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zoeyorkie123 · 12-19-2012, 09:25 PM

Hi everyone. I have been reading your posts since I decided to get a Yorkie and they were so helpful. I picked up Dexter a few days ago and he's doing great. I have 8 year old twin boys and they have been so good with him. I also have 2 cats and even though one of them is a little scared, she's coming around. The other cat gets chased by Dexter (who thinks he's a German shepherd, lol) and he loves him and even slept with us last night. He's eating and using his pee pads pretty good and he comes every time I call him. He seems very smart.

My question is this. He loves being with me and follows me around (I work from home so I am always with him). But he keeps growling and biting and pulling my hand like he's playing with one of his toys. He doesn't do that to anyone else and it really hurts. He also started humping me and he's only 8 weeks old.

Any suggestions?

CouversMom · 12-19-2012, 09:29 PM

This is why puppies should stay with their moms until they are 12 weeks old. Their mothers teach them bite inhibition.

I would work on teaching him that biting you is not okay. Make a loud "Ah ah!" sound when he bites so that he knows you don't appreciate it. Good luck.

GuinnessStout · 12-19-2012, 09:36 PM

I had to make a puppy yelp type noise and bite back to get Guinness to stop biting... The humping there was no stopping till he was fixed sadly.

MandiesMom · 12-19-2012, 09:38 PM

Hi and welcome to YT! Dexter is just a cutie pie

Yes, Michelle is absolutely right. It is between 8 weeks and 12 weeks that puppies learn bit inhibition and how hard is too hard from their mom and from playing with their siblings.

I agree with choosing whatever command you are going to use for "no" (said sternly..not yelled or anything). After doing that, put something in his mouth that it is okay for him to bite on (toy, chew, etc) and say "good boy." This will help him learn that biting the right things is okay...because believe me..he will be biting for a while as he goes thru teething.

Clyde_Dexter · 12-19-2012, 09:38 PM

Hi! Welcome to YT!!

I have a Dexter, too! Your puppy is definitely a cutie

Every time your puppy starts biting on you make a sound like Couversmom suggested and immediately stop the puppy from continuing to repeat the action. Don't allow him to continue to bite on you & don't keep playing with him when he does bite you hard.

As for the humping, all puppies do that to each other ... I think that it is a dominance thing (for now LOL). I would just correct that behavior and stop him from doing it to you when he tries in a similar fashion as the biting issue.

I know that isn't the greatest advice!!!! I hope it helped in some way.

Lovetodream88 · 12-19-2012, 09:40 PM

He should have stayed with his mom until 12 weeks and she would have taught him bite inhibition so you may want to do research on how to teach your pup that.

lynzy420 · 12-19-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

I had to make a puppy yelp type noise and bite back to get Guinness to stop biting... The humping there was no stopping till he was fixed sadly.

You always make me laugh really out loud! Your wit shines right through your text you are hysterical!

Back on topic...

GuinnessStout · 12-19-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lynzy420

You always make me laugh really out loud! Your wit shines right through your text you are hysterical!

Back on topic...

my poor Koi tattooed on my leg were raped, molested and violated daily during that period oh and cheated on because the rest of the time it was my forearm if I was on the phone

yorkiedallas · 12-19-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

my poor Koi tattooed on my leg were raped, molested and violated daily during that period oh and cheated on because the rest of the time it was my forearm if I was on the phone

Dallas was fixed years ago, but went on a sexual assault binge since I got the (male) puppy. I almost hate to stop him he looks soooooooo happy. I see a meeting with Chris Hansen in Dallas' future.

Teresiana · 12-20-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

my poor Koi tattooed on my leg were raped, molested and violated daily during that period oh and cheated on because the rest of the time it was my forearm if I was on the phone

LOL

Teresiana · 12-20-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

I had to make a puppy yelp type noise and bite back to get Guinness to stop biting... The humping there was no stopping till he was fixed sadly.

I make a little yelpy squeak too. It takes a while, but they catch on eventually. The thing is, the only time my puppies try to "bite" me is when I walk in the front door after being gone for a few hours. They don't do it when I walk in the back door?!

Does anyone know why they nip at my fingers when I come home only? Yoshi was always very good sitting first before being pet. I have cheerios stashed in my foyer to help with that. But when we got another pup, all hell broke loose.

My girl humps my boy. He doesn't seem to mind, as he'll continue to chomp on his bully stick & just lay there. I always say "NO" when I see her do it, but who knows what goes on when I'm not around to stop her

gontygirl · 12-20-2012, 05:47 AM

What has always worked for me with my pups is that I never touch or play with them without having a toy already in my hand. This way he/she immediatly can be forced to play/bite the toy. Your kids might like to do the same as it's probably going to escalate sooner or later if this biting thing isn't dealt with.

As far as humping...it's a dominance thing and you just need to tell him to "go down" and give him a little nudge. Over time that should stop... My boy likes to hump two of his toys but I don't let him, instead those favorites of his are kept in his crate where he can cuddle them instead (while he sleeps). Redirecting is the easiest thing to do for a dog...before it becomes a "habit", that's a whole other animal!

Teresiana · 12-20-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gontygirl

What has always worked for me with my pups is that I never touch or play with them without having a toy already in my hand. This way he/she immediatly can be forced to play/bite the toy. Your kids might like to do the same as it's probably going to escalate sooner or later if this biting thing isn't dealt with.

As far as humping...it's a dominance thing and you just need to tell him to "go down" and give him a little nudge. Over time that should stop... My boy likes to hump two of his toys but I don't let him, instead those favorites of his are kept in his crate where he can cuddle them instead (while he sleeps). Redirecting is the easiest thing to do for a dog...before it becomes a "habit", that's a whole other animal!

Thanks for the advice. I'll start keeping a toy on the console in our foyer & see if it that changes anything. I agree, redirecting works. Consistent redirecting.

Wallee · 12-20-2012, 06:28 AM

When we first got Wallee we always made sure we had a chew toy in our hands and directed him to bite on that rather than our hands. When he did make a mistake, we too would squeal a louder "OUCH". That always stopped him in his tracks. As gorgeous the humping, the only time we would find he tried to do it would be if we were play wrestling with him. He would try to grab our forearms and since we knew exactly what he was up to we would nudge him off and Sao "NO". Again the behaviour immediately stopped. Thankfully, he did not turn out to be a big humper and we have never seen any other instance of it whatsoever.

gontygirl · 12-21-2012, 04:13 AM

I have seen trainers train their kids to say "Ouchie" when the dog nips them. If done properly and in a way that the sees it as a NEGATIVE and not a game (cus done wrong the kids will just come across as tho they're "sweeky toys" and that's starting a whole other bad thing...). You're kids need to be made aware of the sounds they make when they play with the dog. This way the negative sound that "Ouch" should sound like for the dog will be perfectly clear. It needs to be a distinctive negative sound that is only made when the dog nips or bites them. Let us know how it goes... Oh, and happy holidays!

12-19-2012, 09:25 PM	#1
zoeyorkie123 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tewksbury, MA Posts: 2	Welcome home Dexter and a question! Hi everyone. I have been reading your posts since I decided to get a Yorkie and they were so helpful. I picked up Dexter a few days ago and he's doing great. I have 8 year old twin boys and they have been so good with him. I also have 2 cats and even though one of them is a little scared, she's coming around. The other cat gets chased by Dexter (who thinks he's a German shepherd, lol) and he loves him and even slept with us last night. He's eating and using his pee pads pretty good and he comes every time I call him. He seems very smart. My question is this. He loves being with me and follows me around (I work from home so I am always with him). But he keeps growling and biting and pulling my hand like he's playing with one of his toys. He doesn't do that to anyone else and it really hurts. He also started humping me and he's only 8 weeks old. Any suggestions? Attached Thumbnails

12-19-2012, 09:29 PM	#2
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	This is why puppies should stay with their moms until they are 12 weeks old. Their mothers teach them bite inhibition. I would work on teaching him that biting you is not okay. Make a loud "Ah ah!" sound when he bites so that he knows you don't appreciate it. Good luck. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

12-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#3
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	I had to make a puppy yelp type noise and bite back to get Guinness to stop biting... The humping there was no stopping till he was fixed sadly. __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

12-19-2012, 09:38 PM	#4
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Hi and welcome to YT! Dexter is just a cutie pie Yes, Michelle is absolutely right. It is between 8 weeks and 12 weeks that puppies learn bit inhibition and how hard is too hard from their mom and from playing with their siblings. I agree with choosing whatever command you are going to use for "no" (said sternly..not yelled or anything). After doing that, put something in his mouth that it is okay for him to bite on (toy, chew, etc) and say "good boy." This will help him learn that biting the right things is okay...because believe me..he will be biting for a while as he goes thru teething. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

12-19-2012, 09:38 PM	#5
Clyde_Dexter Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 792 Blog Entries: 2	Hi! Welcome to YT!! I have a Dexter, too! Your puppy is definitely a cutie Every time your puppy starts biting on you make a sound like Couversmom suggested and immediately stop the puppy from continuing to repeat the action. Don't allow him to continue to bite on you & don't keep playing with him when he does bite you hard. As for the humping, all puppies do that to each other ... I think that it is a dominance thing (for now LOL). I would just correct that behavior and stop him from doing it to you when he tries in a similar fashion as the biting issue. I know that isn't the greatest advice!!!! I hope it helped in some way. Last edited by Clyde_Dexter; 12-19-2012 at 09:40 PM.

12-19-2012, 09:40 PM	#6
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	He should have stayed with his mom until 12 weeks and she would have taught him bite inhibition so you may want to do research on how to teach your pup that. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

12-20-2012, 05:47 AM	#12
gontygirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 217	What has always worked for me with my pups is that I never touch or play with them without having a toy already in my hand. This way he/she immediatly can be forced to play/bite the toy. Your kids might like to do the same as it's probably going to escalate sooner or later if this biting thing isn't dealt with. As far as humping...it's a dominance thing and you just need to tell him to "go down" and give him a little nudge. Over time that should stop... My boy likes to hump two of his toys but I don't let him, instead those favorites of his are kept in his crate where he can cuddle them instead (while he sleeps). Redirecting is the easiest thing to do for a dog...before it becomes a "habit", that's a whole other animal!

12-20-2012, 06:28 AM	#14
Wallee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: whitby, On, Canada Posts: 1,129	When we first got Wallee we always made sure we had a chew toy in our hands and directed him to bite on that rather than our hands. When he did make a mistake, we too would squeal a louder "OUCH". That always stopped him in his tracks. As gorgeous the humping, the only time we would find he tried to do it would be if we were play wrestling with him. He would try to grab our forearms and since we knew exactly what he was up to we would nudge him off and Sao "NO". Again the behaviour immediately stopped. Thankfully, he did not turn out to be a big humper and we have never seen any other instance of it whatsoever.

12-21-2012, 04:13 AM	#15
gontygirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 217	I have seen trainers train their kids to say "Ouchie" when the dog nips them. If done properly and in a way that the sees it as a NEGATIVE and not a game (cus done wrong the kids will just come across as tho they're "sweeky toys" and that's starting a whole other bad thing...). You're kids need to be made aware of the sounds they make when they play with the dog. This way the negative sound that "Ouch" should sound like for the dog will be perfectly clear. It needs to be a distinctive negative sound that is only made when the dog nips or bites them. Let us know how it goes... Oh, and happy holidays!