puppy wont stop biting?

Question

my puppy has a biting problem. he wont bte all the time, only when hes frustrated or cant get his way(and therefore gets frustrated) how can i get him to stop? is this normal for a puppy?

Answer 1

Yep puppies discover everything with their mouths. A sharp no then ignore them usually gets the message across that this is not acceptable.

Answer 2

Yes, this is very normal for a young puppy, and some breeds tend to be much more 'mouthy' than others. But it is something you want to 'nip in the bud' (sorry, couldn't help myself!) because it'll only get worse if left unchecked.

Puppies use biting as a way of testing their limits and fighting for pecking order when still with their litter. Usually by 8 weeks or so the reactions of their siblings and momma results in 'bite inhibition', which really just means that the puppy learns not to bite hard and where to draw the line. If they leave their canine family earlier than the minimum 8 weeks this bite inhibition hasn't been learned.

Certain situation and environments such as loud, busy or frenetic places and atmospheres definitely make the problem worse. An excited, worked up puppy is much more likely to bite than one who is calm.

A tired puppy is a good puppy, so make sure he gets plenty of exercise and some short training sessions which help to tire him mentally as well as physically. Good quality, sturdy chew toys are a must - Kong toys stuffed with peanut butter or special treat paste and then frozen overnight are terrific and very long-lasting.

Whenever he bites or nips, say "OW" suddenly and loudly so that he knows it hurts. Withdraw your attention, cross your arms over your chest and don't make eye contact. Your puppy wants your attention so this will not be the reaction he's looking for and eventually he'll connect his biting with your withdrawing from him.

If it's your hands that are getting shredded try spraying bitter apple onto them, your puppy will probably hate the taste. If that doesn't work get a small minty breathspray and whenever your pup's teeth touch your skin spray a short burst in his mouth. Then immediately give him one of his own chew toys and praise him when he chews on it.

Consistency and patience is the key, you need to do the same thing EVERY time he bites or nips, and make sure everyone else in your house follows the same rules!

Don't worry this stage will pass! good luck.

Answer 3

At 7 weeks, coaching could be very intricate and sluggish. It is well to exhibit her what conduct is suitable/unacceptable, however it's going to be a at the same time earlier than she selections up on that. One factor that can turn out very amazing at this factor is drama. When she bites, act like she has critically harm you. Yelp, whimper, and switch clear of her. This will support her to first no longer chew as tough after which not to chew in any respect. But it might be well to take into account that at this degree, she isn't being agressive. Dog's have interaction with the arena by way of their mouths, similar to people have interaction with the arena by way of our arms. You nonetheless must cut down the conduct, however know-how it could support provide you persistence.

Answer 4

first you need to let him/her know no matter what you are the boss.
when he/she gets that way a firm no and give him/her a toy it can bite. this can be normal but not acceptable just like a baby who like to hit it's normal but you don't want the child to grow up doing it. It's beeter to train from teh beginning than to brake a bad habit what happen if he is in some sort of danger but doesn't like what you are doing if it's a lerge dog imagine what could happen
NIP IT IN THE BUTT NOW
I would also suggest dog obbedience

Answer 5

Puppies are dumb, they only get frustrated because you don't know how to deal with him, you are the problem, not the dog.

Answer 6

www.so-easy-dog-training This site is amazing and will help you a lot with your puppy Good Luck

Answer 7

say her name then no pull your hands way be hide your back or if she/he is biting your feets give a little tap on the nose & ignore him/her it will work but be patient

Answer 8

Every time he bites you bite him back on his ear this worked for me

Answer 9

git she(or he) a toy thats made for biting and win he gits mad put the toy ner his mawth.

Answer 10

When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. Therefore, puppies usually want to bite or "mouth" hands during play or when being petted. With puppies, this is rarely aggressive behavior in which the intent is to do harm. Because puppies are highly motivated to exhibit this type of behavior, attempts to suppress it or stop it are unlikely to be successful unless you give your puppy an alternative behavior. The goals of working with this normal puppy behavior are to redirect your puppy's desire to put something in her mouth onto acceptable chew toys and to teach her to be gentle when a hand is in her mouth.

Encourage Acceptable Behavior
Redirect your puppy's chewing onto acceptable objects by offering her a small rawhide chew bone or other type of chew toy whenever you pet her. This technique can be especially effective when children want to pet her. As you or the child reach out to scratch her behind the ears (not over the head) with one hand, offer the chew bone with the other. This will not only help your puppy learn that people and petting are wonderful, but will also keep her mouth busy while she's being petted. Alternate which hand does the petting and which one has the chew bone. At first, you may need to pet or scratch your puppy for short periods of time, since the longer she's petted, the more likely she is to get excited and start to nip.

Discourage Unacceptable Behavior
You must also teach your puppy to be gentle with hands, and that nipping results in unpleasant consequences for her. Teach your puppy that nipping "turns off" any attention and social interaction with you. After a nip, look your puppy right in the eye, and yell "OUCH" as though you've been mortally wounded, then ignore her. Leave the room if you must, but ignore her until she's calm, then try the chew bone and petting method again. It's even better if you can coax your puppy into a sitting position using food. It may take many repetitions for her to understand what's expected.
Nipping and mouthing hands can also be discouraged by loosely holding your puppy's lower jaw between your thumb and forefinger after she's taken your hand in her mouth. Don't hurt her by squeezing too hard, just gently hang on so that wherever her mouth goes, your hand hangs on. This will quickly become tiresome and she'll eventually pull away. After several seconds, release her jaw, but continue to offer her your hand. If she licks or ignores it, praise, pet and offer a tidbit. If she closes her mouth on your hand again, repeat the procedure.
A third alternative is to wear cotton gloves coated with a substance with an unpleasant taste such as "Bitter Apple." In this way, your puppy will learn that "hands in mouth taste bad." For this method to work, every time she nips your hand she must experience this bad taste. The possible disadvantage to this method is that your puppy may learn "hands with gloves taste bad and those without gloves don't.
Remember that any of these three methods will probably not be effective unless you work hard to teach your puppy the right behavior by offering her an acceptable chew toy.
Jumping Up
When your puppy jumps up on you, she wants attention. Whether you push her away, knee her in the chest or step on her hind legs, she's being rewarded for jumping up (even though it's negative attention, she's still getting what she wants).
When Your Puppy Jumps Up:
Fold your arms in front of you, turn away from her and say "off."
Continue to turn away from her until all four of her feet are on the ground, then quietly praise her and give her a treat. If she knows the "sit" command, give the command when all four of her feet are on the ground, then quietly praise her and give her a treat her while she's in the sitting position.
When you begin to praise her, if she begins to jump up again, simply turn away and repeat step two, above. Remember to keep your praise low-key.
When your puppy realizes that she gets no attention from you while she's jumping up, but does get attention when she stops jumping up and sits, she'll stop jumping up. Remember, once you've taught her to come and sit quietly for attention, you must reward her behavior. Be careful not to ignore her when she comes and sits politely, waiting for your attention.
What Not To Do
Attempts to tap, slap or hit your puppy in the face for nipping or jumping up are almost guaranteed to backfire. Several things may happen, depending on your puppy's temperament and the severity of the correction:

She could become "hand-shy" and cringe or cower whenever a hand comes toward her face.
She could become afraid of you and refuse to come to you or approach you at all.
She could respond in a defensive manner and attempt to bite you to defend herself.
She could interpret a mild slap as an invitation to play, causing her to become more excited and even more likely to nip.
Never play "tug-of-war" or wrestling games with your puppy if you're having a nipping problem. These types of games encourage out-of-control behavior, grabbing, lunging and competion with you. These aren't behaviors you want her to learn.

A Note About Children And Puppies
It's very difficult for children under eight or nine years old to practice the kind of behavior modification outlined here. A child's first reaction to being nipped or mouthed by a puppy is to push the puppy away with their hands and arms. This will be interpreted by the puppy as play and will probably cause the puppy to nip and mouth even more. Dogs should never be left alone with children under ten and parents should monitor closely all interactions between their children and dogs.