I have a golden retriever puppy. He is four months old. he will NOT stop biting me. HELP!!!?

Question

i know he is just playing but it gets annoying. Any ideas????? PLEASE!!!!!

Answer 1

You got it in one. Play-biting is how puppies and dogs play with each other.

Goldens are very very oral too boot - that retrieveing drive. Love to hold you wrist or hand in their mouths.

Here is what you do:

When he nips at you, roar NO in a deep voice, grab him by the collar or back of the neck, push him down and hold him on the ground and as you are doing that and snap your fingers on the end of his nose or slap his nose with your fingers. While you pin him down and get his nose, lean over him and keep saying BAD BAD BAD - do NOT let your voice slide up, make it deep.

In a group of dogs, if he nipped the leader, they would knock him over, grab the skin on his neck or the side of his face and pinch it without breaking the skin, and growl.

So do what they would do. That is something a dog understands instinctively - born preprogrammed to get that message. Lot of theories out there abou yelping in pain and pushing him away or (really dumb) spraying him with water - but your puppy didn't read those books!

Get after him about EVERY SINGLE TIME - you must be 100% consistent.

(and the poster above - that Alleycat who thinks you should live with it...well, I hope that person doesn't have kids - they won't need to save for college but for the kid's bail bonds from jail!)

Answer 2

I have a 5 year old choc lab who did exactly the same thing but I would call it nipping rather than biting because even as a pup if he had decided to BITE it would have been serious stuff. He outgrew it. All I did was say 'no' and and tickled behind his ear. Then straight away concentrated on making him 'SIT' - the other command sidetracked him.

A pup has come from a litter where it's peers all do the same and he is only trying to belong, the difference being of course that you want to be boss but kindness rather than constant punishment will make for a better relationship in the end.

Also, my dog is my protector when we are outside and if I were ever attacked (God forbid) I would want him to have no qualms about biting an attacker!!

I was told NEVER to smack a dog on the nose for any reason because it has sensitive nerve endings there and you could damage them.

Another trick I was taught whilst training a puppy was to take away its food dish half way through a meal and after a minute or two give him it back. This reafirms that you are boss and have the 'right' to do it. It also means that he won't be aggressive with anyone else especially young children should they go near his food

I'm sure you will work it all out for yourself and enjoy your dog for many years to come!

Answer 3

Would you rather have him chewing on your, or on your shoes, toys, household items, etc. etc. There are alot of other things that he could be biting.
Secondly, HE IS A PUPPY!!!! If you did not want to put up with the annoyance of a puppy, you never should have got him. Puppies are a LOT of work, and every single person should be doing their homework before getting a pet.
People don't seem to realize that they are taking the life of a completely dependant animal into your home. You have to cherish that life, as if it was a human. These animals look to you for guidance, support, understanding, and most of all, love.
If you are already annoyed with him for being a puppy, and absolutely nothing else, then you should give him up to a family that knows how to deal with a puppy.

Answer 4

lmao I feel ya cuz I have a 4 month old Chocolate lab and she is just a terror, she bites me on the back of my legs even when I'm walking. She bites more than anything and usually just walks up and wraps her mouth around my wrist or fingers lol. I know this isn't the info u were looking for but the only thing I can tell you is what my vet told me and that's to give them a Rubber bone so you can put it in the freezer and then let them chew on it so it sooths thier gums from teething. Good Luck :)

Answer 5

He's teething, or still getting used to "big dog teeth." Make sure you have PLENTY of puppy chew toys around. When he bites you, either spray him with water or give him a VERY LIGHT bop on the nose and a firm "No." (Dog's noses are, physically, 8 times more sensitive than ours, so be VERY gentle if you bop him.) He will learn, give him time.

Answer 6

I had a dog trainer tell me to replace anything he's biting with an appropriate toy after awhile he should get the idea. He's quite young so I wouldn't do it yet but if he doesn't stop spray that breath spray people use in his mouth when he goes to bite, he'll stop.

Answer 7

Most dogs dislike the taste of lemon juice. Put it on your hands.

Now you have a dog who chews the furnature and walls. Get lots of chew toys and play toys.

Answer 8

Give him a bond or a dog toy to chew on. He is probably teething.

Answer 9

something that worked for my dog was to purchase " Apple Bitter Spray". Spray it on things it likes to bite. my dog won't even touch my chair anymore... it really does taste nasty, 've tried.

Answer 10

You have to be consistent with him and firm. You have to verbally tell him no each time and well as punishing him in some way. ie- lock him in his kennel or a small space for 15-20 each time he does it.