elmar fudd Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 i have an 8 week old black cocker spaniel boy but he keeps biting :look: well more nibbling but getting harder each time is there anything i can do to stop him doing it or is it just a matter of him outgrowing it ? fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Im sorry to say this will continue for a little while yet. The best thing to do is.for.every member of the family.to do the following. If he nips yelp and leave the room. Leave the pup alone. This is similar to pups playing as yelping means you've played.to hard and i dont want to play.anymore!. If you stay consistant it will work.quicker hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Im sorry to say this will continue for a little while yet. The best thing to do is.for.every member of the family.to do the following. If he nips yelp and leave the room. Leave the pup alone. This is similar to pups playing as yelping means you've played.to hard and i dont want to play.anymore!. If you stay consistant it will work.quicker hope this helps I agree with Donnie, it's always worked with all of the German Shepherds we've had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 i have had this in the past with pups and i sit them in front of me and purposely put my hand out and almost tease them into putting their mouth over my hand as in a bite but very quickly pull out and flick my first finger knuckle on the snout, having done this every time they mouth me it soon learns its not a good thing and every one of my dogs if i put my hand in their mouth will spit it out...it's never failed for me good luck...consistent repetative learning is the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 teething mate, il just let them bite my hand i have a high pain threshold and it dosent bother me in the slightest, try freezing a damp tea towel and let it carry that around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Let out a yelp when it gets harder and walk away. this sets up in thier mind that us humans are big softies and can't take being bitten. Its how they learn with thier litter mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 i have had this in the past with pups and i sit them in front of me and purposely put my hand out and almost tease them into putting their mouth over my hand as in a bite but very quickly pull out and flick my first finger knuckle on the snout, having done this every time they mouth me it soon learns its not a good thing and every one of my dogs if i put my hand in their mouth will spit it out...it's never failed for me good luck...consistent repetative learning is the answer Please dont do this to the pup /\ Like all the others have said its a pup thing some sound advice given google or search on hear play biting its totally normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebank22 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 i have had this in the past with pups and i sit them in front of me and purposely put my hand out and almost tease them into putting their mouth over my hand as in a bite but very quickly pull out and flick my first finger knuckle on the snout, having done this every time they mouth me it soon learns its not a good thing and every one of my dogs if i put my hand in their mouth will spit it out...it's never failed for me good luck...consistent repetative learning is the answer There are better ways to learn than hitting the pup! i agree with Donnie and others, the yelping when it nips worked with our lab as it mimics what its fellow pups would have. To flick the dog might only teach it to get quicker than you and be more aggressive. Its time to build a bond with your pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 We just said a loud "ouch" and turned away from the pup, that way he learns that the game / fun ends when he nips. Rubber toys cooled in the fridge will help the pain in his gums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 We just said a loud "ouch" and turned away from the pup, that way he learns that the game / fun ends when he nips. Rubber toys cooled in the fridge will help the pain in his gums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Please dont do this to the pup /\ Like all the others have said its a pup thing some sound advice given google or search on hear play biting its totally normal steady on chaps you'll have me down as a pup beater.... it's a small tap anyone that knows me knows how i am with my dogs i been training gundogs for many years and never found the need to hit them regards john does this look like a miss treated dog mmmmmmmmm think not harley1234.bmp Edited February 16, 2012 by bi9johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 i have had this in the past with pups and i sit them in front of me and purposely put my hand out and almost tease them into putting their mouth over my hand as in a bite but very quickly pull out and flick my first finger knuckle on the snout, having done this every time they mouth me it soon learns its not a good thing and every one of my dogs if i put my hand in their mouth will spit it out...it's never failed for me good luck...consistent repetative learning is the answer A very good way of producing a hand shy pup! At best it will think you are playing and bite you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 A very good way of producing a hand shy pup! At best it will think you are playing and bite you again tried and tested over many dogs many years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 is it any wonder that people don't offer advice on here as much as they would like too, when someone thinks it's wrong then every tom richard and harry starts to have a pop.... this method has worked for me over several years and several dogs i am not a newcomer to this , it will not work for everyone or every dog but it did for me i don't hit my dogs never have never will, you don't know me so don't judge what will happen in your own mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 is it any wonder that people don't offer advice on here as much as they would like too, when someone thinks it's wrong then every tom richard and harry starts to have a pop.... this method has worked for me over several years and several dogs i am not a newcomer to this , it will not work for everyone or every dog but it did for me i don't hit my dogs never have never will, you don't know me so don't judge what will happen in your own mind sorry you feel that way. perhaps you might express your opinions as to why its fine? or exept it might be an error you have made and never realised. Every one of us can learn, but it takes humility to exept that you are wrong sometimes. I am sure you can train a dog after this action and it might just stop a few biting as pups, yet i think the consesus might be "bad idea" if you have done a few like this examine if you have early delivery probelems with pups. I dont think it cruel and i have owned a couple of dogs i had to get phyical with on occasions (retrospectively i wouldn't keep another as it dont suit me and my caracter and ways) but a pup certainly this young should never be put in any situation were it might find the connection to the boss in any negative way- regardless of the pain level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 sorry you feel that way. perhaps you might express your opinions as to why its fine? or exept it might be an error you have made and never realised. Every one of us can learn, but it takes humility to exept that you are wrong sometimes. I am sure you can train a dog after this action and it might just stop a few biting as pups, yet i think the consesus might be "bad idea" if you have done a few like this examine if you have early delivery probelems with pups. I dont think it cruel and i have owned a couple of dogs i had to get phyical with on occasions (retrospectively i wouldn't keep another as it dont suit me and my caracter and ways) but a pup certainly this young should never be put in any situation were it might find the connection to the boss in any negative way- regardless of the pain level we are all different and i have never got physical with any of mine and give or take a couple i have had approx 40 dogs in the last 30 years quite a few i have trained and passed on to others that couldn't train some i did to help people out... i am not saying i know it all and all trainers have different methods mine have always been trained not to want mine or any other humans flesh in their mouth and doing it the way i do has proved right for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) I would just yelp ouch if he bites you too hard and turn away for a bit, the only time i did the tap on the nose was with my collie who every now and again would get too ruff to quickly when playing but he has grown out of that now. I dont know if its right but i let my dogs mouth and play my hands when pups so i can also tell how hard they are biting and can say ouch so they stop when they get to a reasonable pressure. They do grow out of it eventually. Make sure you have enough toys to take the brunt of the biting. Edited February 16, 2012 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 we are all different and i have never got physical with any of mine There's no doubt in my mind that some breeds do need showing who is boss, but that's when they're juveniles, not puppies. I have two Dobermans, both needed to be put in their place a few times. Not by slapping, but by grabbing the scruff of their neck and forcing the head to the floor. As soon as they go soft, let them go and praise them for it. Both mine are absolutely loyal, loving and know their place in the pack. This is not painful for them, it's just showing them who is the big dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwen3513 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 i usually let my pups mouth me, yes there teeth are sharp needles but usually a pup doesnt have any strength to its bite. if you keep your hand still when they bite you will find it is the pulling out bit that hurts as the needle teeth scrape the skin. keeping the hand still allows you judge the pressure being exerted, if its too much give a loud yelp/yip usually the pup lets go quickly. then allow the pup to mouth you again, telling it gently, gently in a gentle voice. with a young pup or any dog hands should be used to give praise and the voice is for telling off Argh Argh as the pup grows you can minimise the mouthing by telling a warning Ah Ah No and give it one of its own toys good luck jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) My cocker bitch did the same thing. Yelp and walk away, it takes a long time to sink in (so be patient) but eventually it will. You don't want a dog that doesn't bite but rather a dog that doesn't bite you hard. Merla will now sometimes hold your hand when playing and make noises but she will never bite me hard, if I tell her to 'leave' she'll stop the mouthing immediately. Puppy training might seem a long and thankless task but things do come together within a few months. Good luck. EDIT: as above you can say ouch, walk away or swap your hand for an acceptable item to chew. Edited February 22, 2012 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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