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Thanks for the advice. I do put my lab on her back & even then she tries to nip me. I correct her as well as my mom but my husband STILL Says she's just being a puppy!!When I try to correct her I get yelled at!! I tell my puppy "no" & lightly tap her nose my mom does this as well but my husband keeps saying she's a puppy! I have watch the dog whisperer & in fact have learned a few things. But my husband is being stuborn to where we have fought over correcting the puppy & not correcting her! He is insting that she will grow out of this! It's getting annoying becasue where she nips me on my wrist makes it look like I'm cutting myself when I'm not even my mom said this! Plus my wrist & the area between wrist & elbow is swollen! My husband hads told me that if he sees my mom or I correcting her that he will correct us! I know that if my mom & I correct her but my husband doesn't isn't that mixed messages & the pup won't know what to do- right??! HELP!!

2006-12-01 17:57:20 · 18 answers · asked by Missy 3 in Pets Dogs

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first everyone in the household needs to come to an agreement on how to train this puppy or you are going to have major problems. puppies are like children,if you do not correct the problem right away it can develop into larger problems.it is normal for puppies to chew but not nip at people.buy him toys to play with or chew bones,if he continues nipping at you fill up a water bottle and squirt him with it every time.be sure when you do you also in a stern voice tell him what he is doing wrong.

2006-12-01 18:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by red 2 · 1 0

My city recently passed an ordinance that if a dog bites and is reported then the owner has to insure the dog for a ridiculous amount and has to pay a fine and the dog has to wear these red tags that cite it as a vicious dog.
While I think it is good to take biting seriously, I am concerned about how this could be misused against what some dogs do naturally and that is, sometimes they nip or bite and THEY NEED TO BE TAUGHT NOT TO. I agree that your dog needs to stop that now or you could lose your dog. Even if your dog isn't "viscious" he could become that way or someone getting nipped could cause you really big problems.
Society in general is going nuts with keeping up with the Joneses to ban different dog breeds. Some are following suit to avoid getting sued.
So there are many things to consider beside that it is best for your dog to stop that now. GL with convincing your husband. If he is attached to the dog, you may want to suggest he do some web searches on new penalties for nipping and biting dogs and he will realize how serious it can be.

2006-12-02 02:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Don't hit her on the nose, I'll agree there. You should yelp and not pull away but yelp till she lets go. Then ignore her completely. That will communicate to her as another puppy will. I'm guess you got her before she was 8 weeks old? They always bite like that when they're taken away around 6 weeks. That's because they learn all about "bite inhibition" for the next two weeks.
The information on this site I have verified to be correct and since I don't feel like typing it all in here it is. :-)
Edit: BTW You are right about correcting it now. If you don't correct a bad behavior now they won't grow out of it, rather they will grow more into it.

2006-12-02 02:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes, puppies need to be able to play around and bond with you or other animals however sometimes they get carried away. If he/she is "drawing blood" then you need to use a stern "no!" and correct him/her. Dogs can usually tell by the tone of your voice if you are not pleased with their actions. A dog also needs to see you as the Alpha dog in the house. Alpha meaning top dog. You can read about this online or get a book that will describe how to train your puppy. A well loved and trained puppy will turn into a well loved and trained adult dog that will give you years of loyal devotion and friendship. Good luck!

2006-12-02 02:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Just me 1 · 1 0

You have to correct the problem now, while she is a baby. It's just like having a toddler around. She is testing you to see what she can get away with. Since hubby is on a power trip, here's my advice. When she tries to nip, stick a toy in her mouth, or put her down. Then she'll start chewing on him instead of you. After a while, he'll get tired of it and start correcting her too. Be patient, and good luck.!

2006-12-02 02:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy C 2 · 1 0

if the puppy is drawing blood playing it will out grow it. If the puppy is chewing or biting you for any other reason tahtn playing it will not grow out of it the problme needs addressed now, while it is young. Just the same a child with bad habits or a temper.

And keep thing for th epup to chew on close at hand. Never, never, nevr allow any play with the dog that involves it chewing on a person directly. Tug toys yes. hand no! Rubber ball yes, feet no. and so on.

It has been found thta a dog can attain the mental age equal to that of a 3 year old. The puppy will know what to do. it will behave one way for you and another for your husband.

If he wants to let the puppy chew on him that is his body , let him do what he wants. But you have a right not to be chewed on. when the dog chews on you tell it no sternly give it a chew toy then praise it for chewing on the toy. Just as with people foten saying NO is not enough. As well as telling what it wrong behavior you have to tell what is right.

I have found a very good way to correct my dogs. I have a coupole spray bottles with water sitting around the house with in easy reach. Theya re set to stream. Plain water. Whan my dgos misbehave I give them a squirt of water. NOT ON THE NOSE OR EYES! But it is very effective. Causes no pain and is safe for the carpet and furniture. I ahve no idea why they hate the squirt oif wat so much but for the most part now I just pick up the squirt bottle and they quit the bad behavior.

2006-12-02 02:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by raredawn 4 · 0 1

Ah, tough situation. Although Dog Whisperer NEVER hits a dog...not that I've seen anyway, I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing. It gets the point across. Or sometimes just grabbing its mouth so he can't open it, and saying "NO BITE" really loud in its face...then ignore him...so he knows he did something wrong. If he has a toy, take it away from him when he bites. Or put him in on a landing, or in a different room for a short time.

2006-12-02 02:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

CM is not a good role-model;

instead, watch BARKING MAD on Animal Planet, on 6 days/wk:
M - F, 8:30 to 9 AM; Sun, 8 - 9 AM.

they use positive training and interruption, NOT hitting, and most certainly not 'rolling'!!

in case U have never seen a serious dogfight, the ONLY time a dog is forcibly 'rolled' by another dog is when they are LOSING, and are in danger of getting killed;

dogs who WILLINGLY roll onto their backs are 'trusting', as well as submissive in the current situation. Play is one common scenario where dogs willingly go belly-up. so is getting cleaned by mom, or a tummy-rub from a friendly human that they feel comfy with.

HITTING Ur pup will only give them a good reason to bite; mouthing is normal puppy-behavior, just like human infants who chew and taste EVERYthing.

just offer Ur pup a more-appropriate chew-toy, and freeze and 'ah-ah...' when they grab any skin, ANYwhere on U. that should be enuf to interrupt the mouthing.

DO NOT hold the pups' mouth shut!! U want them to feel comfy with anyone who needs to examine their mouth, or take a dangerous item from their mouth, or reaches to pet their head or put a leash on. EVERY ONE of those actions means reaching for pup's HEAD - and U don't want to set them up to flinch, duck, snap or stiffen fearfully.

U want a dog who trusts U; do Not go to Cesar Millan for lessons!!
CLUE: next time U watch CM, TURN OFF THE SOUND.
no talk: just watch the dogs. THEIR body-lang says it All !!

they are stressed, squashed, anxious, twitchy, lip-licking nervously, swallowing, avoiding eye-contact, ducking from hands, yawning with stress, tails-down, ears-down, etc.

these are not happy, relaxed, interested dogs who are learning wonderful things - they are highly stressed, intensely UNcomfortable dogs who are learning to hate training.

2006-12-02 03:44:48 · answer #8 · answered by leashedforlife 5 · 0 0

Dogs really hate to be ignored. They want to be in your group.
As soon as she bites you, get up and walk away, with your arms folded. Folding your arms further emphasizes that you're not going to touch, pet, or play with her. Ignore her when she tries to get you to play, until she gives up. Then, when you feel like it, you can go play with her again until she nips you. Repeat.
Is there anything you do together that seems to make her want to nip? Avoid that. In my experience, dogs don't really like being on their backs, so she might be nipping you to get you to stop. Playing fetch would be much better.
P.S., divorce your husband. He is a controlling bastard who can't take correction or criticism of any kind and will ruin your and your children's lives if he gets half a chance. I know you might think he's just looking out for the puppy, but you're not kicking her down the stairs, you're trying to protect yourself from her. He doesn't want what's best for you, he wants to control you, and the dog thing is one of countless avenues he uses to break you down. Look around and get out while you can.

2006-12-02 17:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel R 4 · 0 0

I have realized from my dog that when he does this sort of things to me, he stops when he sees I turn the other way and ignore him, staying still. If I speak to him or touch him in any way when he does it, he thinks we are playing and he does it again. So don't hit her, not even softly, it is not a matter of humane treatment and this sort of things, it makes her worse. Just show her that there will be no play and no attention from you if she nips. Also, you can hold her mouth closed when she does that, until she bows her head, and then pet her and say good girl, but not tapping.

2006-12-02 03:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0 0

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