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09-17-2006, 06:07 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 11K Club Member | How do I stop him from teething on me? Teddy is very playful and likes teething on my hands, i let him because he is so small but now i'm not so sure is i should because he is starting to bite harder and i don't want him to be aggresive. I want him to be friendly to everyone and very social. So how do i get him to stop? i tell him no and he thinks im playing and runs away then back to bite. He has started a little growling and barking, which he never did before. He hardly ever barks...has this happened to anyone? What to do? |
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09-17-2006, 06:16 PM | #2 |
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| I think when he starts biting your hand you should say no and then give him a toy that he can chew on. I think I read that in a book Good luck!
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09-18-2006, 08:37 PM | #3 |
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| Jake does this, and I'm trying to break him of it. I just say "no" and give him a toy or a flossie, and he'll chew on that instead. So far, that's working pretty well. |
09-19-2006, 12:05 AM | #4 |
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| Do be aware that this is normal puppy behavior and isn't likely to be a sign that he is becoming aggressive. As suggested, when he takes your hand in his mouth, tell him no (not too loudly. As you've found, that adds to his excitement) and redirect him to something appropriate to chew on. When he bites hard enough to hurt, you need to let him know. Yelp loudly, immediately break eye contact, stand up and turn your back on him for 30 - 60 seconds. After that time, all is forgiven. In this way, you teach your pup what is called "bite inhibition". Be sure you have lots of chew toys and bones for him to chew on. When he is chewing on something appropriate, PRAISE him heavily and drop a small treat. Always reinforce good behavior. Behavior that is rewarded increases in frequency. Good luck! This too shall pass.
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09-20-2006, 04:45 PM | #5 |
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| How old is your dog? Could he be teething? Howie was unbearable when he was in the height of his teething - I mean there was no stopping him from chewing on my hands! I would say no, I would hand him toys, I even sprayed my hands with bitter apple!!!! Nothing worked. Until I discovered bully sticks! They're small enough that he can angle them wherever he needs to chew, unlike some of his big bulky chew toys he plays with. And now that he's a little older and should know better than to bite I'll either clap in his face and say NO or shake a soda can with pennies. Good luck!
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09-20-2006, 04:49 PM | #6 |
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| FirstYorkie's advice was right on the money. It's like anything you don't want them to do. First, let them know it's not acceptable, but then replace it with something that is. Puppies are going to chew, we just have to let them know what's okay to chew on and what's not. |
09-20-2006, 05:08 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 11K Club Member | He is almost 12 weeks old...well I have taken all the advice and it's working slowly. Now when I say no he know's he is doing something wrong. Thank you guys for your help...you're the best |
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