he is 9 1/2 weeks and he's getting bigger and he keeps biting it's like he loves me 1 minute then hates me...I'm kind of scared he might kill me when he gets bigger.. anything i can do to stop his biting..he gets quite annoying and he still wont stop!
2006-12-13 12:49:58 · 24 answers · asked by Kellie N 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You need to discipline the puppy. You're the boss, not him! Yelp and push him away when he nips. Ignore him for at least 10 minutes after a bite. This teaches bite inhibition.
If the biting continues, get professional help. An animal behaviorist can help you learn what to do to prevent getting bitten.
In the meantime, don't play rough. Tug of war and wrestling encourage biting. Instead, try fetching balls, long walks, and chew toys to get those urges out of your puppy's system.
2006-12-13 12:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle F. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's a nine and a half week old puppy with no bite inhibition. It's not uncommon for these issues to be occurring. All puppies, regardless of breed, will nip/mouth their owners until they learn that people skin is not the same as another dog.
To help curb the behavior, when he goes to mouth or "bite" and his teeth so much as graze your skin, let out a high pitched "OW!" and ignore the puppy for a couple of minutes. It may take some time and effort on your part, but the pup will learn.
There is no need to fear for your life as he gets older. You will have to be consistent and get him into obedience classes with a bully breed experienced trainer - especially one who uses predominantly positive methods to achieve results.
A few resources I recommend to all new APBT owners (even if it's not a new puppy!) are these:
www.pitbullforum.com
Culture Clash (I forget the author) since it describes training/behavior of all domestic dogs.[
Any book by Ian Dunbar - VERY good training methods.
Also, make sure you get your pup neutered as soon as your vet is willing to perform the surgery so that it will cut back on many of the male tendencies that can be annoying.
2006-12-13 14:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by ShadowWolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. My pups going through it too, he's 60 pounds and is just starting to get the idea, get him in puppy class, playing with other puppies will teach him not to bite hard, as the other puppies will show him :) Yelp when he bites you and ignore him, or give him a toy to hold instead. Get him lots of toys, and remember, although he may be big, he's still a puppy mentally, so don't expect him to act like an adult. DO not hit him. Especially with protective breeds such as these. Just be patient and brave and work with it. The sooner the better.
2006-12-13 21:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably in his teething stage- all dogs go through this when they're puppies. My german sheppard kept chewing at my toes whenever i sat on the couch when she was that age! It lasts for a couple of weeks at most, but i recommend that you discipline your puppy when he does that, by saying "NO!" immediately after he bites you, then putting him outside or in the laundry for five minutes. This taught our puppy not to do it (it takes a bit of re-emphasis) and now that she's two years old, she has never bitten a single person since then. Becuase of that consistent discipline, she is very calm- i can take her dinner away from her while she's eating and she will not bite me- she's really the mose well-behaved German Sheppard dog that I know! Don't worry, you will get through this, but if the biting lasts for longer than a few weeks, I recommend that you take him to a vet to see what can be done. also, make sure to enroll your puppy into dog training classes, as this helps them in developing social skills with other dogs, and helps you to control him. Good Luck!!! :)
2006-12-13 13:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by jemm4president 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to give him a smack on the butt or spray him with water. Pitbulls are very protective of their owners, but you can't let your dog over power you. I'm not saying hurting him, but every once in a while it helps.
You can also put your puppy into training classes at Petco or Petsmart. If you don't have time to bring him to the classes, then go to www.barkbusters.com. They're an in-home training company for dogs, cats, etc.
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-13 13:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by J RO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The others are right. It's a totally normal thing for puppies of this age. He's learning about things in his world. Be gentle but consistant and when he does nip make a loud 'agh' sound or a 'no' and redirect his energy to one of his toys. He'll still be cutting teeth so get his a bone for him to chew...brisket bones (raw) are best as they're considered a soft digestable bone. This is the best time, 7 to 12 weeks, to teach him about being gentle in his play and also teach him sit, come and fetch his toy for you to throw for him. Get him walking on a collar and leash now so he learns to walk nicely and not pull. You'll need to do this in your yard as he'll need to have all his vaccinations before going anywhere where other dogs have been. Please consider getting him into a puppy socialization class so he also mixes with other puppies and learns doggy manners. With all this you will end up with a gentle social dog you can be proud of.
2016-03-29 06:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everytime puppy tries to bite you , do a trade off. Give a toy each time he bites you. You have to be the master. You can when he bites take him to a time out corner and make him sit there a few seconds. Do it every time he bites.
I took mine to Obedience school and that was one of the things we were taught. Let the dog know toys are aceptable not the hands. If you have a crate, put him in there everytime he bites. These are only suggestios.
2006-12-13 13:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just a mouthy puppy, it's very common.
You need to give him a firm tap on the nose and a strong “No!” when he tries it. Best do it before he actually has his teeth in you, it will get the message across sooner.
Keep reinforcing this and don't let him push you around. Some puppies just nip more than others, don't be afraid just keep training him.
2006-12-13 12:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by ljn331 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do us a favor and get rid of him. He needs a stronger person as an owner. If you cannot establish yourself as the dominant person now then he will be trouble when he is older and if you are that paranoid then you really shouldn't have him. I write way to many majors and council members to prevent BSL to have a person like you own him only to end up on the news because you cannot control him. Bad ownership starts when he is a puppy.
oh, and teesip who ever you are. SHUT the hell up. Who are you to pass judgement on anything you know nothing about, what next, the german shepard bites a kid and your all about killing them all, yeah, that is where it is heading.
2006-12-13 16:10:56 · answer #9 · answered by melissa s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just being a puppy! You need to give him some time, love, and patcience. If your dog continues to bite when he gets older, see a vet or dog trainer for some tips on training him.
2006-12-13 13:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋