posted 11-06-2003 01:44 PM         

Also when I put my hands on each side of his face, for any reason, I was trying to look at his eye color, he went crazy and growled and bit to get his head away, it was not hurting him for sure, so why does he show this behavior?

Nobody can touch him, he bites! Nobody can walk around, he grabs there pants, socks or legs! Nobody can pick him up, he'll grab their chin, nose..etc!

I considered puppy classes, about how much do they cost?? And what kind of things will he learn??

posted 11-06-2003 07:48 PM         

I don't know anything about Boxers, but I have a mixed dog that has some herding dog in her. We have a lot of trouble with her nipping at hands, faces, legs - whatever she can reach. She will also jump up and bite clothes, especially loose shirts or skirts.

I finally realized that this is herding behavior. When she does it, she is trying to make me do something - or stop doing something she doesn't like. Obviously, the dog needs to learn that this is not acceptable, and she will NOT get what she wants by doing it.

Some of it is also just normal puppy mouthiness. I am told that puppies will outgrow the moutiness, but that some dogs retain more than others.

I would make sure that you consistently tell your dog NO when he bites, even if it doesn't seem to be doing any good. Try a squirt bottle full of water or give him a time out if he gets out of control. You can also try keeping a leash on him so you can control him easier.

Does he have bite inhibiton? Meaning that when he bites, he does not bite hard? I know it can still hurt (especially on the face) but there is a BIG difference between the bite of a dog that knows how to hold back and one that doesn't.

If you dog does not know bite inhibition, you need to teach him. There is a great article about this at: http://www.jersey.net/%7Emountaindog/berner1/bitestop.htm