hi, i have a 13 week old female staffie puppy and can't seem to stop her from biting @ hands etc please does any1 have any ideas as i'd really like her 2 stop :0)
2006-12-13 03:47:35 · 18 answers · asked by kaia1979..... 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A muzzle?
2006-12-13 04:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we were teaching my puppy not to bite we would pull her bottom lip over her teeth, that way when she bit us, she'd bite herself. She soon learned that biting hurt, and now she just licks, heh.
Also, a stern "No!" or "Ow!' can help get the message across that you're upset. If you squeal or jump, that can be mistaken for playing, and the puppy won't understand. Be clear and concise, be sure not to send mixed messages.
A staffie! How cute :)
2006-12-13 04:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by cellar_door 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her biting is the same as if she grabed you with her hands.. Gently grab her muzzle & firmly say no. Offer her something else to chew on, soft toy.
Puppies bite each other in play they have to learn not to bit hard. Be patient she is not being mean.
Get some so Cesar training info he is so helpful
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-12-13 07:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly try not to wind her up too much, because this can encourage her to play bite, but being a puppy she will not realise to be gentle. secondly when she does bite you take your hand out her mouth (duh!) and firmly say "NO!" don't shout, but be serious with her, if you think it needs reinforcing, just tap her on the nose, it is not cruel, but it tells her that she has done something wrong. also, MAKE SURE SHE KNOWS WHERE SHE COMES IN THE PEKING ORDER!!!!!if she thinks she's right at the top she will have no respect for you and it will make it harder for you to stop her from biting!
2006-12-13 06:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tap her on her nose and say 'No." Then walk away and stop paying attention to her. She will soon learn that by conditioning biting will bring unfun results. Don't forget to praise her when she is a good girl though. It worked on our dog when he was a pup.
2006-12-13 07:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by kim_faut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is mostly likely doing this to get attention, turn your back when she does this, yell ouch or no.
We dont use the word no in our house for the dogs, No is for the kids. we use Unt instead of no for our dogs. She can also be teething and the pressure on her teeth releives the pain try stuffing a Kong for her as well and giving it to her when she feels like biting but also as a treat or reward for not biting you.
2006-12-13 03:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my staff pup was the same, when she bites say NO in as harsh a voice as you can, then turn away and ignore her. wait 2 minutes then resume play, reward her with a fuss if she doesn't bite, and wait for her to nip again, won,t take long for her to realise biting is wrong, they crave attention, never hit your pup, they end up hand shy and will cower when you attempt to stroke them. good luck....
2006-12-13 05:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by CRAIG G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You need to teach your pup bite inhibition,there is some excellent information on this websit,they are a really friendly group of guys http://www.dogsey.com
2006-12-13 08:49:30 · answer #8 · answered by busy lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi what i would do if i was you start training her with a firm voice and the newspaper works too well it work on my staffie and his seven now sometimes i still have to tell him .i now she young but that's a good time to start .and love and respect you will get good luck and good choice
2006-12-13 22:38:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she bites, whack her sharply on the nose with a rolled up paper and yell NO! Doesn't hurt, but shocks them.
And keep doing it.
At 13 weeks she's old enough to go to dog training classes.
2006-12-13 03:52:14 · answer #10 · answered by boojum 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Make a quick high-pitched whine noise. It's what her mother would have done. Once you've made the noise, ignore her for a few seconds then give her a toy to chew on. Praise her when she chews on the toy, but ignore her when she chews on you.
2006-12-13 04:03:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋