like she thinks we have another treat for her. She bites at my husband's shirt when she's sitting with him. She also snaps in the air at us. I tried vinegar/water squirt bottle, also tried "time outs" on her. She doesn't seem to be getting the message. Raising a puppy is proving harder than I thought. People keep saying she will outgrow it but it seems more severe than other people talk about. She is a mutt, we've had her about 2 months now. Any other suggestions?
2006-11-09 12:51:34 · 15 answers · asked by shouldbedoinglaundry 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Puppies greet senior "pack members" by jumping and nipping, and that sounds to me like what your puppy is doing. You could try correcting her with "No!" or "Pfui!" , then turning your back to her whenever she misbehaves. Ignore her completely until she settles down, then praise her. That way, she will hopefully learn that good behavior gets attention, but bad behavior gets ignored.
If this doesn't work after a few days, then I suggest consulting a professional trainer for other ideas. It takes time and training for a puppy to grow into a great companion, but you're obviously willing to work with her. . .good luck to all three of you! :)
2006-11-09 13:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal behavior for a puppy. When she does this firmly yell NO! very loudly. Tone is everything when it comes to dogs. Also either pop her nose once or hold her mouth together for 2-5 seconds. Your problem is that she's teething. You need to give her raw hides or other bones more often. This will help the pain in her teeth go away.
2006-11-09 12:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is teething. What I did with my 14 week old Bichonpoo was when she would bite me I pulled my hand away (or whatever she was biting) and firmly told her "no bite". Now she doesn't bite me. On the rare occasion she tries a firm "no bite" and she stops. Another thing that works with her is I remove the thing that she shouldn't be biting (arm, shoe or whatever) and replace it with something she can bite like her Kong or Bone and tell her "switch" and she knows what is acceptable to bite. At this young age her biting problem is already under control. Don't hit your biting this can lead to aggressive bitting.
2006-11-09 12:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at a shelter for 3 yrs, that had a resident dog that did that when she was excited. I'd suggest training, because the nips will be pinches, and will lead to mighty painful bruises, when the dog gets older.
2006-11-09 13:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does that on the grounds that it's a dog, and as but has no manners. All dogs soar on the sofa, it is your job to teach it that it is not allowed. I used to make mine lay on the ground in front of it, with the aid of my ft. And it can be snatching meals when you consider that it's getting away with it. These dogs desire a firm hand. Please get a grip on this behaviour at the same time it can be younger, or it's going to handiest worsen
2016-08-09 22:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes normally it's a teething stage,but it also could be someone teased her when she was even smaller than now.You could call the dog whisperer.kidding.Say no real loud and hit her nose,but not too hard just enough to make her stop
2006-11-09 13:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does that with the aid of fact it particularly is a pup, and as yet has no manners. All dogs leap on the settee, it is your interest to coach it that it particularly is no longer allowed. I used to make mine lay on the floor in front of it, via my feet. And it particularly is snatching foodstuff with the aid of fact it particularly is getting away with it. those dogs need an corporation hand. Please get a grip in this behaviour on a similar time because it particularly is youthful, or it particularly is going to purely worsen
2016-10-03 11:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when she bites or nips at you try yelping like a puppy would and then say "ouch or NO" If she was to bite another puppy too hard the other dog would yelp and she learned she bit too hard. so if you yelp she will understand better.
i know it sounds wierd but it works
hOpe it helps
2006-11-09 13:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm.... It sounds as though you've gone down the right road with her, so to speak. I'd recommend at least a handful of visits with a professional traininer to give you extra ammo to work with. They may eye something that you are doing, or aren't, that can help.
You don't have to go ultra fancy---trainers at PetSmart can likely help you get the job done.
2006-11-09 12:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a great way to get puppies to learn not to bite is when they do hold there mouth shut for a few seconds and say no.
2006-11-09 12:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by Autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋