I just adopted a ten month old Schnauzer that play bites. I use chew toys to distract but he still comes back to play bite. Any advice?
2007-06-04 14:25:38 · 15 answers · asked by Catherine TEACH 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Tell her no and hold him still and use a soothing voice telling him to calm down.
2007-06-04 14:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Timothy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A quick tap on the nose followed with a simple phrase like "no bite" should do the trick. The reason the dog is play biting is because you've allowed it to happen. Now undo what you did and don't complicate the command, short, sweet and to the point is all that is required for your pup to get the message. You can distract all you want but you aren't teaching the dog anything but rewarding him when he play bites by offering a toy.
2007-06-04 21:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continually tell the puppy no-- if you use the word no too much then pick a noise that will catch the puppies attention-- do not use something the puppy can ignore-- make sure you use positive reinforcement each and every time-- when its not biting give a treat if it bites- no treat-- when it jumps put its feet firmly on the ground and say no (or other selected word) or if that doesnt work then ignore it by turning your back to the pup b/c it may just want your attention whether positive or negative and showing no attention should help.
2007-06-04 21:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sweety_8513(Brooke H) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the "puppy stage" dogs are more likely to bite or chew because they are teething. My advice would be to let him bite unless he is doing damage. Otherwise, try putting his chew toys in the refridgerator or freezer for 20-40 minutes.
I hope I helped and I hope you have fun with your new puppy.
2007-06-04 21:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jack C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it to doggie school. It is ten months and trainable. The money you invest will be reaped many times over.
Compare the costs, as they differ from place to place. Some train guard dogs, and are very time=consuming and expensive. They empathize different techniques than the normal house dog needs to learn.
Yours needs the basic sit, stay, down, don't jump, quiet, etc. It doesn't cost a lot, and it is somewhat time=consuming, and well worth it.
2007-06-04 21:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by Marissa Di 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he bites scream or yell loud... he'll get the picture, because that hurts his ears. Jumping. Turn around and ignore him until all four feet are on the ground. If he comes to the front of you turn around again... repeat this, and be consistient. DO NOT kick him or hit him while jumping, and do not let anyone pet him until he is sitting.
2007-06-04 21:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by Corey B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biting
- Blow in nose and say no
- Mix water lemon juice (or ect like lime, grapefruit or listerine) in a spray bottle and spray in back of throat
Jumping
- Try the Gentle Leader
- Take a leash and make it sit every time
2007-06-04 21:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by Brittany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him too obedience classes. Try just ignoring him when he bites, the only thing you can do or say is "no" in a stern voice. When he stops it praise him with a happy voice and a bog pat. He will soon learn.
2007-06-04 21:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by everything dogz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everytime he does this say NO! realyy loud a bob him on the nose and put the toy in front of him or use a squirt gun and squirt him and say no bite than put his chew toy in front of him
when he does something good say good boy and pat him on the head
2007-06-04 21:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by swimmer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he's teething. I would let it go unless it got farther than play biting. I think that is normal for pups.
2007-06-04 21:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by igoh900 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋