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rae Member  Posts: 17 |
posted 11-15-2003 03:15 PM
 
I'm going nuts with our lab puppy. His biting is really getting annoying. He bites and nips me almost constantly. We have tried reprimanding him with all the different methods we have read about, but he just won't stop!!!! He's not doing this in a mean or aggressive way. It's more "give me attention" or "play with me". Either way, we have to get this under control before he's full grown. Any suggestions would be most welcome! Rae IP: Logged |
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 11-15-2003 04:18 PM
This is completely normal at this age. We went through it with our Husky. What we did was when she bit down too hard we would yel "Owwww" really loud, stop playing and leave. If she tried to chase us and play more we would ignore her. This helps him learn the limits of what is too much. While your pup is teething like this it will continue for a few more months so you have to be patient. As she grows older, he will grow out of it. I thought for sure because Bailey was biting all the time that when she got to be an adult that she would be a biter but it didn't happen. It is a teething process that she has to put everything in her mouth, just like human babies. It gets better, I promise!! IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 11-15-2003 05:37 PM
Hi, When your puppy bites yell ouch and turn as if your tending to your wound like a litter mate would do and the problem should stop. If not when she bites give her a toy to chew on and praise her and give her a treat if she chews that rather than your hand puppies soon learn that being rewarded means they have been good. Never give a puppy attention if they have biten or jump up as if they are demanding attention just turn away and dont make eye contact.. Your puppy needs to learn that you are the boss not him. he will soon leran that you will not give in when he wants the attention... Being persitant with him is the key never back down... Biting can lead to agression as the puppy grows and can be quite difficult to resolve when they become adults.. Puppy training classes also help with this sort of problem. Hope you have some success keep us posted mike IP: Logged |
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 11-15-2003 07:39 PM
Puppy classes are a great idea and I highly recommend it also. Charmedagain said it better than me. As they grow older they learn their limits and eventually grow out of the biting phase. IP: Logged |
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rae Member Posts: 17 |
posted 11-16-2003 06:03 AM
I have tried the "ignore him" method, but either he is really stubborn, or I cave in too early. I will keep trying this. He was really bad this morning. When I would try and walk anywhere in the house, he was following me biting and niping my feet and legs. Jumping to bite my shirt. I have also tried yelling Ow!, but I don't think my voice is very effective with him. He responds much better to my husbands voice. He goes through a period where he does this constantly...then an hour later he is being a good-boy! We have started obedience classes. We are on week three this week. The instructors there know of our problem and are trying to work with us as well. One of the instructors has been trying to reassure me that just by going to class and working with him...he should settle down and mind better as the class progresses. I hope so...he is frustating me to no end! And I'm sure he senses my frustration...which doesnt help. Thanks for the advice......Rae IP: Logged |
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 11-16-2003 08:15 AM
You have to hang in there. I bet you are right and he can sense your frustration. Try being calm and remember that it will pass as he gets older. You just happen to have a very energetic dog that loves to play! Try exercising him like long walks and running around. It might help to get that energy out of his system. A TIRED DOG IS A GOOD DOG!! Dog obedience is great. You are on the right track. Keep at the suggestions that were given to you. They won't work overnight so don't cave in. Feel free to write back and vent!! IP: Logged |
Jas Moderator Posts: 536 |
posted 11-16-2003 01:11 PM
I agree with the other posters comments. ***I want to add that you must remember even negative attention (reprimands, corrections, NO's etc) is STILL attention.*** Dogs will repeat behaviors that have worked in the past. SO you must ignore the unwanted behavior completely. Turn, & walk away - your dog will learn that exhibiting certain behaviors will get him nothing, no reaction, no attention. He will be left standing there thinking "hey what happened?" I cant emphasize enough to *Really* make sure you reward him for the right behavior.....,capturing the right behavior needs to be your focus. Much easier and more pleasant for you to reward than have to correct. Did you look into clicker training? Read up on it by doing a web search. Once you both understand and apply the concept it really is like a light bulb goes off in their heads. They realize what you want from them using this method and that by doing whats "right" they receive the reward of more attention and treats, a dog is more likely to repeat what he can for the reward. A lot of what you are going through is the joy of puppyhood! With the right guidance He WILL grow out of it. But it does take patience, time & continual training. IP: Logged |
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