My 11 week old black lab puppy won't stop play biting. How do I get her to stop?
2007-01-25 09:00:59 · 10 answers · asked by ooh-taay 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You always try the most positive method first:
Some ideas for discouraging finger chewing: when your puppy clamps down, let out a very loud YELP in imitation of a hurt puppy. Then, fold your arms and ignore him for 10 minutes. With very young puppies, this sometimes works wonders - it's the same thing that happens when they get too rough with another puppy. The wounded puppy yelps and runs off, refusing to play for a bit. The yelp must be startling enough to stop the behavior.
That should do the trick. . however, if it doesn't fix the problem this will work:
To introduce an element of "natural discipline", grasp the recalcitrant pup with one hand, place your other hand over the top of his muzzle, gently pressing his muzzle towards his chest as you say, in a low, growly tone of voice, "No BITE". If they begin to throw a tantrum and thrash around trying to bite, just hold the line until they "give in" and "say uncle" (quit resisting). You should not find it necessary to get aggressive with a young puppy. Simple restraint is usually enough to get the message across.
2007-01-25 09:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most all puppies do play biting. When my dog was a pup we went to an obedience class. The Instructor said the dog should never, ever be allowed to touch it's teeth to your skin....gently hold his mouth shut and say 'NO BITE". My husband didn't listen to that suggestion and 10 yrs. later he has small scars on his forearms from letting the dog play bite but he doesn't bite me because I used that method of training.
2007-01-26 06:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is just a puppy and that's what they do while they are teething. While playing, give her something that she CAN bite. I recommend not using your hands, it will simply encourage biting. A firm NO for nipping and show her appropriate behavior. Then reward. Hope this helps!
2007-01-25 17:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is just a puppy stage. soz i could not be more help 2 u listen 2 the other peoples awnsers that should help
good luck
2007-01-25 17:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jess Loves McFly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what worked for our puppy [ and was recommended by a puppy trainer] you say no and hold their mouth shut. not hard or anything - you dont wanna hurt em - but enough to where they dont like it. they get the idea that it's associated and they stop. or you can tap her on the nose with your finger they dont like that either, but it's not enough to hurt them.
2007-01-25 17:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shove your hand INTO her mouth - she will not like the gagging feeling and pull away. Yes, you will end up with a couple of puppy tooth marks, but it will only take a couple of times if you do it right.
2007-01-25 17:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by GP 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a squirt gun or spray bottle and spray them in the face (with water) and say NO! when they bite.
2007-01-25 17:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by mei-lin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't allow it and train her....NO is a basic command that works in lots of situations.
2007-01-25 17:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by mups mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be firm, in a firm voice and tell her NO! when she does something wrong
2007-01-25 17:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will outgrow it just be patient or you could redirect her and get he to pay with her toys.
2007-01-25 17:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋