how to stop 16 week puppy from jumping and biting legs and clothes?

Question

She is a lab/german shepard/border collie mix. She usually only does this outside and bites really hard, tugs on my clothes and rips them. I try ignoring her or not moving and she just tugs and bites harder, what should I do to stop her from doing this?

Answer 1

grab an old coke can or similar type of soda can , put a few pennies in it to make a noise when shaken. when the dog is being disobedient shake this real hard and make loud noises with it while firmly stating "NO" do not swat or attempt to brush the puppy off, use the noise and your firm tone as a discouragement.. when the puppy does start to acknowledge the actions are unwarranted and ceases make sure you reward and show some form of compassion, like petting or a few minutes of graceful play..try to avoid food as a reward .

Answer 2

Great question as this is one that I am currently dealing with(I own an Australian Cattle Dog, the worlds greatest breed, but a world renowned biter/nipper). Herding breeds do not do this for attention, they do it because they've been bred for centuries to do so and, as a result, it is instinct. Certain breeds are more prone to this than others so it is extremely important for owners of herding breeds to deal with this. I've found that the first steps in the process are giving your dog sufficient exercise/attention for the age/breed of your dog. The second step is providing a sufficient number of safe chew toys to occupy them when you're there but, more importantly when you're away. This will serve to quinch, to some degree, the urge to chew/bite. The last step, however, is the most important part...you must say "NO" in a very firm voice whenever you're dog does it and you must do it each and every time, not just when they bite too hard. Reward them with affection, a 'good boy', or a treat. The key is CONSISTENCY.

Answer 3

He's a puppy - he doesn't know better and you can stop this with training. Everytime he bites you say "no bite" and pull your hand away & stop playing with him. Start looking into local obedience classes and once he's had his shots, take him. You can google basic obedience commands now and teach him some at home, like sit, down, stay, wait, etc. GOOD LUCK. Remember, he's a puppy so patience and consistency is what is needed to teach him properly.

Answer 4

we bought a pincher collor for our dog, who when my husband is not home thinks he runs the house. I keep the leash on him, because my dog a golden retriever is 1 year old, starts getting real aggressive when we go outside starts jumping and biting. I can grab the leash give it a yank and tell him no bite Make him sit that he will listen to. Your puppys young get the collar. We took ours to a cop who was a k9 trainer and that is exactly what he said to do. Our dog was about the same age as your puppy when we started training him.

Answer 5

I have a 12 week old puppy that is doing this and sometimes it hurts and draws blood. She doesn't do it with me but with the kids. I firmly say No as well but sometimes they are stubborn especially when she is getting a rise of the kids. I have heard the same as someone replied that to get a can and put rocks or coins in there and shake it when they are bad. Good luck...

Answer 6

Keep her on a leash when outside (just let her drag it around). When she starts jumping, stand on the leash so that the pup will correct herself if she jumps (give the leash some slack but not so much that she can jump on you). Ignore her completely while she's trying to jump/nip. As soon as she stops trying, praise her and give her a treat.

Keep at it and she will eventually get the idea. Good luck!

Answer 7

A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/PKJFB

If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.

It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.

Answer 8

A 16 wk old pup needs LOTS of training - you need to be patient and consitent with the 'commads' you give her.

at that age they are looking for sooo much stimuli and clothes swinging in the breeze is so much fun!!

when she does it, say a firm NO and give her an alternate thing to chew on ie... a chew toy, rope, denta bone that sort of thing....

keep it up as it takes a while for the pups to clue onto what you are saying...if you put a chew toy with food in it, she will soon learn that clothes give no reward, but chew toy give yummy reward!!

be firm but moreso be consistent!!! everytime she bites your ankles - say NO and give her an alternative.

all the best

Answer 9

I had a dog that did that I had a trainer come to the house. He put her on the leash and stepped on it so she could not jump or bite. We talked and she layed down and stopped. Do this when ur dog is like that and it will stop.

Answer 10

You put a leash on your dog. As she is standing in front of you and the leash drops to the ground.. Stand on the leash. Call her up to you, she'll try and the leash will pull her back down to the ground.. Keep doing this til she refused to try and jump up on you.. Get other people to do the same thing.. Everyone in the family can do the same thing.. Make her correct herself thru the leash, and keep it up until she refuses to even try to jump up. When you call her up and she won't, the treat her and tell her she is good.