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mamabear_34 unregistered |
posted 02-11-2004 08:39 AM
Hi everyone I am new here with a new pit/lab mix puppy. Her name is Buffy and she is beautiful!! Buffy is about 14 weeks old and was brought to the Humane Society at 5 weeks of age and I adopted her when she was 7 weeks old. My problem is that she is very mouthy!!! She barks and growls at my husband and I and she will nip HARD when we try to pet her and or play with her. I have tried the "nose hug" by holding her muzzle shut and told her "no bite" as my vet suggested and I have tried yelping when she nips and have also tried ignoring her and walking away.....nothing has really worked. She also jumps and bites at our clothing when we are walking. HELP!!! She is with us everyday as we own our own store so she isnt left alone at home. What can we do?? Thanks in advance for the advice!! IP: Logged |
Deus Member Posts: 136 |
posted 02-11-2004 09:14 AM
I love to ruff house with my dogs but I have found that when I ruff house with them I was actualy teaching them that its alrite to bite, Even though its just play time for them it can still hurt. So I simply stopped doing that, Now when there in a piss & vinarger mood I break out one of there tug toy's or the puppy rag and we go at it. When ever they try to go for my hand or sleev ext. they get a rap on the nose and a sharp NO! This lets then know that its not ok to mouth me or any member of the family. If you dont let them get into this habbit you dont have to break them out of it later. Puppies need some sort of outlet and early bonding & socializing with the family is very inportent just be sure that the activity you choose is safe for both you & your pup. Tug toys and rags are great I use a shammy with my pups, I never leave there toys out for them to play with on there owne simply because after a wile they seem to loose interest and the toy becomes just another object around the house. So after play time is over I pick up the toy and put it away (This also makes my wife happy The next day or when ever I take out the toy again they go bannas like it was the 1st time they ever saw it or something. This gives them there much needed play time But the control is all mine. (we play when I say we play) I could go on but its late and im sure you get the idia anyway Hope this helps Deus IP: Logged |
honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 02-11-2004 09:50 AM
Mamabear, please read below and check out this web-site. Most puppies are mouthy at that age but it can be worse when a pup like yours was taken away from its mom at too early age and didnt learn from its mom the pecking order and socialization skills. http://www.doggiedoor.com/nobite.shtml and here is an article, THE AGGRESSIVE ACTING, BITING PUPPY A puppy who is biting you or someone else in the family is doing so because he has not yet learned the rules of playing with humans. Your puppy has not accepted his subordinate position in your family. He may be acting aggressively but, in fact, he is not considered an aggressive, dangerous dog. At this point, he is just an obnoxious pup who desperately needs to be trained. Please understand that your puppy is not bad if he is mouthing you quite vigorously. If you administer any kind of physical punishment when he bites too hard, he will eventually respond in kind. He will learn to defend himself whenever anyone raises a hand to him and will become a dangerous adult dog. During teething time provide things for him to chew on. For example, soak old wash rags in water, ring them out, and put them in the freezer. Whenever he has a need to chew on you or the furniture, give him one of these wash rags to work over. Provide a box filled with chew toys such as nylon bones or hard rubber balls. It is best not to play games where your hand is near his mouth. If you do, however, train him not to bite when you are playing. As soon as he begins to apply any pressure to your hand, scream as loudly as you can. Startled, he will release and, as soon as he does, say, "Good Dog!" Continue to do this until you see him noticeably inhibit his bite. He will learn that skin is tender and that he can only press down very lightly during play. Be sure each member of your family follows this same procedure. Never play with gloves on your hand. He may bit down harder without your knowing it, and the next time you play with bare hands, you may get hurt. It is not a good idea to have tug-of-war games with old socks because he will have to bite down very hard to hold on which retards the previous bite inhibition learning. This advice pertains also to any kind of stuffed animal. The reason for this is that a small child may walk in one day dragging a teddy bear, and your pup, seeing a stuffed animal, may grab it for his own and inadvertently grab fingers as well. If your puppy is biting and pulling at your jeans, tell him in a loud, firm voice, "NO!" Then, give the command, "Sit," followed by, "Good Dog!" He will soon learn to approach you and immediately go into a sitting position. Of course, teaching him to sit is part of his training program. hope this helps honeybear IP: Logged |
mamabear_34 unregistered |
posted 02-11-2004 11:11 AM
Thank you for the help (both of you)!! Buffy does sit on command so I will work with her some more!! I love her soooo much!! I was terribly depressed around Christmas time this past year (all of my kids are grown and gone), but the 3rd of January I adopted Buffy and the depression went away. My daughter said that I just needed a new baby to take care of! When I went to the Humane Society it was "just to look" but when I touched Buffy and she rubbed her cute little face against my hand I was hooked!! I have never owned a pit before but I am reading and learning everything I can about the breed so that I can be the best mom possible for her. Again thanks for the advice and keep it coming!! ------------------ IP: Logged |
Angie Member Posts: 171 |
posted 02-11-2004 11:29 AM
I would love to see a pic of your little Buffy...? IP: Logged |
honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 02-11-2004 01:06 PM
mamabear, and there is a wealth of info here and on the all dog site that if you do a search on puppy training, you will get a ton of good info. congrats on saving the little fellas life and good luck honeybear IP: Logged |
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