how to stop my puppy from biting?

Question

Ok my puppy who is a 11 week old husky/collie mix is becoming agressive when he comes and starts chwing on my arm...I have been doing some reading and it said this is unnacceptable behavior I know he will chew but I dont want him chewing on me and i have a handicapp brother who he will go and bite! I read an article and it said proper ways ofof teaching a dog not to chew are

firmly taking the puppies jaw and keeping it closed for a few seconds until the puppy whimpers or relaxes ( Idk if this is considered abuse or not..)

Spray bottles..

Isolating the dog for 4-5 minutes...

Ignoreing the dog like the dog may be getting to much attention...

Always praise the dog when the dog has done well...

I dont want my puppy to become an agressive dog.. I wont spank him I do however say No firmly and he always goes and lays down in the corner and it looks like hes shaking and then I get all sad becuz he looks so sad and ugh im frustrated!


heres the article...


http://www.hilltopanimalhospital.com/puppy%20chewing.htm

Answer 1

It is highly unlikely that true aggression is showing up in an 11 week old puppy. It is more likely play behavior. Puppies use their needle sharp teeth on one another all the time. If they use them too wildly, the other puppies YIPE!!! and stop playing. This teaches the puppy to be more gentle.

Your puppy just doesn't understand yet that is hurts and he won't until you tell him.

If you let the puppy know it hurts, by saying "OUCH!!!" in a high voice (let your inner actor out and really mean it) then fold your arms and look away from your puppy, he can start learning that humans don't like to be bitten.

Your job: be sure nobody plays wrestling or hand games with the puppy. This sends mixed messages and confused the puppy.
Also, you can put something nasty tasting on your hands to help, such as plain Listerine. Dogs hate fresh breath.

Lastly, be sure to have lots of things your puppy is allowed to chew on to give him instead of you.

Answer 2

It might be as simple as getting him a chew toy or a rawhide bone to gnaw on. He's young yet so when he's a bit older you can take him to obedient classes and work with a trained professional if this problem persists.

Answer 3

Hi ,
Well why don't you read this guide , its awesome , it will help you train your dog by yourself , its a really professional training http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/?aff=basimdcs , Hope this helps you