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07-05-2009, 03:50 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA
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| His biting is escalating We brought Beckett home on Friday and he was great. He ate, he pooped, he's only had one accident! Everything I was worried about has been fine BUT what started as a little nipping 2 days ago is now aggressive biting. He's only 10 weeks old so I'm hoping he's just learning how to play. Is that what this is? Did we give him too many toys at once? I have tried sternly saying NO, clapping (loud sounds don't bother him), holding him on his back (only gets him going more) and ignoring him (which is impossible because when you try to walk away he follows you and attacks your feet- and humps them, which is another issue we'll need to work on But I can't even pet him now without him trying to bite me. He circles me while I sit on the floor and bites and claws trying to get my feet. I'm trying not to get disheartened, I just need some reassurance that he'll outgrow this... Last edited by rmt5001; 07-05-2009 at 03:51 PM. |
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07-05-2009, 04:04 PM | #2 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| This is what puppies do...they were use to playing with their litter mates this way. When they start biting you have a toy to give them and never try to rough house with the puppy as you will just be encouraging this action. Oh also, please never, never put a dog on his back this only increases their fighting and it also causes fear aggression. Good luck with your little one and relax...they do outgrow this.
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07-05-2009, 04:20 PM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA & FL
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| Biter Try spraying your hands and feet with Bitter Apple spray that you can get at your local pet store. Most puppies do not like the taste and will leave whatever is sprayed alone. Mine is a biter and he is 1 yr. old. Probably our fault as we play with him with our hands and don't mind the biting. He does not bite near as hard as he did when he was a puppy and will not bite hard when we remind him that he is biting too hard. Of course, he was an only child, so had no litter mates to teach him what he needed to know. |
07-06-2009, 04:57 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA
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| I'll try the spray for my hands and I think a water bottle is the next tactic. I've started wearing ski socks and that doesn't stop him. He bites clothing too |
07-06-2009, 07:03 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Midlands
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| Hi., You have probably read in another thread that I am having similar problems..My "Dustie is now nearly 18 weeks and he is still biting..but not as bad as he did when we got him at 8 weeks. I have been very stern with him and I let him know in no uncertain terms what is accepted and what is not...He is getting the idea but it is taking time. I have tried everything to get him to completely stop but while they are teething I think it is a no-win situation. I have found that a short growl or bark at him seems to stop him in his tracks ..so does the water squirter too..he didn't like that at all... 10 weeks is very young..but do start now correcting him..don't leave it..let him know that you disaprove and give him toys when he goes for your fingers and toes. Chrisann. x
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07-06-2009, 11:39 AM | #6 |
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| Hehe .... He's a little guy and this is what little puppies do But since you got him fairly early you're going to have to step in and teach him some doggy manners which he would have gotten from his mother What works with these little ones and they do calm down somewhat as they get older but it's better to nip it in the bud before it gets ingrained in their mind that they are allowed to do this Everything is a game to them and any moving target is in play so when he starts nipping and he gets too excited Yell ... NO! or what ever you think you'll be best with For little ones like this ... they get rowlled up and I like to pick them up and hold them away from my body until they calm down Because like you said if you walk away he's going to nip at your feet
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