My aunt got a new puppy and it is biting a lot what should be do?

Question

My aunt just recently got a 2 month old bull dog/beagle mix and it was sweet at first but then it started biting and going wild the vetrenarian said it was teething and we think otherwise. My aount has tried a trainer that is supposed to be really good but there has been no luck. The dog goes wild around people and it never had an owner it has a mean streak.
This biting mode that we can't get it out of we have to put it into the cage that it sleeps in but then when we take it out it still is biting. it does the biting on purpose and it likes it and we looked up a pitbull puppy it looks just like it. The dog has the intention to hurt just like a pitbull. My aunt wants to give it up but she spent $1300 on it and it just keeps on biting. She is worrying about it killing someone when it grows up and if it doesn't get out of the biting phase she might have to put it down do you think fixing it would work the dog is a male?

Answer 1

Just spank him when he bits he will get the hint.

Answer 2

Wow, you received a lot of really bad answers. Hit the dog! Geeze, that is never ever to be considered. If in fact the dog is biting because it is teething (I don't think that is the real reason) then a good remedy is to give the dog a frozen wash cloth or towel to chew on. When a dog is teething they don't really want to bite or chew on something so much as they want to get something into their mouth to rub against the gums. The frozen wash cloth works well because the cold helps numb the gums and relieve the irritation. What I really think is happening is that the dog has learned to bite and never been properly corrected. When a puppy bites it is only playing. It is not doing it to hurt anyone, that is the last thing it wants to do. Hurt someone and lose a playing partner. When puppies are in a litter, as this dog would be at 8 weeks, they play, they bite, they paw each other. But when they bite and it hurts a litter mate then that litter mate yelps out and withdraws, end of play. So the puppy soon learns how hard to bite and play. You do the same. When the puppy bites you and it hurts, you scream out as if the puppy just bit a finger off, turn away, and pretend to attend to a wound. The puppy will pursue you, just keep turning away and do not acknowledge the dog. Do this for up to 10 minutes. You have to completely disengage the dog and abandon it before resuming any contact. The problem with putting the dog in the crate for biting is that the dog does not relate the two, biting equals crate, and the crate is where it sleeps, this isn't something it doesn't want, right? You need to work with this dog, puppy classes, and then obedience classes. Dogs are not born with with bad behavior, they learn it. If you allow it then it becomes learned. Just like pottying in the house. Once they do it they learn that they can.

Answer 3

Buy a lot of chew toys, rawhide bones, pig ears. Dogs go crazy for those. I bought a jack russell and it went trhough a bitting and chewing phase like you wouldnt believe. We finally started smacking it on its butt and telling him no, or we had a squirt bottle with water on hand and squirted him in the face and told him now *when he was biting.* Sometimes getting him fixed does help. My Jack is a hyper little thing, But thats just in the breed. It stoped him from peeing in the house a lot though and calmed him down a little bit. I would suggest trying another trainer. Or even try to get in contact with some one who is a breeder or a bull dog/beagle. They are always great help. They would know a lot about the breed. Or you could always get in contact with the dog whisperer. Lol. Maybe your aunt could go to her local library or even go and buy some training books on bull dogs. Since Im pretty sure that the biting is coming from that side of the tree. Those are good help to.. Here are a few websites I found that may be of help to your aunt. If you have any more questions feel free to email me or message me.. Hope all goes well. let me know how it turns out. Just tell your aunt to be patient. Its a pup and pups are known for the biting. The dog will eventually grow outta the phase..

Answer 4

Be honest. If you or anyone else are hitting the dog to punish him for biting, you all must stop that right now. Striking, thumping, and 'lightly tapping' a dog in order to punish is a great way to train a dog to go wild around people and appear to have a mean streak, as you describe.

*****Never flip your dog. Never alpha-roll a dog. This is terrible, dangerous advice and you will get bitten. ********
When your pup tries to bite, keep your hands away and leave the room. You must end the game wordlessly and abruptly - this is the only effective, humane solution.
Dogs do not 'bite on purpose and like it' as you describe. They are not capable of these kinds of emotions. Find a trainer who can teach you about how dogs learn.

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Answer 5

I think if your aunt really hired a good a trainer, she will have complete control when training this dog not to bite. She might have gotten a lousy trainer. More than likely, the puppy is teething and another possibility is that he is trying to see how "far he can go before getting in trouble." He is testing to see who is the alpha animal in the household; either it will be your aunt (or you) or it will be him. He is a puppy and constantly learning so this is the best time to train him not to bite. When he does bite, hold his muzzle closed firmly (but not too hard) and say firmly NO; release his muzzle and ignore him if he tries to get your attention. If he calms down in a few minutes, reward him with a treat and pets. Do this everytime he bites or attempts to bite and soon he will get the hang of what he is doing is not good.

Answer 6

This is normal not because of his breed. When mine have gone through the biting phase, we tell them "no bite" & give him what he can chew on such as toys, rawhide or maybe a Kong toy. I've also used a spray bottle while telling them "no bite". He needs to be taught, not punished. He's too young to really put it together even though you think he's very smart & active. Taking him on a long walk & playing fetch with a ball will help get rid of the energy. Please remember HE'S JUST A PUPPY!!" He will learn & he will get better with patience & training. And when he's old enough, please get him neutered. That will also get rid of some of the aggression. Give him a chance to grow up before you give up on him.
Also, consider the fact that he's part bulldog. They are tough & very muscular & stubborn.
Patience & understanding is what he needs. And never ever hit him. It just breeds more aggression.

Answer 7

Yes, fixing it is helpful. When he bites put him in "time out" in his kennel for thirty seconds. When he does it again put him back in his kennel. Repeat as needed. My trainer told me that some dogs you can hit on the head with a two by four and they wouldn't notice. Pit bulls are definitely in that category. But dogs HATE time outs. I have broken my dog of several bad habits this way. Sadly, if he can't be broken of it he may have to be put down. $1300 is a lot of money but not as much as a lawsuit. Irresponsible breeders, not the breeds themselves are to blame for so many problems like this. I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 8

Pit bulls are not aggressive by nature they are taught that. Any dog can be aggressive. Please read up on any breed before jumping into stereotypes. I have a pit bull and she is the friendliest animal in to world.

If this dog is aggressive and mean like you say try getting him fixed. Also if your scared of the dog you need to get rid of it. Make sure it goes to a responsible owner not just the first people who answers the ad. The find yourself an older dog that is at a shelter that is friendlier.

Answer 9

First off, like others have said before me, ALL puppies go through a stage where they bite and chew EVERYTHING. It's up to YOU to show him what he can bite/chew and what he cannot.
Provide him with LOTS of chew toys, the kong ones are really good, and give him LOTS of praise when he chews on these. When he bites you, don't yell at him or pull your hand back in fear. Tell him in a stern voice "NO!" Then ignore him for a period of time. Dogs HATE to be ignored. They love interacting with their human pack members.
If you are really having troubles with him, you could do what I did on my dog when she was a pup...
I used to have a rottie and when she was a puppy she chewed and bit on EVERYTHING. She growled and bit on everyone who came to visit. Her parents were both excellent tempered dogs and I consulted with the breeder for some advice. (This was YEARS ago.) She came over and saw some of the behaviour. When the puppy came to her and started to growl and tried to bite, she quickly flipped her onto her back and growled at her, holding her on her back until the dog calmed down. She showed me how to do it, and after a few days of doing that, the puppy calmed down considerably and quickly became a very loving and devoted family pet. I wasn't the only one who flipped her onto her back, the whole family did, including my little girl (with help, of course.)
Why did we flip her onto her back and growl at her???
To show her what her place in our "pack" was. To show her that HUMANS are the pack leaders, not her.
You also mentioned that your dog is not fixed yet. This should be one of the first things you do. Not only will it make sure he doesn't help produce any unwanted litters, but it will also help calm him down as he reaches "doggy puberty." There are many benefits to spaying/neutering your pets. Please don't hesitate on this.
Good luck!

Answer 10

Muzzle it.
Then walk it at least an hour every day, when yhou get back, keep the leash on it, and every ytime it bites, avert it's attention, give the leash a sharp tug upward to get the dog's attention, and make him sit down, preferrably lie down immediately. He HAS to submit to you as pack leader, not the other way around. Getting him fixed is a smart plan, it should help a lot.
Don't mommy this dog, it just makes him worse.

Answer 11

dogs are not born mean ,,,they taught to be that way , no matter what kind of dog it is, your aunt should get a small spray bottle fill it with water and spray it in the face it should stop it in its tracks, are he might need a mussel, just take some time and use physiology on him , maybe you can pick up a book on it,, or if he keeps it up you might have to think about putting him down !!!! but please try to work out , why he feel the need to bite ,,,he probably is teething... good luck