WHy does my 7 week old austrailian shepar mix keep biting my ear out of no were?
2007-01-28 06:13:42 · 9 answers · asked by Pheon 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Puppies play bite each other and this is probably what is happening. You do need to discourage this behavior. You are the owner, not a littermate and your puppy needs to learn manners. When it happens, immediately stop playing with your puppy and walk away and ignore him. This way he will learn that the fun comes to an end when he bites you.
2007-01-28 06:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dog is being playful but also trying to be the top dog. I suggest you make him stop now or he will think its ok. And you dont want him running around biting everyone elses ear either.
2007-01-28 06:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Because it's a puppy and it's use to playing with it's siblings.
2. I don't know what the "other" part of your dog is, but Austrailian Shepards are bred to herd sheep and goats...move them from place to place, keep them from going where they shouldn't,etc. They do this by running, and nipping at the sheep. he's just doing what his instincts are telling him to do. "Herd" you where you belong!
This dog will need lots of exercise. They are born to run.
2007-01-28 06:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
he/she sounds like the dog is playing with you and trying to get your attention
try giving the dog a toy so she/he dont bite your ear
2007-01-28 11:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by wolfchic20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she just playing with u or thinks your ear looks perdy tasty! u should buy her a bone or toy shaped like an ear lol!
2007-01-28 06:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is testing his teeth and has a need to bite something soft. also, they are very playful.
get him a chew toy or two. something soft and a rawhide bone or a pig ear.
2007-01-28 06:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by JaSam 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be that its growing teeth so it has to bit on something for the pain.
2007-01-28 07:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by Vale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may find it comforting. It may remind him of his mother's nipple.
2007-01-28 06:20:31 · answer #8 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
because he is a baby...... he hasn't been taught anything yet...
2007-01-28 06:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋