My puppy likes to bite me when we play.
2006-12-29 17:18:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-12-30 02:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can work at solving your puppy's biting problem by doing several things simultaneously. First, you need to divert your pet's play activities away from your body. You can do this by encouraging fetch games and discouraging wrestling or tug-of-war games.
Second, you can remove any positive reinforcement when biting occurs. This means that you walk away and ignore your puppy for five minutes each time it performs a behavior that you don't find acceptable. You're not even allowed to talk to the dog during this time.
Third, you provide a negative reinforcement for the objectionable behavior. You can do this by painting your skin with vinegar in the vulnerable places you know the puppy will bite. You can also make a shaker can from an empty pop can containing a dozen pennies that you shake vigorously when the biting occurs. Then you can also use a firm and loud "NO!"
Finally, you can offer positive reinforcement and praise when the dog plays nice. The most important point is that everyone in the family has the same game plan and follows through consistently.
2006-12-30 01:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my dog when he was a puppy. My trainer told me that a mother dog grabs her puppy by the mouth with her mouth, if the puppy bites her. So, when your puppy bites you, just close his mouth with your hand, firmly say "no", and hold on until he calms down. After a little bit of the puppy testing his limits, he should get the message. Just remember it takes longer for some dogs to get it, so don't get frustrated when he/she doesn't quit biting you on the first try.
I wouldn't recommend hitting because that could lead to your puppy being afraid of people. Plus it's just not nice. Closing his mouth your your hand is in no way hurting him/her. Why use a method that hurts your dog, when you could a use a different method that doesn't hurt him/her, and possibly could even work better?
Good Luck :)
2006-12-30 01:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is usually good for them to bite a little, but not draw blood. If he draws blood then you might want to smack him on the nose. Not so hard that he falls to the ground but enought where he feels. A flick. Petco or a Pet store will offer pet training. They also offer free training advice.
2006-12-30 01:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Puppies do that. Gently cuff him (slap him up side the head) and speak firmly to him, but refrain from using his name to correct him. And watch the TV show 'Dog Whisperer' for more great advise.
2006-12-30 01:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop playing with him if he's being too rough. After a while, he'll get the picture.
2006-12-30 01:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach him with love and affection and don't give in to is natural instinct to be wild, domesticate this animal.
2006-12-30 01:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by Primus Amare 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋