how do u get a 12 week old puppy to stop biting all the time. ( with out abuseing it )?

Answer 1

when he bites you loudly yell "NO!" and recoil as if it were really painful.. then deny him attention til he stops biting.

meanwhile ensure he has something to chew on - as teething puppies need that.

lastly, if he is chewing "stuff" (like shoes) a *light* sprinkling of cayenne pepper on said objects will take care of that!

good luck!

Answer 2

It's about the right age to be teething, so buy it some chew toys. When it bites you, say "Ow" sharply (but not aggressively--a high pitched tone works best since that sounds more like a puppy yelp) and pull your hand away. Then place one of the chew toys in the dog's mouth. If it's just sitting and chewing, it will catch on and chew the toy. If it's trying to play, play fetch or tug of war with the dog, but any time you get bitten, say Ow and pull your hands away and ignore the dog for a couple of minutes so it knows you don't want to play rough. For this to work, you need to be 100% consistent in enforcing it and make all guests do the same or your puppy will learn not to bite you rather than not to bite anyone.

Answer 3

He's biting because he's teething. All puppies go thru this. The best trick I've found is to take an old dish cloth or wash cloth, soak it in water, twist and tie it in a few knots, then freeze it. Make a few of these so you always have a few in the freezer. Once frozen, give them to your puppie. Play tug-o-war with him using it so he'll bite on it, then he's notice it's cold and he can bite it with your approval. The coldness will numb his sore gums and biting on it will help his teeth come in. When it thaws and he no longer chews on it, repeat the process. When he starts biting again, grab another from the freezer.

If he's nipping at you, you need to scold him by taking your index and middle fingers and swatting his nose with a firm "NO!". In due time you will no longer have to strike his nose. Simply lifting your hand with the same jesture will cause him to coware. You do not have to strike him on the nose hard either, just firmly. It's his most sensitive spot and he will not like it one bit.

Above all you need to be consistant.

Answer 4

I had this same problem. When the dog bites you, yell "no!, bad dog!" and put it on time out for about five minutes. Also try using the Bitter Apple spray, that seems to work for some dogs. Make sure the dog knows you're the boss. Many people feel bad for the dog when it's in trouble and end up giving in to the dog. By doing that, the dog becomes boss of you! Its a very easy mistake to make.

-Good luck!

Answer 5

I recommend crate training. If you've not heard of this google it, there are lots of good sites on it. When he bites you yell ouch so he is startles and knows he's hurt you and then put him in his crate for "time out" only needs to be a small amount of time like 15min - half an hour as puppies have tiny memories but long enough with out attention so he learns if he bites you he gets time out. We did this because I have small kids and puppy needed to learn to be gentle, It works a treat.
No point teaching him not to use his mouth, he's a dog they need it to communicate but now if the kids are a bit rough with him he lets them no to stop very gently so no one gets hurt.
good luck though, Is defiantly a trying patient time.

Answer 6

My puppy is learning to stop biting too. We've learned that with some persistence and "Bitter Apple" comes success. You can buy a product called "Bitter Apple" from Petsmart and you spray it on items that are within it's reach that you don't want chewed. The flavor really turns them off. As far as biting people, cup your hand around their head ad say "NO!" in a stern voice. They don't like being restricted and know you're disappointed with them when you shout. Good luck.

Answer 7

I got my Bichonpoo at 12 weeks and she had a biting and chewing problem. What I did is EVERY TIME she would bite me I would firmly (without yelling) tell her "no bite". If she was chewing something that she shouldn't chew I told her "no bite" and "switch" as I gave her a toy or bone to chew. She quickly learned what "no bite" and "switch" meant. She is now 5 months old and I have no biting or chewing problems. The key is be consistent do it EVERY TIME. Don't yell and don't hit the dog. It works, it worked for my dog.

Answer 8

Well, how much fun is that ?? It probably depends on the type of dog, meaning some, more than others are natural chewers. If you mean that he/she is playfully biting, (yes -those needle teeth hurt) then you need to make sure they have something to teethe on. I have found that Nylabone brand chews for puppies are the best for my Bella, as well as a good braided rope toy. If your pup is biting at heels and getting ornery...make sure NO ONE is purposefully antagonzing /fighting with him or her. 12 weeks is young enough to "re-train", but you dont want a mean dog on your hands. As far as "abusing" it...NEVER raise your hand to your pet. Use a newpaper and swat their butt and if necessary nose, but just like a child, you have to follow through and be consistant. I have a Lab/Pit/Border Collie mix...trust me, been there. I also raised Great Danes for many years and one CRAZY Weimaraner-one of my favorites. Good Luck

Answer 9

Make sure the dog is entertained---lots of chew toys. When the dog does bit, redirect it, tell it "No. Gentle" (or what ever command you choose) in a firm voice. The dog will learn, respect you and you will not be abusing it at all. Good luck.

Answer 10

My 12 week old boxer likes to chew and bite. I give it raw hide or similar bones to chew on.I also have some pet toys she plays with. When she starts to chew or bite, I repeat no, then give her one of her toys or raw hides to chew on. She is getting pretty good, not to chew or bite what you don't want her to do. Good luck with your puppy.Praise does wonders.