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09-20-2007, 08:05 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston
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| Terrible Biting Problem My Yorkie is about 6 months old now and he has a terrible biting problem. My hands are literally scratched up I know that puppies go through this teething phase but I need some more advice about how to stop it. Also, how did you guys show "dominance" over your puppy? He absolutely hates listening to me... unless he's really tired haha. My vet suggested that I hold him down on his back but I don't know for how long or when I can let him go? help!! thanks!
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09-20-2007, 09:32 PM | #2 |
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| Hi shurweee, I don't have the solution to the biting problem, but I don't think you should hold him down on his back. That's called the "alpha roll" method. It is no longer recommended to do it, as it's basically saying "I'm gonna kill you". The only reason a dog will forcefully flip another dog over on its back is to kill the animal. You can look for "alpha roll" on the internet if you'd like to read more about it. http://dogs.about.com/cs/basictraining/a/alpha_roll.htm By forcing an animal to submit in that way you are literally putting the fear of death into them, they think you are trying to kill them. ...Doing this behavior to an already dominant animal can increase the likelihood of aggression. Doing this to an already submissive animal will increase the fear in that animal |
09-20-2007, 09:39 PM | #3 |
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| Just tell him NO in a very firm way, make sure that he has plenty of different toys to satisfy is urge to chew. Hope this work |
09-20-2007, 09:43 PM | #4 |
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| Actually I just remembered something I read. When you are playing with your baby and he bites you, let out a short Yelp (don't shout too loud though), so he knows it hurts you. And simply turn your back and ignore him for 30 seconds or so. Then he'll learn that if he bites you, he won't be able to play with you and that it hurts you. |
09-20-2007, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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| This is the fourth time I'm writing a quick reply! I took out the hyperlink to the article, I think that's what's causing it.. also took out the double quotes.. It's annoying =( What your vet is recommending is the 'alpha roll'. Though I am not an expert, I strongly recommend you NOT to do it. It is no longer recommended. It is basically saying, 'I am going to kill you'. You can look up 'alpha roll' in the Internet if you are interested in reading more about it. The only reason that a dog will FORCEFULLY flip another dog over on its back is to kill the animal By forcing an animal to submit in that way you are literally putting the fear of death into them, they think you are trying to kill them. Doing this behavior to an already dominant animal can increase the likelihood of aggression. Doing this to an already submissive animal will increase the fear in that animal - leading to submissive urination and possible fear biting |
09-21-2007, 01:57 AM | #6 |
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| You do not need to show 'dominance' or roll him over. He's not stupid, he knows your not a dog so don't start acting like one. You will simply scare him into behaiving and thats not the right way to do it IMO. Simply say no firmly but don't yell it, stand up and walk away. He will learn that biting means the play and attention stops. He will be teething like crazy, teach him that he should bite his chew toys. Frozen carrots are great to give teething puppies as they soothe their sore little gums. |
09-21-2007, 02:57 AM | #7 |
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| I have used the roll and if you want to use that method...just hold him there until he is relaxed and then let him go..the minute he shows aggression do it again...also as someone mentioned...a sharp OW or NO the second he touches you in a hurtful manor should scare him off...that is what another puppy or dog would do if another littermate got too rough to let him know that he has gone to far...I personally use both methods together and it worked very quickly and effectively.. Dawn |
09-21-2007, 04:23 AM | #8 |
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| You can give him a firm NO and then give him a toy he's aloud to play with, or get out the old squirt bottle. Squirt him when he bites your hands. Eventually just the site of the bottle will make him stop.
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