how do i get my chiwawa/ terrier mix to quite biting?

Answer 1

First of all, is it a puppy? If so, its teething. Get it some chew toys and regular toys.

Answer 2

I think you have a puppy. if you don't then sorry!


My Chihuahua used to bite me and anything else that she could fit in her small mouth.

1) I have also done some research on this subject and the biggest problem that most new puppy owners have is the "NO" command. This command does more damage then good. Here’s why.....

Puppies respond better to positive reinforcement. This means that they will want to be better if instead of saying "NO" say "good boy" or "good dog" this will make the puppy think that he would want to be a good. You can give them a pat on the head or you could give them a treat.

But what puppy owners don't understand is that if you just yell/snap (not saying that u are) then you are contributing to the problem. it's ok to teach them the "NO" command but it's better to do that in time when your puppy trust you and you feel more comfortable with your puppy.

2) Ok now another thing you can do is not to encourage this behavior. This means no aggressive playing with your bear hands. Like finger tug-a-war. (I know it's tempting but don't do it) this will only tell your puppy that it's alright to bite and that's play. In the long run this behavior can be very dangerous as an adult dog. It could seriously hurt a small child or another dog.

3) When your puppy bites make a loud and high pitch screech or a yell (this will shock and confuse your puppy and would more then likely stun your puppy enough to have them let go and then quickly substitute your hand with an appropriate toy).
Remembering not to do it too loud so that it hurts your puppy’s ears. A chew toy or a cold frozen baby teeter would work nicely (your puppy should be teething or about to teeth this will help your puppy with his gums). Then say "good boy"


I hope this helps you.

Answer 3

You should squirt it with a water sprayer every time it bites you, or someone. After a while, it would learn that when it bites someone, there's a consequence.

Answer 4

Hold his mouth closed and say no biting... this works on puppies so it should work on your doggy... BE PERSISTANT... everytime he/she bites grab it's mussle and say no biting... they will get the point!! =) Good luck to both of you!!