My Lhasa Apso is 2.5 mos old and bites my hands and feet a lot. She is very aggressive. Help!?

Question

I got her when she was 1.5 months old. She was quite calm in the beginning and I've been keeping up-to-date with Dog Traning advice online to keep her that way. However, recently she has become very aggressive and wants to chase after me biting my feet or hands. Even when I pet her lovingly she wants to bite down hard on my hand or arm.
If I show her my finger and say 'no', she barks real loud. Previously, distracting her usually worked and she would forget all about it, but recently, she no longer gets distracted and only wants to bite.
I have reached my wits' end with her and really love her - but cannot take her biting me all the time.
Please help!

Answer 1

I love Lhasa babies! We've had two, and they both exhibited the same symptoms you're talking about.

When she bites, take your hand away. Don't point at her or show her your finger--your dog will continue to associate this with the playing she thinks she is doing, but do continue to say "No!" in a clear, firm voice. Then give her a chew toy instead; most likely, she is teething and is seeking relief from the pain.

If this does not work, try holding her mouth shut when she bites--difficult, I know, when Lhasas have those flat faces! She will not like it and squirm to get away, but that will fit your purpose.

As a last resort, consider investing in a cheap muzzle (only once the dog is much larger). Our Lhasa once tried to bite our groomer, and our groomer put the muzzle on her for the grooming session. At the next session, the Lhasa moved to bite the groomer again (she didn't like the clippers next to her face). All the groomer had to do was show the muzzle to the dog, and she no longer had a problem.

Answer 2

You need to give this puppy chewing toys. This dog is teething and that is why it is doing that. Also when she exhibits that behavior stand over the dog with your hands on your hips like you are her pack leader. Show her you are her boss and leader. If she bites your feet or hands, make the shhh sound and shape your hand like it was a claw and push your clawed hand firmly into the side of her neck and she will become submissive. Repeat this until your Lhasa Apso becomes submissive. You are not hurting the dog believe me. If you walk the dog and the dog bites you or bites other people, just pull up on the leash and the dog will respond positively and make the shh sound or say no firmly once. She is very young so you should give her a chance to mature. But if you stop the biting and the agressive behavior in her early months, she will become a wonderful loving pet. Concentrate on housebreaking her, and her having good dog manners and you will have a pet to be proud of. Good Luck to you.

Answer 3

She probably thinks that you are playing with her. Don't use your hands as playthings. Put a play toy or bone in your hand that she can bite on, not you. If she bites you be firm and snap her nose telling her no in a very firm voice. When she chases after you, carry a rolled up newspaper, if she starts to bite your feet, quickly turn around slapping the newspaper hard on your hand. This should make a loud noise, at same time say your firm No. Take her outside for exercise by throwing a ball, take her for walks. Whatever to tire her out. When she is relaxed then cuddle and pet. When she is naughty, she gets no affection. We had a very aggressive Basenji pup. He would bite all the time. Whenever we tried to pick him up, pet him, whatever. We had to shake the poor little pup till he stopped biting. Not shake like a rag-doll literally, but hold him up around his body and under his front legs. Made him face us and got his attention for sure. Then he was told no. Didn't release him until he quieted down. Then he was petted and rewarded with praise. This only works while the pup is small. And it did work very quickly. He turned out to be a real gem.

Answer 4

Your dog believes she is the pack leader. You are a lesser member of the pack. Watch Cesar Milan on TV. First take the dog on a walk on a leash. Watch how he places the leash just behind her ear. Then never let the dog lead you. Then in your house, face the dog, push the dog flat down on the floor with your fingers stiff against the neck and shoulders, go sssssst at the dog. To be the pack leader you can not lovey dovey the dog until you have shown dominance over the dog. Cesar is very smart when it comes to having a dog and stopping that kind of nonsense. Once the dog understands you are the leader, she will be much happier and calmer. It takes energy to be a pack leader. Good luck!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

First, DON'T train with treats! If you are she might be demanding them this way. Second, She's a puppy, they chew people and stuff. If it seem like a "teething" kind of thing try a frozen wet washcloth. If she gets out of hand smack her under her snout and give her a firm no when she does it. It's ok if she bites her own tongue or cries, she'll get the point. She won't hold it against you. Be firm, be consistent!!

Answer 7

Other posters are correct in stating that it's normal puppy behaviour, but it needs to be nipped in the bud so to speak! I have found that squealing or a loud "ouch" followed with ignoring the dog works very well. They won't continue behaviour that doesn't give them attention. You may also want to search around your area for a dog park or maybe a group with small dogs that meets for some puppy play-dates.

Answer 8

She's just exhibiting normal puppy behavior. However, you should do the best you can to break her of it. We used to breed dogs and we would simply place our hand around the dogs nose and mouth for a couple seconds and firmly say, "no biting!" it's amazing how quickly they learn and the behavior begins to subside. Also, as with ANY puppy, get her LOTS of chew toys.

Answer 9

Try squealing real loud when she bites. That is how other puppies do when playing with litter mates and teaches them to stop.

Answer 10

Lhasa's will always do this, mine bit my cats ear completely off. You may have to try obedience training, and quickly. this has to be done when they are very young.