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jefffox18 Member  Posts: 14 |
posted 02-07-2004 04:53 PM
 
I've tried all the methods that everyone says (yelling "ow" like the littermates; giving him something good to bite; pressing down hard on his tongue so it hurts him; etc.) but my mini dachshund just will not stop biting. He loves shoelaces, shoes, socks, pant legs, the couch, etc. He's also really taken to biting flesh recently (my feet, my nose, my leg, whatever he can get his teeth on). Since the methods have been unsuccessful, I've found myself resorting to pushing his face away and giving him a stern NO, and sometimes, admittedly, getting so frustrated (and hurt) that I've probably been too rough with this. I've tried the time-out in his own room (i.e., stopping play) and I've tried the time-out by locking him in his crate. The second he comes out he comes right for me or whoever else is here too. What can I do? There's no way I can keep a dog that bites like this. IP: Logged |
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karma Member Posts: 77 |
posted 02-07-2004 05:27 PM
You know, sometimes specific breeds have certain tendencies. I don't know anything about doxies myself, but I wonder if you could look for a doxie site and post your problems to others who know the breed well. I've known breed-specific experts to be capable of startling insights. Of course, you will probably get some good suggestions from dog people in general also. Sorry I don't have anything to offer myself except the above. It sounds like you've already tried the methods that come to my mind. IP: Logged |
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jefffox18 Member Posts: 14 |
posted 02-07-2004 06:03 PM
one more thing, which may or may not be breed-specific --- starting yesterday and today, it's only me that he bites, and that's all he'll do with me. i don't know what i did to mess up??? i thought dogs were supposed to respect the "pack leader"/disciplinarian??? IP: Logged |
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elizavixen Member Posts: 160 |
posted 02-07-2004 06:10 PM
My puppy did this as well. There are actually lots of posts about this so you could search the site and read those. As far as the biting, it just takes time. Keep reprimanding him and eventually it should click in his head. My puppy did this a lot and at first I tried all those things you read about, none of it worked. I just kept at it, usually putting him out when he was getting too rough. Kind of like 3 strikes and you're out. He is now a little over 4 mos now and the biting has almost ceased. He gets a little carried away now at times but it is not nearly as bad as it was. My hands used to be so cut up because he too liked the taste of flesh and drew blood on many occassions. Be grateful you have a dachshund, a mini one at that. My puppy is a st. Bernard (50+ lbs). Also, try not to lose your patience with him. I found that with Indy, the more upset I got, he got more excited and that is when he would take a chunk out of you. If it gets to where you are really frustrated, just put the puppy outside or in a crate or something. And then the both of you can calm down. If he is only biting you, it is not that you did something wrong. It is his way of playing. He doesn't equate bite=bad/hurt. When puppies play, they bite. I don't think it is an insult or anything. [This message has been edited by elizavixen (edited 02-07-2004).] IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 02-07-2004 06:50 PM
My puppy did this as well. She still does it sometimes at 9 months, but she is much better now. The only thing that helped at all was trying to calm her down, holding her muzzle shut and firmly saying "No" in a calm, low voice. I would hold on until she sighed and then let go. If she was totally out of control, I would chuck her outside for a few minutes but this didn't always help. Have you tried walking away and ignoring puppy for a few minutes and then coming back? And if he starts right up again, ignore again? This is my favorite article on bite inhibition: http://www.jersey.net/%7Emountaindog/berner1/bitestop.htm Hang in there - it WILL get better. Just be consistent and patient. I think a lot of the improvement only comes with age, but you still need to be teaching him in the meantime that it is unacceptable.
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2pyrs Member Posts: 30 |
posted 02-07-2004 07:17 PM
My mother had the same problem with her Dachshund to. She taught me two tricks that I have found over the years were of help but first you need to make sure know one else is letting him bite and never ever make it a game or let others laugh when he bites. That said here is what we do. when he starts to bite or even touches your skin with his mouth you must say no and if he keeps coming you take one finger and give it to him all the way down his mouth a fast in and out motion, enough to make him gag, it's in the timing and fast reflexes. Don't take him by the head and force your finger in this well only make him stand offish. Soft touch love forgiveness no hollering I have found that hollering does little but to make most of our guys confused,it's a threat. I have found that by adjusting ones tone of voice is the key to getting there attention. I do agree with elizauixen time ,patience. Next soap and hand cream. We bought stock in Ivory soap, we would take it and apply it to the door frames the wood legs on tables and chairs and rub pepper in the couch and chair corners by the there level. Hand cream applied to ones hands, we use Corn Huskers you may find other that work for you. Breed does not make a difference as to chewing or biting some do some don't. (teething)We puppy proof our home and keep them in one area when not attend to. Crate training has been a real help(put sheet over it). It's there safe spot there area and we respect that and they know it. Dogs once sleep in caves in logs (den). There meat was not cut up for them they had to tear it apart. I am not sure what to say about your last comment, I don't want to seem rude but if you had any kids like my boy kicking, biting hitting bed wetting,well we still keep him He is 21 now and it broke my heart the day he left home. I use to hold puppy classes for those who were thinking about getting a puppy and there are classes for those new to the dog world. You may want to see if you can find one in your area. DON'T give up please. IP: Logged |
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loonyluna Member Posts: 30 |
posted 02-07-2004 07:21 PM
My puppy did this too and only with me. I'd be worried when strangers on the street wanted to say "hi" and pet her so I'd explain about sharp puppy teeth etc and then she'd just lick them. A few people commented on how amazed they were that she wasn't biting and I was thinking "you should see my hands, arms and feet". I did the same as Jamiya, held her by the scruff of her neck with one hand and held her muzzle with the other and gave her a stern "no" while looking directly at her. That really helped. She still does it once and a while but not often. Apparently the trick is to let go of her muzzle while she is relaxed, if she's struggling and you let her go then it becomes a game. I tried just walking away but then she'd attack my pantleg so that didn't much help. Good luck. IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-08-2004 12:05 AM
I feel almost guilty! I have a mini doxie and never had that problem. I mean she did chew when breaking her teeth in, but was never all out biting me. When she did try teething on me, I said NO and gave her her blanket. I wrote about this awhile back and most didn't like the idea that she had her own knit blanket to tear apart. But it worked for me! and it didn't hurt her! so that's what I "still" give her. I have done alot of research of my own on this breed, and they love to burro! have you noticed that about your doxie yet? her favorite game is for me to wrap her ball inside the knit blanket, and she "goes to town" playing with it and shreading the blanket. She knows which blankets are hers, and she doesn't touch any others. Good luck! Susan And this breed is a one person dog! you will be her life! IP: Logged |
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angelgirl2003 Member Posts: 59 |
posted 02-09-2004 07:24 AM
Buy some bitter apple and spray it on your hands when you are playing with the pup. They oh so do not like the taste and it is not toxic. Do this regularly for about a week...she will stop biting you. Just remember to wash you hands and don't stick them in your own mouth LOL IP: Logged |
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