How do I stop my english mastiff puppy from biting?

Question

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Answer 1

Obedience classes but till then get a muzzle...

Answer 2

I have a 5 month old English mastiff and was having the same problem. My trainer told me to put my thumb in his mouth with the rest of my hand under his lower jaw and to push down with my thumb and say NO. I usually have to do this like 2 or 3 times but he finally gets the idea that biting me isn't very much fun. The important thing is consistency, do this every time he tries to bite until he stops.

Answer 3

When he bites....say no in a firm tone and then refuse to interact with the puppy. Walk away and don't make eye contact. If you need to and have one, put him in a crate for a few minutes. DO NOT yell at a dog while they're in their crate though. Just put him in there, shut the door, and walk away.

This will let him know that you won't play or interact with him when he bites, eventually he'll get the idea that if he wants to play with you and get attention he can't bite.

I have a German Shepherd and this worked great with him!! Also, keep in mind that all puppies bite to some degree and they usually grow out of it.

Good luck!!

Answer 4

When the puppy bites, you gently grab him by the scruff of the neck and tell him "no bite" firmly. You have to do this each and every time for consistency.

This was suggested by our trainer as it is also the way a momma dog handles and disciplines her pups. It's a way to communicate with them, get their attention and let them know you dislike what they are doing.

Another thing you can do is let out a high pitched "ow" or
"ouch", very much like a litter mate would if hurt. This will tell the puppy the pressure of his bite is too hard and he will apply less pressure.

We did a combination of these when working with our Border Collie pup.

Answer 5

Puppies bite and grab as a means of play. They have to be taught that this is not permitted.

If he is biting when he plays, grab his head firmly between your hands making him look directly at you, roar "NO!", and sharply tap (don't hit) his nose.


If he is biting out of agreesion like over food, you have to become dominant - particularly with a giant breed. If he snaps when you reach for his food, push him out of the way, roar "NO" and take the food away. Give it a minute or two and then go to put the food down. If he gets shirty, repeat the above.

If none of the above gets through to him about the biting, then you have to become more assertive and act like the alpha in the pack. He bites, you grab him by the scruff, put him down flat on his belly or on his backand hold him there while yelling (in a deep voice) "NO.".

Works for me and I weigh 99 lbs and have handled everything from Chihuhuhas to Great Danes in 43 years.

Answer 6

Yelp like a puppy when your mastiff pup takes a nip out of you. A high squeely "OUCH" will do the trick. Then a stern "NO" in a very deep voice. I

f that doesn't work over time, a nip of your own on his scruffy neck skin plus a deep growl from you should put an end to the nipping.

Answer 7

Find some other thing for him/her to bite on. A rope, an old shoe, a piece of raw hide, play tug-o-war with these. They're biting because they're teething. When the dog bites, give it the toy to chew on. It may take a couple of tries but they should get it. It's also a good start to teaching them to play fetch. They just teething and playing. Good luck.

Answer 8

well the pup is still a puppy so you should have time to reverse this bu t mastiffs are huge so the advise that i got was to slap their tongues because after a wile that is the only sensitive part of the body.

Answer 9

Get into puppy training classes asap! Before then, a firm scolding with a strong tone of voice. The puppy is still learning what is right and wrong. BE PROACTIVE! You are the parent, act like one. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 10

One thing is that biting is a puppy thing, and he will grow out of it. Now this is not exactly a nice thing to do, but you could put some hot sauce on whatever you don't want him to bite. You might want to dilute it some so he won't get too freaked out. But the best course is to just wait it out, it won't last forever, dogs like to please you. Hitting is never never never a good idea.

Answer 11

Get one of those zapper things-kind of agressive, but might work. Or try getting a clicker thing, dogs hate those. Or for the least agressive approach-try a spray bottle with water in it to spray when he/she bites. It's kindda expensive, but obediance school might also help.