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02-15-2010, 10:14 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA
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| Ok.. here we go again.. I know there are probably a bazillion posts on this, but I need specific answers. My 14 wk old Gizmo is a sweet boy most of the time, but like a normal puppy, when he is play mode, he bites...everything. Hands, feet, toys, ... anything. Well, we have tried, "No Bite", leaving the room and ignoring him, we put him in the kitchen when he gets too wild. Will this ever stop? I don't want him to bite all the time, it's driving us nuts! Ok, the other issue...my 3 year old little boy cannot set feet on the floor without Gizmo immediately attacking him. I'm not joking. The poor kid can't get off the couch. Of course he thinks it's funny, but I sure don't. I'm afraid he is really gonna hurt him one day. What makes him do this? Or attack sock feet? He will kinda bite at bare feet, usually leaves shoe-ed feet alone (except for my 8 year old) and if you have just sock feet...watch out! Because it's on then. HELP GUYS!! |
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02-15-2010, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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| Ok so here you go. First of all, Don't give up on the NO BITE , push him away and ignored him. Do not grab him to take him to an other room just gently but firmly push him away. Same if he attack your other dog. A firm NO, and if needed, separated then by grabbing the other dog or gently/firmly pushing the puppy away. Repetition is the key Some dog are more submission and some more dominant. Your puppy is obviously on the dominant side so here is a few thing you should do to help establish your dominance: Do not over baby the dog.Any attention given to the dog, including petting should be given when the you decides attention is to be given (absolutely No Petting when the dog nudges or paws you or your hand. This would be letting the dog decide and reinforcing, in his mind, that he is higher on the scale than you are.) * Start teaching basic obedience command.A simple obedience command such as “Sit” should be given before any pleasurable interaction with the dog. Games of fetch or play with toys must be Started and Ended by YOU.No tug-of-war , as this is a game of power and you may lose the game giving the dog a reinforcement (in the dog's mind) of top dog. Feedings must be at a scheduled time no free feeding for now. Do not let the dog go through any doorways first. Or up or down the stairs first. When you have left the house or the room, even for a minute and come back in the room, ignore the dog for a few minutes. You should be the one who greets newcomers first. If a dog is laying in your path, do not walk around the dog, either make the dog move or step over the dog. For now, the dogs should not sleep in your bed. A daily walk is always the best way to established your dominance... Good luck with the puppy, hope that will help. Feel free to PM me if you have any question or need more help. |
02-15-2010, 11:35 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| It sounds like your puppy was ever taught how to "play Nice" This happens when they are taken from thei mother and siblings too soon. They do not learn proper dog ettiquet. so you have tod mteach him. First of all dogs do not undersdtand words, "no bite", second, they do not understand time out. You need to teach him in the same way his mother would. She would first growl to warn him, if he did not respond to that she would snap at him perhaps giving him a little pinch, you can simulate this with your hand while making the snpping sound. If that does not work, she would get right in his face until he rolled over in submission. Good Luck |
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02-15-2010, 11:50 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TX
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| Thanks for posting all of that great advice and information. I am getting my puppy soon and those are great things to know. Thanks again
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02-15-2010, 12:35 PM | #6 |
Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| What kind of things do you give him to chew on? I had a couple of teething toys that I put in the freezer for them but I don't recall what they were called. (I think one was by "Stages" and the other by "Chillee".) Also, I gave mine some "all natural" chews by Merrick. Sometimes you just need to do the bait and switch. At 14 weeks old your puppy will likely continue to chase after your 3 yr old. Puppies are learning - like your toddler - it will take time. Good Luck!
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02-15-2010, 01:00 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tenn.
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| bitting I know what you are talking about. My aunt's little yorkie started the same thing.playing was not fun with this little dog. She would bite your hands till they bleed.i mean a t 6 mts. She was so bad .if the small kids went down the hallway she was bitting their heels . She was only playing and my aunt did everything to get her to play nice .nothing worked. I wonder if it was a stage she was going through .i think she was the boss not my aunt.i think that's how she got the name yorkie terror. Lol . I would say let yours know your the boss.good luck |
02-15-2010, 07:08 PM | #8 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA
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Thanks for the advice. Don't have another dog.. just worried about Gizmo and how he acts with my 2 sons (3 and 8) My older kids can fend for themselves, but for some reason, the dog gets after my boys the minute their feet hit the floor. I keep up with the repitition, but sometimes I think it just does no good. He does sit on command, and is not aggressive if you hold his paws and such. He just gets soooooo hyper with the biting when he wants to play. Yes, he was taken from his mama early. All his litter mates were gone and he was the last one left, and we got him at 9 weeks!! | |
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