HELP! My pupp keeps biting!!! ME!!?

Question

Okay i have to re-post this question cause i need help. My pu ppy is 10 weeks old and is a female German Shepherd. I know shes teething, but shes doesn't seem to know its not alright to bite my pants and pull on them and bite my ankle. I give her lots of toys to play with, but after awhile when no toys are around she comes to me and nibbles on my pants and osmetimes my ankle. It doesen't hurt but i feel uncomfortable. I hold her muzzle shout for about 30 seconds when ever shes tries and i say NO. I did lots of things, but still doesen't work. Im scared like holding her muzzle she'll hate me and fear me. I tried holding her muzzle again and she barked at me... I am so scared.....

i want good and long answers.

HOW DO I SHOW HER IM THE BOSS THE PACK LEADER.

Answer 1

with my puppy what we did is everytime she bit us we would automatically say no and give her a stuffed ainmal. dont show that you are scared just say no_____. dont hold her muzzle it will just make her want to bite you more

Answer 2

Hi there, I am a Veterinarian Technician and I hope I can help you!

First of all, congratulations on your new puppy! How exciting! Secondly, I do have two suggestions/strategies to help you stop your puppy from nipping! There are two different types of biting, agressive and play. It sounds as though the puppy is play biting. Please be aware if play biting is not stopped, it can lead to agressive/territorial biting even over something as silly as a sock they want to play with. I am also wondering if it is a quick bite or a clenched on bite, there are different ways to go about those.

Anyways, luckily for you, it is not too late!! The first strategy I would like you to try is something littermates would teach each other when they were very young pups still with mom: Each time your puppy bites you I want you to let out that loud, earpiercing, yelp that I know you have heard from other dogs. That is how other dogs communicate to each other that the behavior is not acceptable.

It is important that you DO NOT yell, hit, or bite your puppy back (trust me, I have seen EVERYTHING! It will create fear in your pup), instead let out a loud yelp. It might take a few times for your puppy to realize what your message is, but remember it is so so important to remain consistant! Don't yelp every other time she bites, yelp each and every time or you will leave your puppy confused as to why sometimes she can bite, and sometimes she can't.

If that doesn't work (it really should if done consistantly!) then you can try to associate a word with a behavior and a consequence. Think when you try to teach your puppy to sit. You associate a word ("Sit!") with a behavior (when they actually it) with a consequence (a cookie, praise, rubs, etc. remember... consequences are not always bad! they are just a result o a choosed behavior!). So apply the whole sit concept to the biting. Your word could be as simple as "Ouch!" (say it sternly, you can use a louder voice, but don't yell) when she bites (behavior) and the consequence (as SOON as your puppy releases from the bite reward them with a cookie, praise, rub, etc. Again, it might take a few tries (ok, maybe a week, so again, stay consistant.

If you feel like the cookies, praise, etc. are not working you could absolutely still use your word "Ouch!" and then immediately pick your puppy up (not in an angry way, just sternly) and put her into her crate for 1 minute. Go on doing your business as she is crated, ignore any barking, crying, eye contact. Then after the minute is up let her out and praise her! Each time you say "Ouch!" and place her in her crate she will associate the behavior (biting) with the consequence (crate).

Dogs are smart and want to please, she will catch on! Just remember to stay calm and assertive!

Answer 3

Do NOT hold her muzzle or grab the scruff of her neck, or touch her in any negative way!!! You will teach her how to be scared and defensive! Shame on you! Dogs need to feel loved and safe. If a child does something they are not supposed to do, do you hold their arms or legs? No you do not.

Dogs LOVE attention, so when your dog bites you, give a firm NO and walk away. This will make her realize that bad behavior receives no rewards. If she follows you as you walk away, get a gate to put in another room, or a crate, and put her in there for about 5 - 10 mins. Ignore her if she barks or whines.

When you play with her, and she doesn't bite, give her treats, or extra amounts of love to show her that her behavior is acceptable and that your proud of her.

If all else fails, theres no harm in going to a training class like Petsmart. Thats where I went with 3 of my dogs. Good luck!

Answer 4

For young puppies, nipping, biting and "mouthing" are normal behaviors and rarely cause serious harm. But it's important to stop these behaviors before your dog reaches adulthood, when a bite could inflict serious injury.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Steps
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Step One
Begin your training early - when your puppy is 6 weeks old, if possible.
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Step Two
Teach your puppy that biting hurts you. When he bites, give a sharp "no!" or "ouch!" - or even a yelp like a dog would make. This is the same reaction that your puppy would get from another puppy if he bit too hard during play. It teaches him that he's been too rough, and the odds are that he'll be more gentle next time.
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Step Three
Remove your hand slowly - don't jerk it away - and give your puppy a toy that he can chew on without damage.
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Step Four
If your puppy ignores your reaction and bites again, repeat your "no!," "ouch!" or yelp, and leave the room for a few minutes. Let your puppy know that when he bites, he will lose his playmate. This, too, mirrors the reaction he would get from another puppy if he played too roughly.
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Step Five
Be persistent in your training. As your puppy's behavior improves and his bites are softer, continue to yelp or give a sharp "no!" or "ouch!" whenever he puts his teeth on you. Make it clear that all bites are painful and unacceptable to humans.
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Step Six
Reinforce your puppy's good behavior. Whenever he licks you without using his teeth and whenever he plays nicely and appropriately, give him plenty of praise.
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Step Seven
Begin teaching the "off" command after your puppy has stopped biting with any pressure. Hold a handful of the puppy's dry food, close your hand and say "off." After a few seconds, if the puppy has not touched your hand, say "take it" and give him a piece of food. You are teaching him that "off" means not to touch.
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Step Eight
Continue to give a sharp yelp, "no!" or "ouch!" any time your puppy bites you unexpectedly. If you see the bite coming, give the "off" command.
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Step Nine
Enroll your puppy in an obedience class where he can socialize with other dogs when he is about 6 months old. Their interaction will help to reinforce what you teach him, since rough play with other dogs will likely cause them to yelp and cut off play. At the same time, your puppy will learn the difference between people's limits and other dogs' limits - dogs will allow rougher play than people will.

Answer 5

My dog is 12 weeks and did that for about 2 weeks after we got him. Toys work, but I understand where your coming from when you say that the dog loses interest after awhile. The reason dogs do that is because to them, the world is their playground. Puppies don't understand when its time to play, and not to play. I held my dog's muzzle and shook it lightly saying "I am boss." Eventually he got it because in packs, the alpha dog bites the younger dog's muzzle and shakes it, meaning he is the boss. Also, I grabbed the loose skin on the back of his neck, and gently pulled. This won't hurt because the mother uses this to carrry him/her with her mouth.

If none of this works, and you wait a couple weeks for her to grow out of it, then try getting a book on how to communicate with your dog. This helped me a lot, and my dog is very easy to command. He's 12 weeks and he knows, sit, nudge, come, down, stop or no, and shake.

Answer 6

I have the same problem with my 5 month old kitten!!! LOL He only bites me he will not bother my 6 onth old son nore will he dare bite my dad!! I carry around a small spray bottle you can get really small ones at the dollar store, and every time he jumps up and bits my *** I squirt him with the water. LOL everyone else thinks its funny but it isn't. well ok its a little funny. The dog mite think that you are playing but the water bottle is worth a try. Or if you gently tap hernose(But not too hard you could really hurt her if you hit her nose with alot of force) and if that does not work get a cage and every time she misbehaves lock her up for 20 minutes. Good Luck!

Oh, once you get her fixed she won't be so hyper

Answer 7

Remember that dogs are pack animals and they need a strong dominant leader. You need to show you dog that this is not acceptable at all. It sounds like your being just a little too gentle. Let's say your dog's name is lady. When she begins to chew, Pull your leg away and yell "Lady, NO!!" as you push her away from your leg. The deeper and louder the voice the more responsive the dog will be. Obviously this behavior won't stop immediately after one correction so you need to be persistent.

It may seem like it's a bit much for such a small problem but dogs can't differentiate between the highs and lows of wrong and right like we can.

I hope this helps.

Answer 8

First of all, what do you want this dog for? If you are afraid of a puppy you should find it a new home, or grow a set of balls. If you want this GSD for work, NEVER tell it no when it is biting. You should always have a toy to redirect the bite to. I recommend a puppy tug or piece of leather. IF you want it for a pet, you got the wrong breed. GSD are for working, they must have a job to spend there energy on.

Answer 9

One thing that works is grabbing her by the scruff of the neck and give her a firm but not hard shake and say NO. Just enough to let her know you mean business. You can also carry around a small pop bottle with some coins in it and shake it when she does it. It will startle her and make her stop.

Answer 10

My dog did that, too. Just totally ignore her. She wants attention. Maybe she is hungry, so check her food bowl and water dish every once in a while. If that doesn't work, smack her bottom. She won't hate you, she'll back off. If you smack her (NOT TOO HARD!) and shout 'NO!', then it's not considered mean, it's just good discipline.

I hope this helps!