what do you do if your dog locks its jaw on something how do you get it to unlock
2007-09-22 02:55:11 · 18 answers · asked by suejackrob 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That jawlock thing is a myth. Why don't you actually do some research on the dog before asking stupid questions like that.
2007-09-22 03:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 5⤋
Your dog's jaw construction is not built to lock on anything ... but his strong will can make you think he has. Therein lies the key to your question.
Train his 'will' to respond to your command. In our (novice level) classes this training would be started, tested, proofed, and tested some more between weeks 2 through 5. At which time his response to the 'Out' command should be as clean as his to any other command.
Beware the trainers who approach this problem with counter-conditioning techniques (come off that and onto this instead) as their 'solution.' Those techniques may (or may not) be part of the training ... but if the trainer leaves you with that as his/her 'fix,' its because they do not know how to get you beyond manageing the problem. You want a good clean "OUT" and you want it on the first command.
Seek out a novice level obedience course (heel, come, sit, down, stand and stay, both on and off lead in areas of reasonable distractions plus problem solving and basic manners for home, away and while traveling), enroll, learn, do, and in about 10-13 weeks you will have a very good foundation for more lofty pursuits. And this business of 'locking onto things and won't let go' will be long gone.
Tony Ancheta
2007-09-22 03:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by koehlerdogtraining © 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
locking jaws is a myth tho they have very powerful jaws .. training is a must as with every animal .. my ikkle bundle of staffie is a compleate "wuss" n wouldnt hurt a fly even in play and has learnt the art of control in playing n biting i never actually played tug of war with him or encouraged him to to grip anything and not let go so can remove anything from him without fuss .. i cannot ask for a better or kinder companion a much loved part of our family xx
2007-09-26 02:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by dawnxxx40 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
locking jaw this is a myth. They chose to not let go, they can. pinch their cheeks into their mouth, toward the back. The jaw should open right up.
2007-09-26 03:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Abigail's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a myth that Staffordshire Bull TerriErs' jaws lock any more than any other breed. They do have very powerful jaws though.
First, you train it to Leave so you don't get in this position, second, if by "something" you mean another dog - you have your dog under control at all times.
If he is clamped around something, cut off his air supply by twisting a stick in his collar until he has to let go to breathe
2007-09-22 03:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
All dogs' jaws lock when they feel like it, and a Staffie is no exception. Don't fall for the "Oh, I really want to let go, but my jaw is locked, you know I can't help it, so better you let go." You gotta have a stronger will than your dog. Don't hurt the dog or do something by force. Lock your hand, stare him down and don't blink first.
2007-09-22 03:33:16 · answer #6 · answered by averagebear 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Probably not a lot unless you can tell it to let go or leave.
I once tried to take a tennis ball out of my little Staffie's mouth by hooking my fingers behind it, when she let go her back teeth closed on my fingers and it hurt like *beeping* hell. She didn't mean to bite me, but it taught me a lesson, that's for sure!
2007-09-22 03:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anwen55 is spot on with the twisting the collar thing, I was taught to do this with army dogs if they started to fight, it is enough to make the dog let go in order for you to either get it away from the other dog, or remove your fave shoe or whatever from it's mouth.
2007-09-22 03:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can throw a coat or blanket over its head..... so its in darkness.
Then unclamp its jaw.
Staffs are know for doing it aren't they?
Can be nasty vicious dogs who clamp their jaw on other dogs and refuse to let them go. You have to act fast.
2007-09-22 03:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
pit bulls do not have locking jaws! they have the same jaws as any other dog. rumors these days...
2007-09-22 03:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
locking jaws are a myth. people used to believe the same of dobermans, but soon moved on to pit type dogs.
never had one, but have had apbt and rots. apbt are close relatives and are great loving dogs.
2007-09-22 03:04:06 · answer #11 · answered by JaSam 4 · 7⤊ 3⤋