Monday, March 15, 2010

Disobidient Pug/Jack Russel Mix Puppy?

Hello! I have a Jack Russel/Pug mix puppy currently 4 months old. She is constantly biting both objects and me, especially the hands,fingers, and feet. I am aware that she is still just a puppy and will do some silly things. But it has reached the point that I cannot play or interact with her without her bitting. Be it her means of playing too, it is really annoying and I have a fear she will always insist on using her teeth to "play and get attention". I'm going to spare details because I don't know where to start. My question is to you, will it stop, eventually? Is this normal for this breed. Currently whenever she bites by means of hurting or annoying me I just tell her to stop and say no.





There are times however, when I have to hit her hard so she will let go but after that she just charges back at me! Is there an effective way to teach her that bitting is bad?

Disobidient Pug/Jack Russel Mix Puppy?
I have 3 full stock jrts and know exactly what you're talking about! I have scars all over both my forearms from the play biting. It seems to be for attention, although mine get all the attention they could possibly need! Better cared for than most children. I've found that raising my voice in a stern tone works better than anything, because the jrt in them wants to please, and knowing that they've displeased you sometimes in itself is enough! In extreme cases a rolled up newspaper does the trick. Don't know why, but my dogs are scared to death of one. Just had to use it a couple of times, now all I have to do is tell them I'm getting the newspaper and they line up like little soldiers at attention! They love it when they please me!
Reply:Jack Russel's are spunky little things, so you need patience and by all means, show her who the boss is. Pug's are nice dogs, but they can be bossy...so the jackrussel/pug mix is a doozy, but adorable.





Consistency is the most important thing when teaching a puppy anything. The poor dog is teething, and until she gets her grown-up teeth, she will bite anything and everything/everyone. It's frustrating, I know, but she will get over that habit.





We kind, understanding (I know it's difficult at times!), but the loving reward you will get from her when she's over these shenanigans is well worth it.
Reply:If you use your hands to push her away or 'hit her', she will naturally come back because she thinks you are playing. Have you tried yelping and walking away from her for 20 seconds before paying attention again? Bite inhibition can be taught and SHOULD be taught (rather than bite prohibition) so that she learns to have a soft mouth when she does bite. See this article based on Dr Ian Dunbar's methods (he is a well-known veterinary behaviorist specializing in puppies). You may have to copy and paste it to a word file in order to make it more readable. Good luck with your pup.



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