2006-10-09 14:38:06 · 13 answers · asked by steffieful 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do not allow your dog to bite you even if it is play biting. It will develop into a bad habit, that will be annoying to begin with and could also be harmful in the future. Even a small dog has teeth that can pierce the skin. When you dog begins to play bite you tell him "no bite" and pull your hand away, instead of putting your hand back hold a toy that he can bite and let him bite that. Our dogs learn through repetition and if you continue to tell him "no bite" when he bites you and give him a toy to bite he will learn what he should be biting and what he shouldn't be. Believe me it may be cute now but it won't be later.
2006-10-09 14:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by two4fun05346 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever kind of playing you are doing I would stop, the second he starts to bite, tell him no, no and then sit very still. Do this every single time, let time pass in between so he understands that that fun, playtime is not going to happen as long as he bites. Biting is natural and if this dog is teething you may need to wait for a while before you even have this kind of interaction, they teeth for at least 9 mos. Also, tug of war type playing tends to make a dog more aggressive...especially with children because they are small. that sometimes is why larger dogs bite a child and pull and run after it. they think it's play. so, the kind of playing you do has to be the right kind.
There are times when they need to bite when they play but he needs to know that he can't bite you. So, when you give him a toy or something that he can bite don't stop him, keep it so he doesn't get to bite you by throwing it and letting him chase and bite it.
Then continue the other training...be very consistent! good Luck.
2006-10-09 21:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya Steffiefu,
You have to stop this, you have to show him that you are the boss, sounds to me that you are scared of him, if you feel that you cannot handle this, get in touch with a trainer.... When he goes to bite you get him by the scruff of the neck, and pin him to the floor, he will try to bite you, he will cry, but until he submits you must hold him, when he calms down, start to stroke him, call him a good boy, Steffie this is for the extreme (has he drawn blood?) if your not comfy doing this you Must take him to a trainer, your dogs sounds as mixed up as you do..... :-)
2006-10-09 22:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by spiritxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old the dog is but if the dog is young, he is just playing. As long as the bites don't hurt there is no problem he is just testing limits. Gently correct him by telling him no with a gentle tap across his snout. All puppies go through a biting phase, it is how they play, especially with other dogs.
2006-10-09 21:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just learn this in my dog's obediance training. Pull you hand away and make a sharp loud "oh". It worked with my dog. He started biting me during play. I did that, when I put my had back infront of his mouth he did not bite it again and I did not have to abuse my dog by holding his mouth and making him whine.
2006-10-09 21:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he bites you, hold his muzzle closed until he sighs. That is his sign of submission to you, his alpha dog. After a few times, he will not bite anymore when playing with you. You don't have to be forceful or hurt him, just hold his mouth closed. It helps to look down at him and say "No" too.
2006-10-09 21:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by tallnfriendlyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ahve a rat terrier/fox terrier that weighs 8 pounds and loves to bite. Small dogs are more aggressive than bigger dogs thats why.
2006-10-09 22:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by amysbuttabutta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time he goes to bite you yell very loudly ouch! and then place a toy or bone in his mouth and tell him yes! good dog. replace ouch with a firm no the next time. ouch was just an attention getter and to let him know that it hurt. repeat as much as needed.
be consistant and firm with no! always praise him when he bites on his toys and not you.
2006-10-09 21:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by caesarsmom2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dog Whisperer has an excellent book out. Also, if you can catch some of his shows, this is a problem he helps people deal with often.
He has excellent training methods.
2006-10-09 21:53:50 · answer #9 · answered by LittleBitOfSugar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes just having some fun my dog does that all the time. if you dont want your dog to do that anymore try to take him on a daily walk
2006-10-09 21:41:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋