My 3months Australian Shepered is starting to bite! I don't know if its just playing rough or it bites/?

Question

It keep trying to bite my left, my shorts or jeans.! It gettting me scared. I heard there's like a 2 weeks camp for dog where they learn a lot?

Answer 1

Is she being exercised enough? Aussies have A TON of energy. If she isn't being worked at least 1.5-2 hours a day (maybe less at this age), then she's not getting enough exercise.

Also, puppies bite. Did the breeder not go over this with you? Simply don't use your hands as toys and if she ever goes for them, a strong "NO" is all you need.

You should also get her into a puppy manners class. This may help as well.

Shipping your dog off to a camp won't resolve the issue if she comes back home to no exercise and owners who continue to use their hands as toys.

Answer 2

Well its in the nature of this breed of dog to bite at ankles and nip. Thats what they do when they work with cattle. That breed will have a tendency to nip, if left untrained. Also, if your puppy is 3 mo old, it is probably starting to teeth. Just like babies, when teething they like to bite and nip to help their gums. Try getting a "ChillyBone" its a canvas bone that you run underwater and freeze. They chew on it and it helps to numb their gums. If you find your dog chewing, try giving it a chew toy every time they bite as a distraction. Keep in mind, like I said above, it is going to be in this dog's nature. Obedience classes are a great idea, in general. Its definitely worth a shot. Remember, its just a puppy, there is no reason to be scared if you train them properly. Good luck!

Answer 3

First, you need to understand this is a herding dog! They are born herders. If they do not have livestock to herd then they herd their people. It's instinctive. They are not known as aggressive dogs toward people. Look at the situation when she is doing this behaviour for a clue. One reason good with small kids as they tend to keep a close eye on their people and will deter them out of harm's way.

You can discourage the teeth by showing her a lot of gentle rubbing and massaging of face, muzzle and whole body. Let her get used to your hand, several fingers in her mouth and around her face/muzzle. Licking is good/ say no to biting down while playing. You have to remember that dogs play rough and do nip at each other while with mom/litter. That is normal play. You have to reteach her to playing with humans in a safer way. I encourage a lot of sitting and interacting with the pup. Reward and praise good actions. Be firm, low tone of voice when scolding. Pick key words for your commands to her. She is a working dog! They are really smart and learn quick. But you have to be her leader and let her know what it is you expect.

She will need lots of exercise and running room. She may take her toys/bones and keep them in a area as in "collecting" them. Read up on the breed for better insight to behaviour and what they need to be healthy and happy.

Answer 4

Smack him on the nose and say "No Bite" ! If he is still nipping your hands or a certain part of your clothes try a little hotsauce on these spots and then take and put some on your finger and rub it on the dog's nose and when he licks it off and gets a taste of it when he smells it he won't bite / nip at your clothes or hands. There is also something called Bitter apple that you can spray on yourself or whatever he bites at or chews on and spray it on the affected areas . Just remember to apply some on your finger and rub it on his nose so he can lick it off and get the taste

Answer 5

don't worry so much he is a puppy its normal for them to want to play at that age if they bite to hard give it a little tap or a spray with a spray bottle in the face and say NO

there are obedience coursed you and your dog can attend if you are nervous good luck!

Answer 6

I use to have an Australian Shepered she always played nice .
Wouldnt hurt to take her to classes .
Alot is the owner , its not always the fault of the dog .
Watch , Dog Whisper , he gives good advice about all breeds of dogs .(u can learn alot )

Answer 7

lol HE ONLY A PUPPY try this grab the skin behind his neck when he bites you , till he yelps ,go on you can do it , and tell him no no no , after he stops praise him for not biteing , this will take three time and he will quit
he will get the idea, and so will you lol

mother dogs have to do this so they can keep control

Answer 8

it is a puppy and puppies tend to bite. If the bites seem really deep then take him to a trainer who can maybe help you

Answer 9

Every time he bites, say NO!!! and give him a chew toy instead!!
That will let him know that its not ok to bite you, just the toy

Answer 10

Aussies are herding dogs and sometimes do nip in an effort to 'herd' you (or children, etc). Careful and diligent training should curb this behavior.