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Originally Posted by Trevor's Mom I may get criticized by saying this, but this is what I did to Trevor when he started showing signs of growling and wanting to bite. I quickly put him on his back and held him down and told him no.... I am the momma! After about 4 times of this, he never growled or attempted to bite again. He's 4-1/2 months now and if he does start to nip at fingers, all I have to say is NO BITING! And he immediately lets go.
Cyndie
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I now I am new to this forum here, but not new to dogs in genral. We have had large dogs almost my entire life(dobermans to be exact)The one thing we were always told is that the dog must know who is the boss. Once you let it slip it can be very difficult to get it back. One of the smartest things to do is put the dog on their back, hold them there (I have even growled at them) and let them know who is boss. It shows that you are the dominant species. In all animal life there is a pecking order, and the strong are the ones that take lead (alpha). I have even seen others that have lost control do thiese steps and then take it a step further and grab, or litly bite the dog on the underside of the neck. It just shows them that if and when you are the boss and you can control them, they end up respecting you more.
Just as a side note. I know many people thing bitng is ok, or just a stage that your dog is going through need to be very carfull. Yes puppies do bite and teeth, but letting them bite you can lead to bigger problems later. It isnt mean to show them who is boss, it is just something at times we as their loving mommies and daddies need to do.
good luck
Brandi