlin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just try tapping her on the nose and saying "NO!" whenever she nips at you. it has worked for me on 6 dogs!
2006-10-07 13:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bite him also...LOL just kiddin! Well the best thing to do is to feed him when he gets hungry...teach him good deeds when you have a spare time coz puppies are easier to teach.
2006-10-07 10:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by Arcie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋