My dog is really bad with bitting how can i discourage her from this?

She is 12 weks old, she is a great we dog but she bits everything . Im looking for other peoples tips on how the discouraged there dogs from bitting.I got the spray, she licks it when i spray it lol.

    My dog is really bad with bitting how can i discourage her from this?

    She is 12 weks old, she is a great we dog but she bits everything . Im looking for other peoples tips on how the discouraged there dogs from bitting.I got the spray, she licks it when i spray it lol....
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    • My dog is really bad with bitting how can i discourage her from this?

      My dog is really bad with bitting how can i discourage her from this? General Dog Discussions
      She is 12 weks old, she is a great we dog but she bits everything . Im looking for other peoples tips on how the discouraged there dogs from bitting.I got the spray, she licks it when i spray it lol.

      My dog is really bad with bitting how can i discourage her from this?

      My dog is really bad with bitting how can i discourage her from this? General Dog Discussions
    • When she bites at you, yell "ow" very loudly and then tell her "no bite". You can also gently wrap you hand around her mouth to close it and tell her "no bite". If when she does bite you, make sure that after you tell her no, that you ignore her for a few minutes. She will learn that it is not ok to do this and when she does that she will not be given attention. She is only 12 weeks old and this is their way of playing and she does not know yet that she can not do this. Be consistent with working with her and she will eventually get it.

    • Well for one thing she is a baby and is still learning what is acceptable behavior and what isn't. I would suggest you say in a high pitched rather loud voice "ouch" (DO NOT pull your hand away as this can be considered playing). At this point the puppy should start licking you in apology. If she continues biting then say no bite and just stop playing with her. Ignoring is an excellent tool to stop puppy biting. They want your attention and withdrawal of attention is very effective.

    • Like all pups she is teething and needs a hard rubber toy to bite on. pups tend to chew anything they can and I have known them to chew the legs of tables and chairs.There are also good dog chews on the market and I suggest these. As for 'nipping' human hands or feet this is play rather than aggression.

    • She's a puppy and just like human babies, they use their mouths to test everything. One thing you can try is to yelp just like a dog would when she bites you. She'll understand that what she's doing hurts and hopefully bite softer or stop altogether. I know it sounds silly but if she were biting another dog, that's what the dog would do, yelp.

    • My dog is 10 wks and does the same thing. You are to make a noise like they do when they are hurt. Like a yelping noise.Also when he starts biting I tap his nose and say no, then get a toy for him to play with. This means that he can still be a puppy and play but he cant bite people.Its worked really well and after about 1 week of this he no longer bites

    • she is a baby and that is what they do ; give her acceptable things to bite , rawhide; kong treat balls with a little peanut butter; rotate her toys; teething hurts just like a baby; never hit, hold her snout, shake etc that is all animal abuse; crate training is not punishment training; if you crate , you make it the best place in the house where she comes and goes at first by her will; please remember that positive works, negative creates fear and fear can breed aggression; you want a healthy happy adjusted dog ; they will make mistakes and we need to move on and train in a positive, patience, consistent, loving way - that worksIf you do your job right in training, you don't need to poison spray your areas; if you take the responsibility, do it the right way and invest your time not your money ; that is not teaching ; teaching will last for all circumstances not the things that you forgot to spray; common sense and spend the money on good food, good vet; good training ; a lousy adult dog had a lousy trainer when a puppy; no towel tugging you are teaching aggression ; then when the towel isn't there it is your hand ; this is why shelters are loaded b/c people aren't good trainers; just lazy people; feed a little peanut butter or treat from hand and you won't have hand biting

    • there are several things that can be done to teach a puppy that biting is not OK. Biting or nipping is a normal part of puppy play, and they need to be taught that this kind of play is NOT OK with humans. You can do 2 quick fingers to the nose with just enough force to get the pup's attention and say firmly "NO BITE".You can wrap your hand around the upper jaw so the skin of the pups mouth is between your fingers and it's teeth. Press gently and hold the mouth immobile as you say "you don't want to do that. NO BITE" This way the pup learns how sharp and uncomfortable it's razor sharp puppy teeth are and it won't want to bite you because your pup does NOT want to hurt you.

    • Yelp when she bites. She will know this sound from when she played with her litter mates & her mother. It is natural for puppies to play by biting. Its just not acceptable to humans. Get an old tea towel & tie knots in it. When she bites you yelp & get her to play at pulling the tea towel instead. Be persistent for a few days to brake the habit.

    • She's only still a baby - is she teething maybe? Make sure that she's got plenty of chew toys to nag on.Pups do tend to nip & mouth when playing.When she does this even if it doesn't hurt,pretend that it does & shock her by saying OW! loudly.Her toys are for playing with & chewing on not your hands or any other part of you.

    • pups need to chew... as same as the 2nd answer, when pup bites a very loud OWW... or any sound... let pup know it hurts.... also we have used the words"NO BITE" when she gets carried away... if she continues stop all play and ignore the dog. or give a time out- in another room, outside, or in her cage.... also,,,, SUBSTITUTE CHEW,,,,, every time she goes for skin, yelp, then give the "safe" chew and give praise when she takes the toy....... may sound silly but a few times i bit her back,,, on the tip of ear, not to hurt, just so she could feel the teeth...lol.... after a few months she has gotten it, and will not bite skin at all...

    • Well make sure your pup has toys and things she is aloud to chew on, and reward her for doing so. When she chews things that she shouldnt be, push her away from it and say "No". Dont shout but just say it in a firm voice. If she goes back to it, do the same until she gets the hint.If she is nibbling people, do the same, push her away and say "No" and dont give her eye contact or any other type of attention, until she goes away. You dont have to be mean, just be firm with her and give her loads of love and fuss when shes good.Good Luck

    • Don't worry, this is normal behaviour for a 12 week old pup and you can train her out of it but it will take many weeks until you can trust her!Every time she gets so excited that she nips, tell her no! sharply so she can hear you are cross and then ignore her. When she has calmed down, give her some gentle attention. When she gets too wound up playing a game etc, calm things down before she nips.Eventually, she will learn that she has to be gentle.Nip, biting and mouthing are all natural puppy behaviour and it takes all puppies a while to understand that you can't play with people in the same way.Get some toys that she can play rough with. She is Teething and needs safe things she can bury her teeth in. Focus her energies on these toys instead of your skin and you'll be in the track to a non biting adult dog.

    • Try her on chew toys. Then when she bits something you do not want her to bit, use a flyswatter and give her the chew toy. Tell her this is what you chew on. Good luck. Ann

    • This is actually a very lengthy discussion but I will try to condense it.Mouthing and chewing are normal behaviours for a dog of that age. Thankfully most dogs will grow out of it. Here are some reasons for the behaviour and tips to help you through the rough patches.There are two primary reasons puppies will chew everything in sight. Teething and boredom. Teething pain causes the dog to seek out things to chew. The act of chewing releases endorphins and helps to alleviate some of the pain. The problems arise when the puppy chews inappropriate objects. The solution: Puppy proof your house for the duration of the teething period and give them appropriate chew objects. Teething pain lasts for approximately 2 months the actual sprouting of adult teeth happens in about 3 weeks. Try removing objects that the dog would normally chew, you can wrap tin foil around the table legs or use a chew deterrent like "Bitter Apple" or "Yuk" I have also found that unscented aerosol antiperspirant also works but is it not as benign in nature as a product designed for the purpose. You could also use icy hot ointment or Tiger Balm to coat the object in question. Be aware that some of these products will stain test it first. You must reapply the product frequently. Appropriate chew objects are things like Kongs or Nylabones, rope toys or even a dish cloth. There are some chew toys designed to help teething pain that can be frozen and given to the dog cold. You can use an old dishcloth moisten it roll it into a log and freeze it, it will effectively do the same thing. Once chewing has become a habit it is a little harder to treat. The act of chewing releases tension and stress and can be very therapeutic for a young dog. Dogs that chew out of boredom can have their boredom satisfied by teaching them the right things to chew on much as in the first example but if has become more serious it will require more effort. First make sure the dog is getting plenty of exercise. If it is tired the stress won't cause them to act inappropriately. Next work on some obedience work with the dog. Then you can give the dog appropriate chew toys and praise him excessively for using them. Use what I call remote corrections when ever the dog strays onto inappropriate chew objects. Remote corrections are corrections the dog does not know are coming from you. Remember, all corrections are only meant to interrupt a pattern so we can input a new one. They are not meant to scare or hurt the dog and should never be used to "punish" wrong behaviour. The dog is engaging in normal dog behaviour it just needs to be taught what is acceptable to humans.A soup can with 10-15 pennies in it that magically falls from the sky when they grab the leg of the chair or coffee table is very effective as is a squirt bottle. You can also tie a string to the table and have it magically jump when they try to grab it, anything that will startle but not scare the dog. Remember all we want to do is interrupt the pattern. It may take some effort to set up but you should try to not let the dog see you do the correction. The old "Hide behind the newspaper" trick still works with dogs, they have never seen the movie. Next you can move the set ups to include times when you are not in their sight. Obviously this is a little harder to set up. Use your imagination. Remember dogs use more that sight to tell if you are around. There is much more to this problem so if it has become more severe and you are not sure you can handle it on your own, you can find a trainer/ behaviour counsellor in your area. You can also contact me at Planet K9 Academy in New Westminster, BC Canada and I would be happy to assist you. I can provide a telephone consultation for a fee aimed directly at your problem and we can solve it together. Good luckRon B. GordonPlanet K9 Academy*edited:If the dog is biting you it is a different issue and involves much more. It is a question of good leadership. You can not establish leadership using fear and intimidation like one of the posters suggested. A good relationship with your dog starts with trust and mutual respect. The leadership question is a much more detailed subject. Simple puppy exploration is one thing and can be dealt with easily but if it is bordering on aggression. Please seek a qualified professional to assist you. Do not hold the dogs muzzle closed it will not have the desired effect and in some cases can make the problem worse or cause the dog to bite more. In this case after using some leadership exercises you will want to use a correction but again remember it is not a punishment or dominating the dog. It is only about changing the behaviour. The correction will depend on the severity of the problem, the size and temperament of the dog and your abilities. Hands off corrections like the shaker can, squirt bottle and noise corrections will work for some dogs. Other hands on corrections are best discussed with a qualified professional to be sure you are doing them correctly. But they involve a leash correction or a quick tug. Various other hands on body corrections are also available but again they require more practice to get them right. The most important tool you have is your voice and your presence. A sharp "NO!" that sounds like a bullet not a long drawn out Nooooo! is very effective. You can combine this with the shaker can or a leash snap and it can be very effective. No high pitched whining it sounds too much like a wounded puppy and the dog won't respect you. Be firm, Assertive and most of all CALM. It is not about punishment. If you are angry put the dog away in a crate or kennel. NEVER CORRECT OR TRAIN YOUR DOG WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY, you will only damage the trust. Exercise, Obedience work and Leadership will get you through this problem.

    • we have a lab, we had the same problem, she loves to bite..She likes to chew the baseboards. What we did was everytime she started to chew on something or bite, we'd give her a chew toy. There are lots of bone's and chewtoys out there. our vet recommended, Alpo Chews, they look like pressed rawhide, the dog loves them, you just have to keep an eye on the dog.

    • this is natural for a pupy she is growing her teeth but when she bites people or other dogs she hasnt got alot going for her you dont have to use verbal comands like NO! or STOP IT! just say AH! but really fast and really sharp thats how wild dogs tel each other off but when she bites you make a loud sharp wimpering noise like a puppy when they are play fighting and one bites the other to hard thats the noise you will hear its as if to say "owch stop it your hearting me!"