April 21, 2011
At what age can I use a dominant dog collar on my pup? He is biting a lot and sometimes seems vicious.
Full Question:
Hi,Can you tell me at what age I can start using the dominant dog collar. I got a puppy that is out of control with the biting. He has been like this since he was 6 weeks old and now he's 16 weeks old. I have your DVDs on pack structure and puppy training 8 weeks to 8 months and nothing seems to help I had to put him on a choker for self preservation. Please help he acts at times like a viscous dog. I don't know if its my fault in this training process or what, would a prong collar work? I have to something, he going to be a big dog.
Thanks in advance.
Neil
Cindy's Answer:
You can use a dominant dog collar at 16 weeks, as long as you use it properly. I would also give this puppy something else to bite, besides you!
Redirect him to something he is allowed to have and start teaching some obedience with markers. Puppies that do this are usually full of drive and energy and they are looking for something to do. Biting us is fun because they typically get a big reaction out of us.
You can also start doing the drive and focus exercises as outlined on this DVD. It's a great way to drain extra energy and give the pup something to do with that drive to bite.
Redirect him to something he is allowed to have and start teaching some obedience with markers. Puppies that do this are usually full of drive and energy and they are looking for something to do. Biting us is fun because they typically get a big reaction out of us.
You can also start doing the drive and focus exercises as outlined on this DVD. It's a great way to drain extra energy and give the pup something to do with that drive to bite.
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