Comments on: How do you stop a hyper over excited puppy biting?

By: aedan33

aedan33 — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:52:59 +0000

a loud yelp every time he bites you, and stop play.

puppy cant distinguish between posative and negative attention properly so shouting at the will not work.

if he continues with the biting after you have made the yelp put him into another room untill he has colmed down, then go and praise him and start to play if you wish. it will be a very repetative process before he learns.

also bear in mind a dogs natural instinct is to bite its play mates, its a way of setting authority and establishing bonds within the pack in nature. always make sure you are the one to end the play.

also try distracting his attention from your hands and feet with toys.
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By: acleighx

acleighx — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:41:59 +0000

Just say "No" in a calm asscertive voice and your puppy should listen if not put him in a time out.
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By: Alison L

Alison L — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:56:59 +0000

replace your hand with a dog toy….

when he tries to teeth on your hand say "no!" firmly first and replace hand with toy….

My dog is now ten and when she was a puppy we allowed her to play bite us and pull on out clothes ect….now that shes all grown up shes vicious!!!

Be sure to train your puppy while u have the chance!
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By: Jody

Jody — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:06:59 +0000

You may wish to view some websites written by behavioral experts:
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/pup-nip.pdf
http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/biteinhibition.html

handling this incorrectly can lead to aggression and/or hard mouth problems later
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By: hotblacanesemama

hotblacanesemama — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:44:59 +0000

a chew rope toy would do and you have to be stern so he or she will obey you
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By: Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:39:59 +0000

When he starts to bite, spray Bittler Apple (available at any local pet store) on your hands or feet.
Also, you put your thumb in the dogs mouth and press lightly on the inside, bottom part of the dogs jaw, they HATE that and it does not hurt them.
You can also try holding their mouth shut and say "no" but sometimes it gets them angry and they bite even more. Try a few different things but don't award with treats or they will bite just for one!
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By: Kristie C

Kristie C — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:17:59 +0000

short of calling ceaser milan I would get myself some info books on how to train effectively. It can be done and with very sucessful results
Here is a link where you can find alot of books on behavior
http://krewsing.sitstay.hop.clickbank.net/

Sometimes getting good advice first saves alot of little bite marks on your toes!! Good luck
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By: basham_2005

basham_2005 — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:12:59 +0000

my lab/heeler mix always bit at our feet, one day i was running an he grabbed my shoe an he ripped out one of his baby teeth, so it can be harmful for them, we told him no, he hated being yelled at an he learned very quick, try squirting him with water when he does bite. when he plays nice keep playing with him, an when he bites at your hands immediatly stop playing with him an he will realize that when he does that he loses his play mate. it may take a while but thats what the pros say to do. good luck an i hope this helps
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By: allycmw

allycmw — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:43:59 +0000

I have a Westie, too, and he could be quite a handful when he was a puppy. To stop the biting, whenever he gives you a nip, you have to give a really loud, sharp yelp (much as his littermates would do if he bit them). And then you IGNORE him. This is the worst thing you can do to a puppy – no more play! Stand up, turn away, cross your arms over your chest and avoid eye contact. Once he calms down, it's back to play! Give him lots of praise and rubs, and soon he'll learn that nipping only gets him ignored, but being a good puppy gets him lots of attention!
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By: Professors suck!

Professors suck! — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:36:59 +0000

Bite it back?
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