I have a male 8 week old presa Canario pupy and when ever i go close to it it barks at me and tries to bite my hands and face. how can i get it to stop biting? Also it was breathing heavily and ate a little chocolate???
2007-01-06 16:10:38 · 19 answers · asked by coolman 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
TAKE IT TO THE VET ASAP !!!! CHOCOLATE EVEN A TINY BIT
CAN BE LETHAL TO PUPPIES. I am not kidding. I lost a puppy once because it ate a couple of M & Ms.
2007-01-06 16:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole chocolate thing...if it was a lot take him to the vet immediately... If is was not even the size of a quarter of an M and M i wouldn't worry about it. Now with the biting problem. My husband got me a puppy for Christmas 4 years ago and it had the same problem. When it tried to bite me I would pop it (not too hard) on the top of his nose. Then if he kept trying I would do it until he stopped. With the barking and this can also work with biting, you can hold around his nose so that he isn't able to bark and say no everytime he growls while you are holding his nose. Just hold it tight enough for him not to growl not so tight that you hurt him. My dog hasn't tried to bite me seriously since about 3 weeks after I got him.
2007-01-06 19:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biting maybe that the puppy is trying to prove to you that it is going to be the BOSS any treat that you give the pup while in the biting mode may be received as praise for biting, not a good idea.. At 8 weeks the biting is more then likely just a puppy thing. when it is biting and barking tell it NO in a sharp tone and hold its head down and away from you. it is important that you not let the pup get loose from your grip while holding it down and away from you. You have to be the leader. don't be mean but do this every time. The process of learning to a dog is repetition. Be consistent. The Chocolate thing I have had several dogs and all have ate chocolate cake and candy, My boston bull loves chocolate kisses and candy. she gets it at least once a week.
2007-01-12 14:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by greg b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first we'll deal with the chocolate, that's not a by the way question. take your dog to the vet. how long ago was it? chocolate any kind can be toxic to dogs especially a small puppy. give the pup some hydrogen peroxide to make it vomit the remaining chocolate to reduce the amount in the system and call the er vet immediatly. if he's having trouble breathing skip the phone and just drive there. distress with breathing is one of the main signs of chocolate toxicity. the chocolate gets into the blood stream and the oxygen does not bind with the blood cells propery and causes distress.
as for the biting everytime you come near the dog. get him healthy first. ask the vet when he's better and them come back you don't need to keep reading about biting in a puppy when he's having trouble breathing. go to the vet!!!!!
2007-01-06 16:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto what everyone else said about the chocolate -- poison for dogs, but assuming the dog survived: on to the biting, barking.
At 8 weeks old the dog is quite young -- I personally prefer to acquire them at about twice that age to give them time to learn how to act.
With that said, at 8 weeks he is still a bit too young to worry about who is Alpha, so he is just trying to play and get your attention. Biting and wrestling is how pups play with other pups and their parents. I'd go with it, even if you need to wear heavy gloves to prevent bite punctures, but I would make sure the pup understands you are clearly in control when you "fight" with him. When he really tries to bite, scold him and tell him "no." Make sure you say it in a sharp tone of voice because he will understand your tone much better than your words. Tap him in the face, not to hurt him, but in a way he finds unpleasant. This is to both show him you are in control and that you are displeased. When he understands that type of behavior is not acceptable and that you, not he, is Alpha, his behavior should improve.
You do not have one of the easiest breeds to gain real control of, but a firm and steady hand and humor should eventually do the trick.
Good luck.
2007-01-11 17:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Poetic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the vet now, the puppy is clearly in pain and distress. The biting is it's way of protecting itself. And the chocolate, yeah, well that is toxic to animals........especially a puppy! How did it get to the chocolate anyway. If you are having problems like this, at this age, I don't think you are ready or capable of dog raising. Ask the vet lots of questions, but go to the vet.
2007-01-13 07:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need to go to a vet about the chocolate. It can kill some dogs.
You need to watch the Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan on the National Geographic channel. You need how to lead your dog and not let him control you. You have a dog that if not trained properly it can become dangerous. Do not be mean or tough, thinking that will make him listen to you. You have a lot to learn but if you really pay attention to Cesar Milan you can have a wonderful pet.
Pay special attention to how Milan talks about walking your dog. Especially a strong dog like yours. It should never pull you around.
If you got this large dog because you want a tough looking dog to boost your ego, please find another owner for your dog.
2007-01-06 16:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by Trollkepr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for a dog that age to want to be biting everything since its in a teething stage. Just get chews for her bully sticks work great and they could also eat. Also about the chocolate take him to the vet
2007-01-12 07:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by krikri408 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not abnormal for puppies to want to bite and chew , Concentrate on his shoulders when you pet him never play with his face at all. Get him some good chew toys NOT raw hide . and remember his future behavior will depend on you. and the time and energy you put forth for you and your friend. Also please go get the book Cesar's Way it will really help you understand a dogs worls V.S's yours. Good Luck and make sure you get the chocolate not your pup.
2007-01-14 16:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chocolate is deadly 2 dogs its like poison to dogs never give dogs chocolate ya take him 2 the vet and about the biteing he might stop he might not get a water sprer and sprey him when he trys 2 bite
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