Post by: Linder on May 19, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
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Post by: Linder on May 19, 2015, 09:47:14 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 19, 2015, 09:52:04 AM
Its not really aggressive. im sure if she was trying to cause harm she would do it. its not as big of an issue with me because i am big enough to be the dominate one but i have 2 girls aged 6 and 3 and a 6 month old boy and my pup will bit their clothes and hair(girls). ill try the flicking as i'm ready to try anything. I know she is teething as well and that accounts for some of this. I would be interested to try the butter thing, ill let you know how that works
The clothes thing is tough because I also tried to give my pups enough toys to keep them busy and help alleviate that desire to always chew but at the same time, it somewhat tells them its ok to chew on stuff like clothes. I would just try being around them with the kids and as soon as she bites, pop her on the nose, say "no" and make sure she knows right from wrong.
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on May 19, 2015, 10:16:55 AM
I also read that you can actually bite the dog back because that is what the mother does with all her pups to teach them the rules. Not sure I could ever actually bite a puppy but desperate times call for desperate measures. :chuckle:I've been giving that a go lately too. :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: Colin on May 19, 2015, 10:18:29 AM
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Post by: vandeman17 on May 19, 2015, 02:12:16 PM
Spray bottles work wonders.
I tried that with one of my dogs and she actually enjoyed it and it turned it a game so that failed. :o I do know it works for plenty of other dogs though
Post by: turbo on May 19, 2015, 02:13:08 PM
what I did with my lab when he was a pup was when he tried to nip/bite I would grab his lip and curl in onto one of his teeth and give just enough pressure for him to feel his teeth on his lip. learned real quick not to bite.and say no BITE, squeeze right when you say bite.
Post by: Pingdork on May 19, 2015, 11:34:58 PM
Spray bottles work wonders.
I tried that with one of my dogs and she actually enjoyed it and it turned it a game so that failed. :o I do know it works for plenty of other dogs though
I read somewhere to put about 2-4 tablespoons worth of vinegar in the spray bottle with the water to discourage unwanted behaviors. Unpleasant smell to the dog with added benefit of being an unpleasant smell for fleas as well.
Worked well for our dogs anyway.
Post by: rasbo on May 20, 2015, 04:35:18 AM
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Post by: lokidog on May 20, 2015, 09:52:02 AM
what I did with my lab when he was a pup was when he tried to nip/bite I would grab his lip and curl in onto one of his teeth and give just enough pressure for him to feel his teeth on his lip. learned real quick not to bite.
:yeah: The harder they bite, the more it hurts, natural consequences.
I've actually been doing this with all of our puppies and mostly, if they feel skin, they will let go quickly... all of our puppy buyers can thank me later. 8) :chuckle:
Also, to the OP, make sure the kids have something that is OK for the pup to chew on handy, that way they can tell the pup no but then replace their body part with the OK thing.
Post by: elkoholic on May 20, 2015, 11:16:13 AM
I also read that you can actually bite the dog back because that is what the mother does with all her pups to teach them the rules. Not sure I could ever actually bite a puppy but desperate times call for desperate measures. :chuckle:
I did this to my brothers puppy 2 years ago, he knows who the top dog is when I come around now... never bit me again. I did this when he was about 12 weeks old...
Post by: KFhunter on May 20, 2015, 05:36:02 PM
I always clamp on the muzzle with my hand and gently roll their face so they're on their sides/back. I hold it until I get a submit, usually a little whimpering and pawing at my hand but a few repeats and they've learned submitting at an early age. I don't go for the whole enchilada the first time they nip/mouth/bite, just a clamp and roll a few seconds then release when I hear a whimper. They catch on fast.
*note - careful not to grind or chip their teeth or catch a tongue, I hold the muzzle firmly but gently - goal is not to hurt the dog but restrain
Post by: lostbackpacker on May 20, 2015, 08:27:07 PM
Post by: wildweeds on May 20, 2015, 09:40:04 PM
I also read that you can actually bite the dog back because that is what the mother does with all her pups to teach them the rules. Not sure I could ever actually bite a puppy but desperate times call for desperate measures. :chuckle:
Post by: police women of America on May 20, 2015, 10:00:06 PM
as for furniture he is probably teething so make sure there are plenty of chewy toys for him. if that doesn't work find out something sour that doesn't hurt dogs and spray it on the furniture legs and he will learn those aren't toys.
watch "Dogs 101 puppies edition" covers everything.
Post by: police women of America on May 20, 2015, 10:03:46 PM
Exactly what I do, bite them back on the ear,just enough to get a whimper and a whine.Works like a charm,never had even a stubborn one take more than three lessons:chuckle: just like the movie "snow dogs"I also read that you can actually bite the dog back because that is what the mother does with all her pups to teach them the rules. Not sure I could ever actually bite a puppy but desperate times call for desperate measures. :chuckle: