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susanldm · 03-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Hey I got your post. We just got Buddy done Neutured on Friday and the vet said it would take 3 weeks before you would even see a change in him. But I do highly recommend the puppy training class. I was really encouraged today when I went for a makeup training class that we had missed and so I got a one on one with the trainer which was great.
I could talk to her more about the biting with Buddy. I asked her if she thought he would ever stop this she said yes but we have to be consistent on what we do and that he seems to be a strong willed puppy so it may take some time but be consistent.......

So I am going to rethink it all over again and start from scratch. She seems to think that somewhere along the line we have rewarded him for his biting like if you yell or whatever at him this is kinda a reward to him. I never thought of it that way but I guess she is right. But we don't yell. I admit though I have done it once or twice when he just kept biting me and wouldn't let go. It hurt me so bad that it was just a yell off guard.

So this is what I am going to try and really stay at it. Which believe me we have been consistent on everything we tried but I am gone to go another approach here......

We have a pet pen in the living room that he stays in while we are gone or if we need to leave the room for anything we put him in there until we get back. What I have told everyone in the family that we are all to do this not just me.....that when he bites and will not let go like he always does I am going to say no bite and then when I can get a hold of him I am putting him directly in the pen and leave him for a little bit and walk out of the room where he doesn't see me. Because they say he doesn't like to be ignored so we will see.

The trainer last week said try using a spray bottle with water around the mouth not in the eyes or in the mouth when he bites but that hasn't worked really well. He runs and you can't catch him but he does move away but then comes back even after spraying him.

She also told me today that since the water doesn't work all that well to get a air can like thing you use to clean the computer with. So I might have to try that if this doesn't work again.....

My Buddy had to wear the lampshade when he got neutured because he went crazy and wanted to lick plus it was acting crazy he just couldn't figure it all out. It was so pitful seeing him but he laid around in our laps for a couple of days. He was able to sleep in his crate alright with the lampshade too. I was totally amazed that he did.

Let me know how you make out.....
Susan

Zeus08 · 03-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Thanks Susan. Zeus has an exercise pen in our great room so we are going to put him in there when he bites. I appreciate the advice. It is so hard to enjoy playing with him when he acts crazy. Two weeks till Puppy training and six weeks until his surgery. I sure hope this helps. Keep me updated on Buddy's progress.
Melissa

xJUDYx · 03-09-2009, 07:43 PM

hi, new here!

i would LOVE to get a copy of the ebook. our 2 month old is gettin there. i know shes just teething and being playful..but i'd rather be prepared.

j615@hotmail.com

thanks in advance! =]

susanldm · 03-10-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus08

Thanks Susan. Zeus has an exercise pen in our great room so we are going to put him in there when he bites. I appreciate the advice. It is so hard to enjoy playing with him when he acts crazy. Two weeks till Puppy training and six weeks until his surgery. I sure hope this helps. Keep me updated on Buddy's progress.
Melissa

I know what you mean. It is hard to want to play with them and enjoy them when they want to be so rough on biting and growling at you. Another suggestion for you that we are doing with Buddy which is what the lady at the training class said. You need to walk them 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening. We try to do this and sometimes walk him 3 times too. We have also just bought yesterday this thing that you put outside in the ground and you get this line thing that you connect to their harness and to this thing so they can run and play in that area. I think my husband got a 10 ft one. We might end up getting a bigger one. They have so much energy I thought when it is really pretty outside I would try this with him and staying outside watching him. That way maybe he can get some energy out and enjoy being outside instead of cooped up in the house. This idea was mine so we will see how that goes. I am sure you will absolutely love the training class. Ours is an hour long and it goes by so fast. Today is our 5th class. It really does make a difference too. I added you on my friend thing so maybe you can add me and we can keep in touch on how things are going and give encouragement to each other. We sure can use it.

DanielleAllen · 03-10-2009, 05:24 AM

Have you read the Ceasar Millan bopks? I have found them to very helpful with a lab that had similiar problems. You need to be of a pack leader with her. You need to let her know that is not ok behavior. I would really recommend his books. Try it his way. It worked for me...

My Tucker Boy · 03-10-2009, 06:49 AM

I say all the time that Tucker thinks I am his chew toy. I try to give him a toy to chew instead of me when he starts but sometimes he will just ignore the toy and come right back to my hands. It gets pretty annoying.

djwild13 · 03-10-2009, 08:22 AM

I would love a copy. Thank you in advance djwild13@aol.com

muffinmom · 03-10-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bcrass2

Anyone else interested please contact me with your e-mail address, I am more than happy to help

I would really appreciate it if you would send this book. Muffin is a sweetheart and I know she does not mean to harm but we just cannot seem to get her to stop nipping and biting. Thanks so much. My email is jpeloke@yahoo.com

03-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#31
susanldm YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Statesville, NC, USA Posts: 9 Blog Entries: 2	Hey I got your post. We just got Buddy done Neutured on Friday and the vet said it would take 3 weeks before you would even see a change in him. But I do highly recommend the puppy training class. I was really encouraged today when I went for a makeup training class that we had missed and so I got a one on one with the trainer which was great. I could talk to her more about the biting with Buddy. I asked her if she thought he would ever stop this she said yes but we have to be consistent on what we do and that he seems to be a strong willed puppy so it may take some time but be consistent....... So I am going to rethink it all over again and start from scratch. She seems to think that somewhere along the line we have rewarded him for his biting like if you yell or whatever at him this is kinda a reward to him. I never thought of it that way but I guess she is right. But we don't yell. I admit though I have done it once or twice when he just kept biting me and wouldn't let go. It hurt me so bad that it was just a yell off guard. So this is what I am going to try and really stay at it. Which believe me we have been consistent on everything we tried but I am gone to go another approach here...... We have a pet pen in the living room that he stays in while we are gone or if we need to leave the room for anything we put him in there until we get back. What I have told everyone in the family that we are all to do this not just me.....that when he bites and will not let go like he always does I am going to say no bite and then when I can get a hold of him I am putting him directly in the pen and leave him for a little bit and walk out of the room where he doesn't see me. Because they say he doesn't like to be ignored so we will see. The trainer last week said try using a spray bottle with water around the mouth not in the eyes or in the mouth when he bites but that hasn't worked really well. He runs and you can't catch him but he does move away but then comes back even after spraying him. She also told me today that since the water doesn't work all that well to get a air can like thing you use to clean the computer with. So I might have to try that if this doesn't work again..... My Buddy had to wear the lampshade when he got neutured because he went crazy and wanted to lick plus it was acting crazy he just couldn't figure it all out. It was so pitful seeing him but he laid around in our laps for a couple of days. He was able to sleep in his crate alright with the lampshade too. I was totally amazed that he did. Let me know how you make out..... Susan

03-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#32
Zeus08 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona Posts: 992	Thanks Susan. Zeus has an exercise pen in our great room so we are going to put him in there when he bites. I appreciate the advice. It is so hard to enjoy playing with him when he acts crazy. Two weeks till Puppy training and six weeks until his surgery. I sure hope this helps. Keep me updated on Buddy's progress. Melissa

03-09-2009, 07:43 PM	#33
xJUDYx YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4	hi, new here! i would LOVE to get a copy of the ebook. our 2 month old is gettin there. i know shes just teething and being playful..but i'd rather be prepared. j615@hotmail.com thanks in advance! =]

03-10-2009, 05:24 AM	#35
DanielleAllen YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phillips, ME, USA Posts: 273 Blog Entries: 1	Have you read the Ceasar Millan bopks? I have found them to very helpful with a lab that had similiar problems. You need to be of a pack leader with her. You need to let her know that is not ok behavior. I would really recommend his books. Try it his way. It worked for me...

03-10-2009, 06:49 AM	#36
My Tucker Boy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ozark, AL, US Posts: 82	I say all the time that Tucker thinks I am his chew toy. I try to give him a toy to chew instead of me when he starts but sometimes he will just ignore the toy and come right back to my hands. It gets pretty annoying.

03-10-2009, 08:22 AM	#37
djwild13 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bear, de, new castle Posts: 11	I would love a copy. Thank you in advance djwild13@aol.com