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05-16-2008, 03:29 PM | #1 |
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| When do they outgrow the nipping phase? I keep reading on here that nipping is a puppy phase, and they will outgrow it. Sebastian is 11 months and has not outgrown it. He still bites on our pantlegs as we walk by, and play bites at my hands constantly! It doesn't even hurt, but I don't think it's a good habit. I always tell him no, but it doesn't phase him much. Any other tips that might help me stop this?
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05-16-2008, 03:33 PM | #2 |
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| Not soon enough. Mine is only 5 months. I think I just need to be more firm with my "NO" and making him stop.
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05-16-2008, 04:57 PM | #3 |
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05-16-2008, 05:10 PM | #4 |
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| I hear ya! He gets in this mode where he is just zooming around the living room like a speeding bullet, and stops every so often just long enough to nip at my pants or hand (if I'm trying to reach for him). It's sooo annoying! I'm glad to hear she outgrew it at a year. He will be one year in another month so hopefully he outgrows it soon!
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05-17-2008, 05:53 AM | #5 |
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| this door bell is killing me ahhhhh!!! help me help me! my 2 female sister yorkies whine and whine when some one rings the door bell help me what should i do i keep on saying quite and it wont work ! help help i cant take it anymore! LOVE Dutchess and DAISY |
05-17-2008, 07:09 AM | #6 |
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| At 11 months, your puppy has long outgrown "nipping". Did your baby leave his litter before 12 weeks? Between 8 and 12 weeks, the dog Mom teaches the babies not to bite. If they leave the litter before 12 weeks or so, they have not learned that this is bad. I got Gracie at 8 weeks and she had a major nipping problem. I got Holly at 12 weeks, no nipping at all, not once. For you, it has been a behavioral problem for some time that needs to be addressed NOW. As my puppy school teacher says, treat it like a felony offense. Every time baby nips, say "no", put him on the floor, walk away and turn your back to him for 30 seconds. Do not acknowledge his presence during the 30 seconds. Don't look at him, don't talk to him, nothing. After 30 seconds, return to cuddling, playing, whatever it was that you were doing. The second he nips, repeat the ignoring. I did this with Gracie and it did not take long at all to break her of the nipping. But you have to be very consistent. If you are not making any headway in a couple of weeks, I would suggest consulting with a dog trainer for other options.
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05-17-2008, 09:17 AM | #7 |
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| Thanks for the advice. I have really started to address this. I did get him at around 9 weeks old. And we are seeing a dog trainer currently. We are making a lot of progress on a lot of issues after just 1 session with the trainer. We have 4 more sessions and I plan to consult about the nipping next if I cannot get it under control myself. What do you do if you say no, put them on the floor and walk away, and they just chase after you nipping at your heels?
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05-17-2008, 09:26 AM | #8 |
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| I don't really know. My vet said to keep turning one's back on them when they jump on you, but this is different. Also, he told me to immediately "put them down" That is, hold lthem down on their side and say, No Biting! That works pretty good. Of course, I have a husband that plays lwith his hands with the dog, so I am constantly asking him not to! EEK! Pat |
05-17-2008, 02:53 PM | #9 |
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| So, the ignoring thing really works when you do it right. When he starts biting at my pant legs, I look at him and say "No" really firmly, then turn my back to him and look straight ahead for 30 seconds. If he keeps biting at me I don't look at him or tell him no again, I just keep turning away from him, and stand very still staring straight ahead (not at him). He gives up by the time I count to 30 every time! I really hope this nips this in the bud.
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05-17-2008, 02:59 PM | #10 | |
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Puppies are inherently rude and obnoxious. If you watch adult dogs around puppies, you will see that the adults most often teach the puppies proper behavior by ignoring bad behavior. We people have to learn their language to get them to do what we want.
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05-19-2008, 02:44 PM | #12 |
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| I just wanted to say thank you for the ignore advice! I have continued to do this to Sebastian, and he tries really hard to get my attention, but I stay with my arms crossed and my back turned and he always ends up running off to play with a toy or his bone . Thanks again! I love YT!
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