i just got a puppy but he has a biting problem?

Question

he is super cute but only on the outside he bites like crazy the lady a petsmart said not to hit him but right now i want to beat the crud out of him

Answer 1

Puppy's are a lot like human babies they explore their world with their mouth's.. Try to redirect the pup's biting to a toy or chew toy.. Puppy's need to chew they teethe just like any other animal and they will bite whatever is around, your toes, fingers shoes, toys.... Hitting will only cause more problems.. Good luck I used to raise Fila's ( in the Mastiff faimly) and they could get in a lot of trouble picture a 12 weeks old pup weighing 60 lbs

Answer 2

There are a lot of good responses here so I will not repeat anything that has been said. Except one, don't hit your dog no matter what...

Most of the time when you say ouch and go through the process that most have stated it works. There are some dogs that do not get the point or are hard headed. In this case immediately after they bite hard enough for you to say ouch, take their flews (lips) on either side of there mouth and roll them inside their mouth. When they bite down they will bite their own lips and they will immediately stop biting. If they continue to try and bite you keep doing this until they realize that they are just hurting themselves. It works very effectively for problem biters. And again as long as you do not force their lips onto their teeth there is nothing cruel about this negative reinforcement technique.

Answer 3

For young puppies, nipping, biting and "mouthing" are normal behaviors and rarely cause serious harm. But it's important to stop these behaviors before your dog reaches adulthood, when a bite could inflict serious injury.

Teach your puppy that biting hurts you. When he bites, give a sharp "no!" or "ouch!" - or even a yelp like a dog would make. This is the same reaction that your puppy would get from another puppy if he bit too hard during play. It teaches him that he's been too rough, and the odds are that he'll be more gentle next time.

If your puppy ignores your reaction and bites again, repeat your "no!," "ouch!" or yelp, and leave the room for a few minutes. Let your puppy know that when he bites, he will lose his playmate. This, too, mirrors the reaction he would get from another puppy if he played too roughly.

Reinforce your puppy's good behavior. Whenever he licks you without using his teeth and whenever he plays nicely and appropriately, give him plenty of praise.

Don't hit him he is just a puppy he just needs to learn that biting is not nice.

Answer 4

I don't think the dog came from Petsmart, as I don't believe Petsmart sells dogs but they do have adoption centers... ANYWAY!

I have an 11 week old beagle/springer spaniel mix pup and I am going through the same thing. The best thing that we have been doing is that when she bites, we tell her no bite, give her something to chew on, and leave her be. If she continues, we ignore her completely or isolate her for 5-10 minutes. It's a process and it can get frustrating, but hitting a dog will only make them fearful, and they may just bite you harder!

Answer 5

Hitting him is not the answer, but she should have given you some advice on how to stop the behavior. Your sure to get plenty of advice her, but whatever you try, do it for at least 2 weeks before you give up on it.

Some ideas:
1. Say "No!" and turn away from the puppy for a minute.
2. Give him a toy during the times when he is most likely to bite. - He may be teething so make sure you have enough chew toys for him.
3. Praise him for biting his toys.
4. Never play "tug-of-war" with him. That can sometimes encourage aggression, and he may get confused about where the toy ends and you begin.

Answer 6

Puppies chew. When the puppy tries to bite (also called "puppy love") put a toy in its mouth. When it bites you, gently say, "no" and quickly put the toy in its mouth. Not letting a puppy chew is like not letting a baby use a teether. You just have to let the puppy chew what is okay to chew. And while we're on the subject, don't give it old shoes to chew on, unless you want it to chew any and all shoes. Let the puppy know what belongs to the puppy and soon you'll be happy and so will the pup! They learn fast and they aim to please! Be clear and consistent, kind and firm. The puppy needs to chew!!!

Answer 7

well when i got my puppy she also had a 'biting problem' you could say but really like others have said its just teething. get your dog a soft chew toy or something for the time being but if it persists then try tapping lightly on his nose and saying no and if that still dont work try putting a little bit of peanut butter on the roof of his mouth. he'll sit there licking at it and keep his mind off biting you like a chew toy.

Answer 8

Now what I am going to say is not cruel! But when a puppy starts biting, take a rag tear it legth wise in half and tie it in a bow around his top jaw, not the bottom you want him to be able to move his tongue, this does not hurt the dog in any way and this was reccomended by our breeder. It did work .

Answer 9

PETSMART????? You got a puppy from Petsmart. Taht right there shows you don't know what you're doing! Someone who wants a puppy and to really take care of it knows to get one from a breeder.
And it shows even more ignorance that you think your PUPYP has a bITING PRROBLEM!!1!!!!! ALL PUPPIES BITE, THEY'RE TEETHING LIK EYOU DID WHEN U WER A BABY! NEXT TIME READ UP BEFORE YOU BUY A BEING!

Answer 10

Puppies, plain and simple, love to bite. This will continue until they finish teething. They also chew on things while teething. Once the permanent teeth come in this will cease.