My dog keeps biting people what should i do?
2006-12-22 05:37:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
In addition to the leash and muzzle others have suggested, I offer this: When you are playing with your dog, and he/she nips you or "play bites," immediately tell him "No!" in a calm, firm voice and then STOP playing with him! Ignore him long enough (usually five full minutes or more) for him to get the message that he doesn't get to socialize with the "pack leader' (you) if he bites, even to play. If what you are doing when he bites others, is going all ga-ga over him ("No! Bad Dog! You are so naughty!" and then rushing over to hold him or pick him up, for example), he is getting the message that biting is what he has to do to get your attention (even if it's negative attention). Instead, give him a command to obey when he is around others (like "heel," "sit," or "stay") so that he has a job to do to earn your praise and affection, and give him lots of positive reinforcement for obeying your direction. The idea is to reinforce the desired behavior with positive attention - pats, rubs, head scratches, praise, etc. - and to eliminate the undesired behavior by giving as little attention as possible - maybe a "bite" on the back of the neck with your hand (watch The Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel for a very good example) and a firm "No!" as you press him into a submissive pose on the ground, followed by ignoring him. Hope this helps.
2006-12-22 05:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Poopy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a muzzle on your dog when in public, until you get some training directed towards the biting problem.
2006-12-22 05:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how old he/she is?
If he is still a puppy it is normal. Puppies bite each other when they are playing.
When he bites you say "Arp" in a loud voice and pull away. THis is the sound that dogs make to say "ouch you are playing to hard"
It works with my dog when I say it he stops biting and licks where he bit.
2006-12-22 05:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs are aggressive in nature and will not stop, some can be trained but it takes constancy and a lot of patience. I would not take him/her around too many people until you resolve the problem or you might get sued!
2006-12-22 05:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 options:
1. Take him to a trainer and find the cause of the behavior and correct it.
2. Have him euthanized for this aggressive behavior.
Do NOT take him to a shelter and withthold this info because the next owner could be in danger without this knowledge!
2006-12-22 05:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bite back. That's the only way.
2006-12-22 05:40:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tak hime to a professional trainer!
2006-12-22 05:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
socilize him more outside of the home and keep a muzzle on him.
2006-12-22 05:39:28 · answer #8 · answered by akira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bust his teeth out
2006-12-22 05:39:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋