View Single Post
Old 08-04-2009, 09:17 PM   #3
Nikitta34
YT 500 Club Member
 
Nikitta34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 764
Blog Entries: 1
Default

Here's what worked for Meg:

1. Bully sticks! Get them from Westbrookdog.com (AMD on YT) and let your pup chew. This was a lifesaver for us. THey are on sale right now, so I'd stock up if I were you. Replace your hands with bully sticks, and if she wants to be near you, hold the bully stick so she can chew on it.

2. When your pup bites, pin her down on one side. Hold her down (lightly) under her upper arms. Say "NO" firmly and don't let her move until she stops resisting (ie: lays quietly) and won't look you in the eyes. This reinforces that you are the alpha dog, and it is similar to what the mother dog would do to an unruly puppy. I usually never have to hold Meg down for more than maybe 15 seconds. When she bites again, pin her again. This will reinforce the "biting means you don't get to play" mentality. Obviously don't use a lot of force when you pin her. The point is to stop her from being able to run and play, not to hurt her or scare her.

Good luck!!
__________________
- Nicole, Megatron, and T-Bone
Check out our blog! http://nicoleandtim.blogspot.com
Nikitta34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Welcome Guest!
Not Registered?

Join today and remove this ad!