Please Please give advise on puppy biting?

Question

nothing stops her - the vet told us to pinch her ear - but it doesn't stop her
we can't tap her on the nose as she has a problem with a tear duct

Do you think some dogs are just born with a need to snap at any one they meet?

:) Thanks for that - I wouldn't bite her I know what she roles in - yuk

Answer 1

no, you should not be tapping her on the nose anyway, that will encourage snapping.

All dog training is about building a good communication of love and trust with the dog. You have to see life from the dogs point of view. So that they want to do what you say. Have treats handy in a bum bag. When she mouths your hand or foot do not pull it away. If you do, she will see it as a good game, and invation to chase the foot or hand and chew some more. Instead. offer it to her while saying NO! firmly and clearly. When she stops, shove a treat in her mouth and praise her. She will get to understand that mouthing you is not good behaviour, and will get to not wanting to chew it any more. despite you offering the hand to her.That is the way to teach and show them. Ignore bad behaviour, but reward good. That is the same for all training lessons in everything you will need to teach you dog.

Answer 2

I don't like the idea of tapping on the nose. I had this problem with my working cocker spaniel - he was a real little nipper. A dog trainer told me that when he bit me, I was to make a very loud "oww" cry and turn my back on the dog and ignore him - they know they have hurt you and will try and win back your approval as you are their world. It seemed to work. Also train your dog to take things from your hand like treats very gently as they can often be a little bit eager and take your fingers off in the process!. Hold the treat until the dog takes it gently. I can put my hand in my dogs mouth now and he will turn his head away - he won't bite me - he knows it is not right!. Also, stay away from playing pull the rope etc as this could encourage him to bite. One more tip which always worked for me - when he bites or does something naught, put him straight out in the kitchen, no attention or talking to him. Keep him there for a couple of minutes and then let him back in the room - if he does it again, straight out of the room again - by the third or fourth time, they begin to work it out! This worked for me too!

Answer 3

im quite sure that there is a product that you can buy to stop the puppy biting on the furniture etc, if the puppy is biting you i guess thats a different matter, they all go through a period of this and should grow out of it, i guess the only way to stop them biting you is to tell them of and perhaps place them in a area away from you for a few minutes so they are alone, a bit like how you would repremand a child - it may work but it could take some time of being very strict.good luck

Answer 4

Puppies teach each other to bite less and less hard by sqeaking and or yipping as if hurt when another puppy gets too rough. So, when you puppy bites or tries to bite, yip or sqeak, turn away from the puppy or leave the room, stop playing immediately and don't pet or pay attention for a few minutes. This includes when she first runs up to you. Also, be sure to have a few chew toys to give her so she can work her teeth but not on you.

Answer 5

How old is she? No dog is born with a need to snap at anyone. If she is still a puppy then she needs to be taught that biting people is wrong, when she bites you immediately give her a dog toy that she is allowed to chew on, if she chews on the toy then praise her, if she tries to bite you again then pull your hands away and put them behind your back, refuse to pet or play with her until she calms down.

Answer 6

Patience & consistency are what you need. You don't say how old she is but I take it she is still quite young? She won't get out of the habit completely until she has finished teething. Everytime she tries to bite you, say NO very firmly & offer her something else to chew on - one of those cotton tugger type toys is very good. If she tries biting when you are sitting down or trying to pet her, just draw away from her, fold your arms & ignore her. If she still persists, shut her away for a few minutes - in her cage or another room- until she has calmed down. She will grow out of it.
Take her to a puppy class where you can both learn about training.

Answer 7

I know this sounds cruel but it works .
I have done this with several dogs over the past 20 years and it works
When she bites nips chews (but only when you catch her ) take her by scruff of neck and insert side of hand in her mouth to the back of jaw till she squeeks it doesnt take many of these sessions to stop them as they soon associate biting with this
and stop
i have Great Danes and have had to do this on many occasions with my dog and other peoples dogs and not had a failure yet
Yes its tough love but it will make a happier dog and a stress free owner
good luck
if you want more advice contact me
Liz

Answer 8

My sister has a new labrador pup approx 3-4 months old. The vet told her to hold his snout shut and say NO. It's cos he's teething and like a baby needs things to bite on, when his/ her teeth start to fall out and the new ones come it should stop

Answer 9

Use a squirt bottle of water, our male puppy (well, now he's adult now,) had the same thing, he would bite people that we had as guests at our house. The squirt bottle told him not to do that, while we didn't have to teach him that our hand was the one giving the punishment. We can pet him without him flinching away, like you would see with many dogs that have been abused and have that fear of a hand coming at their head.

Answer 10

Take an old towel rip it into strips. Soak them in water and tie them in a knot then put them in the deep freeze. When they are hard play with her with them its part of her adult teeth coming in and her gums are hot. Dont hit your puppy! Just push her away when her play is to rough and tell her in a stern voice that you are not her friend and you will not play. Replace the frozen rag every hour or so wet it and refreeze and give a new one. You want the dog to love you and see you as the Alpha not fear you as a violent beater.