My german shepherd is about 3 months. He is already pretty big and he hurts when he bites. I know he's just playing and he never bites hard enough to break the skin, (he mainly bites at peoples feet and hands) but he gets bigger and stronger every day. Is there anything I can do to break him of this now? Or is he too young to understand "no bite"?
2007-05-29 15:11:31 · 9 answers · asked by ncgirl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You don't stop a puppy from biting. You *do* give him something he can bite. For clarity, I buy many of *one* item & put them all over the house. When he's in the biting mood, I make him drop what he has, shove the approved thing in, & give praise. (for chewing what I gave him)
As for biting me, I teach "no bite". I put out my hand. If he bites, I immediately grab & lightly squeeze his nose. I repeat until he does not bite me. You can do this almost immediately.
Expect him to chew EVERYTHING for the first year or two. Your responsibility is to show him what is acceptable to chew on. (& what isn't) If his chewing is such he can't be trusted not to chew, then when he is not in your supervision, put him where he can chew EVERYTHING HE CAN GET TO. (whether that's the laundry room, bathroom or a crate)
GSDs are darn smart. He'll learn very quickly.
2007-05-29 15:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by xalaskan99516 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an analogous situation yet over 3 months, she only stopped biting all at the same time (different than some uncommon cases whilst she is over excited). however the undertaking is quite solved. What I did exchange into each and every time she bit me, i could say NO and then walk out of the room. i do unlike employing undesirable canines, because of the fact i think of that it somewhat is an exceedingly recommend word. i do no longer comprehend, very own decision i assume. yet ya, only say NO and then walk out. forget approximately her for a million minute, then pass decrease back and play. If she retains biting, then save strolling out of the room. I promise that in case you reside consistent, she would be able to end biting. After some weeks, you will observe that she'll no longer chew YOU. then you definately'll observe that she no longer bites human beings. this is marvelous!!! =)
2016-10-06 07:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not too young to know aobut "no biting", the behaviour he is showing is just in need of correcting, he's too young for Alpha training, which would be overkill at this stage.
To introduce an element of "natural discipline", grasp the recalcitrant pup by the scruff of the neck with one hand, place your other hand over the top of his muzzle, gently pressing his muzzle towards his chest as you say, in a low, growly tone of voice, "No BITE". If they begin to throw a tantrum and thrash around trying to bite, just hold the line until they "give in" and "say uncle" (quit resisting). You should not find it necessary to get aggressive with a young puppy. Simple restraint is usually enough to get the message across.
Remember puppy is almost at the age for teething, be sure to have LOTS of things for them to chew on. Make sure that when he does that, wave a chewy toy in front of him, distract him.
Have fun!
2007-05-29 15:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could either say "no bite!" and then hand him something to chew on. Praise and pet for good behavior. Or, what I've been doing is saying "no bite!" and telling the pup to sit. If the pup doesn't, position into a sitting position. Don't push down on his butt as this is forceful and the puppy will fight against it. Instead lift up his chin with your hand while gently squeezing the waist muscle. This will cause him to sit. Praise and pet him. I do this with my Doberman puppy every time she gets too hyper and starts jumping up or play biting. I usually give her treat afterwards.
2007-05-29 15:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they're puppy's is the best time to learn. my puppy did the same thing. what we did is 1:make sure she had enough toys that she likes, even if they're all over ur floor at least shes not biting. and 2:tons and tons of raw hide, chewy things. and my puppy is about 4-5 months now and she knows "NO BITE" very well. she gets very excited when i come in the door, but now she gets a toy first and then comes so shes not tempted to bite in her excitement. dog rule!
2007-05-29 15:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he is not to young I would have started a lot sooner. It will be hard to break a bad habit.
when he bites tell him no and give him what he is allowed to bite.
This means if you don't want him to bite everyone in the house has to make sure this is done. It's almost impossible if even just one person allows it or encourages it.
Good luck
2007-05-29 15:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some larger nylon bones - each time he tries to bite you, quickly give him the bone instead. That's how we handled our dog and he never bit anything else, after he learned he was only allowed to bite the bone. BTW it's natural and normal pups need to bite
2007-05-29 15:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is still teething look at her teeth are they still real small and sharp like needles then she is still trying to loosen her baby teeth dixie did that for months but you do have to teach them now not to bite give them one toy and that is what they chew on make them listen to you and obey you and just gets easier from there.
2007-05-29 17:22:25 · answer #8 · answered by toadette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can learn to discipline him, but i think he's teething. i would let him learn himself.
2007-05-29 15:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anne K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋