Hes a good dog. Does everything outside, doesnt bark, likes to play and sleep all day. I cannot get him to stop biting my wife and I. He thinks our hands are chew toys. I have tried being mean, nice, ignoring, distracting. But he continues to bite. This is a problem, because my inlaws are constantly complaining about it. I can defend him by saying he is a puppy. But that isnt going to work forever. Anyone who trains these types of dogs, or someone who has some experience with these types of dogs. Please write back. I NEED HELP!!!
2007-01-07 03:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
hold him well in your grasp and shove your entire hand in his mouth and dont take it out do this everytime he does it and he will soon stop push it right inside his mout wothought forcing it and to the point he gags, it seem mean but he must learn you are the Alfa.
2007-01-07 03:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by t-bone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This was/is a problem I have with my American Bulldog puppy. I have found that simply repeating "NO BITE" in a stern voice, removing my arm from her mouth and continuing to play works well with her. She still will forget sometimes when we are playing but a stern reminder puts her right back on track. These dogs have very sensitive feelings and you will find that they don't react well to being yelled at or physically disciplined in any way. It's a matter of consistency and repeating yourself EVERY time you see the behavior. My pup is now 6 1/2 months old and the behavior has diminished drastically from when she was 8-12 weeks. Don't give up! I've had dogs all my life and although this is my first American Bulldog, I'll never have another breed of dog...They're awesome and they learn quickly!
2016-05-23 03:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taught puppy classes for years, had mouthy dogs and the fastest most effective way to get them to stop is the "Ouch!" then ignore method. One variation is after the "Ouch" give the dog something he IS allowed to chew.
Consistency and perserverance are what will stop it. This also means not playing with him in a fashion that gets him excited so he will mouth.
You can also try spraying your hands with something that tastes nasty. With hands I suggest you start with plain, old, nasty Listerine. If that doesn't work you can graduate to the bitter products.
2007-01-07 03:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have had to train a few litters of puppies over the past few years, keep a squirt gun or a spray bottle close at hand. When your puppy starts to bite spray him in the face with a couple quick squirts of water. In my case this usually startled them and they dont like it. Hopefully he wont like it either and will stop because he knows what will happen if he bites. Good Luck, like many other things its hit or miss on methods of training
2007-01-07 03:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop trying different things, use one method and stick to it.. being mean? not smart! He is a puppy, a baby not a "dog"..
Tell him OUCH and pull your hands away then pet him and say good boy.. keep doing this.. he will eventually stop doing this.. Puppies play with their mouths, it is all they know so you have to be consistent..
2007-01-07 03:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋