Is it typical for a Bichon to bite constantly while playing? She is almost 10 weeks old,adorable,and very very playful,but are they known to bite more then other breeds??
2006-12-18 12:34:34 · 5 answers · asked by nancy r 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Nope - all puppies this age are the same. Yours will outgrow it, but in the meantime, don't let her do it! When she bites, say "ouch!!", pull your hand away and give her something she can chew on. When she persists in biting, withdraw your attention from her for a while. If you're consistent, she'll learn that you're not going to play with her, talk to her or pet her unless she behaves. She'll be teething soon, make sure you have lots of things of different textures for her to chew on - her gums will be quite sore.
2006-12-18 12:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's natural for any puppy to bite lots while playing but you need to correct this behaviour or your puppy will become an adult that thinks biting is okay. When your puppy bites you you can either firmly say "No Bite!" and stop playing with the puppy or you can scream "Ow!" or even mimick the dogs natural form of communication by yelping. This way the puppy will know it hurts you and should stop doing it. If not go with the first option and stick to it with no if, ands, or buts until your puppy stops biting during play. Have a toy nearby so your puppy has something to bite and chew during any kind of play.
2006-12-18 20:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs tend to play with their mouths. All dogs do this. They learn at young ages appropriate play and how to have a soft bite through playing with litter mates. Because most people decide to sell puppies as soon as they are weaned to avoid veterinary costs associated with vaccinations, they sabatoge their social learning, and social skills. If your dog is the only dog in the house - find a puppy school, doggy day care soon! Dogs learn most of their social behaviours between 4-16 weeks of age. At this time they play, explore (with their noses and mouths), learn bite inhibition (or how to have a soft bite), play behaviours, greeting behaviours, proper vocalization, etc. Because the puppy may be an "only child," it's important that she is exposed to other puppies and dogs for play and other socialization activities. Bite inhibition is THEE most important thing for her to learn. This is where she learns not to bite hard. You can teach her this if she it not around other puppies, but you MUST be consistant in training or she won't learn and just be confused. When you play with her and she bites your hand, yelp (like a dog, high pitched and loud!) and pull away and ignore her. You are letting her know that it hurt, and now you don't want to play anymore. Do this several times until when she does put her mouth on you, she barely bites if even at all. This teaches her that bitting is inappropriate, but also that very little pressure sends the wrong signal to the other puppy playing. This will also help at the vet - if she is provoked (by pain, stress, etc) to bite, she won't bite hard at all.
2006-12-18 20:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Diana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At ten weeks old all puppies bite. Some harder then others but biting is their way of playing and teething also. I don't think that it stops until they are 1 yrs old.
2006-12-18 20:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by Storm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all puppies bite, no matter what breed.
2006-12-18 20:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by mandie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋