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Rene Member  Posts: 161 |
posted 11-10-2003 03:09 PM
 
I need some help please i have a rotty that is about 7 years old and for the last 2 years she has been bitting us only when my kids and i are playing togather she will come and usually it's the kids that get bit. I cant have a dog that bites us but we love her very very much but we are tired of being hurt does anyone know if this is common? thank you IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 11-10-2003 03:35 PM
Could it be a bid for attention? Or jealousy that you are playing with the kids and not her? Not that either one is acceptable, but sometimes knowing the reason gives you a place to start to cure the behavior. Does the dog show aggression or dominance issues any time else? How old are the kids? I'm going to let someone else field this one since the dog is 7 years old and not a puppy, but these questions are a place to start.
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Rene Member Posts: 161 |
posted 11-10-2003 04:11 PM
it's only when we are playing around my kids are 17 and 12 the other day my 12 year old son and his friend were in the kitchen and his friend pretended to steal a candy and Nala bit him in the behind. i felt really bad but he said it was just a pinch but of course i couldnt look. I also have 2 Yorkies and she play's just fine with them i dont' understand why she would bit us. she usually is a very good dog she sleeps in my bed with me we play with her and the puppies all the time maybe she just wants us to play with her and not each other but i can't have a dog that bites it's scary she is so big [This message has been edited by Rene (edited 11-10-2003).] IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 11-10-2003 04:11 PM
I cant help much, like Jimiya said it could be wanting attention. My lab is terrible this way, he doesnt bite but he gets in your face if you want to show attention to someone else, kids etc. Honeybear IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 11-10-2003 10:14 PM
I have had several dogs do this...Dooley is my 3 years old Aussie mix and I swear to you he is the best behaved dog I have ever owned. His only offense is getting into the garbage. BUT he is very protective of all the family members, when we wrestle and play with our kids, 11 and 15, usually somone screeches or screams...all while laughing. He has and will nip at whoever is doing the screeching. He gets uptight, I think he is concerned or thinks one is hurting the other. He has never bitten hard, no broken skin, but he does nip harder than when playing. His body language says he is upset, sort of confused. If you look at it from his point of view...one of the family members he is supposed to protect is hurting another family member he is supposed to protect. I have always thought this the reason for it. Simple solution...we stopped playing roughly with each other with him in the room. I don't know your dog and of course I can't see these incidents...you will have to really think about her actions and the situation and decide for yourself. Does she seem to mistrust your sons friend already? Is she overly protective with your sons? Has she nipped anyone for no apparent reason? or would you say it's always been in a protective posture? I'm just throwing out ideas, not saying this is the case. Hope you get some more advice from someone that helps. IP: Logged |
RottyMommy Moderator Posts: 480 |
posted 11-10-2003 10:51 PM
I am the owner of 2 female rottweilers. This is somewhat common if she is only doing it when you are playing. Both my girls get hyper and all excited when me and my fiance horseplay. I also know many other rotty owners that their dogs do the same. However your dog should not be biting. I would suggest not hoarsing around when she is in the room. Also you can try a spray bottle with water and a little vinegar and spray her with it when she acts up when you are playing around. As long as it is only when you are hoarsing around I wouldnt consider it aggresiveness more just her getting excited and wanting to join in but is just showing what she wants more so than what she should. So I would try those suggestions and good luck. This is something that definitely can be resolved!! IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 11-11-2003 04:49 AM
I think you're the third one with a Nala on this forum.  Our Nala does the nipping thing as well, but she's only 6 months old. She does it when she's excited and wants to play. She does it if she wants me to stop something - like stop correcting her for chasing the cats. She also does it whenever she sees someone hugging - like if I hug one of the kids. Actually, she also starts to act up if I pet a cat. I think she is jealous and wants some of the attention. Make sure you give your Nala attention and play with her. I would do as others suggestion and not rough house in front of her. If she does nip, I would firmly tell her NO BITE and down her for a few minutes (assuming she knows this). Is she obedience trained? Putting a dog in a down-stay is one way to remind the dog that you're the boss. It should defuse whatever is going on in her little head.
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Rene Member Posts: 161 |
posted 11-11-2003 08:53 AM
thank you all very much for the advice and suggestions. I have thoght that was the problem before (her being protective or jealous) but just wanted to make sure i was thinking correctley. Hopefully my son and his friends will listen when i tell them if they are there nala has to be out cuz you know boys who knows when they are going to tackle each other. thanks again IP: Logged |
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