Thanks for all of the tips, I really appreciate it. And I just ignore negative people, I'm not June Cleaver and I don't pretend to be. They aren't healthy. I spend about 8-10 hours a day with Lucy and I think that is a lot of time for a 20 year old to give an animal. I sprayed bitter apple on cords and stuff that she was chewing but she kept chewing on it anyway! That was a couple weeks ago now and after my consistent "no"s she has practically forgotten the cords were there. I have tried the hold her mouth shut thing and this works only momentarily for me. Since I spend so much time with her, I have all this time to thinkup ideas so i tried growling at her like I imagine a mom dog would do and this has seemed to work sometimes. I also always see pictures of wolves and dogs with the younger ones snout snuck in the others mouth, so I have tried this too, which I guess is along the lines of biting, but I don't bite down on her. I am just relieved to know it is all because of teething! I was worried that she was turning into a mean dog. I am going to try freezing the cloth with chicken broth. I also have a bunch of socks that are missing their mate so I am gonna knot those up and give them to her to chew also. Oh, I have also tried the yelping thing and this works pretty good but only when she is play chewing. Thanks again for everything, yorkietalk is a life saver!

Chloe is 23 months and can still be a little monster when she wants to be. Sometimes when I'm sitting down with her she will lick and give kisses then out of no where she will start snapping at me. When she bites my hands she gets a firm "no" and maybe a light smack on the bum, and if she snaps at anyones face we put her in her "time out" corner and make her stay there for five minutes or until she decides to be nice again.

You'll be fine. You just have to find what works for you. I like tug of war with those socks! The best time we have is when I'm on one end of a rope or bunch of socks tied together and she's on the other end and we're running through the house! :D I've done that with now my fifth little doggie. None of them were mean in any way, either. :)

its called baby hood
 

do any of you guys have kids...the 5pm-9pm hour is called the bewitching hour! I guess its the same for puppies....as we say with our children....and this too shall pass......

From 6pm-9pm when Sammi was little she was the TINY TERROR TERRIER!! She would bite and bite...She was teething...She will grow out of this phase :) Now Sammi is 2 and LOVES TO SLEEP!! LOL!! :)
Good Luck and keep us posted!

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Happy Holidays!
Fran and Sammi

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After re-reading the original post it doesn't really sound like a teething problem. I mean she's not just mouthing your hand and biting down too hard, she's attacking. I frequently deal with dogs that bite when being groomed. Some dogs bite no matter what you do but puppies that bite are usually testing the limits to see what they can get away with. It the puppy bit another dog and caused pain the other dog would snarl, bark or bite back and the puppy would learn that it can't get away with that behavior. On the grooming table here's what we do. It a puppy tries to bite we immediately grab his head or face, get really close and yell no or stop it or whatever. The puppy is usually so shocked he will just kinda freeze. Then we immediately praise the puppy for being calm and go back to what we are doing. Sometimes it takes a few times but almost always the puppy stops trying to bite and will just stand there (often wagging his tail). Also it is very important to not stay mad at the puppy. Only sound mad at the actual moment you are disciplining him. The instant he behaves praise him and be calm. You can't stay mad at him (even if you really are) because he will not remember why you are mad.

I have not read what the others have posted so this may repeat a little.
I find that if I read others posts on being tough I get cross and loose what I need to said to quote and debate them. So if I am repeating thing sorry.

1. Submission training is no no! It is an attack on your dog that is rude and is of old school training. You want them to join up with you, as they want to not cause it the only way not to get roughed up.
Stop and Think for a second if someone pushed you to the ground and said no in your face that was bigger and stronger then you. What you feel? Ok so that what she is feeling.

2. Find yourself a behaviorist or an aggression trainer as she got issues. I think so fear aggression for starter. I say a few others but that to little to go on for sure.

3. Dogs playtime is usually morning and evening, you’re asking her to be still in her busy time.

4. She may just not be a cuddler, try having her walk instead of being carried.

5. Get her mind working with tricks and make her do them for her supper and treats.

6. Do not mistake stern for control. I am calm with my girl never a yell or a swat, just a calm redirection to something right. I catch her doing and being good and reward the good. The more they get that good get treats the more they try and do good.

7. Bite control is missing- No is not going to get it in place.

8. Obedience class can come to her get a trainer in.

9. PM me I have a great list of aggression in dogs books.

You never said how old she is I am assuming a puppy.
A little gem I was told when I found out my girl is aggressive or should I say when I admitted she was.
This is treatable Everyone thinks dogs are full-grown at one.
Try physically at one, socially at two and mentally at three. If she little you have a ton of time to fix this and have a long happy life. One of the leading reasons dogs are turn in to pounds is peeing in the house and biting both can be fixed.
Also some of the smartest dogs there are, are bored aggressive dogs and when their mind starts working for good watch out it is fun to watch.

JMO

Joy

Putting a dog in a submissive position might be old school but it worked for my yorkie that bites when he has something and you try to take it away fom him. My husband flipped him over into a submissive position on his back and told him no and he hasnt tried to bite again. Maybe this just worked for my dog but I think the person who gave that advise didnt necessarily give bad advise either. I agree that some dogs need to see a behavioralist but owners also need something immediate that they can do to control the behavior.

Quoting chachi
"Putting a dog in a submissive position might be old school but it worked for my yorkie that bites when he has something and you try to take it away fom him. My husband flipped him over into a submissive position on his back and told him no and he hasnt tried to bite again. Maybe this just worked for my dog but I think the person who gave that advise didnt necessarily give bad advise either. I agree that some dogs need to see a behavioralist but owners also need something immediate that they can do to control the behavior."

Might does not make right.
Violence begets Violence or in most cases some form of aggression.
As You notice before my name was JMO it Is just that My thoughts, Take it or leave. I did not say anyone gave bad advice. How could I until now I have not read it as I do not read others on training advice unless I ask for the help with a question of my own.
How do you intend someone to learn if they do not see someone with the training to give a qualified knowledgeable opinion.
Not sure what your qualifications are but I know mine.
Feathers only get ruffled when others are not sure of that which they speak as I am sure I tend not to read others in the training questions area and also do not tend to get ruffled as much anymore in this area.

Joy

Just wanted to let you all know that Lucy has been VERY good the rest of the week. Maybe she figured out that Santa will be on his way, lol. My vet told me to do the submissive position, but I think I may be doing it differently than everyone else. I put her on her back several times throughout the day and then give her kisses. Now she likes me to hold her like a baby when she sleeps on me. When she is getting out of control and squirmy, it is just easier to place her on her back until she calms down instead of letting her squirm right out of my arms and possibly hurt herself. I just thought I would let you know that your tips are working!

5 o'clock nap
 

rocky is 6 months old and takes a nap everyday around 5 for an hour or so. i think by then they are tired just like kids. try the crate and see if he falls asleep or just let him alone so he can sleep. this might help! my human kids used to nap at 5 too!michelle ;) :thumbup:

All I can say is she's a Yorkie. haha They have serious attitude. Just keep establishing your authority. She'll get the picture eventually. Be sure to give her lots of love and praise and treats when she does good things though! That gives her to incentive to be good for you all the time! Good luck!

I agree with you. The dog will test your limits and patience. They're testing their boundaries and you need to take back those boundaries. Otherwise, you're going to end up with a dog that you can no longer handle. You also need to remember that what works with one dog may not work with another.

Geez talk about ruffling feathers I must have ruffled yours. I was in no way attacking the advice you gave just letting you know that putting my dog in a submissive position worked for me. As for my qualifications I am just a pet owner like everyone else who listens to all ideas on how to solve a problem Thank you very much!!

Holy biters all over! Lol I wouldn't know how to deal with a biter whatsoever in any breed.

I would say though - and I know many of you watch the Dog Whisperer, one must show the dog who is alpha, it's their way to try and dominate, ha especially our little boisterous ones!

Glad to hear she is being a better girl, maybe she heard Santa was swapping her name from one list to another /wink.

Jeni

My Teddy went to through the same thing. Except he would bite my feet, my pant legs, my hands. I would have scratches all over my hands. Its a phase that I guess from reading this thread that puppies go through. He still likes to play rough, but at least I don't have a whole bunch of scratches on my hands.

Why do people get so upset about puppy biting????

Every puppy I have ever had in my life went through this stage and drove me crazy -- albeit - some are worse than others.

Of course they bite your feet - it's part of you. I have a feeling that most people who are getting their feet bitten a lot are not wearing shoes..... wear shoes or put a blanket over your lap so the pup can't get to your feet.

Also - don't hold your puppy and play with him when he is having a biting frenzy -- get him some other toys to play with - feed him something - give him a chew toy ... do anything to distract him from biting you. I usually give mine a pat on the butt, tell him "no no" and find something else for him to do. Even doing these things doesn't mean that I never get chewed on. I have a lot of scratches to prove that I have been chewed on a lot. I just try to keep it to a minimum.

Your puppy is teething and playing. He doesn't know he's hurting you. Even when he acts aggressive, it is a normal part of puppyhood and development.
You should just discourage it (if it's directed toward you) and find other things for him to do.

I am lucky in one way. I have another dog, a Bichon, that my pup spends a lot time playing with. He jump on, bites, and attacks the bichon all the time. And, it usually ends up in a free-for-all play time, which they both love. But, the bichon has thick hair, so all the biting the little Yorkie does, doesn't even phase him. Lucky him! When the two of them are going at it, I can definitely tell that it is play and an important part of the puppy's growth and development. And my four-year-old Bichon has enough puppy in him to enjoy it too.

I have never had a puppy that didn't bit and didn't outgrow it and am surprised that it is such a big issue - or problem - for so many people. After all, we do have a puppy, don't we???

Carol Jean

Personally, I'm glad you brought this up. I have to laugh every time someone suggests this - the visual of someone in the 100 - 200 pound range alpha-rolling a 5 pound dog cracks me up! :D

I mean no offense to those who support it. Yes, it may work for some people people and some dogs. So might whipping them. But like whipping them, it's old school. There are kinder/gentler methods that work.

Newbie
 

Hi everyone, I'm JKat. I am a proud mom of a 2.5 month old girl. I just want to say, I really appreciate everyone's input. Just like Sarah515 (not as bad though. I guess she's still little), I was frustrated that my girl'd bite and growl at us. Also like her yorkie (and everyone's, I realized), mine'd have "be-witching" hours.

I'm VERY happy and excited to stumble upon this website when I was online looking for solutions tonight. It is a great tool for newbies like me!

THANKS!! :)

We got the Kong chew toys and they really work
 

As soon as our new girl started what you described, I purchased couple of the Kong chew toys. She always has one availeable to her and the other is in a freezer bag in the freezer, they are really neat I manage to get a Biscuit into the center where the hole is and she loves this, seems like when they are real cold and frozen it relieves the pain from the teething process. It says you can stick peanut butter up in the center of them and they love that, haven't had to try that yet. At night I place both them in the freezer bag give one to her first thing in the morning. That seems to be working great. It is funny with all the toys we got her she prefers to play with all the socks rolled and tied together. Our baby just turned 14 weeks. It takes a lot of patience with a puppy but oh my they are worth every bit of the time and patience we have to put forth. Ours knows what a microwave is, her food and water must be warmed and she likes to cuddle in baby blankie and rocked and then to bed and sleeps all night, wakes up to do her numbers around 3:30 and then right back to sleep she goes. She sleeps till we get up in the mornings, and sometimes that isnt early. We have been lucky there as she has not been any problem sleeping and keeping us awake :-) :-) I am glad we found those to help her with her teething.

I can't help but laugh,,,,, when my cousing was little my aunt got him a puppy. A dobie. He was the sweetest dog but as a puppie he had a bad nipping problem. So my uncle used to bite him back. After that he would bite everyone but my uncle. One day my cousin was in the back yard with the pup and he came in running with his mouth wide open crying we thought the puppy bit him and hurt him but then he started gaging. As he got closer we noticed that his mouth was full of dog hair. It was the funniest thing.

They all go through this. Gus did this as well. But then I got bitter apple and he stoped real quick. He would never growl or bark at me unless we were playing.

I use the crate for time outs too. Actually when he knows he's in trouble he run there anyway.

Don't worry, I really think it's just stage. Good luck to you!

Puppies will be puppies. I agree with whomever said you are asking your baby to be calm during her most playful times of the day. try to remember that.
But I do want to add that if you truly think your puppy is aggressive and not just playful, tug of war is a no no. In fact so are any rough games having anything to do with their mouth. Try playing fetch instead, yorkies love to run and chase.

Okay after reading all of this ..Mini biting seems normal ..we are working it out she bites I give her distractions and try to figure out what she wants ..she cant ask me to play ect ..so i am looking for her expressions to clue me so far its working out better she has drawn blood from me 2 times so with patience and love we will get through this kinda reminds me of babies ..you got to fill their needs and watch them grow >smiles And as for time outs ..if it works ..I'd do it .even if itsa a time out for you rather than the puppy ..Hang in there folks ..they will grow up "
Deb..hanging in

It's probablly her teething. Chew toys, frozen carrots, you can even get baby toys, the teething ones and put them in the freezer for the water to freeze, when it melts, just freeze it again.
As far as night time, do you have a night light? I know it might sound weird, but Princess needs one. She hates to be in a dark room.
Hang in there! We are here with you! :)


WELCOME To YT JKAT! :D :D :D :D

One day I got so frustrated with Layla I tried to bite her back. She's so feisty she just turned right around and bit me on the nose!