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I have a biter...what can I do? My little six pound Yorkie, Maxie, is a biter... I refused to acknowledge this for awhile, because there's no reason for him to be a biter... he's not been mistreated; he doesn't bite just when he's attacked, or threatened, or surprised -- he bites anyone and anything that comes in his path... I'm going to have to do something about this... but I don't know what. |
Has he always done this or is it something new? |
Yes, you are going to have to do something about this because no one likes a biter. I suggest starting with basic obedience training classes and a consult with a trainer if necessary. "Nothing in Life for Free" is another good start; it's a gentle daily reminder that YOU are the one in charge. Dog Training: Nothing in Life is Free : The Humane Society of the United States |
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For the last month or so, Maxie flies into a rage; barking and biting at anyone who comes into the yard or into the house. He's so tiny that he can't really hurt anyone who has shoes on, but when my brother and his wife came to visit and were reluctant to come out of the guest room to use the bathroom unless Max was 'put up', I knew I had to do something. Just don't know what. |
If hes biting anyone that he comes with contact with he is beyond normal interventions and needs a trainer. A 6lb dog that bites is most likely not going to do any damage unless its to a child however you still want to get this under control so you can take him places with you |
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I had a foster who was a biter...I did the nothing is free program with him and also put him on Prozac to help calm him and it helped being able to work with him. ...... He is no longer on the Prozac and has been adopted and is doing well.?..but still his new owner does not put him in certain circumstances. It did take a year with him, but it was well worth it. He also never bit my vet, groomer, or daycare person. I took him to a behaviorist...he did go after her. Her place was set up like a living room and she had us sit in there awhile till he was comfortable and she entered like you would a house and he showed his true colors. So she was able to see them.... My foster was only 4.5 lbs ...but he did break skin and cause damage in my opinion. He also never went after me...but anyone else was fair game. I would contact both your vet and a behaviorist /trainer who deals with dogs who bite. I would make sure there is nothing medically going also. |
I have attended a few classes from a dog trainer who is a dog "behavioralist"- he has taught dogs for 30 years! He suggests spray the dog with a water bottle when he barks. You could try this for biting too. This has worked for me controlling my dog barking at things he shouldn't bark at. I allow him to bark at the doorbell etc. The technique the trainer recommended was to give the dog a toy to chew if he bites. If he continues to bite then you give the dog a time out. Take the leash, attach it to the door handle (inside the house), put the dog outside on the leash and close the door. Or simply put the dog outside for a timeout (not where he pottys though, you don't want him to associate this with a time out.) The dog will learn that when he bites he gets ignored which is what they hate the most and hopefully eventually stop. |
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arg, im sorry to hear Maxie is a biter. But its so nice to hear that you're willing to work with him. I truelly hope things work out and are able to curb this behaviour in him. Good luck:) |
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