He's very sweet and not aggressive at all. He gets a lot of attention at home. Don't want to hit him or hurt him but today we were playing with his rope toy and he jumped up and bit me in the forehead. He didn't mean to but it hurt! Anytime you play with him he tries to bite your hands or your feet. He will often bite on your clothing. Usually it doesn't hurt and he doesn't growl or act like he's attacking you, just sort of tugging on you. He has LOTS of toys and lots of space. Any ideas? I really don't have the time or money for training right now and I've never raised a dog before.
2007-01-03 07:47:48 · 21 answers · asked by aiemzee 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When he bites yelp, loud, just like a hurt dog. Seriously. immediately stop play for about 5 minutes. He will get the idea.
2007-01-03 07:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your dog is doing is completely normal! It's called mouthing. PLEASE don't smack him, or pin him down when he behaves this way! Pinning or smacking him when he is already aroused from play like that will probably just raise his arousal level even more and might result in harder bites because he will be more worked up. He isn't being aggressive, which it seems you already know, he just doesn't know the right way to play yet. When he bites during play and it hurts, say "OUCH!!" or "NO BITE!" firmly. If you were playing with a toy, drop it, cross your arms and turn your back to him like you are very offended. He needs to learn that teeth on humans equals GAME OVER. no exceptions!! my pit mix was VERY mouthy when i adopted him at 10 months, and this worked for him. when he bites, turn and walk away for a minute or two and then try to continue the game. if he bites again, repeat the process and end the game. at first he might try to continue nipping when you turn your back. do what you can to ignore it completely. eventually he will get the message that biting equals no fun, and the biting will stop. hang in there and good luck!
2007-01-03 08:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his bite hurts you, drop the toy, say "No bite," and walk away. The dog will learn that if he bites you, you won't play with him. However he still needs to bite, just make sure it is either a chew toy, rope, or an old work-glove. With the glove they enjoy it more if your hand is in it so they can tug it off and thus "kill" it. This will also teach them that certain actions performed by you allow them to do certain things that are normally prohibited. It is better that they learn this skill as puppies than when they are older.
2007-01-03 08:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by zevveli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be tough... I have a 2 year old chocolate lab and she loves to play tug a war and bite playfully... That is just the way they are.
Before I give you my advice, I would also get the book called, "Caesar's Way." That guy is a genious when it comes to dogs... I was skeptical until I tried what he says... THAT WORKS!!!!
O.K.
Here is my advice.
Let your puppy know that his biting hurts you. Give a sharp "ouch" or yelp like a dog. This will tell him that he's been too rough on you and make him be gentler next time.
If the puppy ignores your "hurt" reaction, repeat the yelp or "ouch" and leave the room for a couple of minutes. This will let your puppy know that when he bites, he can lose his playmates.
My dog knows when I say "NO", that she is in trouble... It's just hard to break them of that...
Good Luck...
2007-01-03 07:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by Scott H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, if you are playing tug or war or anything that has to do with biting make sure that you always use the same toy and ONLY that toy. He needs to get used to only being able to bite ONE thing. Second, when he bites you, or mouths you, say "OWWWW" almost in a howl. Then say "NO". Do this once, if he bites again, funs over.
In a pack they will howl when a puppy plays too rough to let him know that it hurts and then they will walk away if the puppy doesn't learn. He will quickly learn that he has to play nice or he doesn't get to play at all. If you do have to walk away, give it 10 minutes or so and then try again.
2007-01-03 07:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Garfield 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the advice about having only certain toys that he gets to chew on, 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, is going all ga-ga over him ("No! Bad Dog! You are so naughty!" while continuing to pet and play with him), 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 while you are playing with him (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 (although I can see the logic behind it, I just couldn't personally actually *bite* a dog back!). Anyway, hope this helps.
2007-01-03 08:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by Poopy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Master Dog Trainer specializing in aggression your are going to have to hurt him to let him know that he is hurting you.
There are several things you can do, one is using two fingers come down hard on his muzzle. If he doesn't sneeze you can come down a little harder. It is his muzzle that is causing you pain and you want him to know it.
another thing is to bite him back on his flew, he is biting you so you can bite him, after all that is how his mama would have corrected him.
Another is to pinch is ear with your thumb nail.
All of the above should be followed by a deep throaty NO!
None of the above would be considered mean or harmful to your dog. You need to get his attention and you have to be alpha dog and show that you are top dog and you will not tolerate any more biting.
As soon as the correction is over, drop it and continue playing until the next time he bites you and repeat which ever correction you have chosen to use.
Biting him on the muzzle will bring faster results cause he knows what that means from his puppy hood. Bite hard enough to cause him to whine or cry out. You just need to establish who is boss.
Also as a groomer I have had to bite client dogs so that I could get the grooming job finished. Upon telling the owners what I had done they continued at home because they did have a biting problem with them.
2007-01-03 08:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Play biting is a puppy thing. since he's a lab he's going to be in the puppy stage till he's about 4-5 years old. The only way to make a dog lose a bad habit or learn that he is doing wrong is by punishing him. when he bites you, even if it's play, smack him on the muzzle and tell him no right away. Everytime! do NOT be now and then about this. It can lead to serious problems! Be consistant! Dont hit him, just smack him hard enough to make him pay attention. Only smack him on his muzzle, that will let him know that it's because of his biting! Once again, BE CONSISTENT!!!!!
2007-01-03 07:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's probably still got alot of puppy in him. If he is in the crate more than out of it he could be trying to gain your attention (even negative) just for attention's sake. Try to spend time with him, as routinely as you are able, to do some training. Plan 10-15 minutes a day, at the same time every day, & work on a command like sit, speak, lay down, whatever you choose. He will have your undivided attention & he will love you for being with him. Also, if possible, try to schedule play time (to get the puppy energy out of him) every day. If he has had your attention & some exercise he may not be so bored trying to gain your attention by doing things you don't want him to do. Good luck, I hope this helps. Kudos for giving an animal a good home - show him love & he will return it to you tenfold.
2016-05-22 23:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he bites while you guys are playing, say "NO BITE" loudly and take his toys away for awhile. Not too long...maybe 2 minutes. Or you can try the "fishhook", where you take your thumb or any finger and press it into the inside of their mouth on the bottom. It wont hurt him, but he wont like it! And again, tell him no bite.
Or, you could tap his nose. Hold his mouth shut, say no bite, and tap/smack his nose a little.
2007-01-03 07:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋