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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What are the best edible chew "toys" or "treats" for a 3 month old puppy?
My puppy lovvvves to chew on everything esp. since she still has her baby teeth. I was wondering what chew treats are the safest and healthiest for her to chew on without choking on them and etc.?
What are the best edible chew "toys" or "treats" for a 3 month old puppy?
depending on the size of your dog.
puppy kongs as someone mentioned are great,
also raw beef femur bones. dogs love them and the marrow is good for the dog
Reply:Avoid "Greenies" because some dogs have died from those (yet somehow they can still sell them). Also avoid rawhide b/c dogs don't digest it well. My dog loves pedigree dentastix...and they are good for the teeth too, so that is a bonus.
Reply:nylabones are the best..They digest and don't cause stomach problems like raw hides do..You can also buy soap bones and give it those..but make sure they not small she may choke or break the bone off.
Reply:I have a 3 month old chihuahua and i usually get the slightly bigger soft toys with the sqweeker in the middle. He loves that and it is the cutest when he tries to run with it in his mouth! I find that is good and if you buy enough your pup should start to just play with those instead of your shoes... hahah
Reply:Most dogs LOVE pigs ears. They're safe, chewy and tasty. They're really tough too so they'll dull her sharp little baby teeth. It's a lot tastier than your shoes or the couch so it should distract her from chewing bad things. Give her a pig ear, she'll chew it for hours and she'll love you for ever. Not to mention, they don't get soggy and sticky like raw hide. I'd say that's your best bet.
Reply:My dogs love "canine carryouts" which can be found at any Petco nationwide. They're fairly soft so they won't break their little puppy teeth, but chewy as well. My dogs never had any choking problems with them.
Reply:Dentibone for puppies, you can get it at any pet store its a really common thing. and they come in lots of flavors, chicken, beef, bacon, lamb and others! this is a brand i would recommend after working at a pet hospital for 4 years :D
Reply:Two words for you.. Puppy Kong! They're awesome ;)
Reply:My pup loves the Pedigree Dentastix as well. I would definitely recommend those. Raw hides are great as long as you give them in moderation. I used to buy the miniature raw hide bones (you can get them at Wal Mart and they are 100% natural).
Filling a puppy kong with treats and peanut butter (favourite of my dog) is a great idea as well. Keeps them busy for a long time.
Good luck!
Reply:I have not had a problem with rawhide yet. But I prefer to give my dogs more natural things to chew like tracheas, cow/pig/sheep ears, bully sticks, etc. You can get a good idea of what's available here:
http://www.bullysticksonline.com/servlet...
and probably save some $$$. Check eBay too.
Reply:Here's some things that I recommend for chewing outlet:
- Bully sticks are good, and they are fully digestible so they don't cause internal blockages like rawhides can.
- Moo tubes (dried cow trachea) are also a good chewing outlet, although they don't last very long.
- Also, raw meaty bones are excellent for dogs to chew on. (Never cooked bones, as cooked bones can splinter and cause problems for the dog.)
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Here are things I avoid:
- Rawhides aren't good because they aren't digestible, so if the dog swallows a large piece, it can cause an internal blockage.
- I also don't like to use pig-ears because they are high in fat.
- And I avoid hooves because they are very hard and can break the dog's teeth.
- I am not a fan of Greenies. I try to stick to more natural things for my dog. Greenies aren't very digestible, when I gave my dog one that I had got for free, there were still identifiable pieces of Greenie in her excrement, it passed right through her. They caused some problems with blockages in the last couple years, but have since been reformulated to [allegedly] be more water-soluble. It's up to you to decide if you trust them or not.
.
Reply:Do not get Greenies because dogs have been reported to have died from them. Also, avoid raw hides and cooked bones because these chip, splinter, and break off in chunks that can get lodged in his throat. I definately recommend the Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit that comes with 3 bones, each a different flavor. You can find them at Target, Petco, or PetSmart. Nylabone has non-edibles and edibles. I forget if they are edible or not but Nylabone is very reputable and the non-edible chews are great for teething puppies. Nylabone non-edibles is what I give my dog and Nylabone is recommended by millions of vets. Also, Puppy Kongs are great for teething puppies. Just fill it with Kong Peanut Butter, Kong Cheese, or other food and your puppy will be entertained for hours with a very strong and very durable (if you get the right size) rubber toy that massages teeth and gums. You can get Kongs and Kong filling at Petco or PetSmart. Both of these products are vet recommended and safe.
Reply:Stuffed Kong with peanut butter and pieces of fruit. Frozen!!
Great treat and helps with teething pains as well.
Above all it's SAFE!!!
Reply:Nylabones are the best! They have edible in all different flavors and non edible! My dog loves them!!
Reply:I have a 7 month old puppy who I have given a couple of different things. Nylabone- they have a couple of different variations of these such as: Healthy Edibles (my puppy loves these). Also try Ziggies from the makers of Kong. Ziggies are made especially for puppies and come in Sm., Med or Lg. My puppy just loves these!!!! I don't recommend any type of rawhide (just from what my vet told me) they tend to splinter.
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What are the best edible chew "toys" or "treats" for a 3 month old puppy?
depending on the size of your dog.
puppy kongs as someone mentioned are great,
also raw beef femur bones. dogs love them and the marrow is good for the dog
Reply:Avoid "Greenies" because some dogs have died from those (yet somehow they can still sell them). Also avoid rawhide b/c dogs don't digest it well. My dog loves pedigree dentastix...and they are good for the teeth too, so that is a bonus.
Reply:nylabones are the best..They digest and don't cause stomach problems like raw hides do..You can also buy soap bones and give it those..but make sure they not small she may choke or break the bone off.
Reply:I have a 3 month old chihuahua and i usually get the slightly bigger soft toys with the sqweeker in the middle. He loves that and it is the cutest when he tries to run with it in his mouth! I find that is good and if you buy enough your pup should start to just play with those instead of your shoes... hahah
Reply:Most dogs LOVE pigs ears. They're safe, chewy and tasty. They're really tough too so they'll dull her sharp little baby teeth. It's a lot tastier than your shoes or the couch so it should distract her from chewing bad things. Give her a pig ear, she'll chew it for hours and she'll love you for ever. Not to mention, they don't get soggy and sticky like raw hide. I'd say that's your best bet.
Reply:My dogs love "canine carryouts" which can be found at any Petco nationwide. They're fairly soft so they won't break their little puppy teeth, but chewy as well. My dogs never had any choking problems with them.
Reply:Dentibone for puppies, you can get it at any pet store its a really common thing. and they come in lots of flavors, chicken, beef, bacon, lamb and others! this is a brand i would recommend after working at a pet hospital for 4 years :D
Reply:Two words for you.. Puppy Kong! They're awesome ;)
Reply:My pup loves the Pedigree Dentastix as well. I would definitely recommend those. Raw hides are great as long as you give them in moderation. I used to buy the miniature raw hide bones (you can get them at Wal Mart and they are 100% natural).
Filling a puppy kong with treats and peanut butter (favourite of my dog) is a great idea as well. Keeps them busy for a long time.
Good luck!
Reply:I have not had a problem with rawhide yet. But I prefer to give my dogs more natural things to chew like tracheas, cow/pig/sheep ears, bully sticks, etc. You can get a good idea of what's available here:
http://www.bullysticksonline.com/servlet...
and probably save some $$$. Check eBay too.
Reply:Here's some things that I recommend for chewing outlet:
- Bully sticks are good, and they are fully digestible so they don't cause internal blockages like rawhides can.
- Moo tubes (dried cow trachea) are also a good chewing outlet, although they don't last very long.
- Also, raw meaty bones are excellent for dogs to chew on. (Never cooked bones, as cooked bones can splinter and cause problems for the dog.)
---
Here are things I avoid:
- Rawhides aren't good because they aren't digestible, so if the dog swallows a large piece, it can cause an internal blockage.
- I also don't like to use pig-ears because they are high in fat.
- And I avoid hooves because they are very hard and can break the dog's teeth.
- I am not a fan of Greenies. I try to stick to more natural things for my dog. Greenies aren't very digestible, when I gave my dog one that I had got for free, there were still identifiable pieces of Greenie in her excrement, it passed right through her. They caused some problems with blockages in the last couple years, but have since been reformulated to [allegedly] be more water-soluble. It's up to you to decide if you trust them or not.
.
Reply:Do not get Greenies because dogs have been reported to have died from them. Also, avoid raw hides and cooked bones because these chip, splinter, and break off in chunks that can get lodged in his throat. I definately recommend the Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit that comes with 3 bones, each a different flavor. You can find them at Target, Petco, or PetSmart. Nylabone has non-edibles and edibles. I forget if they are edible or not but Nylabone is very reputable and the non-edible chews are great for teething puppies. Nylabone non-edibles is what I give my dog and Nylabone is recommended by millions of vets. Also, Puppy Kongs are great for teething puppies. Just fill it with Kong Peanut Butter, Kong Cheese, or other food and your puppy will be entertained for hours with a very strong and very durable (if you get the right size) rubber toy that massages teeth and gums. You can get Kongs and Kong filling at Petco or PetSmart. Both of these products are vet recommended and safe.
Reply:Stuffed Kong with peanut butter and pieces of fruit. Frozen!!
Great treat and helps with teething pains as well.
Above all it's SAFE!!!
Reply:Nylabones are the best! They have edible in all different flavors and non edible! My dog loves them!!
Reply:I have a 7 month old puppy who I have given a couple of different things. Nylabone- they have a couple of different variations of these such as: Healthy Edibles (my puppy loves these). Also try Ziggies from the makers of Kong. Ziggies are made especially for puppies and come in Sm., Med or Lg. My puppy just loves these!!!! I don't recommend any type of rawhide (just from what my vet told me) they tend to splinter.
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How can I get my puppy to stop nipping?
I have a beagle puppy that's 12-13 weeks old, and she WILL NOT stop biting us. It's not an aggressive bite...just little nips, but her baby teeth are so sharp they can really hurt. She also gets really wound up when playing with us (especially with my 6 year old!)...she barks and nips and just won't stop. Again, I don't think it's aggression...her barks are playful yaps, without any growling, and her tail is constantly wagging. She just needs to settle down! Any suggestions?
How can I get my puppy to stop nipping?
Your puppy needs to bite, thats normal and is important for losing its baby teeth and for general behavior. The trick is teaching it what to bite and what not to bite. Give it some chew toys and praise him verbally and with treats when he chews on the toys. Don't scold it when it nibbles on you or something else he is not supposed to nibble on (like your socks or shoes). He will not be able to distinguish between what is good biting and what is bad biting and will think any biting is bad. Hope that helps.
Reply:she's just having fun or she's teething. She'll grow out of it soon. Hope I helped,
-Jeff
Reply:scold her, she needs to learn the command down and "no bite."
she needs lots of toys to chew on.
Reply:Uh oh... you better stop this habit before she gets older and thinks that it's okay to bite. Don't let her bite you or continue to chew on you. Get her some chew toys.
Reply:That is part of being a puppy, it will go away as the puppy gets older. After a certain amount of puppy play, I would hold my hand in a "stop" position and firmly say "NO" - our baby Chihuahua will immediately stop what she is doing to this day and she will be 2 on Christmas Day. I'm so glad you realize it is just play and not aggression. Good for you and congratulations on your new puppy!
Reply:Well along with what miss applegate said you might want to try something sour tasting that might turn her off to biting whatever it is she is biting on.
Reply:SMACK HER NOSE AND TELL HER NO! ALL PUPPIES DO THAT..........I HAVE 2 RIGHT NOW THAT DO THE SAME THING AND THAT SEEMS TO WORK FOR ME.
Reply:When she bites you, gently shut her mouth and say "No biting". Praise her when she stops. Do this a thousand times if you have to, it works. Also when she goes to bite you or your family put something in her mouth like a toy or even a frozen teething ring for a baby. You will need a lot of patience but it does work. Good luck
Reply:she is doing what all puppies do. i would smack her lightly on the nose and say no.
Reply:Fisrt off you have to remember that she is a puppy. You are going to have to raise a puppy, that means training as well and putting up with the playfulness and energry she releases. I have seen a family grab a puppy and hold it close to them until it calmned down and then they would let it go. I dont mean hurting it, I simply mean by holding the puppy toward you and allowing it to calmn down. However, I personally thought that it only angered the puppy more by putting it on a restraint. That puppy has turned out well so I believe that you should come up with a method that you think works best. Animals are not dumb, think of it this way lock a teen in there room and tell them no they cant go out and watch how fast they sneak around the parents back, or get agressive by bad mouthing....dont restrain an animal. Avery good suggestion would be not to allow small children around it while it's young, if there going to get rough with it. Dont grab the puppy's face. Small children tend to tease animals.
Reply:roll up some news paper and bust his little ***.......
acne scar
How can I get my puppy to stop nipping?
Your puppy needs to bite, thats normal and is important for losing its baby teeth and for general behavior. The trick is teaching it what to bite and what not to bite. Give it some chew toys and praise him verbally and with treats when he chews on the toys. Don't scold it when it nibbles on you or something else he is not supposed to nibble on (like your socks or shoes). He will not be able to distinguish between what is good biting and what is bad biting and will think any biting is bad. Hope that helps.
Reply:she's just having fun or she's teething. She'll grow out of it soon. Hope I helped,
-Jeff
Reply:scold her, she needs to learn the command down and "no bite."
she needs lots of toys to chew on.
Reply:Uh oh... you better stop this habit before she gets older and thinks that it's okay to bite. Don't let her bite you or continue to chew on you. Get her some chew toys.
Reply:That is part of being a puppy, it will go away as the puppy gets older. After a certain amount of puppy play, I would hold my hand in a "stop" position and firmly say "NO" - our baby Chihuahua will immediately stop what she is doing to this day and she will be 2 on Christmas Day. I'm so glad you realize it is just play and not aggression. Good for you and congratulations on your new puppy!
Reply:Well along with what miss applegate said you might want to try something sour tasting that might turn her off to biting whatever it is she is biting on.
Reply:SMACK HER NOSE AND TELL HER NO! ALL PUPPIES DO THAT..........I HAVE 2 RIGHT NOW THAT DO THE SAME THING AND THAT SEEMS TO WORK FOR ME.
Reply:When she bites you, gently shut her mouth and say "No biting". Praise her when she stops. Do this a thousand times if you have to, it works. Also when she goes to bite you or your family put something in her mouth like a toy or even a frozen teething ring for a baby. You will need a lot of patience but it does work. Good luck
Reply:she is doing what all puppies do. i would smack her lightly on the nose and say no.
Reply:Fisrt off you have to remember that she is a puppy. You are going to have to raise a puppy, that means training as well and putting up with the playfulness and energry she releases. I have seen a family grab a puppy and hold it close to them until it calmned down and then they would let it go. I dont mean hurting it, I simply mean by holding the puppy toward you and allowing it to calmn down. However, I personally thought that it only angered the puppy more by putting it on a restraint. That puppy has turned out well so I believe that you should come up with a method that you think works best. Animals are not dumb, think of it this way lock a teen in there room and tell them no they cant go out and watch how fast they sneak around the parents back, or get agressive by bad mouthing....dont restrain an animal. Avery good suggestion would be not to allow small children around it while it's young, if there going to get rough with it. Dont grab the puppy's face. Small children tend to tease animals.
Reply:roll up some news paper and bust his little ***.......
acne scar
My German Sheperd 14 week puppy is showing a mean streak and attacking/biting me and others.?
I have had my female GSD since she was 6 wks old. She has been the normal puppy biting but has recently turned into having a mean streak. Out of nowhere, she will come to you and start biting and showing her teeth and crunching up nose and in some cases breaking skin. When I say no really stern, she will talk back and get worse. I am taking her to Petsmart training, but fear that she will not change this behavior. I bought her at a house that had about 14 GSD in a small backyard, I have a feeling that this aggresion/mean streak is from her parents. I have had GSD when I was a child and my parents think this is a sign of an aggressive dog. I am planning to have children and do not want to have an issue with her. I have also recently noticed that she will bark aggressively at some neighbors while walking and has not done this yet. I have tried not to socialize w/ dogs the first few weeks since I didn't want her to get any diseases. Is there any hope of getting this out of her system?
My German Sheperd 14 week puppy is showing a mean streak and attacking/biting me and others.?
A mean streak? 14wks old and it has a mean streak? It hasn't been socialised properly, it hasn't been taught bite inhibition, and it's the dog's fault? Sorry, but having bred and owned GSD's for many years....even if off bad stock, it can be trained properly. (I once bought a dog that had been taught to attack other dogs. She was 2 years old. Turned out to be a super obedience dog.) TRAIN her. Play train, play train, play train. Buy yourself a crate, and put the pup in there, and whenever you cannot keep an eye on *everything* she is doing, have her in the crate. She will settle in with a piece of your clothing, and some toys, and a marrow bone. Do not give her the chance to come at you "out of nowhere". Every time she comes out of the crate (after going outside to clean herself) you sit yourself down and PLAY TRAIN. Arm yourself with a tuggy and treats. Ask for a sit by luring her into the sit, and reward. Same with the down, then the Stand. Then Stay, Come, Heel, whatever. Make her use her little brain, because she's a clever little sod. Whenever you play train, you reward with a treat, then you play with the tuggy. Let her bite and growl with the tuggy. IF she bites you, YOU have allowed it...........you are armed with treats and a toy......they are far more interesting than your hand or your arm.....if they're not, you're not playing tuggy hard enough. When she's growling hard with the tuggy.....*really* growling, offer her a treat (it has to be something really tempting) and when she lets go of the tuggy %26lt;and therefore stops growling%26gt; praise her and put a word to it. Repeat, play tuggy hard, pup is growling furiously, offer her a treat with other hand %26lt;put on floor if you're worried about being bitten%26gt; and when she lets go of the tuggy, say something like "Enough" or "Don't"....be consistent with your word. You will soon have a pup that will leave the tuggy when you say "Enough" %26lt;or whatever word you use%26gt; and will also stop growling when you use that word. You can extend the use of that word to any barking she does......you mentioned barking at neighbours. REWARD as soon as she stops barking, growling, whatever.
REWARD good behaviour. Don't allow bad behaviour by having her in the crate whenever you cannot keep an eye on her. ALL of your time %26lt;or most of it%26gt; should be dedicated totally to play-training. You have a very clever little dog there. DON'T write her off. She will turn out to be a joy.
Reply:take her to obedience training and FAST because she will only get worse as she gets older and stronger
Reply:Puppy School! You and your pup need to go to dog school NOW! Petsmart is good with the basics, but you and your dog need intensive intervention training. Here in the Seattle area there is a kennel/dog school with doggy boot camp for dogs with issues like the ones your pup is showing.
After I adopted my pup (at six months old) we went to to doggy school. One of the other students was this MONSTER that looked like a tall and leggy pit bull terrier. That dog was a terror. It's behavior was so bad, he spent the entire class in "detention". The next week the dog and his family were gone.
I found out later the dog was sent to "boot camp" which was a boarding school with intensive training. The human family would participate several evenings a week for the two week period. The trainer told me the dog finally got it through his thick skin what good behavior was all about.
This training is the "last ditch" training. The dogs that go through the "boot camp" are on the verge of being put down and their owners invest between $600 and $800 to save their dogs.
Get your pup spayed. Spaying will also help calm down a dog. Good luck with your pup.
Invest in some high quality, intense puppy training from a qualified trainer.
A house with FOURTEEN dogs in a small backyard? Doesn't sound like a very reputable breeder to me. Some breeders are utterly clueless and sounds like your pup may have all sorts of issue related to the incompetence of the breeder! There is a variation on the puppy mill called the backyard breeder. Both are bad news and the dogs suffer from all sorts of tragic problems.
Reply:Puppies bite, shes not trying to be mean.
Reply:No matter what the popular thinking seems to be these days saying that there's no such thing as a bad dog, only bad owners, that's just not true. There are dogs with genetically bad temperaments.
I think you should try taking this puppy to obedience or to a behaviourist to find out what's going on. Just, please, don't go to Petsmart - you need a qualified trainer.
Reply:bring your dog to a vet! she might be angry because she might be in pain, like a sore tooth or a thorn stuck in her paw. animals get aggressive and very stand-offish when they are injured or sick, so that might be the problem. Or maybe she just needs some training and time to adjust to her surroundings. Either way, im sure that she will get over her meanness once the problem is solved. good luck!!
Reply:Next time she misbehaves grab her by the scruff of the neck and push her down to the ground (hard so that she's literally on the ground), shouting 'NO' in a stern voice whilst doing it. Dogs are pack animals, and this is how the other dogs deal with a youngster who is out of line, by shoving them down on the ground and growling. It won't hurt her, but she'll certainly remember it. We did it with our german shepherd when she was a puppy, and she stopped misbehaving and biting.
Reply:you should look at the mother and father whenever poss when buying a dog,there are mean bad dogs, same as people, especially when their parents have been trained guard dogs, a mean streak can run in families, and you cant change a dogs nature.Ask the police if they would take him on? he could work well for them.
Reply:PetsMart is not the place for you. You need a highly qualified trainer with your pup. Try to find someone who is very familiar
with the breed.
Reply:Your baby is still young enough to break of this habit. You must show dominance over her. Our dogs also did that when they were pups and sometimes still do. We bite there ears, sounds gross, but it works. We also have a belt that we swat them with on the rearend of course. She is showing her pack leader attempts, your the leader not her. Yes, our male pit talks back and yes i understand every word he says. it will be hard to break her, but keep on her, and don't give in or up. Also try and understand what she's telling you, or say SHOW ME, that's what i do with our cockerspainel/sheepdog, it works and we are both happy. Just some suggestions, hope they help.
Reply:Unfortunately, you got her a bit too early. She should have stayed with her siblings a bit longer like to 8 weeks. Between 6 and 8 weeks pups learn what is called bite inhibition. They learn from nipping and chewing on each other what is too hard. They yelp and get away from each other when it gets out of hand.
That is what you should have done day one when any teeth touch your skin. Yelp and remove yourself.
If you did what most people do: think she is going to grow out of it, push your hand in her mouth harder to 'teach her a lesson', pop her nose or grab her snout, then you made it worse by buying into her aggression.
Now you have an out of control puppy. You need to get to training class asap! She needs the socialization and you both need the bonding. You also need to remove yourself from her the moment her teeth touch your skin. Say ouch and go into another room and close the door. Wait about 30 seconds and reenter the room as if nothing happen. Aslo, don't play on the floor with her, or rough house with her. She is having issues keeping her emotions in check. Don't aggrivate the issue.
good luck
Reply:She should have had training since the day she got home with you. You made two cruical mistakes with this dog. Don't sweat it, alot of people make these mistakes. First you bought a "pure bred" puppy from what sounds like a not so reputable breeder. Big Mistake. Secondly, NOT socializing a GSD is a huge problem. She needs to be socialized. By not doing this you are raising her to be a fearful dog and the behaviors she is exhibiting are those of a "shy sharp" or fear biting dog. She has NO confidence.
A few tips. You need better training then what petsmart can offer. Maybe a few "one on one" sessions with someone who specializes in GSD training.
Go to the pedigreedatabase site (GSD folks) and post about your problem. There are alot of trainers and breeders who are reputable and ethical on there.
Good luck ...and get some better obedience training on her right away!
PS...hopefully this was a pedigreed pup with papers and AKC/USA registration. If not, then you may have your hands full if you used a "puppy mill" breeder. Don't give up...get some help from someone who can "temperment test" your GSD properly. It MUST be someone familiar with GSD's!
Reply:I have a dog that was doing this exact thing when he was a puppy - 9 weeks old! We took him to the vet and this is what she told us to do: Cradle her in your arms on his back, don't let her up when she struggles, talk calmly to her and gently rub her belly. When she calms down, then you let her up. This establishes that you are dominant over her, do this often while she is a puppy. Also, if you play any dominance games with her, like tug of war, or get her all riled up by play fighting, stop these games. Take her for walks, and when her immunizations are up to date, definitely socialize with a lot of people and animals. She has to learn that you are the boss, and you start and end playtime, not her.
I don't think this is caused by being around other animals. When a dog is left with his mom and siblings, they learn that play fighting hurts, because the other animals have teeth and bite back. Since you don't bite back, she just thinks that it's fun. Don't stop taking her to obedience classes, that should help a lot.
Reply:Many pups will bite, chew-on and chase family members just like they did with their littermates. That’s why pups bite hands, socks, ankles and kids. They are playing just like they did with littermates.
This was how it has lived and play with littermates so why would it live differently with humans that it likes.
This misunderstanding is where trouble starts with new pet owners. The pup is playing and the humans think the puppy is being aggressive. The fact is the pup is simply displaying prey drive.
Prey drive is the genetic instinct to chase. Some dogs have a higher level of prey than others. These are the ones that seem obsessed with chasing and chewing.
When littermates get bitten too hard they scream. This screaming is their way to communicate that the play biting is too rough. Often times a human screaming is enough to teach the pup that what they are doing is wrong.
If the pup lets go then you can praise it with a soft pat and “good boy.” Just don’t over do the praise as this will often put the pup back into prey drive and the biting will start all over again.
A better idea is to have a toy with you and redirect the pup onto this toy. Either toss it a foot or two or wave it around in front of the pup in a manner that builds interest. You learn this through observation and experience with that specific dog. This is called reading your dog.
When you can get a pup to redirect onto a toy you are on the road towards teaching that puppy that there are other more interesting prey items out there than your hands and legs.
Reply:Hi my sympathies to you! She sounds like either a dominant female, and that's a problem. or she has inherited her aggression from the parents! Having had dogs, that have been trusted with the children, my gut feeling would be to find her another home, the police may be interested, as they can channel her aggression, but in a family home, I don't think I would risk it. Hope things work out well.
Reply:there's nothing you can do really.
Reply:Hi,
I think you should forget training and vet...take her back to the breeder...get a refund. This pup is going to be toooo much trouble. You don't want a dominant aggressive adult dog...and it's clear it's already as a puppy showing these signs. You want a submissive calm adult dog. This puppy will most likely get worse than better, and will need special handling.
Find another breeder, get a different puppy, or go to a rescue organization and adopt an older GSD without a history of aggression.
Reply:Don't worry, all puppys do that. They are still young, and need to learn. Instead of taking her to a trainer, buy a bitter apple spray, and whenever she does that, spray her and then give her a toy.
Reply:I agree with others that said find a qualified trainer/behaviourist, contact a vet college from recommendations , if you are lucky it is more due to lack of socialization but as others said could very well be due the genetics, but I would not count on it by the way he is acting with you
Your other option is to contact the breeder and see if he will take her back before going any further , you will likely lose out on the money you spent/paid for her, but it will end up being far less than the training, spaying and possibly euthanizing if their is a serious temperament issue and emotionally it takes a real toll.
Years ago I did get a male GSD pup, and I spent a fortune of vet visits, trainers, behaviourist(who was also police dog trainer, and helped the police in select dogs to enter their training programs), was told the put him down, that he was mentally unstable but I a still held up hope until he came extremely close to injuring a young child and I finally accepted he could not be fixed so at 10 months old finally had him put down,
If I was in your shoes today the breeder would be getting the pup back even if they refused to give me my money back, I would rather they have the responsibilty for the dog they created than have to risk repeating all I went thru before, and it is a dog you cannot just can give morally to someone else to deal with either and the police do not want dogs that are mentally unstable Just letting you know of a potential other option
Reply:Be the PACK LEADER!! Dogs are pack animals and every pack has it's pecking order. If you are not dominant over her of course she will not listen to you, she will put her mouth on you as well as several other little things she'll do that most people wouldn't think would be a dominant aggressive signal. When she starts behaving in a way you don't approve of you have to calmly and assertively correct her. Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer, has many great and very effective ways of dealing with problematic dogs and he specializes in aggressive dogs as well. Go to his website and start reading his story and his method of dealing with dogs with problems. He also has a great show on the national geographic channel. I recommend him because I have rescued several dogs with aggression issues and used his advice and methods on the dogs and the dogs all responded like little angels:)
Reply:She does this, because you probably let her. Telling them "no", usually does'nt work. I have a female nine week old pup, she's a mutt, but she looks like she i mixed with german shepherd. Every single time she bites you, or even growls at you, grab her by the loose skin on her neck, and shake it from side to side real fast and roughly. I know this sounds cruel and mean, but its really not. This is how the mother shows that playing rough, or trying to dominate is wrong. You have to teach the puppy, you are the alpha, and you run everything, even her. She will surely growl at you when you do this, and try to snap at you, but don't let her. Just hold the loose skin tightly from the back, so when she trys turn her head, your hands are not there waiting for her to bite. Pin her down on her side, and then tell her "no", look at her straight in the eye and make a very stern face. When she relaxes let her go, and when I say relax I mean when she basically lays there and gives up, which will take a long time. She will struggle with you, but don't give up. Like after 2 min. of this, just put her outside and close the door. She is a german shepherd, and she would never run away. She will probably sit at the door and cry, leave her all by herself with no toys, just pure cement under her. I recommend you put her on cement, because if you put her on grass, she will just sit there and have fun playing with the grass, and ruining it. On cement she can't do anything but sit there and feel bad. After like 4 min. of her being outside, let her in and start this over again, when she growls or bites. You will probably have to do this a lot in a short period of time, but don't feel bad, she will soon learn. My pup does'nt even growl anymore. Your pup will learn that as soon as she growls or bites the fun stops, germans are smart, she will catch on fast. If you don't want to try the method above, the Petco training will definetly help.
Good Luck!
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My German Sheperd 14 week puppy is showing a mean streak and attacking/biting me and others.?
A mean streak? 14wks old and it has a mean streak? It hasn't been socialised properly, it hasn't been taught bite inhibition, and it's the dog's fault? Sorry, but having bred and owned GSD's for many years....even if off bad stock, it can be trained properly. (I once bought a dog that had been taught to attack other dogs. She was 2 years old. Turned out to be a super obedience dog.) TRAIN her. Play train, play train, play train. Buy yourself a crate, and put the pup in there, and whenever you cannot keep an eye on *everything* she is doing, have her in the crate. She will settle in with a piece of your clothing, and some toys, and a marrow bone. Do not give her the chance to come at you "out of nowhere". Every time she comes out of the crate (after going outside to clean herself) you sit yourself down and PLAY TRAIN. Arm yourself with a tuggy and treats. Ask for a sit by luring her into the sit, and reward. Same with the down, then the Stand. Then Stay, Come, Heel, whatever. Make her use her little brain, because she's a clever little sod. Whenever you play train, you reward with a treat, then you play with the tuggy. Let her bite and growl with the tuggy. IF she bites you, YOU have allowed it...........you are armed with treats and a toy......they are far more interesting than your hand or your arm.....if they're not, you're not playing tuggy hard enough. When she's growling hard with the tuggy.....*really* growling, offer her a treat (it has to be something really tempting) and when she lets go of the tuggy %26lt;and therefore stops growling%26gt; praise her and put a word to it. Repeat, play tuggy hard, pup is growling furiously, offer her a treat with other hand %26lt;put on floor if you're worried about being bitten%26gt; and when she lets go of the tuggy, say something like "Enough" or "Don't"....be consistent with your word. You will soon have a pup that will leave the tuggy when you say "Enough" %26lt;or whatever word you use%26gt; and will also stop growling when you use that word. You can extend the use of that word to any barking she does......you mentioned barking at neighbours. REWARD as soon as she stops barking, growling, whatever.
REWARD good behaviour. Don't allow bad behaviour by having her in the crate whenever you cannot keep an eye on her. ALL of your time %26lt;or most of it%26gt; should be dedicated totally to play-training. You have a very clever little dog there. DON'T write her off. She will turn out to be a joy.
Reply:take her to obedience training and FAST because she will only get worse as she gets older and stronger
Reply:Puppy School! You and your pup need to go to dog school NOW! Petsmart is good with the basics, but you and your dog need intensive intervention training. Here in the Seattle area there is a kennel/dog school with doggy boot camp for dogs with issues like the ones your pup is showing.
After I adopted my pup (at six months old) we went to to doggy school. One of the other students was this MONSTER that looked like a tall and leggy pit bull terrier. That dog was a terror. It's behavior was so bad, he spent the entire class in "detention". The next week the dog and his family were gone.
I found out later the dog was sent to "boot camp" which was a boarding school with intensive training. The human family would participate several evenings a week for the two week period. The trainer told me the dog finally got it through his thick skin what good behavior was all about.
This training is the "last ditch" training. The dogs that go through the "boot camp" are on the verge of being put down and their owners invest between $600 and $800 to save their dogs.
Get your pup spayed. Spaying will also help calm down a dog. Good luck with your pup.
Invest in some high quality, intense puppy training from a qualified trainer.
A house with FOURTEEN dogs in a small backyard? Doesn't sound like a very reputable breeder to me. Some breeders are utterly clueless and sounds like your pup may have all sorts of issue related to the incompetence of the breeder! There is a variation on the puppy mill called the backyard breeder. Both are bad news and the dogs suffer from all sorts of tragic problems.
Reply:Puppies bite, shes not trying to be mean.
Reply:No matter what the popular thinking seems to be these days saying that there's no such thing as a bad dog, only bad owners, that's just not true. There are dogs with genetically bad temperaments.
I think you should try taking this puppy to obedience or to a behaviourist to find out what's going on. Just, please, don't go to Petsmart - you need a qualified trainer.
Reply:bring your dog to a vet! she might be angry because she might be in pain, like a sore tooth or a thorn stuck in her paw. animals get aggressive and very stand-offish when they are injured or sick, so that might be the problem. Or maybe she just needs some training and time to adjust to her surroundings. Either way, im sure that she will get over her meanness once the problem is solved. good luck!!
Reply:Next time she misbehaves grab her by the scruff of the neck and push her down to the ground (hard so that she's literally on the ground), shouting 'NO' in a stern voice whilst doing it. Dogs are pack animals, and this is how the other dogs deal with a youngster who is out of line, by shoving them down on the ground and growling. It won't hurt her, but she'll certainly remember it. We did it with our german shepherd when she was a puppy, and she stopped misbehaving and biting.
Reply:you should look at the mother and father whenever poss when buying a dog,there are mean bad dogs, same as people, especially when their parents have been trained guard dogs, a mean streak can run in families, and you cant change a dogs nature.Ask the police if they would take him on? he could work well for them.
Reply:PetsMart is not the place for you. You need a highly qualified trainer with your pup. Try to find someone who is very familiar
with the breed.
Reply:Your baby is still young enough to break of this habit. You must show dominance over her. Our dogs also did that when they were pups and sometimes still do. We bite there ears, sounds gross, but it works. We also have a belt that we swat them with on the rearend of course. She is showing her pack leader attempts, your the leader not her. Yes, our male pit talks back and yes i understand every word he says. it will be hard to break her, but keep on her, and don't give in or up. Also try and understand what she's telling you, or say SHOW ME, that's what i do with our cockerspainel/sheepdog, it works and we are both happy. Just some suggestions, hope they help.
Reply:Unfortunately, you got her a bit too early. She should have stayed with her siblings a bit longer like to 8 weeks. Between 6 and 8 weeks pups learn what is called bite inhibition. They learn from nipping and chewing on each other what is too hard. They yelp and get away from each other when it gets out of hand.
That is what you should have done day one when any teeth touch your skin. Yelp and remove yourself.
If you did what most people do: think she is going to grow out of it, push your hand in her mouth harder to 'teach her a lesson', pop her nose or grab her snout, then you made it worse by buying into her aggression.
Now you have an out of control puppy. You need to get to training class asap! She needs the socialization and you both need the bonding. You also need to remove yourself from her the moment her teeth touch your skin. Say ouch and go into another room and close the door. Wait about 30 seconds and reenter the room as if nothing happen. Aslo, don't play on the floor with her, or rough house with her. She is having issues keeping her emotions in check. Don't aggrivate the issue.
good luck
Reply:She should have had training since the day she got home with you. You made two cruical mistakes with this dog. Don't sweat it, alot of people make these mistakes. First you bought a "pure bred" puppy from what sounds like a not so reputable breeder. Big Mistake. Secondly, NOT socializing a GSD is a huge problem. She needs to be socialized. By not doing this you are raising her to be a fearful dog and the behaviors she is exhibiting are those of a "shy sharp" or fear biting dog. She has NO confidence.
A few tips. You need better training then what petsmart can offer. Maybe a few "one on one" sessions with someone who specializes in GSD training.
Go to the pedigreedatabase site (GSD folks) and post about your problem. There are alot of trainers and breeders who are reputable and ethical on there.
Good luck ...and get some better obedience training on her right away!
PS...hopefully this was a pedigreed pup with papers and AKC/USA registration. If not, then you may have your hands full if you used a "puppy mill" breeder. Don't give up...get some help from someone who can "temperment test" your GSD properly. It MUST be someone familiar with GSD's!
Reply:I have a dog that was doing this exact thing when he was a puppy - 9 weeks old! We took him to the vet and this is what she told us to do: Cradle her in your arms on his back, don't let her up when she struggles, talk calmly to her and gently rub her belly. When she calms down, then you let her up. This establishes that you are dominant over her, do this often while she is a puppy. Also, if you play any dominance games with her, like tug of war, or get her all riled up by play fighting, stop these games. Take her for walks, and when her immunizations are up to date, definitely socialize with a lot of people and animals. She has to learn that you are the boss, and you start and end playtime, not her.
I don't think this is caused by being around other animals. When a dog is left with his mom and siblings, they learn that play fighting hurts, because the other animals have teeth and bite back. Since you don't bite back, she just thinks that it's fun. Don't stop taking her to obedience classes, that should help a lot.
Reply:Many pups will bite, chew-on and chase family members just like they did with their littermates. That’s why pups bite hands, socks, ankles and kids. They are playing just like they did with littermates.
This was how it has lived and play with littermates so why would it live differently with humans that it likes.
This misunderstanding is where trouble starts with new pet owners. The pup is playing and the humans think the puppy is being aggressive. The fact is the pup is simply displaying prey drive.
Prey drive is the genetic instinct to chase. Some dogs have a higher level of prey than others. These are the ones that seem obsessed with chasing and chewing.
When littermates get bitten too hard they scream. This screaming is their way to communicate that the play biting is too rough. Often times a human screaming is enough to teach the pup that what they are doing is wrong.
If the pup lets go then you can praise it with a soft pat and “good boy.” Just don’t over do the praise as this will often put the pup back into prey drive and the biting will start all over again.
A better idea is to have a toy with you and redirect the pup onto this toy. Either toss it a foot or two or wave it around in front of the pup in a manner that builds interest. You learn this through observation and experience with that specific dog. This is called reading your dog.
When you can get a pup to redirect onto a toy you are on the road towards teaching that puppy that there are other more interesting prey items out there than your hands and legs.
Reply:Hi my sympathies to you! She sounds like either a dominant female, and that's a problem. or she has inherited her aggression from the parents! Having had dogs, that have been trusted with the children, my gut feeling would be to find her another home, the police may be interested, as they can channel her aggression, but in a family home, I don't think I would risk it. Hope things work out well.
Reply:there's nothing you can do really.
Reply:Hi,
I think you should forget training and vet...take her back to the breeder...get a refund. This pup is going to be toooo much trouble. You don't want a dominant aggressive adult dog...and it's clear it's already as a puppy showing these signs. You want a submissive calm adult dog. This puppy will most likely get worse than better, and will need special handling.
Find another breeder, get a different puppy, or go to a rescue organization and adopt an older GSD without a history of aggression.
Reply:Don't worry, all puppys do that. They are still young, and need to learn. Instead of taking her to a trainer, buy a bitter apple spray, and whenever she does that, spray her and then give her a toy.
Reply:I agree with others that said find a qualified trainer/behaviourist, contact a vet college from recommendations , if you are lucky it is more due to lack of socialization but as others said could very well be due the genetics, but I would not count on it by the way he is acting with you
Your other option is to contact the breeder and see if he will take her back before going any further , you will likely lose out on the money you spent/paid for her, but it will end up being far less than the training, spaying and possibly euthanizing if their is a serious temperament issue and emotionally it takes a real toll.
Years ago I did get a male GSD pup, and I spent a fortune of vet visits, trainers, behaviourist(who was also police dog trainer, and helped the police in select dogs to enter their training programs), was told the put him down, that he was mentally unstable but I a still held up hope until he came extremely close to injuring a young child and I finally accepted he could not be fixed so at 10 months old finally had him put down,
If I was in your shoes today the breeder would be getting the pup back even if they refused to give me my money back, I would rather they have the responsibilty for the dog they created than have to risk repeating all I went thru before, and it is a dog you cannot just can give morally to someone else to deal with either and the police do not want dogs that are mentally unstable Just letting you know of a potential other option
Reply:Be the PACK LEADER!! Dogs are pack animals and every pack has it's pecking order. If you are not dominant over her of course she will not listen to you, she will put her mouth on you as well as several other little things she'll do that most people wouldn't think would be a dominant aggressive signal. When she starts behaving in a way you don't approve of you have to calmly and assertively correct her. Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer, has many great and very effective ways of dealing with problematic dogs and he specializes in aggressive dogs as well. Go to his website and start reading his story and his method of dealing with dogs with problems. He also has a great show on the national geographic channel. I recommend him because I have rescued several dogs with aggression issues and used his advice and methods on the dogs and the dogs all responded like little angels:)
Reply:She does this, because you probably let her. Telling them "no", usually does'nt work. I have a female nine week old pup, she's a mutt, but she looks like she i mixed with german shepherd. Every single time she bites you, or even growls at you, grab her by the loose skin on her neck, and shake it from side to side real fast and roughly. I know this sounds cruel and mean, but its really not. This is how the mother shows that playing rough, or trying to dominate is wrong. You have to teach the puppy, you are the alpha, and you run everything, even her. She will surely growl at you when you do this, and try to snap at you, but don't let her. Just hold the loose skin tightly from the back, so when she trys turn her head, your hands are not there waiting for her to bite. Pin her down on her side, and then tell her "no", look at her straight in the eye and make a very stern face. When she relaxes let her go, and when I say relax I mean when she basically lays there and gives up, which will take a long time. She will struggle with you, but don't give up. Like after 2 min. of this, just put her outside and close the door. She is a german shepherd, and she would never run away. She will probably sit at the door and cry, leave her all by herself with no toys, just pure cement under her. I recommend you put her on cement, because if you put her on grass, she will just sit there and have fun playing with the grass, and ruining it. On cement she can't do anything but sit there and feel bad. After like 4 min. of her being outside, let her in and start this over again, when she growls or bites. You will probably have to do this a lot in a short period of time, but don't feel bad, she will soon learn. My pup does'nt even growl anymore. Your pup will learn that as soon as she growls or bites the fun stops, germans are smart, she will catch on fast. If you don't want to try the method above, the Petco training will definetly help.
Good Luck!
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How do I introduce my new male Husky puppy to my male Dachshund?
I have a two year old neutured male dachshund that is very territorial. I just purchased a male husky puppy that is 11 weeks old. I tried to introduce them through a baby gate. I pet both of them and encouraged them to sniff each other. After they smelled each other and seemed completely fine I let them meet face to face. They did fine for a while. They both followed me around the house but when I went to sit down my dachshund snapped at my husky puppy which lead to a fight. Neither of the dogs were injured but it scared me to death. So I seperated them for several hours, once again encouraging them from the baby gate to interact. After they seemed fine I attempted it again. They were fine for probably 2 hours. Then while I was eating some crackers at my dinner table, another fight started. All I heard was yelping and I saw them both hair-on-end, teeth-bared fighting mad. So once again they are seperated. I do not know what to do and would greatly appreciate any advice.
How do I introduce my new male Husky puppy to my male Dachshund?
Dashshunds are VERY territorial and (owner) jealous. It may just take some time, but they'll get used to each other. Dashshounds are normally all bark and will snap every once in awhile, but not fight. It sounds like the puppy did something the other didn't like. Perhaps too close to his Bed or Toy? It is what used to set off my mother's dashshund. Just keep them seperate when you are away and keep an eye on them when they are together. You sound like your on the right track......They'll get together soon.....
Reply:Give it time. Both need to be neutered. They will tear each other up if you don't.
It hasn't been that long and they need to decide who is leader.
Reply:You should introduce them on leashes. Like put both of them on leashes and go outside with both of them. Like when we were getting a new dog, we would bring our dog to where the new dog was. Like if the new dog is at a kennel, we would bring our dog to the kennel. Once we brought our dog to the kennel, we would have both dogs on leashes and let each other sniff each other. If they didn't get a long, we wouldn't get the dog, if they did we would get the dog.
Reply:H ave you considered taking them to the park or some place that the dachshund has not claimed as his own territory? He may feel less defensive there. Wiping the husky with a cloth and placing it under the dachshund's food dish will help him associate the husky's scent with something positive (food). Neuter the husky as soon as possible. He may be giving off a scent that the dachshund finds threatening.
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How do I introduce my new male Husky puppy to my male Dachshund?
Dashshunds are VERY territorial and (owner) jealous. It may just take some time, but they'll get used to each other. Dashshounds are normally all bark and will snap every once in awhile, but not fight. It sounds like the puppy did something the other didn't like. Perhaps too close to his Bed or Toy? It is what used to set off my mother's dashshund. Just keep them seperate when you are away and keep an eye on them when they are together. You sound like your on the right track......They'll get together soon.....
Reply:Give it time. Both need to be neutered. They will tear each other up if you don't.
It hasn't been that long and they need to decide who is leader.
Reply:You should introduce them on leashes. Like put both of them on leashes and go outside with both of them. Like when we were getting a new dog, we would bring our dog to where the new dog was. Like if the new dog is at a kennel, we would bring our dog to the kennel. Once we brought our dog to the kennel, we would have both dogs on leashes and let each other sniff each other. If they didn't get a long, we wouldn't get the dog, if they did we would get the dog.
Reply:H ave you considered taking them to the park or some place that the dachshund has not claimed as his own territory? He may feel less defensive there. Wiping the husky with a cloth and placing it under the dachshund's food dish will help him associate the husky's scent with something positive (food). Neuter the husky as soon as possible. He may be giving off a scent that the dachshund finds threatening.
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How can I get my 5 year old Bichon to like our new Bichon Puppy?
We just got a 10 week old bichon frise puppy and our 5 year old bichon growls at him and shows his teeth at him? Any advice?
How can I get my 5 year old Bichon to like our new Bichon Puppy?
Your oldest dog is jealous. Thinks that the puppy is the new 'big thing' and that he will gat all the attention. Give them both equal love and attention and your older dog will almost be sure to get used to the idea of having a new friend. Any more queries, just e-mail me at imogen_mckennzie@yahoo.co.uk or visit my website imogenmckennzie.piczo.com and post your question from there. It will be answered within 3 days and put on the page 'imogen's answers'
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How can I get my 5 year old Bichon to like our new Bichon Puppy?
Your oldest dog is jealous. Thinks that the puppy is the new 'big thing' and that he will gat all the attention. Give them both equal love and attention and your older dog will almost be sure to get used to the idea of having a new friend. Any more queries, just e-mail me at imogen_mckennzie@yahoo.co.uk or visit my website imogenmckennzie.piczo.com and post your question from there. It will be answered within 3 days and put on the page 'imogen's answers'
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How much bigger will my puppy get?
My seven month old puppy is a mixed breed. Probably Australian Cattle Dog, Beagle, and Labrador Retriever. He weighs 25 pounds, has a 17" neck and 21" around his mid-section behind his front legs, and about 13" at the shoulder. He may be 15" - he's a wiggleworm.
He has all his adult teeth, and he was neutered at about16 weeks.
How much bigger will my puppy get?
anytime with a mix breed it is hard to know for sure so all you can do is estimate. He still is a puppy but I'm guessing that he probably will not go much over 45lbs.
Reply:height wise at a full year...he will stop growing at 2 years
Reply:AS BIG AS HE CAN GET
Reply:tough question. How big are his paws? They usually have to grow into them. If they look like snow shoes, good luck, and I'll buy stock in whatever dog food you are feeding him.
But those three breeds don't get all that large, so I would say most likely between 50 and 75 pounds. Hard to say without seeing him.
Reply:they keep growing for up to 2 years......
About 1 1/2 they slow down and fill out.
Hes still has some growing,
Reply:I'd say the bigger of the 3 breeds...our puggle will be the size of his mother who was a beagle
Reply:with that mix of breeds hes probably going to get pretty big, maybe 40-50lbs but thats just a guess :x it could be smaller because of the beagle.. or larger if the lab blood in him came from a large lab. x_X
Reply:Sounds like he doesn't have much more to grow he may get as big as the Australian Cattle dog and Lab but not much bigger. Dogs stop growing after they are a year old.
Reply:he'll probably be around the size of the retriever because he has 2 bigger breeds in him and only 1 small one and at 7 months if he's already that size I would count on him being as big as or almost as big as a retriever.
Reply:A dog is considered an adult at 12 months old. Therefore, after a year and maybe a couple of months they are full size. If your dog was four months. He'd have a couple more growths spurts. He will get taller then get bigger and look gangly then fill out to adult size. Labs and Ausssies tend to be medium and beagles small. So your dogs size can vary. 45lbs sounds close. Maybe more or less. The easiest way is to look at his feet. They rarely lie. If his paws are huge and he trips over them. He will be big. If they are petite and he prances around. He will be small. If he has all his adult teeth I wouldn't worry. He about done no huge spurts should happen.
Reply:A Good way to tell how big ur puppy will get is to look at the size of it paws if they are bigger then he is then he has a lot of growing to do yet
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He has all his adult teeth, and he was neutered at about16 weeks.
How much bigger will my puppy get?
anytime with a mix breed it is hard to know for sure so all you can do is estimate. He still is a puppy but I'm guessing that he probably will not go much over 45lbs.
Reply:height wise at a full year...he will stop growing at 2 years
Reply:AS BIG AS HE CAN GET
Reply:tough question. How big are his paws? They usually have to grow into them. If they look like snow shoes, good luck, and I'll buy stock in whatever dog food you are feeding him.
But those three breeds don't get all that large, so I would say most likely between 50 and 75 pounds. Hard to say without seeing him.
Reply:they keep growing for up to 2 years......
About 1 1/2 they slow down and fill out.
Hes still has some growing,
Reply:I'd say the bigger of the 3 breeds...our puggle will be the size of his mother who was a beagle
Reply:with that mix of breeds hes probably going to get pretty big, maybe 40-50lbs but thats just a guess :x it could be smaller because of the beagle.. or larger if the lab blood in him came from a large lab. x_X
Reply:Sounds like he doesn't have much more to grow he may get as big as the Australian Cattle dog and Lab but not much bigger. Dogs stop growing after they are a year old.
Reply:he'll probably be around the size of the retriever because he has 2 bigger breeds in him and only 1 small one and at 7 months if he's already that size I would count on him being as big as or almost as big as a retriever.
Reply:A dog is considered an adult at 12 months old. Therefore, after a year and maybe a couple of months they are full size. If your dog was four months. He'd have a couple more growths spurts. He will get taller then get bigger and look gangly then fill out to adult size. Labs and Ausssies tend to be medium and beagles small. So your dogs size can vary. 45lbs sounds close. Maybe more or less. The easiest way is to look at his feet. They rarely lie. If his paws are huge and he trips over them. He will be big. If they are petite and he prances around. He will be small. If he has all his adult teeth I wouldn't worry. He about done no huge spurts should happen.
Reply:A Good way to tell how big ur puppy will get is to look at the size of it paws if they are bigger then he is then he has a lot of growing to do yet
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How do you keep a puppy from biting?
I recently bought a puppy, a golden retreiver. She is very crazy, you go to pet her and she bites, its not really a defensive bite, more of a play bite, but her teeth are really sharp. Any ways to keep her from doing this?
How do you keep a puppy from biting?
Hi! Congrats on your new golden retriever puppy! It's very normal for puppies to nip while playing -- I think all puppies do it. Please don't whack your puppy on the nose. You want to establish a relationship where your puppy respects and obeys you, not one where he does things because he fears you -- that is not a good way to get consistently good behavior (i.e., your puppy might end up only behaving for you).
Luckily, there is a very easy solution to the biting problem. The thing is, puppies and dogs play with each other by using their teeth. They don't know that this hurts humans -- you have to tell your puppy it hurts. When your puppy bites you during play, pull your hand back and say in a very high pitched yelp, "OW!!!" Your puppy will likely look at you, startled. In the "dog world," when a puppy bites another puppy too hard, that other puppy yelps to let the biter know that that was out of line. After you say OW!, ignore your puppy and stop play for about 30 seconds (not longer, she'll forget why you're ignoring her). Then, resume play. If she licks you instead of bites, reward her with a treat and say "Good girl!"
Do this gradually -- at first, say OW and ignore only for the big bites. Then, work it up to even the gentlest scraping of her teeth against your skin gets the OW-Ignore treatment. You can even work in a time out. That's where you do the OW thing, but then you say 'Time out' and put her in social isolation (either gated in the kitchen or behind a closed door) for 30 seconds. Then let her out. Repeat if she bites. Soon she'll learn that if she wants people to play with her, she cannot bite. Biting is unacceptable.
Our trainer taught this to us, and within two weeks our puppy stopped biting. He never bites now -- even if you stick your hand in his mouth, he'll just back away gently from you. Be consistent, and this will work!
Oh, and another exercise we did -- we held a yummy treat (like a piece of hot dog, or a favorite biscuit) in our closed fist, and let our dog lick at our fist. If he licked (and didn't bite), we slowly let him have the treat, a bit at a time. If we offered a bit of the treat, and he got too eager and bit us (or even teeth scraped against our fist), we stopped offering him the treat. We'd try again in 30 seconds or so. This was also how our puppy learned patience and that biting gets him nowhere.
Reply:thump her in the nosie when she does that. I do that to my puppy and he is starting to learn to stop bitting me. He still nibbles a little but he doesnt mean too. Its just there way of playing. So just thump her on the nosie every tiem she does that and she will get the picture sooner or later.
Reply:The solution is the same for puppies and older dogs. First, do not hit the dog. It is not effective in the long term.
Do not allow a puppy or dog to play with your clothes, hands, or any other part of your body. They can mouth tug-toys, but not you. This trains the dog that people are not OK to nip.
If the puppy or dog nips you, simply stop and leave every single time. The puppy wants interaction, and will soon learn that nipping does not work.
Please take a dog obedience class with your puppy. It will teach you how to manage your dog over it's lifetime.
Reply:when he tries to bite you, or nip, or whatever, grab his bottom jaw and hold it down, saying "BAD, NO BITE!" it sounds mean, but its not, and it works. ive done it with the past two puppies ive had. good luck! %26lt;3
Reply:there is a spray that you can spray on yourself. it as "apple" in the name, but i can't remember the rest. find it at a pet store, and by the way, it's nontoxic.
Reply:ShibaGirl's advice is right on......please take the time and disciplin to follow her directions.
Reply:Shiba hit it right on! I also incorperated the command of "Nice" into my dogs training. Everytime we play and they get to rough they settle down when I say nice. I started saying this in a loud voice at first to make them understand it hurt and now I just say the word without raising my voice and it seems to work. I also use the word nice when giving them a treat. It broke them from snatching or taking the treat to aggresivley out of my hand.
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How do you keep a puppy from biting?
Hi! Congrats on your new golden retriever puppy! It's very normal for puppies to nip while playing -- I think all puppies do it. Please don't whack your puppy on the nose. You want to establish a relationship where your puppy respects and obeys you, not one where he does things because he fears you -- that is not a good way to get consistently good behavior (i.e., your puppy might end up only behaving for you).
Luckily, there is a very easy solution to the biting problem. The thing is, puppies and dogs play with each other by using their teeth. They don't know that this hurts humans -- you have to tell your puppy it hurts. When your puppy bites you during play, pull your hand back and say in a very high pitched yelp, "OW!!!" Your puppy will likely look at you, startled. In the "dog world," when a puppy bites another puppy too hard, that other puppy yelps to let the biter know that that was out of line. After you say OW!, ignore your puppy and stop play for about 30 seconds (not longer, she'll forget why you're ignoring her). Then, resume play. If she licks you instead of bites, reward her with a treat and say "Good girl!"
Do this gradually -- at first, say OW and ignore only for the big bites. Then, work it up to even the gentlest scraping of her teeth against your skin gets the OW-Ignore treatment. You can even work in a time out. That's where you do the OW thing, but then you say 'Time out' and put her in social isolation (either gated in the kitchen or behind a closed door) for 30 seconds. Then let her out. Repeat if she bites. Soon she'll learn that if she wants people to play with her, she cannot bite. Biting is unacceptable.
Our trainer taught this to us, and within two weeks our puppy stopped biting. He never bites now -- even if you stick your hand in his mouth, he'll just back away gently from you. Be consistent, and this will work!
Oh, and another exercise we did -- we held a yummy treat (like a piece of hot dog, or a favorite biscuit) in our closed fist, and let our dog lick at our fist. If he licked (and didn't bite), we slowly let him have the treat, a bit at a time. If we offered a bit of the treat, and he got too eager and bit us (or even teeth scraped against our fist), we stopped offering him the treat. We'd try again in 30 seconds or so. This was also how our puppy learned patience and that biting gets him nowhere.
Reply:thump her in the nosie when she does that. I do that to my puppy and he is starting to learn to stop bitting me. He still nibbles a little but he doesnt mean too. Its just there way of playing. So just thump her on the nosie every tiem she does that and she will get the picture sooner or later.
Reply:The solution is the same for puppies and older dogs. First, do not hit the dog. It is not effective in the long term.
Do not allow a puppy or dog to play with your clothes, hands, or any other part of your body. They can mouth tug-toys, but not you. This trains the dog that people are not OK to nip.
If the puppy or dog nips you, simply stop and leave every single time. The puppy wants interaction, and will soon learn that nipping does not work.
Please take a dog obedience class with your puppy. It will teach you how to manage your dog over it's lifetime.
Reply:when he tries to bite you, or nip, or whatever, grab his bottom jaw and hold it down, saying "BAD, NO BITE!" it sounds mean, but its not, and it works. ive done it with the past two puppies ive had. good luck! %26lt;3
Reply:there is a spray that you can spray on yourself. it as "apple" in the name, but i can't remember the rest. find it at a pet store, and by the way, it's nontoxic.
Reply:ShibaGirl's advice is right on......please take the time and disciplin to follow her directions.
Reply:Shiba hit it right on! I also incorperated the command of "Nice" into my dogs training. Everytime we play and they get to rough they settle down when I say nice. I started saying this in a loud voice at first to make them understand it hurt and now I just say the word without raising my voice and it seems to work. I also use the word nice when giving them a treat. It broke them from snatching or taking the treat to aggresivley out of my hand.
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I have a 5year old dog and just got a 10week old puppy?
I just got a 10 week old puppy and i have a 5year old puppy. I tried to do what a friend told me to do when i got the puppy... to not show the face only the butt and allow the older dog to smell it.. The older dog did but then she just ran and started growling. My older dog is a chihuahua %26amp; miniature cloli mix and the puppy is a maltese. The older dog dose not get alo/ng with the pup and the pup all it wants to do is play and is a bitter (ouch) sharp teeth... wath can i do to get them get along ?
I have a 5year old dog and just got a 10week old puppy?
From my experience, things like this just take time. The older dog will get used to the puppy eventually and they will establish their order of dominance. Of course, you are the pack leader so you want to make sure you keep an eye on the two...maybe have the two on leashes (for correction purposes and to make sure you can keep them far enough apart if you're afraid he might harm the other), and do little socialization/training sessions. It might be a good idea to do this at a park or something because the older dog is less likely to feel teritorial. Give them equal attention, and keep the mind stimulated (by obedience work or play). Treats might be a good idea too...That way they learn that positive things happen when the two are together (but only give the treats when they are being good and not growling). Every dog is different, and it's possible the older dog will never like the puppy...but with proper training he will learn to live with him, and the puppy will learn to leave him alone. I hope this helps, good luck!
Reply:UM "well, this is a common problem when someone already has one dog and a new one esp.younger one is bought into the enviorment.
Well just don't do anything about it at this time.
Give em' time to come around by themselves!
Don't force the pup nor the older dog to play with one another until they decide to.
I know it is hard to see them at each other but UNLESS you see blood or fur flying from them don't interrupted the fuzzing.
Let them work it out .your older dog is showing the pup he is the Alpah dog and he is standing his ground.
However if you see them draw blood or really hurt each other then call your local Vet for advice!
Good Luck!
Ps.... don't forget about your older dog now that the pup is their....
Their should be enough love for them both!
Also when you feed them let the older dog eat first.or even if you have to feed them in different areas.
Reply:The butt sniffing is the proper way to introduce dogs, it doesn't necessarily mean they will immediately get along. It just takes some patience and adjustment. Introduce them gradually. Try not to change things too fast for the older dog. Exchange some of their items such as blankets and let them meet (Leashed) in a central location. Extend meeting periods when they seem more comfortable with one another
Reply:Some dogs just DON'T like other dogs.
It seems liek you are willing to put some work into making things work, so hopefully some tips will help.
keep them seperate for a while. if you just throw the puppy into the mix, the dog will feel threatened, like this puppy invaded his domain.
if the puppy is slowly introduced, the dog will get used to sharing his territory, and learn to not be threatened or aggressive to the dog. The dog will also get used to having another puppy around.. If the older dog hasn't had much interaction with other dogs, don't expect them to bond right away, it'll happen. Just let it run it's course.
Hope this helped!
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I have a 5year old dog and just got a 10week old puppy?
From my experience, things like this just take time. The older dog will get used to the puppy eventually and they will establish their order of dominance. Of course, you are the pack leader so you want to make sure you keep an eye on the two...maybe have the two on leashes (for correction purposes and to make sure you can keep them far enough apart if you're afraid he might harm the other), and do little socialization/training sessions. It might be a good idea to do this at a park or something because the older dog is less likely to feel teritorial. Give them equal attention, and keep the mind stimulated (by obedience work or play). Treats might be a good idea too...That way they learn that positive things happen when the two are together (but only give the treats when they are being good and not growling). Every dog is different, and it's possible the older dog will never like the puppy...but with proper training he will learn to live with him, and the puppy will learn to leave him alone. I hope this helps, good luck!
Reply:UM "well, this is a common problem when someone already has one dog and a new one esp.younger one is bought into the enviorment.
Well just don't do anything about it at this time.
Give em' time to come around by themselves!
Don't force the pup nor the older dog to play with one another until they decide to.
I know it is hard to see them at each other but UNLESS you see blood or fur flying from them don't interrupted the fuzzing.
Let them work it out .your older dog is showing the pup he is the Alpah dog and he is standing his ground.
However if you see them draw blood or really hurt each other then call your local Vet for advice!
Good Luck!
Ps.... don't forget about your older dog now that the pup is their....
Their should be enough love for them both!
Also when you feed them let the older dog eat first.or even if you have to feed them in different areas.
Reply:The butt sniffing is the proper way to introduce dogs, it doesn't necessarily mean they will immediately get along. It just takes some patience and adjustment. Introduce them gradually. Try not to change things too fast for the older dog. Exchange some of their items such as blankets and let them meet (Leashed) in a central location. Extend meeting periods when they seem more comfortable with one another
Reply:Some dogs just DON'T like other dogs.
It seems liek you are willing to put some work into making things work, so hopefully some tips will help.
keep them seperate for a while. if you just throw the puppy into the mix, the dog will feel threatened, like this puppy invaded his domain.
if the puppy is slowly introduced, the dog will get used to sharing his territory, and learn to not be threatened or aggressive to the dog. The dog will also get used to having another puppy around.. If the older dog hasn't had much interaction with other dogs, don't expect them to bond right away, it'll happen. Just let it run it's course.
Hope this helped!
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Very upset about our puppy biting. Help?
I've asked several times on this site about curbing my 9 week old puppy's biting. (thank you all for great suggestions) She seems to be obsessed with biting our hands and clothes. We sprayed our clothes with bitter spray and that's sort of working, but she is obsessed with biting out hands, necks, faces, and feet. We have tried alot of techniques. (saying NO while clapping, ignoring, tapping her nose, even gently holding her nose down to her chest...and we have plenty of chew toys ready and available) All of this just seems to make her even more nuts. We praise her when she is chewing a toy, yet still if a body part is in sight, she seems to get possessed! Growling and not stopping until her teeth is sinking into our skin. We still can't take her outside cause she's too young to have all her shots (another 4 weeks) My wife is literally in tears because dealing with the pup is so difficult. Does anyone have any advice for us? Please help.
Very upset about our puppy biting. Help?
breed plays a large part on their aggression. Without that part, I can only suggest behavior training. When she does something you don't like, you have to be absolute about stopping it. The one thing dogs understand is dog talk. The mothers solution to bad behavior always works.
For you that means learning to scruff your puppy, and give it a shake. Means learning to hold it down on the ground "pinned" until you decide to let it up. Both of these corrections at this age are appropriate, yet your puppy may scream like you have cut off its leg. Do not give in.
You administer the "punishment" and then walk away and its over. If its biting you, scruff it, give it a shake one, two three, saying sternly, No No No, or what every your stop word will be. then put the pup down, and walk away. Ok. Thats over. Hiting encourages agression, soft spoken words offer encouragement to continue being agressive.
attention span means you dont' hold it against the pup next time you see it. You start all over like the 50 first dates. Always good boy! here's your toy, come and play.
Again, if you are playing and it goes for you, scruff and correct, as it progresses, the dog will not like the correction and will stop the behavior. You can end up with giving correction or they get the toy with praise and play.
For aggressive tendencies that you feel more strongly about, pin the pup by the shoulder and head on the ground and sit quietly until it stops thrashing about. This is a dominance technique you will want to research to finess. And good for any age dog. It doesn't hurt anything but their idea of the pecking order in the house.
It does not hurt the dog to lay quietly, yet it may struggle and scream like you are killing it. Don't give in, just wait until it has gone a minute being quiet. then give it a release command, and get up and go about your business. You progress to 5 minutes as they get older. When they are at the vets it will pay off because they will be handlable and not get as stressed.
Sound simple? Ha Ha. training dogs to function in a human world is difficult becuase we attribute them to human conscience. They aren't human, and live in here and now, and instant reaction. Humans live in the past, and play guilt games. We have to adapt to teach them : ) but in the end its worth the quiet struggle. Dogs are devoted.
Reply:you should get help
Reply:You bite her back
Reply:spank puppy
Reply:I know it sounds mean but I had the same problem and I finally put spicy sauce on what the dog was biting.... the biting ended after it decided not to risk tasting tabasco sauce
Reply:she's probably teething. buy her a toy where you can stuff peanut butter or some kind of treat it in. that will keep her occupied for a while. they also make bones that have food stuffing in it, which my dogs spend hours tryign to get what's inside out! the bitter spray is a good idea. use it on everything! this is just a stage, and she will get over it soon.
if not, take her to a puppy trainer for a few weeks. that will do the trick for sure if all else fails!
Reply:We made the sound a puppy would make if it were being hurt. Whenever it bites yelp and take your hand away. Our dog learned in about a month, and now when she does bite when she plays it's so soft you cant even tell she has teeth. And we didn't even get her until she was 12 weeks old.
But let her know in a way that she can understand that she is hurting you.
Reply:OKAY YOUR PUPPY IS BITING BECAUSE HER TEETH ARE ITCHY AS THEY ARE GROWING JUST LIKE A BABY BITING ON EVERYTHING IT FINDS. SO I WOULD TRY TO LIMIT HER BY GETTING MAD WHEN SHE BITES OTHER THINGS BESIDES HER TOYS....BEST THING FOR YOU IS TO GET A TOY THAT SHE LIKES MAYBE A SQUEAKY ONE OR MAYBE A BONE.
Reply:be consistent. sharp no!, grab the pup with your thumb in his mouth at the bottom jaw just behind the teeth so he cant close his mouth, and another sharp NO! NO BITE!, and then a firm thump on the nose. last, replace with a toy that is okay to bite. you have to be consistent though.
Reply:We had the same problem with our puppy. Nothing worked, then we got her this chew toy from target. It had food it in too like a bone looking thing. Everytime she'd try %26amp; bite, we'd put it in her face to distract her. When she stopped teething around 4 months, she'd stop attacking our hands lol
Reply:One thing to do is when she bites you yell "ow" really loudly or make a high pitched whining sound that a dog would make. I have also mixed water with lemon juice in a squirt bottle and would spray it on their face when they tried to bite. Another option is it sounds like your puppy is fighting for dominance, I had a puppy do that and every time he nipped at me or tried to act like he was the dominant in the "pack" I would lay him on his back with my hand on his stomach. Forcing him into a submissive position while you stand over him shows that you are the alpha in the pack.
Reply:this may seem ridiculous but when she gets close to you to start biting, make a low growling sound until she stays back then pet and reward her for staying away. people say that negative reinforcement doesnt work, but it depends on the kind of reinforcement you use, dont beat your dog but a tough smack to the nose or top of the head is ok sometimes if they are really not getting the point. also.... the worst form of punishment a dog can get is being ignored. puppies only want attention. if she still bites push her off and ignore her while making the low growl noise until she stops and whe she remains calm reward her with a pat on the head and a "good girl" and a little attention
never baby the puppy giving her too much attention will spoil her behavior. train a dog right the first time because its 10 times as hard the second time around!
Reply:it may seem sort of mean, but, when she/he bites, take them and turn them on their back, hold them down, look them straight in the eye, and tell them no, until they give in. Let them know who's boss.
Reply:Just be understanding with your wife. It is breaking a pup form biting anything really. They teeth at this age so, be patient. It seems as though you are doing everything possible already. This might sound a little strange but have you tried a pup time out. Like you would with a child. A question do you have a puppy crate. A time out can teach the pup the behavior is not appropriate, and give you and your wife a break for a sec. to regroup or calm down.
Reply:The reason the dog is bitting humans is because its teething and it likes the taste of the salt on you skin. Keep telling the dog no when it bites you and the give it a toy rright away. also you can take something like an old dish ragg soak it in water and freeze it. This makes a great chew toy for the dog whilel its teething.
Reply:Puppies test their boundaries to see what's appropriate and what's not. They're a lot like kids in this way. :) When puppies play with other puppies and they bite one of them too hard the other puppy yelps (cries out in a high pitched tone). The biter will then back away before play starts up again. A puppy's mom might even give a bit back on the back of the neck or at the top of the nose. You are now your puppies new "pack" so you'll have to respond in kind of the same way. Every time the puppy bites you need to pull back and yelp really loud. Watch your dog. She'll stop and look at you. She might even give an apologetic lick. If not, give the back of her neck or the top of her nose a quick (and not too hard) pinch then ignore her for at least a full minute before playing with her again. What's most important though, is to be consistent. It sounds like you're trying a lot of different things so your pup doesn't know what to expect. If you choose one method and stick with it then you will see some results.
Petsmart offers some awesome classes. You can start now at 9 weeks as long as you have given her all the shots that are appropriate for her age. This will give her a chance to play with other healthy puppies and people and will allow you to bond in a positive way.
Good luck! It's never too late to train a dog... don't listen to that other guy. :)
Reply:My my my, mouthy little things aren't they?
I'll tell you what, she would probably make a spectacular working retriever.
Why don't you try playing some games of fetch with her? Seems like she thinks all of it is a game, so try making it into one! Get something she really likes to chew on-other than yourself, of course. Remove anything else she can fit in her mouth from the room, or the yard (I know this can be pretty difficult-my chessie likes to chew on the corner of the wall, which can't exactly be removed haha). You could get a puppy bumper from your local pet store-a rubber (or canvas) one with a rope tied to it. Really wind her up with it-swing it around by the rope so she can't get to your hand. When she really starts snapping for it-throw it and make her go after it. Not only will this be fun for her, but it will get her good and worn out after a while.
If you're outside, keep her on a long leash-if you have one (if not, you can get one from the pet store, of course). Maybe 15 feet. That way, if she tries to run off with it, you can correct her and keep her from taking off. If you don't use one, and she does take off, don't chase her-don't call her, don't do anything. Let her run off with it. If you chase her, you've started a new game of chase. If you call her, she may not listen, and therefore learns that sometimes she doesn't have to listen to you.
When she begins to get mouthy with you and doesn't take any interest in her toys-ignore her. Just walk away. Go in another room, go anywhere. Don't look at her, don't say anything to her, just get up and stand there like a tree. If she starts to hurt you, walk away. When, and if, she calms down-then you can praise her, which will likely start her nipping at you again-at which point you do the exact same thing and completely ignore her.
She wants your attention, she thinks it's a game-don't feed her by giving her your attention. By not giving it to her, you will get boring, and she will move on to something more interesting.
I hope some of this helps at least a bit. It takes lots of patiences and strict consistency. Like I said, I think she'd make a really great retriever =] Mouthy pups usually do when they get older. Unfortunately, they're not so pleasant as pups!
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a good treat for pups-frozen carrots. They taste good, are crunchy, and the cold eases the soreness of gums.
Reply:ok tell your wife this will last for about 2 more months then it should stop it may be more or less time depending on the severity of the situation here. You see your dog was probably taken from her mom too early and she needs that motherly figure in her life that she can suck bite or chew on, im my years of breeding i have always been fascinated by how puppies act, they bite on there moms legs and its just a phase she will be going through.
Now if it persists you could do the peck at your dog where you close your 4 fingers over your thumb in a snapping motion. And either gently snap the dogs neck or ear to instill dominace.
Yelling wont help at all and can make matters worst, yelling is the last thing you want to do to a small puppy because the dog is so small now and you are probably close to 6 feet tall yelling down at a puppy, that can be terrorizing for a puppy thus causing it to seek someone else. Basically yelling at a young dog can make it be weary of you for years.
Chew toys are good just keep playing with them squeeking them act like your playing with it so she will desire it and bitter spray is an ok quick fix but she will quickly get over the bitter taste.
So be gentle snap her neck or ear with your hand if it continues, dont yell at it!! and just wait it out its a natural process and she will get over it and you and your wife will love your dog
Reply:In order to know how to deal with a modern breed, you need to trace their source and understand their nature. Dogs are very closely related to what animal? A wolf. In nature, when a mother wolf corrects her young, because they are getting too rough with each other, on her nipple, or with her, she will bite him on the snout. Not hard, but hold his mouth together. Cup it with your hand and say no, sternly. Don't do it above her. Get down on her level and do it. Dogs will pay more attention to eye contact, restriction of their body, and your assertion of your voice more than anything that you can do to them. I hope that works!
Reply:Get a new dog. Once a pup starts with that I dont think you can do anything about it
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Very upset about our puppy biting. Help?
breed plays a large part on their aggression. Without that part, I can only suggest behavior training. When she does something you don't like, you have to be absolute about stopping it. The one thing dogs understand is dog talk. The mothers solution to bad behavior always works.
For you that means learning to scruff your puppy, and give it a shake. Means learning to hold it down on the ground "pinned" until you decide to let it up. Both of these corrections at this age are appropriate, yet your puppy may scream like you have cut off its leg. Do not give in.
You administer the "punishment" and then walk away and its over. If its biting you, scruff it, give it a shake one, two three, saying sternly, No No No, or what every your stop word will be. then put the pup down, and walk away. Ok. Thats over. Hiting encourages agression, soft spoken words offer encouragement to continue being agressive.
attention span means you dont' hold it against the pup next time you see it. You start all over like the 50 first dates. Always good boy! here's your toy, come and play.
Again, if you are playing and it goes for you, scruff and correct, as it progresses, the dog will not like the correction and will stop the behavior. You can end up with giving correction or they get the toy with praise and play.
For aggressive tendencies that you feel more strongly about, pin the pup by the shoulder and head on the ground and sit quietly until it stops thrashing about. This is a dominance technique you will want to research to finess. And good for any age dog. It doesn't hurt anything but their idea of the pecking order in the house.
It does not hurt the dog to lay quietly, yet it may struggle and scream like you are killing it. Don't give in, just wait until it has gone a minute being quiet. then give it a release command, and get up and go about your business. You progress to 5 minutes as they get older. When they are at the vets it will pay off because they will be handlable and not get as stressed.
Sound simple? Ha Ha. training dogs to function in a human world is difficult becuase we attribute them to human conscience. They aren't human, and live in here and now, and instant reaction. Humans live in the past, and play guilt games. We have to adapt to teach them : ) but in the end its worth the quiet struggle. Dogs are devoted.
Reply:you should get help
Reply:You bite her back
Reply:spank puppy
Reply:I know it sounds mean but I had the same problem and I finally put spicy sauce on what the dog was biting.... the biting ended after it decided not to risk tasting tabasco sauce
Reply:she's probably teething. buy her a toy where you can stuff peanut butter or some kind of treat it in. that will keep her occupied for a while. they also make bones that have food stuffing in it, which my dogs spend hours tryign to get what's inside out! the bitter spray is a good idea. use it on everything! this is just a stage, and she will get over it soon.
if not, take her to a puppy trainer for a few weeks. that will do the trick for sure if all else fails!
Reply:We made the sound a puppy would make if it were being hurt. Whenever it bites yelp and take your hand away. Our dog learned in about a month, and now when she does bite when she plays it's so soft you cant even tell she has teeth. And we didn't even get her until she was 12 weeks old.
But let her know in a way that she can understand that she is hurting you.
Reply:OKAY YOUR PUPPY IS BITING BECAUSE HER TEETH ARE ITCHY AS THEY ARE GROWING JUST LIKE A BABY BITING ON EVERYTHING IT FINDS. SO I WOULD TRY TO LIMIT HER BY GETTING MAD WHEN SHE BITES OTHER THINGS BESIDES HER TOYS....BEST THING FOR YOU IS TO GET A TOY THAT SHE LIKES MAYBE A SQUEAKY ONE OR MAYBE A BONE.
Reply:be consistent. sharp no!, grab the pup with your thumb in his mouth at the bottom jaw just behind the teeth so he cant close his mouth, and another sharp NO! NO BITE!, and then a firm thump on the nose. last, replace with a toy that is okay to bite. you have to be consistent though.
Reply:We had the same problem with our puppy. Nothing worked, then we got her this chew toy from target. It had food it in too like a bone looking thing. Everytime she'd try %26amp; bite, we'd put it in her face to distract her. When she stopped teething around 4 months, she'd stop attacking our hands lol
Reply:One thing to do is when she bites you yell "ow" really loudly or make a high pitched whining sound that a dog would make. I have also mixed water with lemon juice in a squirt bottle and would spray it on their face when they tried to bite. Another option is it sounds like your puppy is fighting for dominance, I had a puppy do that and every time he nipped at me or tried to act like he was the dominant in the "pack" I would lay him on his back with my hand on his stomach. Forcing him into a submissive position while you stand over him shows that you are the alpha in the pack.
Reply:this may seem ridiculous but when she gets close to you to start biting, make a low growling sound until she stays back then pet and reward her for staying away. people say that negative reinforcement doesnt work, but it depends on the kind of reinforcement you use, dont beat your dog but a tough smack to the nose or top of the head is ok sometimes if they are really not getting the point. also.... the worst form of punishment a dog can get is being ignored. puppies only want attention. if she still bites push her off and ignore her while making the low growl noise until she stops and whe she remains calm reward her with a pat on the head and a "good girl" and a little attention
never baby the puppy giving her too much attention will spoil her behavior. train a dog right the first time because its 10 times as hard the second time around!
Reply:it may seem sort of mean, but, when she/he bites, take them and turn them on their back, hold them down, look them straight in the eye, and tell them no, until they give in. Let them know who's boss.
Reply:Just be understanding with your wife. It is breaking a pup form biting anything really. They teeth at this age so, be patient. It seems as though you are doing everything possible already. This might sound a little strange but have you tried a pup time out. Like you would with a child. A question do you have a puppy crate. A time out can teach the pup the behavior is not appropriate, and give you and your wife a break for a sec. to regroup or calm down.
Reply:The reason the dog is bitting humans is because its teething and it likes the taste of the salt on you skin. Keep telling the dog no when it bites you and the give it a toy rright away. also you can take something like an old dish ragg soak it in water and freeze it. This makes a great chew toy for the dog whilel its teething.
Reply:Puppies test their boundaries to see what's appropriate and what's not. They're a lot like kids in this way. :) When puppies play with other puppies and they bite one of them too hard the other puppy yelps (cries out in a high pitched tone). The biter will then back away before play starts up again. A puppy's mom might even give a bit back on the back of the neck or at the top of the nose. You are now your puppies new "pack" so you'll have to respond in kind of the same way. Every time the puppy bites you need to pull back and yelp really loud. Watch your dog. She'll stop and look at you. She might even give an apologetic lick. If not, give the back of her neck or the top of her nose a quick (and not too hard) pinch then ignore her for at least a full minute before playing with her again. What's most important though, is to be consistent. It sounds like you're trying a lot of different things so your pup doesn't know what to expect. If you choose one method and stick with it then you will see some results.
Petsmart offers some awesome classes. You can start now at 9 weeks as long as you have given her all the shots that are appropriate for her age. This will give her a chance to play with other healthy puppies and people and will allow you to bond in a positive way.
Good luck! It's never too late to train a dog... don't listen to that other guy. :)
Reply:My my my, mouthy little things aren't they?
I'll tell you what, she would probably make a spectacular working retriever.
Why don't you try playing some games of fetch with her? Seems like she thinks all of it is a game, so try making it into one! Get something she really likes to chew on-other than yourself, of course. Remove anything else she can fit in her mouth from the room, or the yard (I know this can be pretty difficult-my chessie likes to chew on the corner of the wall, which can't exactly be removed haha). You could get a puppy bumper from your local pet store-a rubber (or canvas) one with a rope tied to it. Really wind her up with it-swing it around by the rope so she can't get to your hand. When she really starts snapping for it-throw it and make her go after it. Not only will this be fun for her, but it will get her good and worn out after a while.
If you're outside, keep her on a long leash-if you have one (if not, you can get one from the pet store, of course). Maybe 15 feet. That way, if she tries to run off with it, you can correct her and keep her from taking off. If you don't use one, and she does take off, don't chase her-don't call her, don't do anything. Let her run off with it. If you chase her, you've started a new game of chase. If you call her, she may not listen, and therefore learns that sometimes she doesn't have to listen to you.
When she begins to get mouthy with you and doesn't take any interest in her toys-ignore her. Just walk away. Go in another room, go anywhere. Don't look at her, don't say anything to her, just get up and stand there like a tree. If she starts to hurt you, walk away. When, and if, she calms down-then you can praise her, which will likely start her nipping at you again-at which point you do the exact same thing and completely ignore her.
She wants your attention, she thinks it's a game-don't feed her by giving her your attention. By not giving it to her, you will get boring, and she will move on to something more interesting.
I hope some of this helps at least a bit. It takes lots of patiences and strict consistency. Like I said, I think she'd make a really great retriever =] Mouthy pups usually do when they get older. Unfortunately, they're not so pleasant as pups!
Also,
a good treat for pups-frozen carrots. They taste good, are crunchy, and the cold eases the soreness of gums.
Reply:ok tell your wife this will last for about 2 more months then it should stop it may be more or less time depending on the severity of the situation here. You see your dog was probably taken from her mom too early and she needs that motherly figure in her life that she can suck bite or chew on, im my years of breeding i have always been fascinated by how puppies act, they bite on there moms legs and its just a phase she will be going through.
Now if it persists you could do the peck at your dog where you close your 4 fingers over your thumb in a snapping motion. And either gently snap the dogs neck or ear to instill dominace.
Yelling wont help at all and can make matters worst, yelling is the last thing you want to do to a small puppy because the dog is so small now and you are probably close to 6 feet tall yelling down at a puppy, that can be terrorizing for a puppy thus causing it to seek someone else. Basically yelling at a young dog can make it be weary of you for years.
Chew toys are good just keep playing with them squeeking them act like your playing with it so she will desire it and bitter spray is an ok quick fix but she will quickly get over the bitter taste.
So be gentle snap her neck or ear with your hand if it continues, dont yell at it!! and just wait it out its a natural process and she will get over it and you and your wife will love your dog
Reply:In order to know how to deal with a modern breed, you need to trace their source and understand their nature. Dogs are very closely related to what animal? A wolf. In nature, when a mother wolf corrects her young, because they are getting too rough with each other, on her nipple, or with her, she will bite him on the snout. Not hard, but hold his mouth together. Cup it with your hand and say no, sternly. Don't do it above her. Get down on her level and do it. Dogs will pay more attention to eye contact, restriction of their body, and your assertion of your voice more than anything that you can do to them. I hope that works!
Reply:Get a new dog. Once a pup starts with that I dont think you can do anything about it
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