my chihuahua puppy keeps trying to bite me what should i do to get her to stop and to listen to me?

Answer 1

Go to a trainer and take a puppy class. Seriously, you are obviously a first time owner and a puppy class is going to make you life with your new friend SO much better. You need learn how to "talk" to this little guy.

In general, if you dog bites, yelp and turn you back on him and give him no attention, swatting him will only make him fearful or he will think you are playing with him. Once he has calmed down you can pet him again.

But back to a trainer. Check out http://www.apdt.com will help you find a certified trainer in your area. Puppy classes will help you dog become more socialized and give you one a week chance to ask all the question you have about your new puppy.

Do NOT hit or kick you puppy.

Good luck. :)

Answer 2

Puppies sometimes bite because they are teething. Put Bitter Apple or a similar product from the pet store on your hands, so you will taste bad.
Puppies have a very short attention span. You can start teaching "no" and "sit" and so forth, but don't expect very good focus yet.
Hold the puppy in your arms on her back, and cuddle her; this teaches her that you are the boss (because she's on her back) but you are nice (because you cuddle her).
Speak sharply and say "no" if she bites you, or just yelp and walk away. (Her mother would yelp and snap at her but not bite; her litter-mates would yelp and run off). Puppies understand the yelp.
Don't scold her when she's not doing something wrong; only when she is. And as soon as she stops, say "good dog." The dog needs to know what you like her to do as well as what you don't like her to do.
Don't be scared to correct her just because she's a chihuahua. I've seen some aggressive, misbehaving chihuahuas because their owners don't want to correct such a tiny dog!

Answer 3

With an aggressive chihuahua pup, I lay it on its back, with its head in the crook of my arm. Just a tiny bit of pressure to make her lie still. It doesn't take much and isn't harmful. Place your hand on her belly. Hold her like that until she settles down. Repeat as necessary when she gets the urge to bite again. They usually learn pretty quickly. This has worked well with me for the past 5 yr. I only use this with an aggressive bite, not a playful or teething bite. If they are playful or teething, give them something else to chew on.

Answer 4

If she isn't playing, it's is perfectly fine to put her on her back and make her stay there for a minute or two. It teaches her that you are in charge without endangering her or hurting her. You should be able to handle every square inch of your dog. If you get her used to that, other things like grooming, trimming nails, etc. will be easy. You can turn these sessions into a fun experience for your puppy by giving her kisses on her tummy, etc. to let her know that while you are in charge, you also love her very much.

However, if she's just playing, get her some toys to play with. I buy baby toys for mine because they are safer and smaller than most of the dog toys.

Answer 5

my chihuahua did the same thing when he was younger he's older now so he doesnt do it. whenever ur pup bits you pretend to cry and be upset and make sure when you put your dog "in time out" (in a corner or bathroom select an area so pup knows this is time out) he/she knows it done something wrong, after a while your pup will learn bitting is naughty. hope i helped you if you need anymore help with your puppy just email me ill be happy to help. good luck

Answer 6

That is just something they do. My two chihuahua pups keep doing it to me too. Try buying bitter apple spray and spraying them every time they bite.

Answer 7

Biting is a usual puppy thing. Buy her some chew toys (preferrably squeaky ones, dogs love those!) Or some rawhides. But watch her while she eats them, because it would be easy for her to choke on one.

Answer 8

***N e v e r*** roll your dog on to his back! This is not humane. Do not do this.
End the game. By trying to grab at her you are continuing the fun for your dog - when she tries to nip or bite, you might choose to scream piercingly and then leave the room, or just simply get up and leave. Your reaction must be immediate. Dogs learn by repetition, and she won't 'get' this immediately - especially since she's had many chances to practice this behavior. Be patient. Do not hit your dog. Just abruptly end the game. Good luck!

Answer 9

i think the spray bottle is a gentle option. thats what i would do but do not hit him back or roll up newspaper or use the belt idea i read earlier. i think its good to use the spray bottle because they grow to not like the spray bottle and dogs learn quickly so you shouldn't have to do it too much.

Answer 10

Mine bit the crap out of me when it was a puppy. My vet told me to put him on his back, put the palm of my hand on his ribcage, and fingers on both sides of his neck. He said this move simulates what another dog would do to him if he was acting up in a pack. I just hold him there (gently - no need to be rough) until he calms down or lets out a big sigh.