my puppy is very lively, he likes to nip your hands and clothes, and dosent seem to be able to learn the word no, he isnt screard of anything so i cant ditract him, any ideas? and will he mellow with age?
2007-05-18 01:38:01 · 16 answers · asked by pink 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your puppy is teething, what you need to do is have something that the puppy is allowed to chew on (such as a toy) & swap your clothes/hands for the toy & praise him. Otherwise, yelp/cry/create any drama over any nip your receive & walk away! Your puppy will soon realise that if he wants your attention that he needs to behave himself or he is left alone to play. My boyfriend thinks I am insane when I carry on after a teeny puppy has not really bitten me but she gets the idea.
He's still only a baby, with plenty of play & exercise he'll calm down eventually & you'll soon have a dog that just wants to rest near you.
2007-05-18 01:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by loveisokay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have him altered to help his behavior. It won't solve it, but it will help it. Unless you plan to breed him, save yourself some grief and have him altered while he is under 6 mo.
My personal opinion is that dogs should never be allowed to nip. Hold their mouths closed and say NO firmly when they try. They must learn that it is never ok to bite a human, not even in play. That could save their lives someday. And don't teach your dog to play that way. They don't understand why they can bite some times and can't bite others. Teach them other games like fetch or find (an object or treat).
Some breeds are more active than others. It is best to research the breed before you buy to save yourself stress. You need a dog that fits your personality. Some people are natural clumber spaniel owners while some are natural jack russel owners. It works best if the dog and people fit in personality.
2007-05-18 03:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually - but understand too that many dogs are 2 - 3 years old before they're finally "grown up."
What you need to do now is enroll Charlie in a good obedience class and work with him every day in his basic commands. A class is good because you have the push to work every day as well as give Charlie an opportunity to be well socialized with other dogs and other people.
I'm not familiar with training spaniels - but don't mistake hard-headed-ness for independence. Sporting dogs are bred to be work independently to flush/retrieve game. That can be a bit of a challenge in training, but with work and LOTS of praise, Charlie will become a wonderful dog.
Obedience is in fact, crucial for a good hunting dog - you need Charlie to walk calmly on a leash to and from the brush. He needs to come when called - so you can move from one area to another. Obedience is key.
And Obedience is a great sport that you and Charlie can enjoy together.
Remember: A well-trained dog is a joy to be around.
2007-05-18 02:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.
To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.
2016-02-15 17:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 months old is still very very much a puppy.. He will settle down some as he gets older... It's going to be a while tho..
You need to get him more exercise, wear him out.. Teach him something... Learning is like a sleeping pill for dogs, makes them tired very very quickly.
He'll learn no, you just need to be more consistent, as well everyone in your family. if one person is allowing the puppy to chew their fingers or playing aggressive games w/ the hands, the dog is going to continue to want to play that way.
2007-05-18 02:20:56 · answer #5 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yh he will change when he turns to the age of 1 or 2 or if u want to make the training go faster by taking him 2 a puppy class because that is what my dads dog done and hes as good as gold now gd luck with the dog
2007-05-18 01:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obedience training will help a lot. How much exercise does he get? A young Spaniel needs a lot of exercise and play time so if you aren't giving him enough, you should start to.
2007-05-18 01:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by Elena 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in about 12 years!!
2007-05-18 01:40:02 · answer #8 · answered by fosyfos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with regard to the nipping my husky was exactly the same
the way i tackled this problem was to yelp!
i know it sounds silly but everytime he bites you yelp like a puppy ( very high pitched)
This tells him he has hurt you he will learn not to do this far quicker than by telling him no.
When he was a tiny he would learn from the rest of his littler that yelping meant pain, therefore he would learn not to nip his litter mates to hard!
2007-05-18 01:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take him to a GOOD obedience class where you can learn how to train him. This list will help you find your nearest qualified trainer:
http://www.apdt.co.uk/list_trainers.asp
2007-05-18 02:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋