My two dogs have never done this biting thing. Of their 4 puppies, two did it as puppies, now they are 8 months old. Teddy is the only one, when you reach down to him, he greets your hand with his teeth. I find it particularly annoying. None of the others do it. Without looking, if I feel teeth, I know it will be Teddy. I usually turn him over, gently holding his neck down and moving my hand up his neck until I am holding his muzzle shut. I sort of pet him with the other hand (they say use your hand as a muzzle of another dog). He will struggle at first and then settle down. When I hold him, he is like a baby, he never opens his mouth at all. But still have trouble with him on the floor (lack of consistancy, I know). You can also lift them up off their feet - another sign of dominance. |