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12-16-2005, 02:53 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada
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| Need help! My dog is 5 1/2 months now. He was a quiet and gentle dog but lately, he is always barking and nipping at my children (11 and 12 years old) when I'm not around. He won't do that when my husband and I are around. When the girls come back from school, they usually let him out from his crate. While they're doing their homework, he'll bark at them agressively or nip on their toes. As I'm usually not there to see that behaviour, how can I teach my girls to train my dog to stop doing that. |
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12-16-2005, 03:04 PM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I think the best thing you can do is put him in a class. My dogs nip at peoples feet when they come to the door and I spray them with a water bottle. That works but I am still gonna put them in a class.
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12-16-2005, 07:22 PM | #3 |
Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri
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| It sounds like he is trying to get their attention. Are you sure he doesn't just want to play? If they are letting him out of a cage then I bet he just needs some attention from them.
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12-17-2005, 12:15 AM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California
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| yeah i think he wants some attention. Maybe teething as well. |
12-17-2005, 10:20 AM | #5 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
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| Teething and bossy I think he thinks he is the Alpha in their little kid pack! Just trying to be the boss and tell them what to do! You will need to help your children understand how to deal with the behavior. It's a good thing to redirect. Have them give the pup a favorite toy to keep him busy biting something that won't be hurt by it, lol. If they are letting him out of the crate, they have to deal with all that pent up energy in a positive manner. If they can take the time to play with the puppy (after letting him potty of course), a good half hour of tug or fetch should appease him enough so that they can continue with their homework in relative peace. If he has a favorite chew toy, they can give that to him after playtime, and hopefully he can amuse himself. Wosie's favorite chew right now is her mini-kong with a half slice of fat free american cheese stuffed in it. She will work on that for almost an hour! Good luck!
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12-18-2005, 05:10 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
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| Can they can leave him in the crate until you come home. Or, would he bark and drive them crazy? It would be interesting to see if he behaves the same way when you are there. I have a feeling that your children aren't wearing shoes - since his nipping at their toes is so bothersome. Have them put on some old tennis shoes and let him nip to his heart's content. If it doesn't bother them, he may get tired of doing it. I also tend to think that he is tired of being confined and wants attention and wants to interact with the children. You need to try and think of something that is fun for him to do when the children first let him out. It might be a good time to feed him or give him one of those balls that have peanut butter in them or something. First, he needs attention and then something that he can play with and spend time on. There are some chewy treats that dogs love and will chew on for a long time. Good luck! Carol Jean Carol Jean |
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