2006-12-30 15:50:44 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
As long as you let it! Don't let them chew on you even when playing. If they bite, tell them no firmly, and then give him/her something that they can chew on (toy, ball, etc.)
2006-12-30 15:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by mysticsphynx10 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long biting lasts is up to you. I got my puppy at 12 weeks and at 13 weeks I no longer had a biting or chewing problem. I was very persistent and consistent with telling her every time firmly (no yelling) "no bite" and when she chewed an object "no bite" and "switch" as I gave her a toy or bone to chew. I made sure that everyone that played with her knew this rule. She is 5 months old now and an angel. She doesn't bite people and only chews her bones and toys.
2006-12-30 23:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to train your puppy to not bite. To them it is natural and they don't realize they are being too rough. You can find numerous sites on the internet that can help you learn how to train your puppy. You might also try "ignoring" the puppy by not playing with it for a short time if this occurs during play time. Your puppy should learn fairly quick that you don't like it when it bites and that it cannot do this if it wants you to play with it.
2006-12-31 00:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im going thru this right now, I got a English Bulldog for Christmas and he is six weeks old and wants to fight. It will last for a couple of months. Get it some toys, and yelp loud when it bites you and then ignore it for a little bit, do this every time it bites and it should work.
2006-12-30 23:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by ltruss01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forever if you don't do anything about it. here are some tips.
*go to a trainer (expensive)
*when ever he starts biting press his cheeks into his mouth and he'll bite himself so when he does that again he will soon learn he is going to bite himself.
*put him in his kennal when he starts biting. (doesn't always work)
* when he starts biting put a bone or a chew toy in his mouth and if he bites you have a stern look and yell (softly) NO. then leave him with the toy.
thats mostly all i got hope it helps!
2006-12-31 00:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by izzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It lasts until the owner teaches the pup it is unacceptable. If the owner doesn't let the pup know it is improper behavior, the biting will continue into adulthood.
If you have uncertainties about the proper teaching of pups, get professional help. Contact your vet, local pet supply stores, ask friends and relatives and get advice on a good trainer in your area.
2006-12-30 23:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by Lori R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to tell, some puppies never outgrow wanting to bite. My brother has a pitbull and he is constantly wanting to play rough, he'd probably lick a person to death. How old is the puppy and are you going to get it altered? Its best to get them spayed or neutered, it extends their life and helps prevent kidney problems and other problems as they get older and they stay a puppy at heart.
2006-12-30 23:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Demetria S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't have to last any amount of time....don't allow a puppy to do it...redirect it's biting to a toy and praise the dog when it's chewing the toy.
2006-12-30 23:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until you teach them to stop. biting is not acceptable no matter what age of dog. puppies are more likely to do it because they don't know anybetter.
2006-12-30 23:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't teach them that biting is not acceptable.....some dogs never grow out of it.
2006-12-30 23:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by hellsbells 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋