Ive been trying to inhibit biting in my puppy but everytime I try methods I have read, it seems to make it worse. Plus, she seems to like me less now and pays less attention to me. I was thinking about taking her to a class but as to the other problem, do you think she wont like me as her owner? I'm a bit worried.
2006-11-27 06:49:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs in general want to know their boundaries and what is expected of them. Otherwise they are confused and unhappy. This is what I have heard while watching pet shows such as The Dog Whisperer. Puppies are supposed to chew and bite as part of their developement, but it is up to you to set those limits so that they have the oportunity to learn the consequences of bad or good behavior. I believe that if a person does not teach a pet or child the boundaries it is unfair to them and created unneeded hurt feelings and chaos. If you have doubts then a puppy training class sounds great! Kudos to you for caring so much about your puppy's happiness and development. It would also give her the opportunity to learn how to behave around other animals.
2006-11-27 07:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Yomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It bites playing with litter mates ,seems that all you are doing is making her afraid of you and soon it wont like you at all. Puppies bite!! They bite playing with litter mates and mom. That's just how they are. The older they get the less bite because they'll learn other ways that You teach them.When she bites give her a toy to bite on. Keep shoving a toy at her when she bites at you. If she bites hard scream ouch.. like a yelp, then ignore her for a minute. Just be patient and loving. Show her that you love her all the time so you will have a life time friend.
2006-11-27 07:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Helpless Aunt in WV. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
biting is usually a play thing in puppies. They do it when they're having fun. Don't overreact. Don't smack their faces. If they hurt you when they bite, be firm and gentle talk to them use "NO" and spray a short spray with a water sprayer.
Carry soft, easy to break into small pieces dog treats. Hang out with her often, and begin her training. Make sure the tricks you begin to show her are easy for her to do. You want to encourage her to want to do more, and please you. Praise her often for the good stuff she does and give her a piece of a treat. Even if she's following you around, call her name, praise her for coming, and give her a treat.
Be patient, remember this is a baby you're dealing with and while it seems your puppy is slow remember human babies learn stuff much slower.
Good luck
2006-11-27 07:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by manywarhoops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problems and everytime my dog would bite on thing I would hit her with a rolled up newspaper, not real hard but hard enough were the dog notices. Or you could give your dog a bone so whenever it chews on something give it the bone so it can bite on instead.
2006-11-27 07:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Whats her face 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always seem to get a lot of thumbs down when I tell people what I do, but I'm not hurting the dog in any way. My little JRT likes to nip, I just hook a finger around one of his top teeth and he immediately lets go. Or I wrap my hand around his lower jaw (without squeezing) and he lets go.
Worked for me and nobody gets hurt. He's not nipping so much anymore unless we play really rough.
2006-11-27 06:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a similar problem with my pup...I've tried the no...I've tried the positive re-enforcement with toys and "good boys"...I've tried the smack on the side of the mouth (gently)..I've tried a spray bottle...I've tried the grabbing the lower jaw...I've tried it all.
Problem is is that he is a LARGE pup, (shep/lab/husky/terrier at 7mos and 55 lbs) so the smack means nothing and he can't even feel being grabbed at the scruff.. the husky in him likes the water...etc.
A friend taught me a good one that seems to work...instead of the scruff, firmly grip his spine area just below his shoulder blade (thumb on one side, fingers on the other) and say no...I am not sure why but it worked instantly with my guy..now I don't even have to use pressure, just a touch there puts him in instant "good boy mode".
Your puppy is likely teething. I wouldn't worry about him disliking you...he will look to you to teach him...dogs in general want nothing more than to please you.
2006-11-27 07:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The puppy is teething so it chews to get rid of pain so get him a chew toy and every time he bites give him his chew toy.
2006-11-27 06:59:47 · answer #7 · answered by AliApplesauce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you attend a training class that uses positive reinforcement and no leash correction, hitting, yelling, etc. she should like you more.
What methods have you been using to correct her biting?
2006-11-27 06:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she'll be fine..use a spray bottle instead..make sure you get plenty of playing time with her..plus, she might just be teathing. she should get over the biting stage
2006-11-27 07:25:02 · answer #9 · answered by Cassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok well u have to be tough as is she is a kid.....she as sad as is might get mad but in the long hall she get over it and u'll me a happyer and bit free owner!!!!
~chelsia
2006-11-27 06:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋