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Mayzoo · 10-27-2015, 01:59 PM

**I reserve this method as a last resort**

I have a special needs kiddo, so I am very picky about biting. In cases where "NO BITE" command, etc....does not work or takes too long to be effective, I have been known to grasp and gently but firmly hold my dogs lower jaw so they cannot close their mouth, and state several times "NO BITE". I only hold their jaw for 10 or so seconds (enough to say no bite twice usually), unless they continue to repeatedly bite. Then I increase the time a bit. This is not painful nor is it meant to be painful. No wrenching or stretching of the jaw is needed. Just hold the jaw it in its natural open position. Your hand should be in their mouth and your fingers grasping underneath their lower jaw.

It is my understanding, that dogs really do not like the taste of human skin, so this does several things. It immediately stops the biting from a small dog who can not/will not close their mouth---of course a big dog could just bite you while your hand is in their mouth, but I have never had them actually bite--they usually try everything they can to get my hand out of their mouths. It is a method every dog I have ever owned absolutely hates having done. It establishes that I am the boss, and I will not put up with this behaviour.

Good luck, and I fully understand your concern. Stop this behaviour now, or it will get out of hand FAST.

10-27-2015, 01:59 PM	#2
Mayzoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 534	I reserve this method as a last resort I have a special needs kiddo, so I am very picky about biting. In cases where "NO BITE" command, etc....does not work or takes too long to be effective, I have been known to grasp and gently but firmly hold my dogs lower jaw so they cannot close their mouth, and state several times "NO BITE". I only hold their jaw for 10 or so seconds (enough to say no bite twice usually), unless they continue to repeatedly bite. Then I increase the time a bit. This is not painful nor is it meant to be painful. No wrenching or stretching of the jaw is needed. Just hold the jaw it in its natural open position. Your hand should be in their mouth and your fingers grasping underneath their lower jaw. It is my understanding, that dogs really do not like the taste of human skin, so this does several things. It immediately stops the biting from a small dog who can not/will not close their mouth---of course a big dog could just bite you while your hand is in their mouth, but I have never had them actually bite--they usually try everything they can to get my hand out of their mouths. It is a method every dog I have ever owned absolutely hates having done. It establishes that I am the boss, and I will not put up with this behaviour. Good luck, and I fully understand your concern. Stop this behaviour now, or it will get out of hand FAST. __________________ Mario was adopted May 2015. Now he is a service dog and brother to Bailey the Airdale mix Last edited by Mayzoo; 10-27-2015 at 02:02 PM.