i just got a new chihuahua and i need to teach it how to not bite. She is 1 years old. give me some tips please?
2007-03-22 10:10:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get her tons of chew toys. I did. Some people tap a dog on the snout. I believe that just makes dogs hate fingers.
Give a dog something to focus on and it will, and socialize the little thing. Playdates, dog parks, carry it through the mall for an hour or so every day until it no longer tries to bite people who want to pet it.
2007-03-22 10:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi there, I am a Veterinarian Technition and hope I can help you! First of all, congratulations on your new puppy! How exciting! I have two suggestions/strategies to help you stop your puppy from nipping! I am wondering whether the biting is play or agressive? If play biting is not stopped, it can lead to agressive/territorial biting even over something as silly as a sock they want to play with. I am also wondering if it is a quick bite or a clenched on bite, there are different ways to go about those. Anyways, luckily for you, it is not too late!! The first strategy I would like you to try is something littermates would teach each other when they were very young pups still with mom: Each time your puppy bites you I want you to let out that loud, earpiercing, yelp that I know you have heard from other dogs. That is how other dogs communicate to each other that the behavior is not acceptable. It is important that you don't yell, hit, or bite your puppy back (trust me, I have seen EVERYTHING!), instead let out a loud yelp. It might take a few times for your puppy to realize what your message is, but remember it is so so important to remain consistant! Don't yelp every other time she bites, yelp each and every time or you will leave your puppy confused as to why sometimes she can bite, and sometimes she can't. If that doesn't work (it really should if done consistantly!) then you can try to associate a word with a behavior and a consequence. Think when you try to teach your puppy to sit. You associate a word ("Sit!") with a behavior (when they actually it) with a consequence (a cookie, praise, rubs, etc. remember... consequences are not always bad! they are just a result o a choosed behavior!). So apply the whole sit concept to the biting. Your word could be as simple as "Ouch!" (say it sternly, you can use a louder voice, but don't yell) when she bites (behavior) and the consequence (as SOON as your puppy releases from the bite reward them with a cookie, praise, rub, etc. Again, it might take a few tries (ok, maybe a week, so again, stay consistant. If you feel like the cookies, praise, etc. are not working you could absolutely still use your word "Ouch!" and then immediately pick your puppy up (not in an angry way, just sternly) and put her into her crate for 1 minute. Go on doing your business as she is crated, ignore any barking, crying, eye contact. Then after the minute is up let her out and praise her! Each time you say "Ouch!" and place her in her crate she will associate the behavior (biting) with the consequence (crate). Dogs are smart and want to please, she will catch on! Just remember to stay calm and assertive!
2007-03-22 18:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The thing that any vet will tell you is to never allow your skin to touch the teeth. Chew toys are ideal. If there is steal a problem there is a item at Petsmart that is called BitterApple or BitterEnd. Spray it on your finger and rub it on the roof of the mouth then spray where you do not want the dog to chew and eventually not bite nor chew ... There is also the grabbing the muzzle treatment, but that is very frowned upon lots of people. Good luck in ending this problem
2007-03-22 17:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by tysonberry8669 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think you should get your dog some chew toys and say NO in a firm voice when they try to bite people. your og should have toys and treats for good deeds.
2007-03-22 17:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by baby doll 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since she is 1years old and no longer in her teething stage I suggest enrolling her in trusted dog obedience courses. PetSmart offers them for about $100 dollars.
2007-03-22 17:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by Gwyneth 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I broke mine by lightly thumping her on the nose. This makes her sneeze and dogs HATE to sneeze. If this does not work try taking her to an obedience class.
2007-03-22 17:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by wilsoac1 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Take it to obedience school at PetSmart.
2007-03-22 17:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋