i have a puppy about 3 months old and likes to nip at my boys while playing is a muzzle a good idea?

Answer 1

A muzzle is only a quick temporary fix. He is a good age to be taught not to nip or bite! This is all part of the puppy socialization period! The best methods I have found over the years ( I breed Rottweilers) is good old positive reinforcement. When your puppy nips or bites, look right at him and scream "ouch" like he has really hurt you badly. Then ignore him, turn your back to him, dont even look at him. You can even give him a time out on a leash or in his crate. This is how he would learn if he was still with his mother and littermates. You need to do this EVERYTIME he does it, and do it immediately when the nipping starts, not only when it hurts. No nipping is acceptable...puppies grow into dogs and their nips turn into bites. I have run into the occasional puppy who thinks it is great fun to hear you squeal and this method didnt work, so with them, as soon as they started nipping, I would give them a very firm "NO!" and I would grab them by the scruff and give them a shake the same way their mom would, even grabbing him by the side of the neck in a "bite" simulation. If they continued to try to bite while I had ahold of them, I would turn them onto their backs in a submissive pose and keep them there for a few seconds. I didnt usually have to do it more than a few times. Puppies are relatively easy to train if you follow through immediately, consistently, and effectively. The positive reinforcement comes after his time out. After you have ignored him for a few minutes (which to him will seem like a lifetime) you can approach him again. Give him calm attention without getting him too worked up and excited. If he nips again (puppies forget sometimes) immediately repeat the reprimand and then walk away from him, ignore him. Stick to your guns and this will work. Some breeds are a little tougher, but the same rules apply. Good luck!!

Answer 2

At three months old they are trying to find their position in the family. I had a terrible time with my Jack Russell, but she outgrew the nipping stage after a year or so after lots of training. Now she is the best dog I have ever had.

I never used a muzzle. Talk to a trainer, maybe your boys can participate in the repetition of training.

Answer 3

No. A muzzle is bad for a growing up dog because it wouldn't stop the nipping. Train it not to nip. Say a stern NO every time it nips. I'd hit its head lightly to stress the point.

Answer 4

No,it's normal for puppies to nip.The puppy sees your boys as littermates.Tell them to "yelp" like a dog when he nips,and turn their backs to him.Pretty soon,he will figure out that nipping = no playing,and he will stop.Now is a good time to enroll him in puppy kindergarten classes,provided that his vaccinations have been completed.This would be a great experience for your kids,to help train the puppy.But please don't put a muzzle on him.He doesn't know he's doing anything wrong.

Answer 5

No its just a puppy when it nips tell it no and keep telling, till it gets the idea.Muzzle,s are for older dogs whose nip is more of a love bite.

Answer 6

it fairly is not the traditional habit you spot in a domestic dog that youthful. i could could wager that the two there is a few thing heavily incorrect with the dogs or that consistent with probability those"palms-on" young infants have been especially tough and unkind, perhaps without which means to be, with those puppies, or there is perhaps some sort of psychological subject right here.. in elementary terms a professional qualified utilized Animal Behaviorist, with the learning, skills and adventure you % could desire to consistent with probability probable remedy this dogs's subject, till there's a scientific reason (you probably did verify that out, first, suitable?) for the habit, or suggestions injury. And solid CAABs could nicely be high priced. I *do not* propose which you utilize any form of correction. something remotely aggressive on your section will probably get you badly bitten. I strongly propose which you provide the dogs returned, stating that the domestic dog is merely too aggressive and not elementary to deal with.

Answer 7

he is just playing. there is no need for a muzzle. Though you need to make sure (to make sure.. dont let a child do it, you play with the puppy and do this) you play with the puppy and if the puppy play bites you (gentle) it is fine, but if it becomes really hard just say "no bite" firmly. and if that doesn't help when he/she bites you just say "no bite" and turn away and stop playing with the puppy. but start back up in a little. and praise him/her when she is playing gentle.

all puppies play bite. Puppy teeth can hurt, so just make sure your boys and puppy dont get to wild.

Answer 8

no.
Puppies nip and explore with their teeth - better training for the pup and for your kids is the answer...
NEVER let kids and pups be alone together..
what kind of dog?? some dogs are VERY mouth agressive while others are considered "soft mouthed" breeds - this info is very important so we can see why the nipping is occuring.. (is it teething? breed? or disapline issue?)

as soon as the pup nips your boys and you must END play time - get up and walk away.
NO tug of war games ever...

take Obedience lessons.

Answer 9

No - TRAINING is a good idea. Look into it. Don't punish the puppy for doing what comes naturally when you haven't taught it any different!

Answer 10

a puppy will be a puppy but to help break him of it before he gets bigger and bites harder when he bites tell him no or snap your fingers. it breaks his attention on biting and turns it towards something else. be consistant with it and it will work.