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05-17-2016, 04:03 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| Hep! My pup is showing aggressive biting!!@ PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! My pup is 12 weeks. I got him ay 10 weeks. I believe is is showing some aggression. He trys to bite me when I try to Pat or rub him. Also when I pick him up he is all over the place nipping. When he is mouthy like this I do offer toys. The same happens when I try to do any kind of grooming. I'm worried this will turn into even more aggressive behavior. He definitely isn't one to rest or fall asleep in your arms. Very stubborn about things! This is only my second dog, my last one frustrated cause I'm scared he will be aggressive as an adult!
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05-17-2016, 07:15 AM | #2 |
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| 99% of the time, you have nothing to worry about it because that is their natural behaviour. It could also be genetic. But that 1% still exist and if you are in doubt about your pup's situation, you better consult to a vet. |
05-17-2016, 10:15 AM | #3 |
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| I do not think you need to worry about this being aggressive behavior. He is a 10 week old puppy. Young pups tend to use their mouths to react to things they do not like: grooming, being held against their will, or being touched in a way they don't want or when they don't want it. Maintain a calm, confident, happy demeanor. Keep in mind that puppies have a lot of energy and are usually not anxious to cuddle on your lap -- unless they are worn out after playtime or lots of activity. Petting: let him come to you on his terms, and let him leave you when he wants. Do not force it on him. Figure out what he likes in terms of petting. Neither of my boys like to be stroked down their backs. They prefer chest massage and scratching, behind the ears, and the back legs. Grooming: this is often a challenge with puppies, even when they have been given a great start training by the breeder. Once again, be patient. Make it a positive experience. When Max was a pup, I used a lot of massage with combing/brushing in between. Later I tied grooming to walks. He knew that he had to have his hair combed and topknot done before he could go outside. You can also try giving him a safe chew to distract him while you comb and brush. I did that with Teddy for about a year because he had a difficult puppy coat. Work on general training, basic commands like sit, stay, down, and so on. Develop a daily routine. Both of these will have a calming effect.
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05-17-2016, 10:43 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| Thank you for the encouragement!
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05-17-2016, 02:12 PM | #5 |
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| Please get a book that I recommend to everyone that buys one of my babies...."Yorkies For Dummies" is a great book, available on Amazon.com, and it will guide you very effectively through this new adventure with this baby. Puppies chew/bits on stuff....that is NORMAL....that is how they explore their environment and they must be guided and taught about "biting"....I have always referred to this as "teething" rather than "biting", and it is necessary for the youngster to get a thorough grasp on his environment. Provide the baby with teething rings, teething toys to help baby relieve the pain in his gums and to help him learn about his environment....just like a human baby, everything will go into that pups mouth....that is the ONLY way for the baby to experience/learn/grow with his environment. Please do not PUNISH baby for being a normal puppy....allow him to chew on specific things, I even let my older babies gently gnaw on my hands, but my babies stay with their mommas until they are at least 15 weeks old, and they are being taught by their mommas what is acceptable biting/gnawing behavior. It is normal and necessary behavior and must be allowed to a degree.....that is how baby LEARNS! |
05-23-2016, 12:02 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| At my wits end...he is perfect in every way except the biting. I cant even dry his feet off from wet grass, brush him or anything. I know I get upset with him and it shows. I had a Cocker about 16 years ago that was agressive and would bite if you approached him. I'm so scared my Yorkie baby is going to be the same. What should my actions be when he is showing this displeasure/agression? I've enrolled him in a great puppy school but will this ever end? Are all puppies like this?
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05-24-2016, 02:45 AM | #7 |
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| aww he is still very very young. I didn't get my yorkies until they were each 16 weeks and I didn't experience this, but hopefully this is just a stage. After you read the book suggested above, I would definitely talk to your vet and also consider an in home private trainer for observation if you are still concerned. |
05-24-2016, 08:14 AM | #8 | |
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You could also try hand-feeding - not sure if this is a proven technique, but there's the saying: don't bite the hand that feeds you. Dogs are incredibly loyal animals, I think this saying would apply to them. I hand fed my puppies their kibble meals during obedience training. They lick off the kibble from my hand/fingers - never ever bit me. You could try it. If he bites you - yelp, say a firm "NO", look away, and stop feeding. Wait a little bit and try again. Keep trying until he will gently take food from you and not bite. If/when he eats gently from you - tell him "good boy" and keep positively reinforcing him when he doesn't bite. Also just as important, make sure to provide plenty of chew toys - a variety of materials for chewing - and keep things you don't want chewed up away.
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05-24-2016, 08:46 AM | #9 | |
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If you are upset and impatient and anxious, your puppy is going to reflect that. He is nervous and reacting negatively because you are nervous. I had a week with Max when he was about 5 - 6 months old when I let frustration get the best of me. He was in an ornery, feisty teen type stage. I switched from positive training to the Cesar Milan dominance thing. Big mistake! All it did was crank up Max and make things worse. I quickly switched back to positive, confident training and withdrawing attention for unwanted behavior. So much better! Adopt a positive attitude and turn up the patience. Puppies/dogs are very much in tune with us.
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05-31-2016, 12:05 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| Thanks to everyone! I was told by a trainer to tether him to me or have him in crate while training. He hates the leash I guess cause he is on it most of the time tethered. I've noticed the most agressive nipping/biting is when I'm putting leash on or when I go to tether it to a chair leg to keep from holding it constantly! HELP!!! WHAT AM I DOING WRONG???
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05-31-2016, 12:21 PM | #11 | |
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Yelp if he bites, look away and don't give attention when he bites. "Good boy" for not biting. And repeat.
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