Is is mean to spritz my puppy with water when she bites me while playing? She looks so sad when I spritz her ..
2007-10-23 12:04:31 · 12 answers · asked by terj23 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Better a spritz than a hit...
i say no biting...its not working so maybe i will try the spritz of water
2007-10-23 12:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mia ღ AJ ღ Faithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a spray bottle isn't mean, however another way of teaching her not to bite is to yelp when she makes contact (not at her) and then ignore her for a short time period. This is what other dogs would do in reaction. I use a spray bottle as an aversive for many behaviors.
2007-10-23 12:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not but it won't work. When your puppy bites you, you can either say OW really loud and hold your hand, or when she bites hold her mouth closed tightly and I mean tightly get in her face and in a growly voice say NO Biting hold tightly until she cries, it doesn't hurt its just uncomfortable, then let go. This worked for my Weimaraner she learned not to nip, now if she accidentally bites while playing I just say OW and she knows.
2007-10-23 12:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wish to make your puppy scared of you and scared of water, by all means, continue your spritz fest.
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2007-10-23 12:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive used spritzers, and they don't like it much, but isn't that the point? it works, it doesnt hurt, go ahead. ive heard of people using a little vinegar in the water so it tastes bad, but ive never had to do that.
2007-10-23 14:17:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No You should read a book on training your puppies.
2007-10-23 13:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is actually a very kind way of disciplining a pup. I have heard of people doing oit with amonia. Now that is cruel!
2007-10-23 12:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by Deborah S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to instruct a dogs to be quiet, you first ought to instruct them to bark on command. discover something that triggers your dogs to bark, like a doorbell. Say "bark" or "talk" then ring the door bell. To get them to be quiet, cutting-edge a handle and whilst they're quiet, say "quiet" and advantages lower back. What you're surely attempting to realize is that the be conscious "quiet" potential end barking. the certainty that she is barking on the vet looks that she has some stress subject matters. Take treats with you to the vet and prepare "quiet".
2017-01-04 08:44:16 · answer #8 · answered by hostetter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont spray her when she bites say no, stand up and turn away no dog likes to ignored.
2007-10-23 12:09:36 · answer #9 · answered by renee k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! that's the only way to train her, and the only other alternative is to hurt her, so that's not at all mean! she needs disipline
2007-10-23 12:07:36 · answer #10 · answered by piratefan308 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋