No smart-alec answers please. I have tried since he was a little puppy and nothing seems to work. I have tried redirection with toys, spray-bottle with water and even a little lemon juice added only to see him liking it and licking it. I have tried the bitter apple spray on our arms. Again, he just licks it off and grabs hold of our arms. I have tried holding his snout and saying "no bite". He kind of chews and nips. He thinks he is playing, but he really hurts sometimes. I have tried crating him everytime he does it and that doesn't work either. The only thing that seems to work sometimes is when I take him in the yard and tire him out. But even after he rests for about an hour, he starts grabbing our arms again. Other than this, he is super intelligent and you give him food from your hand, he takes it gently. I'm at my wits end. HELP!
2007-04-17 12:22:00 · 9 answers · asked by gfwiggles 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We went through the same situation. We tried bitter apple (our dog LIKES it), we tried "no", we tried taps on the muzzle, we tried ignoring him and redirecting him to toys. Nope, didn't work.
What DID work was as soon as his mouth touched us was to let out a high pitched "YELP" like another puppy would. In fact, it worked so well that he immediately would start licking us as if in apology.
Give it a try -- I'll bet within 2 or 3 days this habit is history!
2007-04-17 13:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by deety3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
puppy likes biting and chewing on almost anything that enters her world. Just as with jumping, biting between littermates is their style of play. Biting also teaches them how to use their main hunting tool, their mouth with all those teeth. Unfortunately, this often carries over into their interactions with the members of their new home. All the people, including the children, are brought into the game. Puppies have very sharp teeth, and a bite or nip can hurt and be terrifying to small children. There are several methods that are used to eliminate this behavior. Startle response and redirection Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist and adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin, suggests a method which startles the biting puppy. Just as the puppy bites down, make a sudden, abrupt, high-pitched and loud 'AWRP' sound. This would be the same sound that a littermate would make if bitten by the puppy. The sound should be so sudden and sharp that the puppy is immediately startled and stops the behavior. If done correctly, you will be surprised at how instantly the pup removes his mouth and looks bewildered. At that point, quickly substitute a toy, such as a ball, the puppy can chew on. This redirects the puppy's biting behavior to the ball. This way the puppy learns it is no fun at all biting you, but chewing on the toy is. You may need to do this multiple times if the puppy gets excited in play. If the 'AWRPs' make the puppy more excited, try another approach. Stop the action Dr. McConnell also suggests that, in some cases, just immediately (and dramatically) leave the room when the puppy bites. This is certainly a method children can use. After multiple times, the puppy will learn that every time she bites she loses her playmate, and that is no fun at all. Important prevention measures! No matter what method you use, do not entice the puppy to bite you. Games like tug-of-war and waving your hands in front of the puppy instead of using toys may encourage the puppy to bite.
2016-04-01 06:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My German Shepherd did that to, he eventually grew out of it though, my cousin had the same problem so she would take the dogs mouth and kinda of hold it shut for a little bit (10 seconds) and like say no and everything and it started to work also if you can, kinda push him away or when he starts to just leave him be..
2007-04-17 12:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you wrote , I can only guess that your GSD might be from working lines . Working lines GSD have a lot of prey drive . The dogs that have high prey drive usually exhibhit this type of behaviour . These dogs also have a high retrieve drive which is also referred to as Ball drive . I would advise throwing balls for him to retrieve .
Other than that , I would when he does that , firmly say " NO " and push his lips towards his teeth repeating " NO " . Gradually , he might get the idea , that you are disapproving .
There is a man that advises , Armin Winkler . He can be contacted armin@schutzhundvillage.com . Also on the Leerburg Forum . Ed Frawley owns that Forum . There are experienced people on that forum , that give sound advice.
Lalit
2007-04-17 20:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your dog thinks he's a person, and he's trying to hug you.
Make sure you approach him BEFORE he comes to you, and give him attention.
Then, put him in STAY position and keep him that way except for defined periods, lengthening the periods as he gets used to how to approach you correctly.
If you haven't trained him yet, German Shepherds really like to be fully trained to Sit, Stand, Stay, Heel, Down, and other basic dog training commands.
2007-04-17 12:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hot sauce
put it on your hands and arms
i know it seems mean and when they get it in thir mouth they will yelp but it works and only takes 1-2 times
2007-04-17 12:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by Adam T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canine & Feline Behaviour Centre
i hope these help you and your poppy
2007-04-17 12:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use watered-down ammonia. spray a little on your arms. Dogs can't stand the smell of it.
2007-04-17 12:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by Always Right 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I know this sounds just STUPID, but when he does it...try yipping as if he just hurt you. We had a schnauzer like that, and it worked really well.
2007-04-17 12:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋