I recently got an 11 week old puppy, he likes to chew his toys and thats fine he goes to chew other things he's not supposed to and we tell him not to thats fine too he's teething and he'll get over it but he pretty much just bites me and my partner all the time. Not hard its like a playful thing but its gets very irritating and those sharp little teeth have cut me several times.
Any tips to stop my puppy biting?
he needs a sin bin !!!
you need to stop this behaviour and the easiest way is to every time he comes to you or your partner and sits quietly without biting give lots of praise
when he starts biting you need to put him out of the room for a couple of minutes without speaking to him then let him back in and when he does it again repeat the process
he will learn very quickly not to bite the most effective punishment for a puppy is being ignored completly but iot is very important to reinforce positive behaviours
Reply:Also the ouch one is good too, he usually stops after a couple but if he's over exited he goes to sit on his own for a bit thanks all. Report It
Reply:yes hes teething but u also have to train him as well, and when he does something good reward him.
Reply:There is a product that I purchased for our dog called "Bitter bite". It's harmless, but tastes disgusting to dogs (not humans). If you put some on your hands then let the dog out, he might bite you, but then stop because of the bitter taste. You should do this when you have time to train him because 'Bitter Bite" is sticky after awhile.
Also the "ignoring the dog" technique actually works also! I would've put that too, but someone did and I didn't want it to seem like I stole their idea....
Good luck!
Reply:just shout no and tap him on the nose. not to hard
Reply:The best thing to do when a puppy bites-- I have seen it work, you do this, the puppy will stop biting.
When she bites you make a loud noise, as another puppy would if it were hurt. You can yell out OW! or say YIP!!! if you're up for it. She will look scared because she knows her biting has hurt you. Guaranteed, she won't try it again. Be consistent.
And if you have a chew toy handy, give it to her! This way she has something to bite instead. Praise her for being a good girl who bites toys instead of people.
Reply:try a water pistol??? it worked for my sisters dog!!!
Reply:Two things - firstly when he bites you make sure you let out a loud yelp such as a dog would do if it were hurt. It may shock him but he will begin to learn that he is hurting you.
Secondly, find him alternatives. At his age his teeth will be irritating him and he will want to chew to relieve the irritation. As well as the toys, get him some air dried natural chewy snacks such as paddiwack, tripe sticks, pigs ears etc. They taste great and he can chew away to his hearts content.
Try not to exclude the little chap for the family environment at this early stage in his development. His mind isn't developed enough at 11 weeks to be able to reason and he will experience nothing but meaningless distress and upset if excluded.
Exclusion is a good punishment for later on but not just yet.
Reply:Hi,
This may sound a bit harsh, and I understand why the pup is doing it, but a gentle whack across the muzzle with a rolled-up newspaper, with a firm "NO" seems to put a stop to it.
You can soon then just say NO without the newspaper.
It's best to train in this manner as a pup, to avoid aggresive behaviour in the future.
I'm sure that all will be well, and temperaments of course vary from breed to breed, but all dogs will get the messages as they grow up, much like us humans !
Bob.
Reply:Hello.
Don't let him bite you both thats a no no,if there's a training class in your town join
get him some hide chews to bite on and plenty of ex cerise,I had a retriever pup I took him to dog training and it was the best
money I ever spent,hope this as been a help
to you good luck.
Reply:He's teething, look at this website below - it is your new bible. Follow it %26amp; make sure everyone else who meets your puppy does too. It works!
http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berne...
I swear they should hand this out with each puppy that goes to a new home.
Reply:Monika I saw that you said yelping as a puppy would will help the puppy to stop biting but I have tried this and it does not work for me. I have tried alot of different approaches and the best thing to do is offering the puppy an alternate toy to chew on other than my arm and then praise her when she continues to play with the toy. She is also a rat terrier and very hyper when we are playing outside she likes to nip at toes when that happens I walk out of her reach until she settles down.
Reply:I had the same problem but with a 10 month old German Shepherd that I adopted from the humane society. After working for several weeks with a trainer we finally broke him of the biting habit. When he went to gnaw on my hand I would take and fold his cheeks in with my fingers so he was actually biting down on himself. After only a few times he gave up the habit. He is now 7 has never it anyone ever again even when kids pull on his tail or ears he responds with a simple lick of the hand. Try this, I hope it works.
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How do you make a puppy stop biting things?
I just got a new puppy. She's a Cairn Terrier/ Chihuahua mix and she won't stop biting things. Hair, paper, feet, fingers, anything she can get her teeth on. It's starting to become a problem. She's been eating things and then pooping them out, things such as ear plugs. How can I get her to stop chewing on things?
How do you make a puppy stop biting things?
She's teething. Get her some puppy teething toys. Also, give her ice cubes small enough for her to chew on and it relieves some of the discomfort from teething. You can put ice cubes in her dog bowl.
Kennel training is a very good idea. I agree with the previous poster. It's always worked for me. My Toy Poodle (Marshall) just stopped teething and I didn't have any issues. He loved the ice cubes.
Reply:you can't your dog is probably teething( her teeth are growing in) and just like toddlers she bites things to relieve the strange feeling
Reply:She's a puppy. She is teething. You can NOT get her to stop chewing on things. What you have to do is put everything up that she could choke on then give her toys to chew on. You may want to consider kennel training her. Always put her in a safe place when you can't watch her. She WILL outgrow this but it probably won't be anytime soon. I'm going through it too with my 6 month old german shepherd. Good luck!
Reply:First off stop leaving things like ear plugs within her reach. Second you can scold her ever time she bites and firmly say NO then you can buy her some toys and give them to her when she is chewing things like you and your hair. Replace it with the toy. If that doesn't work try apple bitter spray.
Reply:get a water bottle and squirt her everytime you catch her doing it. it will take awhile to train her out of it but if you don't then when she is done teething she will think it is ok to chew anything she wants
Reply:The dog is just teething Don't worry, If the puppy still bites later one, Take the dog to a trainer.
Reply:That depends on her age. If she's between 3 and 5 months old she's teething and that is a major thing for her now. Make sure she has her own toys to play with. When she goes for what does not belong to her, like your feet, tell her a very firm "NO" and then give her a toy. Tell her how good she is when she starts to play with the toy. She'll get the hint soon enough. Be consistent with her and only time will work it out.
Don't give her old socks or shoes as she will not be able to tell what are old and what are new.
Reply:There is this spray at the pet store you can spray it on items the pup likes to chew and it will leave a very bitter taste in her mouth. It is non toxic and safe for kids, and furniture. It has no odor. Also recommendeed giving designated chew toys like a shoe and buy her a chew toys (a few)
Sorry I cant remember the name of the spray
Reply:shes a puppy she is teething u need to buy her bones and chew toys so she wont chew on u!! Good Luck!!
Reply:kick the crap out of it
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How do you make a puppy stop biting things?
She's teething. Get her some puppy teething toys. Also, give her ice cubes small enough for her to chew on and it relieves some of the discomfort from teething. You can put ice cubes in her dog bowl.
Kennel training is a very good idea. I agree with the previous poster. It's always worked for me. My Toy Poodle (Marshall) just stopped teething and I didn't have any issues. He loved the ice cubes.
Reply:you can't your dog is probably teething( her teeth are growing in) and just like toddlers she bites things to relieve the strange feeling
Reply:She's a puppy. She is teething. You can NOT get her to stop chewing on things. What you have to do is put everything up that she could choke on then give her toys to chew on. You may want to consider kennel training her. Always put her in a safe place when you can't watch her. She WILL outgrow this but it probably won't be anytime soon. I'm going through it too with my 6 month old german shepherd. Good luck!
Reply:First off stop leaving things like ear plugs within her reach. Second you can scold her ever time she bites and firmly say NO then you can buy her some toys and give them to her when she is chewing things like you and your hair. Replace it with the toy. If that doesn't work try apple bitter spray.
Reply:get a water bottle and squirt her everytime you catch her doing it. it will take awhile to train her out of it but if you don't then when she is done teething she will think it is ok to chew anything she wants
Reply:The dog is just teething Don't worry, If the puppy still bites later one, Take the dog to a trainer.
Reply:That depends on her age. If she's between 3 and 5 months old she's teething and that is a major thing for her now. Make sure she has her own toys to play with. When she goes for what does not belong to her, like your feet, tell her a very firm "NO" and then give her a toy. Tell her how good she is when she starts to play with the toy. She'll get the hint soon enough. Be consistent with her and only time will work it out.
Don't give her old socks or shoes as she will not be able to tell what are old and what are new.
Reply:There is this spray at the pet store you can spray it on items the pup likes to chew and it will leave a very bitter taste in her mouth. It is non toxic and safe for kids, and furniture. It has no odor. Also recommendeed giving designated chew toys like a shoe and buy her a chew toys (a few)
Sorry I cant remember the name of the spray
Reply:shes a puppy she is teething u need to buy her bones and chew toys so she wont chew on u!! Good Luck!!
Reply:kick the crap out of it
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How can I stop my puppy from chewing walls?
My puppy is six months old. She has been great so far, she tries to bite a lot but we understand that it is because she is teething and we are teaching her that it is not allowed. However, she has now started chewing at walls and wall corners, through the wall paper and leaving teeth marks in the plaster. She has plenty of toys to play with and we leave the radio on for her when we are not around to play.
How can we get her out of this habit before two rooms become one??!!!!!!!
How can I stop my puppy from chewing walls?
try different chewies and treats with different hardness like soft and harder chews. lambs ears are sometimes a good try. also talk to your vet about any minerals that your pup may be lacking if it is craving the glue or drywall maybe something is just missing from the diet. then you might also consider kennel breaking your pup so that when your away it feels secure and is in a crate so that you can watch and disipline when home and not worry when you need to leave.
Reply:Mine did that too. Give your puppy more attention or the puppy might grow out of it
either way works
(sometimes)
Reply:Put tabasco sauce on the things you know he chews and shouldnt'. You can also buy this stuff at the pet store that tastes bitter.
Reply:Give it more attention, try giving it more chew toys or it will eventuallly stop.
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How can we get her out of this habit before two rooms become one??!!!!!!!
How can I stop my puppy from chewing walls?
try different chewies and treats with different hardness like soft and harder chews. lambs ears are sometimes a good try. also talk to your vet about any minerals that your pup may be lacking if it is craving the glue or drywall maybe something is just missing from the diet. then you might also consider kennel breaking your pup so that when your away it feels secure and is in a crate so that you can watch and disipline when home and not worry when you need to leave.
Reply:Mine did that too. Give your puppy more attention or the puppy might grow out of it
either way works
(sometimes)
Reply:Put tabasco sauce on the things you know he chews and shouldnt'. You can also buy this stuff at the pet store that tastes bitter.
Reply:Give it more attention, try giving it more chew toys or it will eventuallly stop.
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Can you bathe a 2-3 week old puppy?
me and my family just got 2 puppies that i'm guessing are 2-3 weeks old. they're not even weened yet and can barely walk. they dont really have teeth yet either and their fur is getting a lttle sticky so i was wondering if its safe to give them a bath now. or should we just use warm water but no dog shampoo? all i know is that if they had their mother then she would be licking them clean.
and also what is the best kind of milk for them or can they eat wet puppy food? can i also give them water too?
Can you bathe a 2-3 week old puppy?
Why are those pups away from their mother? If something bad happened and you are stepping up, good for you, but if they were just taken away that early, that is not good!
Don't wash them with soap this early. If you have to just use a warm washcloth, but dont let them get cold.
They are going to need puppy formula. please get a vet check and get them to help show you how to feed them.
Reply:I'd wait until she's weened from her mothers milk.
That's like a pre-mature thing.
Reply:They sell puppy wipe things that you can clean them with.
There should be formula at petstores for puppies. ou shouldn't give them water. They need milk.
Good luck wiht the puppies!
Reply:you need to wait...and if it rly bothers you take them to the vet and tell them...theyll know how to bathe them....and if you cant do that wipe them of with a warm washcloth...make sure its wrung out really good! and keep them warm
Reply:you need to consult with a vet....this is a lot of responsiblity and an iffy situation without the proper help and care as these dogs are much too young to be pets
Reply:Take them to a vet right away to find out exactly how you should be taking care of them, they will also be able to tell you how old they are.
If they are really that young, they should be bottle fed puppy formula. You can get it at any petstore along with bottles or syringes to feed them.
As for bathing, don't do it unless they are really dirty. Heat up the bathroom so its nice and warm and take the puppies in there, then wipe them off with a warm, wet washcloth. Don't use shampoo and don't submerge them in water. Immediately dry them off and wrap them in a towel for a while, if they are only 2 or 3 weeks old they won't be able to keep up their body temperature when they are wet.
Reply:Only use the cloth disposable dog wipes on a baby so small. Or you can use a warm wash cloth well wrung out. The threat is that they will get a chill. Momma is the one that would lick them clean at this age. Why on earth did you take babies so young? It may cause some issues both of health and behavior later on because of this. They really need momma til they are at least 7 weeks old. Buy puppy formula at the pet store. Do not use cows milk. Not enough for them at this stage. They must have water in some form. If eyes are not open and they are not walking, formula should be enough.
Reply:Poor little things, I'm guessing there's a good reason why they're not with their momma but it's not a good situation. However, as for bathing them, I wouldn't do it yet if they're really only 2 or 3 weeks old. Little puppies don't have great control over their body temperature and depending on their breed, size, coat etc. they could get really chilled. If you think it's absolutely necessary, make sure you bath them in warm (not hot) water in a nice warm room, don't use anything other than a very mild puppy shampoo (NOT one that's a flea shampoo or similar) and get them properly dried off in warm towels.
Feed them a good, high quality dry puppy food mixed with warm goats milk or special puppy formula that you can buy at the petstore or get from your veterinarian. They will need water too, but a lot will depend on how good they lap, they'll probably make a horrible mess to start with, but it will get better!
You can find tons of free tips, advice and information on raising puppies at the url below. Good luck with them!
Reply:no, it's not cumpulsary
Reply:I have a litter of puppies that just turned 3 weeks old yesterday. Momma seems scared of there teeth so I started them on puppy chow today soak it in HOT water till it is mushy all the way through. You can let them try some water but keep it shallow they can drown I would supervise it as well. They should stay with the mom till 8 weeks of age but sometimes it doesn't always work out like that. Hope this helps, good luck.
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and also what is the best kind of milk for them or can they eat wet puppy food? can i also give them water too?
Can you bathe a 2-3 week old puppy?
Why are those pups away from their mother? If something bad happened and you are stepping up, good for you, but if they were just taken away that early, that is not good!
Don't wash them with soap this early. If you have to just use a warm washcloth, but dont let them get cold.
They are going to need puppy formula. please get a vet check and get them to help show you how to feed them.
Reply:I'd wait until she's weened from her mothers milk.
That's like a pre-mature thing.
Reply:They sell puppy wipe things that you can clean them with.
There should be formula at petstores for puppies. ou shouldn't give them water. They need milk.
Good luck wiht the puppies!
Reply:you need to wait...and if it rly bothers you take them to the vet and tell them...theyll know how to bathe them....and if you cant do that wipe them of with a warm washcloth...make sure its wrung out really good! and keep them warm
Reply:you need to consult with a vet....this is a lot of responsiblity and an iffy situation without the proper help and care as these dogs are much too young to be pets
Reply:Take them to a vet right away to find out exactly how you should be taking care of them, they will also be able to tell you how old they are.
If they are really that young, they should be bottle fed puppy formula. You can get it at any petstore along with bottles or syringes to feed them.
As for bathing, don't do it unless they are really dirty. Heat up the bathroom so its nice and warm and take the puppies in there, then wipe them off with a warm, wet washcloth. Don't use shampoo and don't submerge them in water. Immediately dry them off and wrap them in a towel for a while, if they are only 2 or 3 weeks old they won't be able to keep up their body temperature when they are wet.
Reply:Only use the cloth disposable dog wipes on a baby so small. Or you can use a warm wash cloth well wrung out. The threat is that they will get a chill. Momma is the one that would lick them clean at this age. Why on earth did you take babies so young? It may cause some issues both of health and behavior later on because of this. They really need momma til they are at least 7 weeks old. Buy puppy formula at the pet store. Do not use cows milk. Not enough for them at this stage. They must have water in some form. If eyes are not open and they are not walking, formula should be enough.
Reply:Poor little things, I'm guessing there's a good reason why they're not with their momma but it's not a good situation. However, as for bathing them, I wouldn't do it yet if they're really only 2 or 3 weeks old. Little puppies don't have great control over their body temperature and depending on their breed, size, coat etc. they could get really chilled. If you think it's absolutely necessary, make sure you bath them in warm (not hot) water in a nice warm room, don't use anything other than a very mild puppy shampoo (NOT one that's a flea shampoo or similar) and get them properly dried off in warm towels.
Feed them a good, high quality dry puppy food mixed with warm goats milk or special puppy formula that you can buy at the petstore or get from your veterinarian. They will need water too, but a lot will depend on how good they lap, they'll probably make a horrible mess to start with, but it will get better!
You can find tons of free tips, advice and information on raising puppies at the url below. Good luck with them!
Reply:no, it's not cumpulsary
Reply:I have a litter of puppies that just turned 3 weeks old yesterday. Momma seems scared of there teeth so I started them on puppy chow today soak it in HOT water till it is mushy all the way through. You can let them try some water but keep it shallow they can drown I would supervise it as well. They should stay with the mom till 8 weeks of age but sometimes it doesn't always work out like that. Hope this helps, good luck.
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How can I get my puppy to stop biting?
I have a 13 week old male boston terrier puppy named Peanut. He's adorable, but sometimes he gets over excited when playing and gets a little rough. He bites sometimes, and he's not doing it to be mean... He just seems to think it's part of playing. He tries to chew on us like we're big toys! He will also bite our ankles when we try to walk from one room to another.
I don't know how to get him to stop! We try to remain calm, as it just makes him more excited when we react to him, but it is difficult when his little razor-sharp teeth are piercing our skin. He is such an enjoyable pet when he isn't biting us. Please give me tips on how to train him to stop this behavior!!
How can I get my puppy to stop biting?
No matter how cute your new puppy may be, if he or she is chewing and biting on you, your family members and guests – he or she probably doesn’t seem quite as cute. In fact, if the pup’s chewing and biting habits are not controlled, he or she might actually hurt someone, or destroy the contents of your home. Training is necessary to teach some puppies appropriate chewing and biting behaviors.
1. First, you have to understand that many puppies that have a biting problem were taken from their mother too soon. The mother dog and litter mates have a way of teaching each other when the chewing and biting have gone too far.
When those sharp, little teeth start coming in and the pup nips the mother dog, she will usually leave the area. This makes the pup question his actions. When the pup bites litter mates too hard, it is usually met with a loud yelp that startles the biting pup. If the pup continues his wicked ways, the other pups will usually nip him harder. It is a lesson he or she does not forget.
2. Second, you should purchase chew toys for your puppy. Buy something that is mentally challenging to the pup. If it is not, he or she may prefer to bite on your nose or the chair legs in your dining room.
Many pet owners who have problems with their puppy’s chewing and biting habits purchase chew toys that have a treat inside of them. A dog’s sense of smell will keep him or her chewing on the toy all afternoon to reach the yummy treat inside. Once the dog understands that there are no benefits to biting on you, he or she will start looking for favored chew toys.
3. Third, when the pup bites you, handle it like his or her litter mates or mother would. Make a noise that tells the pup that you are hurt. Even if the puppy is only chewing on your shoe strings or pajama bottoms, open up your mouth and let out a loud yelp. If that doesn’t teach the puppy that he or she shouldn’t bite and nip, leave the room just like the mother dog would. If the puppy simply follows you through the house biting at your heels, let out a yelp and then place him or her in a crate. Do not hold a grudge and keep the puppy locked up too long. A simple timeout will work. Never take the offending puppy out of the crate if he or she is whining. Wait until he or she is quiet.
If you follow these tips, you should be well on your way to having a puppy that doesn’t chew, nibble or bite on you.
Reply:He's just teathing....he will grow out of it in a few months....in the meentime get him some chew toys...
Reply:I know what your going through with those little needle teeth. Try a deep loud NO, or shove a toy in his mouth whenever he goes to bite or blow on his face when he tries to bite.
Reply:When your dog bites you smack him on the nose and firmly say no. Don't hit him too hard though. Eventually you will get to the point where you can just say no firmly because he will know that is a negative response to his actions, and all your doggie wants to do is please you....You could also get him a chew toy to put his energy into something else.
Reply:Grab his nose and say "NO BITE" when he bites at you. When he runs after your ankles just nudge him a little and say "NO." You have to sound firm and kind of mean when you speak so he knows that what he is doing is bad. I know the feeling I have been raised with puppies forever.
Reply:i had the same problem.My kids would complain that our dog keeps biting them all the time and we have german shepperd.I'd get close to the dog but not on the eye level.Yuo have to be higher than the dog.Litely smack him on the snout and in a stern voice say"no".do it a few times.Other times i'd start scratching behind its ear.That calms the dog down.See if it works.good luck
Reply:Spray him with a squirt bottle every time he bites!
Reply:well my dog did that when she was little. they bite becauz their teeth tickel. when there is nothing else to chew on, they chew on thing like our foot or shoes. But when they get older, they stop biting becauz they teeth got grown. i hope it will help........
Reply:He is a puppy-he is teething. He will outgrow it. Meanwhile, please give him as many "chew toys" etc. as possible. Have a couple in various rooms at all times (or try to). For ankle biting, I would request a simple strong "No!" or a spray bottle full of water to spray at him when he does the ankle biting. Enjoy him! Take care.
Reply:Get some bitter apple spray and spray it on your ankles and hands. keep it handy in case you need to reapply it. i also wipe some in the mouth with my finger so they get a taste of whats coming if they bite.
Reply:don't hit him hes teething but it is still important that you teach him that its not OK...if he does it and you keep petting him then he will think its OK...you have to hold his snout and firmly say NO!
orr....curl up his lip into his mouth by his teeth (it sounds mean but you are supposed to do this if the snout thing doesnt work) good luck with the little munchkin
Reply:You need to establish your dominance. As a pack animal, a dog will try to challenge you. With a pup, flick him with your finger on his nose when he bites you. Do not except this from him. You need to be the alpha in his world, and starting from a pup will help.
If he continues, grab him gently by the kneck and make him roll over, while holding the bottom of his kneck. (Throat) Keep holding until he stops struggling, therefore submitting to you. It is not being mean, it is just showing him that you are the boss, and he will respect you and be a better dog for it.
He will probably try a few more times, but show your disaproval of such behavior and when he does good, praise him!
All he is doing is looking for a reaction from you, give him plenty of toys and love. Good luck!
Reply:hes teething you need to get some chew toys
Reply:Dogs don't understand English, so you can't tell them not to do it using words. They aren't nipping because they want to be pack leader, so asserting dominance won't help either.
They DO need to chew, so you need to provide 'legal' chew toys and teach them the difference between you, your furniture and chew toys.
This is best achieved by interrupting with a loud clap, then giving them something legal to chew. Full instructions are below.
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I don't know how to get him to stop! We try to remain calm, as it just makes him more excited when we react to him, but it is difficult when his little razor-sharp teeth are piercing our skin. He is such an enjoyable pet when he isn't biting us. Please give me tips on how to train him to stop this behavior!!
How can I get my puppy to stop biting?
No matter how cute your new puppy may be, if he or she is chewing and biting on you, your family members and guests – he or she probably doesn’t seem quite as cute. In fact, if the pup’s chewing and biting habits are not controlled, he or she might actually hurt someone, or destroy the contents of your home. Training is necessary to teach some puppies appropriate chewing and biting behaviors.
1. First, you have to understand that many puppies that have a biting problem were taken from their mother too soon. The mother dog and litter mates have a way of teaching each other when the chewing and biting have gone too far.
When those sharp, little teeth start coming in and the pup nips the mother dog, she will usually leave the area. This makes the pup question his actions. When the pup bites litter mates too hard, it is usually met with a loud yelp that startles the biting pup. If the pup continues his wicked ways, the other pups will usually nip him harder. It is a lesson he or she does not forget.
2. Second, you should purchase chew toys for your puppy. Buy something that is mentally challenging to the pup. If it is not, he or she may prefer to bite on your nose or the chair legs in your dining room.
Many pet owners who have problems with their puppy’s chewing and biting habits purchase chew toys that have a treat inside of them. A dog’s sense of smell will keep him or her chewing on the toy all afternoon to reach the yummy treat inside. Once the dog understands that there are no benefits to biting on you, he or she will start looking for favored chew toys.
3. Third, when the pup bites you, handle it like his or her litter mates or mother would. Make a noise that tells the pup that you are hurt. Even if the puppy is only chewing on your shoe strings or pajama bottoms, open up your mouth and let out a loud yelp. If that doesn’t teach the puppy that he or she shouldn’t bite and nip, leave the room just like the mother dog would. If the puppy simply follows you through the house biting at your heels, let out a yelp and then place him or her in a crate. Do not hold a grudge and keep the puppy locked up too long. A simple timeout will work. Never take the offending puppy out of the crate if he or she is whining. Wait until he or she is quiet.
If you follow these tips, you should be well on your way to having a puppy that doesn’t chew, nibble or bite on you.
Reply:He's just teathing....he will grow out of it in a few months....in the meentime get him some chew toys...
Reply:I know what your going through with those little needle teeth. Try a deep loud NO, or shove a toy in his mouth whenever he goes to bite or blow on his face when he tries to bite.
Reply:When your dog bites you smack him on the nose and firmly say no. Don't hit him too hard though. Eventually you will get to the point where you can just say no firmly because he will know that is a negative response to his actions, and all your doggie wants to do is please you....You could also get him a chew toy to put his energy into something else.
Reply:Grab his nose and say "NO BITE" when he bites at you. When he runs after your ankles just nudge him a little and say "NO." You have to sound firm and kind of mean when you speak so he knows that what he is doing is bad. I know the feeling I have been raised with puppies forever.
Reply:i had the same problem.My kids would complain that our dog keeps biting them all the time and we have german shepperd.I'd get close to the dog but not on the eye level.Yuo have to be higher than the dog.Litely smack him on the snout and in a stern voice say"no".do it a few times.Other times i'd start scratching behind its ear.That calms the dog down.See if it works.good luck
Reply:Spray him with a squirt bottle every time he bites!
Reply:well my dog did that when she was little. they bite becauz their teeth tickel. when there is nothing else to chew on, they chew on thing like our foot or shoes. But when they get older, they stop biting becauz they teeth got grown. i hope it will help........
Reply:He is a puppy-he is teething. He will outgrow it. Meanwhile, please give him as many "chew toys" etc. as possible. Have a couple in various rooms at all times (or try to). For ankle biting, I would request a simple strong "No!" or a spray bottle full of water to spray at him when he does the ankle biting. Enjoy him! Take care.
Reply:Get some bitter apple spray and spray it on your ankles and hands. keep it handy in case you need to reapply it. i also wipe some in the mouth with my finger so they get a taste of whats coming if they bite.
Reply:don't hit him hes teething but it is still important that you teach him that its not OK...if he does it and you keep petting him then he will think its OK...you have to hold his snout and firmly say NO!
orr....curl up his lip into his mouth by his teeth (it sounds mean but you are supposed to do this if the snout thing doesnt work) good luck with the little munchkin
Reply:You need to establish your dominance. As a pack animal, a dog will try to challenge you. With a pup, flick him with your finger on his nose when he bites you. Do not except this from him. You need to be the alpha in his world, and starting from a pup will help.
If he continues, grab him gently by the kneck and make him roll over, while holding the bottom of his kneck. (Throat) Keep holding until he stops struggling, therefore submitting to you. It is not being mean, it is just showing him that you are the boss, and he will respect you and be a better dog for it.
He will probably try a few more times, but show your disaproval of such behavior and when he does good, praise him!
All he is doing is looking for a reaction from you, give him plenty of toys and love. Good luck!
Reply:hes teething you need to get some chew toys
Reply:Dogs don't understand English, so you can't tell them not to do it using words. They aren't nipping because they want to be pack leader, so asserting dominance won't help either.
They DO need to chew, so you need to provide 'legal' chew toys and teach them the difference between you, your furniture and chew toys.
This is best achieved by interrupting with a loud clap, then giving them something legal to chew. Full instructions are below.
Philosophy
Hi, Looking for tiny or very small breed puppy.?
Any breed suggestions? Heres the qualities I would like in a puppy:
Very fluffy
Very Very Very cute %26amp; precious
Still small even as an adult
Not prone to getting sick to everything
Obediant and respectful to children
Lap dog, loves to be held and go for rides in the car
Loves to be spoiled
Has a cute bark
Non-Vicious (teeth showing kinda angry)
Easily potty-trained
Round- like no long thin legs, i want a short legged short bodied kinda dog.
Please help me to pick a puppy with these or most of these qualities. I am looking for a princess to spoil. It doesnt even have to be full breed.. it can be hybred, crossbred, doesnt matter. I just need some breed suggestions.. Thanks!!!
Hi, Looking for tiny or very small breed puppy.?
OBEDIENT - you must train the dog
RESPECTFUL TO CHILDREN - you must train your dog and children
NOT PRONE TO SICKNESS- find a reputable breeder, feed well balanced food and provide exercise
LAP DOG - all breeds like to sit on your lap
SPOILED - never a good thing for dogs or children
CUTE BARK- to each his own
NON VICIOUS - from good lines
EASILY POTTY TRAINED - never easy with small breeds ( they have tiny little bladders)
TRY ::: looking up :
HAVANESE
COTON DU TULEAR
BICHON FRISE
Reply:What about a yorkie terrier they are pretty cute
Reply:Try a west highland white terrier, sometimes they can just be hard to potty train, everything else they have.
Reply:What about an electronic barking puppy from Toys 'R' Us?
- Seriously, every dog is PRONE to getting sick.
- It will have a 'cute' bark, fi you get a stuffed toy. Other than that, you cannot be picky about the bark! Every dog has a different bark, like we have different voices.
- Only you can train it to be non-vicious.
- Every dog will be a toughie to potty train, especially smaller dogs.
- Every dog is precious.
You can't be so picky. Just go to the shelter and pick out a smaller dog that needs you.
ADDED: Like I said, no small dog will be easy to potty train - So, I suggest maybe a Shih Tzu. Great companion.
Reply:this might help
http://animal.discovery.com/beyond/
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
Reply:havanese my uncle has one and its fully grow at 16 months old and it weight sits at 7 pounds 11oz ats about 11 inches on all fors height wise its like 2 in a half feet on hin legs and its sweet but a barks a little too much loves to be a prince or princess very very easy to trian lives a good 14 years its a fluffy as heck dog and it has short skinny legs not short and stocky but its a couple thousand this dog as a pup but get it its a great addition
Reply:If I had to have a smalldog it would be a papillon! They are great lil dogs!
Reply:breeds i know that are small-medium are yorkies , snauzers , or maybe if u like a pitbull , and border collies and u can train him , make him to be respectful to all people and other dogs for him to stay calm teach him not to beg for table food if u do give him table food just give him a little
Reply:what about a english or american cocker spaniel
Reply:You should get a Maltese or a pomeranian (dont know if i spelt either correctly)
Both are fluffy
both are still small as adults
And most of the other things on your list require training of some sort
Good luck with your puppy! Sounds like its going to be very happy.
Reply:Pomeranian , I love mine , they live long too , I had mine for 10 years now .
Reply:1. Pomeranians and poodles are fluffy.
2. All dogs are very, very, very cute and precious.
3. Go to the AKC site, and look at dogs under the toy group.
4. All dogs are prone to getting sick. All breeds have their own genetic and health problems that responsible breeders are working to eliminate. It's important to find a good breeder if you want one less prone to getting sick.
5. Small dogs and children DO NOT mix. Small dogs can be fearful of children and become defensive. If you want a dog respectful to children, do NOT get a small dog. Small dogs can easily be hurt by children, unintentionally.
6. Lots of dogs think they're lap dogs, love to be held, and go for car rides. However, this is not by breed. It's by the dog's personality. Some small dogs don't like being held and would rather run around.
7. All dogs love to be spoiled.
8. Why do you need a dog with a cute bark?
9. Any dog can be "vicious". If scared, they can show their teeth. This is something that you, as a dog owner, need to train the dog not to do. Socialization is very important.
10. Small dogs are known for being hard to housebreak.
11. You mean a dog like a Pomeranian? They have short legs.
I would recommend you rethink the qualities you're looking for in a dog. Small dogs and children just do not go together. It's extremely important to find a responsible breeder if going with a purebred dog. Please do not fall for those "designer", "hybrid" dogs. These are fancy names for mutts. No good breeder would ever intentionally produce mutts. Supporting someone who does is just supporting irresponsible breeding practices.
Reply:I would say a pomeranian would fit what your looking for they're great little dogs that love to be spoiled. I have two that are the loves of my life.
Reply:Tea cup Yorkies are adorable! They're extremely tiny. They way like 3 pounds max. Absolute cutest dog ever! Adorable bark! As an adult they can sitll sit in a tea cup! It's adorable!
Here's a pic
http://yorkiepup.com/files/pup-on-can.jp...
Reply:Hi, if you're thinking about a small dog just know some of them bark A LOT. O therwise they're so cute. I have a cocker spaniel, she is great with kids, loves to be held, and can get really fluffy. All cockers are like that. Besides a cocker spaniel I would suggest a corgi, thay are so cute and very calm.
Hope I helped and good luck finding a dog!! =)
Reply:A MALTESE! These are just perfect little, fluffy angels! They do well with everyone if you socialize them well! If you have children under 11 or so i wouldn't recommend getting one because they are fragile as a puppy.
get a "puppypurse" to carry it around. They don't like to be left alone. It not a normal purse...check out the website and see!
puppypurse.com
Reply:small dogs are a challenge to potty train and they also are known for being "ankle biters" i cannot guarantee that a certain breed isn't going to be mean to your children or angry in general, it sounds like you want an accessory not a dog, and that's very sad
Reply:Yorkshire Terriers
http://www.classicdogs.com/yorkies.html
great website with pictures
Reply:This quiz will help you find the right dog (actually the top four choices) for all your qualifications. You can specify small breed so you only receive small breed results. Good luck!
http://dogtime.com/matchup/start
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Very fluffy
Very Very Very cute %26amp; precious
Still small even as an adult
Not prone to getting sick to everything
Obediant and respectful to children
Lap dog, loves to be held and go for rides in the car
Loves to be spoiled
Has a cute bark
Non-Vicious (teeth showing kinda angry)
Easily potty-trained
Round- like no long thin legs, i want a short legged short bodied kinda dog.
Please help me to pick a puppy with these or most of these qualities. I am looking for a princess to spoil. It doesnt even have to be full breed.. it can be hybred, crossbred, doesnt matter. I just need some breed suggestions.. Thanks!!!
Hi, Looking for tiny or very small breed puppy.?
OBEDIENT - you must train the dog
RESPECTFUL TO CHILDREN - you must train your dog and children
NOT PRONE TO SICKNESS- find a reputable breeder, feed well balanced food and provide exercise
LAP DOG - all breeds like to sit on your lap
SPOILED - never a good thing for dogs or children
CUTE BARK- to each his own
NON VICIOUS - from good lines
EASILY POTTY TRAINED - never easy with small breeds ( they have tiny little bladders)
TRY ::: looking up :
HAVANESE
COTON DU TULEAR
BICHON FRISE
Reply:What about a yorkie terrier they are pretty cute
Reply:Try a west highland white terrier, sometimes they can just be hard to potty train, everything else they have.
Reply:What about an electronic barking puppy from Toys 'R' Us?
- Seriously, every dog is PRONE to getting sick.
- It will have a 'cute' bark, fi you get a stuffed toy. Other than that, you cannot be picky about the bark! Every dog has a different bark, like we have different voices.
- Only you can train it to be non-vicious.
- Every dog will be a toughie to potty train, especially smaller dogs.
- Every dog is precious.
You can't be so picky. Just go to the shelter and pick out a smaller dog that needs you.
ADDED: Like I said, no small dog will be easy to potty train - So, I suggest maybe a Shih Tzu. Great companion.
Reply:this might help
http://animal.discovery.com/beyond/
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
Reply:havanese my uncle has one and its fully grow at 16 months old and it weight sits at 7 pounds 11oz ats about 11 inches on all fors height wise its like 2 in a half feet on hin legs and its sweet but a barks a little too much loves to be a prince or princess very very easy to trian lives a good 14 years its a fluffy as heck dog and it has short skinny legs not short and stocky but its a couple thousand this dog as a pup but get it its a great addition
Reply:If I had to have a smalldog it would be a papillon! They are great lil dogs!
Reply:breeds i know that are small-medium are yorkies , snauzers , or maybe if u like a pitbull , and border collies and u can train him , make him to be respectful to all people and other dogs for him to stay calm teach him not to beg for table food if u do give him table food just give him a little
Reply:what about a english or american cocker spaniel
Reply:You should get a Maltese or a pomeranian (dont know if i spelt either correctly)
Both are fluffy
both are still small as adults
And most of the other things on your list require training of some sort
Good luck with your puppy! Sounds like its going to be very happy.
Reply:Pomeranian , I love mine , they live long too , I had mine for 10 years now .
Reply:1. Pomeranians and poodles are fluffy.
2. All dogs are very, very, very cute and precious.
3. Go to the AKC site, and look at dogs under the toy group.
4. All dogs are prone to getting sick. All breeds have their own genetic and health problems that responsible breeders are working to eliminate. It's important to find a good breeder if you want one less prone to getting sick.
5. Small dogs and children DO NOT mix. Small dogs can be fearful of children and become defensive. If you want a dog respectful to children, do NOT get a small dog. Small dogs can easily be hurt by children, unintentionally.
6. Lots of dogs think they're lap dogs, love to be held, and go for car rides. However, this is not by breed. It's by the dog's personality. Some small dogs don't like being held and would rather run around.
7. All dogs love to be spoiled.
8. Why do you need a dog with a cute bark?
9. Any dog can be "vicious". If scared, they can show their teeth. This is something that you, as a dog owner, need to train the dog not to do. Socialization is very important.
10. Small dogs are known for being hard to housebreak.
11. You mean a dog like a Pomeranian? They have short legs.
I would recommend you rethink the qualities you're looking for in a dog. Small dogs and children just do not go together. It's extremely important to find a responsible breeder if going with a purebred dog. Please do not fall for those "designer", "hybrid" dogs. These are fancy names for mutts. No good breeder would ever intentionally produce mutts. Supporting someone who does is just supporting irresponsible breeding practices.
Reply:I would say a pomeranian would fit what your looking for they're great little dogs that love to be spoiled. I have two that are the loves of my life.
Reply:Tea cup Yorkies are adorable! They're extremely tiny. They way like 3 pounds max. Absolute cutest dog ever! Adorable bark! As an adult they can sitll sit in a tea cup! It's adorable!
Here's a pic
http://yorkiepup.com/files/pup-on-can.jp...
Reply:Hi, if you're thinking about a small dog just know some of them bark A LOT. O therwise they're so cute. I have a cocker spaniel, she is great with kids, loves to be held, and can get really fluffy. All cockers are like that. Besides a cocker spaniel I would suggest a corgi, thay are so cute and very calm.
Hope I helped and good luck finding a dog!! =)
Reply:A MALTESE! These are just perfect little, fluffy angels! They do well with everyone if you socialize them well! If you have children under 11 or so i wouldn't recommend getting one because they are fragile as a puppy.
get a "puppypurse" to carry it around. They don't like to be left alone. It not a normal purse...check out the website and see!
puppypurse.com
Reply:small dogs are a challenge to potty train and they also are known for being "ankle biters" i cannot guarantee that a certain breed isn't going to be mean to your children or angry in general, it sounds like you want an accessory not a dog, and that's very sad
Reply:Yorkshire Terriers
http://www.classicdogs.com/yorkies.html
great website with pictures
Reply:This quiz will help you find the right dog (actually the top four choices) for all your qualifications. You can specify small breed so you only receive small breed results. Good luck!
http://dogtime.com/matchup/start
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How do I teach my puppy to drop things?
Hey,
I've been trying to teach my 12 week old Chihuahua/Jack Russell puppy to drop things on command, such as toys when we play fetch. Are there any particular techniques I can use to teach him this? He can be quite bitey at times, we're patient with him but it usually hurts, and I'm afraid that when his teeth get stronger he'll bite and not let go.
How do I teach my puppy to drop things?
I'm not an expert, but I always repeated the word drop while slightly opening the jaws with my fingers and taking and laying the toy in front of her on the ground. it took a few months, but my dog keyed in on the word and does it on her own now when she is told.
Reply:Grab him where his jaw hinges.
Reply:I don't recommend kicking it in the mouth.
Reply:each time you take the toy from him tell him to drop it as you pull it out drop it on the ground and pick it up
or he may only let go of it if you say drop it repatition help train dogs
Reply:You have to give a command, like "let go" or "release" when you take it from them, say it every time. You will have to get ahold of their mouth without getting bit. I know this is hard, I have a Jack Russell, but you MUST teach them "no biting". Use that command too. The first thing a person ask you when meeting your dog is (usually) "does he bite? you want to be able to say "no".
Reply:Say his name sharply and then say "Drop" help him by holding his jaws until he drops it. eventually he will understand what to do.
Reply:I did the same thing with my dogs when they are puppies. when he/she brings you the toy you say forcefully drop it with the the hand motion. This hand motion; you need to make a fist then as you bring it down open your hand so thats its flat. continue doing that till he/she drops the toy and when he/she drops it congratulate him/her. treats help as well. and just repeat the process.
Reply:This worked with my pup, but every pup is different:
To teach this start by trading with your puppy. If he's holding one of his toys in his mouth, give him one fo his favorite treats and ask him to drop the toy as you offer him the treat. When he drops the toy, give him the treat. Keep doing this often until your puppy will instantly drop on command.
Reply:I found that the best word to use is "OUT". They seem to catch onto that faster then "Drop" or "Release". So if he has a toy or something in his mouth you go up to him, make sure he is looking you in the eye, say "OUT" in a firm loud voice while you are pointing to the ground. Most dogs catch on pretty quick. Be prepared with treats! As soon as he drops the toy you give him tons of praise and a treat. Try this a few times a day. He will learn that when he listens to you when you say "OUT" that means he is doing something good and gets praised for it. Dogs are ultimately people pleasers. Good Luck!
Reply:Two things - take care of the puppy biting while you work on the drop! This is not a big deal, but you do need to do it now.
http://www.roycroftcavaliers.com/manualb...
Then, a game that teaches object exchange would be great. You need to pay your dog for giving you whatever it is that he has. So : always give treats when he drops the object, every time, and immediately. That way your pup will be much more inclined to give you what he has. Never chase after your dog for an object! If anything, turn and RUN away from him if he looks like he might go do a victory lap with his prize. Never scold or reprimand the pup in this stage - he'll just avoid you.
Teaching Doggie Zen is a great idea too - a Google search for this phrase will give you instructions for this game.
* pulling an object from a dog's mouth will make their prey drive kick in, and they will pull right back. If you get into a standoff, simply get hold of the dog's collar and draw it in to your leg, making the game very boring for the dog. Keep hold of the toy, be ready with a treat as soon as he relaxes. Chanting "give....give" is not a great idea at this point - just stay quiet, and have a big party as soon as he lets go!
Reply:Ask him to LEAVE tugging it gently, then show him the treat in your hand!He should release it immediately,if not repeat the command again show him the treat,if he drops the item then reward him,if not repeat again ,do not shout ,do not give him the treat, do not pull the item to hard ,because his inclination is to hang on to his prize,his jaws will clamp and you still need to reassure him there is a reward at hand,if he gives you his prize.Do not put your hand near his mouth!Apart from the tug you give his prize.You are only going to get this object from him with patience and no pressure.This is, on his part a primeval action to hold on to his prey.
Reply:I tought my pitbull to "drop it"...I did it by holding his collar and telling him over and over until he did it, after he brought the toy back to me after fetching. Reward and praise him when he starts doing it.
Reply:When trainning my sporting dogs to "drop" what I would do is when they would bring the toy back I would lightly grap their bottom jaw....give the command for letting go....I use "give" but you can use drop it, release, give, whatever......and the lightly pull their mouth open and remove whatever every they have....and then praise praise praise....it works well...also this helps the dog get used you having you hands by its mouth...for cleaning teeth and such.
Reply:Keep a small favorite treat in your hand when you ask him to drop the toy, making sure to use the same command (such as "drop it," "give" etc.) consistently.
At the very instant he performs the task, reward by saying "good!" and giving him the treat immediately (as a fair trade). As he begins to understand what you're asking him to do (this will take a lot of practice), always reward by saying "good!" but don't always reward with a treat. (This will keep him interested in the "game" since he won't always know when there will be a jackpot involved).
Another variation is to gently grasp the toy while he has it in his mouth and ask him "give." Apply just enough pressure to hold the toy still ("dead" toys are no fun) and silently wait him out until he releases the toy (be patient with this). Then immediately give him the toy back as you say "good!" He'll get the idea that his reward for giving the toy is that he immediately gets it back, and the game can then resume.
Another trick is to make sure that you always have another toy with you since to him, the toy you have is likely more interesting to him than the one he has because your toy comes "alive" as you move it around to attract his attention.
Always keep these sessions short (1-3 minutes) and fun for everyone.
As for being bitey at times, when he starts that, immediately but gently tell him "no," and withdraw your hand slightly making it into a gentle fist (to make your fingers unavailable, but not out of his range to sniff or lick). The instant he stops the bitey behavior, immediately say "good!" and release your fingers to pet him, give him attention, etc. Repeat these steps (even if you need to end the "game" sometimes) until he gets the idea that putting his teeth on people will not be allowed.
We've also had great results from puppy and dog obedience classes that center around the use of positive reinforcement techiques, sources for which your vet can likely recommend.
I can also highly recommend these great books:
The Other End of the Leash
by Patricia McConnell
How Dogs Learn
by Mary R. Burch, Jon S. Bailey
Hope this helps. Enjoy your puppy!
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I've been trying to teach my 12 week old Chihuahua/Jack Russell puppy to drop things on command, such as toys when we play fetch. Are there any particular techniques I can use to teach him this? He can be quite bitey at times, we're patient with him but it usually hurts, and I'm afraid that when his teeth get stronger he'll bite and not let go.
How do I teach my puppy to drop things?
I'm not an expert, but I always repeated the word drop while slightly opening the jaws with my fingers and taking and laying the toy in front of her on the ground. it took a few months, but my dog keyed in on the word and does it on her own now when she is told.
Reply:Grab him where his jaw hinges.
Reply:I don't recommend kicking it in the mouth.
Reply:each time you take the toy from him tell him to drop it as you pull it out drop it on the ground and pick it up
or he may only let go of it if you say drop it repatition help train dogs
Reply:You have to give a command, like "let go" or "release" when you take it from them, say it every time. You will have to get ahold of their mouth without getting bit. I know this is hard, I have a Jack Russell, but you MUST teach them "no biting". Use that command too. The first thing a person ask you when meeting your dog is (usually) "does he bite? you want to be able to say "no".
Reply:Say his name sharply and then say "Drop" help him by holding his jaws until he drops it. eventually he will understand what to do.
Reply:I did the same thing with my dogs when they are puppies. when he/she brings you the toy you say forcefully drop it with the the hand motion. This hand motion; you need to make a fist then as you bring it down open your hand so thats its flat. continue doing that till he/she drops the toy and when he/she drops it congratulate him/her. treats help as well. and just repeat the process.
Reply:This worked with my pup, but every pup is different:
To teach this start by trading with your puppy. If he's holding one of his toys in his mouth, give him one fo his favorite treats and ask him to drop the toy as you offer him the treat. When he drops the toy, give him the treat. Keep doing this often until your puppy will instantly drop on command.
Reply:I found that the best word to use is "OUT". They seem to catch onto that faster then "Drop" or "Release". So if he has a toy or something in his mouth you go up to him, make sure he is looking you in the eye, say "OUT" in a firm loud voice while you are pointing to the ground. Most dogs catch on pretty quick. Be prepared with treats! As soon as he drops the toy you give him tons of praise and a treat. Try this a few times a day. He will learn that when he listens to you when you say "OUT" that means he is doing something good and gets praised for it. Dogs are ultimately people pleasers. Good Luck!
Reply:Two things - take care of the puppy biting while you work on the drop! This is not a big deal, but you do need to do it now.
http://www.roycroftcavaliers.com/manualb...
Then, a game that teaches object exchange would be great. You need to pay your dog for giving you whatever it is that he has. So : always give treats when he drops the object, every time, and immediately. That way your pup will be much more inclined to give you what he has. Never chase after your dog for an object! If anything, turn and RUN away from him if he looks like he might go do a victory lap with his prize. Never scold or reprimand the pup in this stage - he'll just avoid you.
Teaching Doggie Zen is a great idea too - a Google search for this phrase will give you instructions for this game.
* pulling an object from a dog's mouth will make their prey drive kick in, and they will pull right back. If you get into a standoff, simply get hold of the dog's collar and draw it in to your leg, making the game very boring for the dog. Keep hold of the toy, be ready with a treat as soon as he relaxes. Chanting "give....give" is not a great idea at this point - just stay quiet, and have a big party as soon as he lets go!
Reply:Ask him to LEAVE tugging it gently, then show him the treat in your hand!He should release it immediately,if not repeat the command again show him the treat,if he drops the item then reward him,if not repeat again ,do not shout ,do not give him the treat, do not pull the item to hard ,because his inclination is to hang on to his prize,his jaws will clamp and you still need to reassure him there is a reward at hand,if he gives you his prize.Do not put your hand near his mouth!Apart from the tug you give his prize.You are only going to get this object from him with patience and no pressure.This is, on his part a primeval action to hold on to his prey.
Reply:I tought my pitbull to "drop it"...I did it by holding his collar and telling him over and over until he did it, after he brought the toy back to me after fetching. Reward and praise him when he starts doing it.
Reply:When trainning my sporting dogs to "drop" what I would do is when they would bring the toy back I would lightly grap their bottom jaw....give the command for letting go....I use "give" but you can use drop it, release, give, whatever......and the lightly pull their mouth open and remove whatever every they have....and then praise praise praise....it works well...also this helps the dog get used you having you hands by its mouth...for cleaning teeth and such.
Reply:Keep a small favorite treat in your hand when you ask him to drop the toy, making sure to use the same command (such as "drop it," "give" etc.) consistently.
At the very instant he performs the task, reward by saying "good!" and giving him the treat immediately (as a fair trade). As he begins to understand what you're asking him to do (this will take a lot of practice), always reward by saying "good!" but don't always reward with a treat. (This will keep him interested in the "game" since he won't always know when there will be a jackpot involved).
Another variation is to gently grasp the toy while he has it in his mouth and ask him "give." Apply just enough pressure to hold the toy still ("dead" toys are no fun) and silently wait him out until he releases the toy (be patient with this). Then immediately give him the toy back as you say "good!" He'll get the idea that his reward for giving the toy is that he immediately gets it back, and the game can then resume.
Another trick is to make sure that you always have another toy with you since to him, the toy you have is likely more interesting to him than the one he has because your toy comes "alive" as you move it around to attract his attention.
Always keep these sessions short (1-3 minutes) and fun for everyone.
As for being bitey at times, when he starts that, immediately but gently tell him "no," and withdraw your hand slightly making it into a gentle fist (to make your fingers unavailable, but not out of his range to sniff or lick). The instant he stops the bitey behavior, immediately say "good!" and release your fingers to pet him, give him attention, etc. Repeat these steps (even if you need to end the "game" sometimes) until he gets the idea that putting his teeth on people will not be allowed.
We've also had great results from puppy and dog obedience classes that center around the use of positive reinforcement techiques, sources for which your vet can likely recommend.
I can also highly recommend these great books:
The Other End of the Leash
by Patricia McConnell
How Dogs Learn
by Mary R. Burch, Jon S. Bailey
Hope this helps. Enjoy your puppy!
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