my 10 week puppy bites me how can i stop him?

Answer 1

Possibly teething? Get him something else that he CAN bite!

Answer 2

Whether it's just teething or is actually trying to bite you, that behaviour is not acceptable and your dog needs to know that. I've owned 4 dogs and helped my friends and family train theirs. All you have to do is this.

As soon as his teeth touch your skin, grab the pup by the snout and close it shut (just make sure he doesn't bite down on his tongue). The pup will squirm, maybe even whine, but don't give in, you're not hurting it. Once the pup gives in and stops trying to break free, keep your hold on him for a few more seconds, you can gently pet him then if you wish, or just hold him in place. As you take your hands off his snoute, offer him a toy and start playing with it. This way the dog learns that biting you is not good and that playing with a toy is the right alternative, it also knows that you're not mad at it for biting, you are just enforcing a rule that it has to obey, once it's obeyed, everything goes back to normal.

This works like a charm. You just absolutely have to be consistent. First couple of times will be harder than the rest. Using this, I taught my brother's Great Dane pup in two days to stop biting.

Also, buy this book, it's the best I've read on dog training and understanding how they think and learn:

http://www.amazon.com/Good-Owners-Great-Brian-Kilcommons/dp/0446675385

Answer 3

I have had this same problem, my Siberian husky is now a year old and will not bite, nip or lick anyone. The method i learned is a method my vet taught me, and yes she is a bigger dog and it broke her quick. What i do is whenever the dog bite licks or even does something else you do not like, you grab the dog by the muzzle, not to tightly, but enough to hold the dog. What this does is shows the dog that the behavior is unacceptable, and that you are the dominate. It does not hurt the dog, as long as you are not squeezing to hard, it has to be firm. You also must say no in a stearn voice while doing this. Lastly you hold the dog until it stops struggling to free itself. Eventually, it took my dog (3 months) but it is a very stubborn and willful breed.

Answer 4

Very young puppies don't have an 'inhibited bite' ; its one of the things they learn by playing with each other.
The learn because if one gets bitten too hard he yelps, stops playing and leaves.
The biter learns that biting stops the game and learns to inhibit (control) his bite.

You can use this information yourself. Just yelp and immediately leave.
At this age he's only playing; but he's also testing himself and you and you need to let him know that mouthing people is not acceptable.
When you play with him always provide a toy. Its your toy not his, and you remove it at the end of the play session.

Answer 5

DO NOT HIT HIM ON THE NOSE. when he goes to bite you,give him the same chewable toy every time. he'll learn to go for the toy instead.try taking him to puppy school. no joking. people in my work took theirs. say there the best. give your puppy a wee hug from me.

Answer 6

10 week puppies bite everything, it'll grow out of it

Answer 7

If you dog bites you, you need to tell him/her to stop. You can also grab the back of their neck and tell them no. Each day your dog goes without biting you give it a treat.

Answer 8

Always replace your hand with a toy for him to bite on. You don't want him to be learning that it's OK to bite/chew on people's hands. Even if he's little and it seems cute and doesn't hurt...he's learning one bad habit! Keep acceptable chew toys around for him.

Answer 9

he's playing and testing out his natural canine instincts. Grab him by his snout though and tell him no in a stern voice. Do not hit him on the nose or elsewhere. Grabbing his little muzzle will get the point across that what he just did with it was wrong.

Answer 10

Tell the dog " no bite " and get them something to chew on raw hides are good it makes there teeth strong !!!