My 8 wk old cocker spaniel pup is going nuts biting everything and everyone. I am doing everything books and websites say but it seems the mocked yelping and no s just make it worse. When you ignore her like the information says, she goes and pees. She is really a sweet good natured dog but I dont know what to do. Please help!!
2007-10-01 09:54:25 · 11 answers · asked by Chanel P 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bite the dog!
2007-10-01 10:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This behaviour is common for young pups, so don't worry too much (= it's hard at first, but with some presistent training, your dog will get the hang of it. have you tried getting your dog interested in something, like a toy or a large treat (pigs ear) that your dog can spend time playing with or eating. This will entertain your dog + will prevent her biting things.
Also, if she starts to bite things, you could play with her outside. This will give you + her quality time (which will ultimately make her have more respect and love for you) and will mean that she will probably obey you more.
if she bites people...this may just be playful biting which is nothing to worry about and she will grow out of this habit. However, if you think her bititng is agressive then you should probably speak to your vet. I know that playful biting can get annoying, so simply try standing up or doing some kind of action that will show her that you don't like it, or you've had enough.
i hope this has helped...+ if there's anything else you need help with, just aske (=
2007-10-01 10:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by A B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this same problem when my cocker was teething, first off make sure you have PLENTY of toys for her, like at your reach everywhere. Then when you notice she's biting you put your finger in the back of her jaw where there aren't teeth. She'll get the taste of your fingers but won't be able to hurt you, just hold it there for a sec and say NO and then give her one of her toys. If she comes back for more repeat it. Teething puppies is hard (and sometimes painful) work but eventually she'll learn that biting her toys is better than biting you. Same with the potty training, you have to consistently put her where you want her to go to potty and reward her when she does. Good luck!
2007-10-01 10:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by chaychayolei 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ignore a dog's bad behavior. That advice is horrible. When your dog chews something it shouldn't--- correct it. 'No, that's NOT FOR YOU'. (Your dog is quickly going to learn what that means) Remove it from object and area and introduce it to an acceptable chew toy. 'Get your toy'. Play with the puppy a bit with the toy.
Puppies need vigilance and lots of correcting, instructing and play.
Be the strong leader your pup needs and you'll have a great dog in no time. Best of luck.
2007-10-01 09:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have owned 3 rottweillers, there r known for biting, but as with every puppy as well as yours who is just a BABY like a human BABY they r teething, so yes they r biting because their teeth and gums hurt, what u can do and this we learned from our vet is to give ur puppy a st. joseph's baby aspirin, or better yet they teething rings for pups that u throw in the freezer and then u can let ur puppy chew on that it will numb her/his gums and take the pain away and he/she will probably .calm down alot without the discomfort of hurting teeth , if ur leery about the aspirin u can break it in half at first, but this was our cure, and believe me it really did work and to ths day there was no more unwanted CHEWING u have noting to lose good luck p.s. as for the peeing might want to cut back on the water
2007-10-01 10:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by neici 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give your puppy lots of things that it CAN chew, rawhide, bones etc. Dogs do that. It is in the nature of dogs. The sour apple stuff or even habenero powder on stuff it should not chew on will stop it. You can also spray it with a water bottle when it chews on something it shouldn't. NEVER do that on things it is okay to chew on. It will learn fairly quickly. Pair the water bottle with the word NO said forcefull. Soon enough you won't need the water bottle and then soon after that it won't need to be said forcefully.
2007-10-01 10:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by epaphras_faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies are just like children, they teethe too. What you need to do is go to a dollar store or a Petsmart, or Petco and buy some teething toys and some stuffed animals. Once you buy these toys you need to play with your puppy and get the puppy interested in the toys. You need to do this so that the puppy realizes that these are the puppies toys. Again, like I said puppies are like little children they also need lots of attention, walks and some discipline.
2007-10-01 10:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by drehmy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey i had the same issue with my golden doodle's
it was suggested by the vet that if u give your dog a " time out" every time they do something bad they will mentaly understand that its wrong to bite. i put my pups in the bathroom when they did something bad. make sure the toilet seat is down and the garbage is up high and the toilet paper isnt close. If it is nessisary to shut off the lights please do so. some may think its cruel but its just punishment.
best of luck! :D
2007-10-01 10:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would see to it that she has toys to teethe on and correct her whenever she bites anything she shouldn't. She probably needs to chew on something like a hard toy, she'll grow out of it eventually.
2007-10-01 09:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by Maria b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get some bitter apple spray and spray everything he is not supposed to chew. Spray it on your hands and let him chew them, he will quit but it might take a few days to make him remember. Be sure to give him toys and rawhide's
2007-10-01 09:59:16 · answer #10 · answered by Mr nice guy 2U 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋