We have tried everything short of smacking him on the nose with a rolled up newspaper. Wanted to try more humane ways first, but he just won't stop. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We will be starting puppy training classes in a few weeks. Thanks!!
2006-12-06 11:40:08 · 34 answers · asked by mrsjav 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Watch to see what the very first thing a new born puppy does in this world. It is perfectly normal for a puppy to explore it's world with it's mouth. That is just what puppy's do.
The base idea is TO teach the pup to chew on other things instead of trying to teach it NOT to chew on you. This simply means that you have something to give the pup when it tries to chew on you.
I use a combination of two methods, alternating between the two.
Method #1 is to wrap your index finger and thumb around the dogs muzzle just holding the mouth closed, don't squeeze, and say "no bite" followed immediately with "here" as you hand the pup a toy it is allow to chew on.
Method #2 when the puppy bites act really hurt , scream, draw back , whimper, the whole bit. Allow the puppy to show concern for a few seconds and then say "here" as you again give it something that it is allowed to chew on.
2006-12-06 12:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by tom l 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I simply love reading all the solutions supplied right here. As a working dog handler and trainer for the final 25 years, let me give you some advice so as to work if you are regular. To begin with, it can be a lab, they love puting matters in their mouths, they have been bred to hunt, that involves identifying up and carrying things. 2d of all it is only 9 weeks historical. Disregard all about prong and chole collars. And forget about electrical and sprays. The puppy wants re-direction not abuse. When he tries to chew your hand, supply him something else to chunk, a toy, a tug, a ball, the record is endless. Provide him exercise, inside cause, in any case he's still younger and crate destroy him. The re-path works, at any time when, but, you need to be steady. As an after concept, my feminine lab which is 5 years historic and a working detection canine, nonetheless loves to place matters in her mouth and chunk them. The difference is that she chews on matters which are authorized by me. I'm hoping this helps.
2016-08-10 00:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by dufresne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just love reading all the answers provided here. as a working dog handler and trainer for the last 25 years, let me give you some advice that WILL work if you are consistent. First of all, it's a lab, they love puting things in their mouths, they were bred to hunt, that involves picking up and carrying things. Second of all it is only 9 weeks old. Forget all about prong and chole collars. And forget about electric and sprays. The puppy needs re-direction not abuse. When he tries to bite your hand, give him something else to bite, a toy, a tug, a ball, the list is endless. Give him exercise, within reason, after all he is still young and crate break him. The re-direction works, every time, but, you need to be consistent. As an after thought, my female lab which is 5 years old and a working detection dog, still loves to put things in her mouth and chew them. The difference is that she chews on things that are approved by me. I hope this helps.
2006-12-06 12:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy may just be getting excited. Try giving him a toy to bite on when he starts to bite. When he takes the toy into his mouth, don't forget to praise him! He will quickly learn to associate the toy with the urge to bite, and to grab the toy when he starts to feel excited. Tennis balls or an old sock tied in a knot work great for this. If he drops the toy and tries to bite you, simply hand the toy to him again. If he refuses to take the toy, walk away from him. He has to learn that you won't play with him if he bites anything other than the toy. Good luck!
2006-12-06 12:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Curious 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pup is not necessarily biting so much as chewing. Labs are notorious chewers. I dog sat a lab pup once and it chewed up my kitchen cabinets!
First - when she uses teethe, use a firm tone and tell her NO! No, teethe. Be firm and consistant. Praise her when she does not chew on you. Labs are not brilliant dogs but they thrive on affection.
Second - give her lots of good, hard bones to chew on. Don't be afraid to get her rawhides. It will wear her down and make her gums feel better.
Third - consider giving her frozen things to chew on as well. The cold will numb her gums, after all she is teething. We tried making big ice cubes and putting dog treats inside or adding a little gravy. This is only good if you have a floor that you don't mind her getting all wet.
JUST REMEMBER ----- BE CONSISTANT! It is the only way she will learn the appropriate behavior and recoginize you as the pack leaders.
2006-12-06 11:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by Army family. 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I purely love analyzing all of the solutions supplied right here. as a working dogs handler and coach for the final 25 years, enable me provide you some suggestion which will artwork in case you're consistent. firstly, that's a lab, they love puting issues of their mouths, they have been bred to seek, that incorporates choosing up and donning issues. 2d of all that's purely 9 weeks previous. overlook all approximately prong and chole collars. And overlook approximately electric powered and sprays. The pup needs re-course no longer abuse. while he tries to bite your hand, provide him some thing else to bite, a toy, a tug, a ball, the record is limitless. provide him exercising, in all fairness, in spite of everything he remains youthful and crate wreck him. The re-course works, every time, yet, you would be consistent. As an after thought, my lady lab that's 5 years previous and a working detection dogs, nonetheless likes to place issues in her mouth and bite them. the adaptation is that she chews on issues that are authorized with the aid of me. i wish this facilitates.
2016-10-04 23:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies, especially retrievers, are very oral. The play by biting and like to chew. However, they need to learn to not chew on you!
An effective way to stop this is to take their bottom lip and roll it over their bottom teeth when they are getting nippy. Your puppy will nip his own lip and not like that at all. After doing this a dozen times, he will stop.
I got this tip from a woman who has raised retrievers for nearly 50 years and has won many, many awards in obedience competitions. I hope this helps you out!
Just remember, this is natural for Labs, your dog is not "bad" he's just doing what comes natural to him.
Good luck!
2006-12-06 13:19:05 · answer #7 · answered by splatz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is just being a puupy thery really don't know any better. If you just put a few pebbles in a soda can and shake them every time he bites you then he will stop. Also, try saying NO he might stop. If all fails talk to someone at a petstore. Good Luck
2006-12-06 11:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by princessjny95 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The puppy training classes will help. I always slap my pup gently on the nose and say no real sharply. He has pretty much stopped using us as a chew toy now.
2006-12-06 11:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by mamadixie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get your puppy some chew toys, and a few bones. That will make him stop biting you and your family. He is just a puppy, he doesn't know any better. Thats how they play with you.
2006-12-06 11:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by asdfghjk; 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋