My 10 week old Spanador (Cocker Spaniel/ Labordor Mix) is in a chewing phase. I have given him chew toys but he won't chew on them. Instead he loves to bite at my fingers or toes. How can I stop this without popping him with something?
2006-11-11 15:11:14 · 18 answers · asked by dancerchic36081 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Gotta change the pleasure of chewing on YOU into something not so fun anymore. Soak a finger in a product called "Chew Guard". As the pup chews on one hand, slip the wet finger from the other hand into his mouth. Its pretty bitter and can solve the problem. Another way is to take a finger and stick it deep into the throat and gag the pup. Thats not fun either. Be sure to stay in the center because the side teeth are powerful if they close on your finger. You can also hold a thumb on the roof of the mouth. Enter the mouth just behind the fang tooth and keep thumb pressure on the roof of the mouth. The dog will not bite down, in fact he will open his mouth and try to get away. Move with him until he fusses enough. Again, your changing something pleasurable into something not so fun.
2006-11-11 15:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could put something unsavory on your toes and hands. Lemon juice might work. We use a squirt gun to correct our girls. Of course you don't want the puppy to see you use it. Then a loud noise, like slapping a rolled up news paper will change a puppy's behavior. They don't like loud noises they don't understand. Playing with the puppy with the toys is important because the chew toys will help the puppy keep the teeth clean. Plus it is important that the puppy has the social skill.
I see the puppy is only 10 weeks. I would keep the noise down. No loud noise to distract yet. You could cause some serious emotional damage to your puppy still. Wait till the puppy is a bit older to slap new papers etc. Use the squirt gun. Don't put your hand near the puppy's mouth when you hold the puppy. Use a towel. Let the puppy chew on the towel.
The puppy should NOT be lose on your floor at 10 weeks anyway. You should have the puppy in a crate until it is potty trained. You are creating bigger problems for yourself.
2006-11-12 00:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by skooter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 14 week old Bichonpoo and what worked with her was I would pull my hand or whatever she was biting away from her and tell her firmly "no bite", in the 2 weeks I have had her she has learned what "no bite" means. On the rare occasion that she tries to bite I just need to state firmly "no bite" and she stops. I don't yell at her, just a firm warning. Another thing that works particularly if she is biting something that she shouldn't is I will tell her "switch" and I will remove the hand, shoe or whatever she shouldn't be chewing and give her her bone or Kong toy that she is allowed to chew. She now understands when I say "switch" also. It just takes consistency and be firm but don't yell at the pup.
2006-11-11 23:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As teeth come through, the need to chew is normal. Distract and help your pup along by tying a knot in a washcloth, water it down, then freeze it. Your dog will have welcomed relief as he chews on this. It works wonders! To redirect chewing on you, calmly close the mouth while saying quietly, "No bite." Then praise. Our large dogs are super gentle and loyal -- positive vibes, enthusiasm, patience, and not hitting make all the difference for a fantastic companion in life.
2006-11-11 23:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by skylight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him no in a somewhat loud voice, but dont yell. Make sure he realizes that youre not a puppy that wants to wrestle with him. Puppies naturally want to do that, just like their wolf ancestors. You need to spread the point across that you are the owner and he is the puppy.
2006-11-11 23:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by Caroline S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When your puppy bites you, yell, ow! He or she will start to realize that it's doing something wrong. Also, try giving him toys you can hide treats in. It keeps my puppy occupied for quite a while.
2006-11-11 23:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by Alley 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to give him some kind of treat. I think some kind of rawhide chew may work best. I think it has the right kind of texture & they also like the taste.
Good luck.
2006-11-11 23:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Mar C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep a rawhide bone or stick near by, whenever the puppy starts to gnaw on you say no in a stearn voice, and stick the rawhide bone or stick in it's mouth. Keep on doing it, puppies are smart, it will catch on sooner than you think as long as you are consistent.
2006-11-11 23:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by mixemup 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to act like a mother dog, gently put him down and use a low voice. A low voice resembles a mother dogs growl, putting a dog on their belly shows that you are in charge. Putting him down is simple, just use an open hand around his neck...most likely he will resist, just be firm with a very low voice.
2006-11-11 23:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Jota 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When he does it your supposed to yelp really loud to let him know he's hurt you. It sounds stupid, but it does work. We did that with our puppy consistently and she got the message. Also, try various rawhide chews or kongs filled with peanut butter.
2006-11-11 23:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by nquizzitiv 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋