 7 week old lab puppy nipping/ biting
#172733 - 01/03/2008 10:17 AM |
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she is 7 weeks old almost 8 weeks and she drives us crazy with the biting and nipping. Also some times when we pick her up she grouls and snaps. I dont want to smack her so how can we correct this with out smacking her?? I want to do this right because we have children and i want us all to get along very well.I have been telling the kids they are not to pick her up because they will hurt her if not done right. Can you help??
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#172736 - 01/03/2008 10:23 AM |
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How long have you had her? This puppy is very young, and you will be more work to teach manners since it was taken from the litter so early.
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#172737 - 01/03/2008 10:23 AM |
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first thing...never EVER EVER smack a puppy for anything!!!
There is absolutely no reason for you to ever hit/smack a dog.
second if you search this site thoroughly and look at some of Ed's articles he has a wealth of information regarding this exact topic.
take a look through the different forums and look at the puppy section.
Wendy
here, i'll even save you some time. Here's a link to an excellent article on how to stop a pup from biting.
http://www.leerburg.com/qabiting.htm
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#172738 - 01/03/2008 10:27 AM |
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That puppy is only going to drive you "more crazy". Just wait til the teething era comes. Would you smack a newborn baby for crying? It's being a baby, just like this puppy is being a puppy. Find it a better home. Seriously.
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#172739 - 01/03/2008 10:37 AM |
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Puppies bite and nip, some more than others. It's not unusual or abnormal. Smacking, of course, is out. It won't correct anything but make her more determined to defend herself.
Does she have a crate? (A place to sleep and where you can put her when you've had enough for a while.)
Is she sleeping as much as she should in a quiet place without sleep being interrupted? At that age she should be sleeping a lot, many hours during the day (not all at once).
Are you redirecting her from biting you to chasing and biting toys and balls? Is she getting enough play time outside?
You might want to give more information about your routine with her also.
I have to agree with Alex - if your first inclination is to smack this puppy, another home for it would be best for everyone concerned.
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#172741 - 01/03/2008 10:45 AM |
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Never smack a Puppy for nipping, certainly i have never smacked our Fred, I had as many as 20 Marks or Bruises some bleeding on on just one arm during his early days, But now at 13 months old he never ever trys to nip or Bite,
He is Growing into a Real Dog now, but never did i use strong arm tactices on him when he nipped,
I Just corrected him in a firm way and put him back in his kennel, If he was loose at the time i just turned away from him each time and gave him something else to chew on, he got the message,
But yours is but a Baby if you cannot hack it at that age you will not have the patience do it when he gets a couple of months Older Get him a good home before its too late for the Youngster
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#172743 - 01/03/2008 10:56 AM |
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That puppy is only going to drive you "more crazy". Just wait til the teething era comes. Would you smack a newborn baby for crying? It's being a baby, just like this puppy is being a puppy. Find it a better home. Seriously.
This may be a bit harsh. They're looking for help, give them a bit of slack before implying that they are not worthy of owning a puppy.
She didn't say they were smacking the puppy, she said they didn't want to smack her and wanted to know how to properly correct this. I think the article that Wendy pointed to should be very helpful in this situation. Certainly more helpful that instantly condeming her for seeking help with her puppy. Seriously guys, she's trying, try to help her out a bit, or at least have a little more background before telling her to get rid of the puppy.
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#172757 - 01/03/2008 11:45 AM |
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Yes, I do agree and I LOVE to help people become better pet owners, but sometimes a harsh question like "I dont want to smack her so how can we correct this with out smacking her??", deserves a harsh answer. Or at least an answer w/out BS.
IMO, that statement tells me, the pup has been smacked and it's not working, or it's damn close to being smacked. I'm all for helping people, but in this case, the puppy is a helpless animal and my concern is mainly for the animal.
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#172760 - 01/03/2008 11:53 AM |
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No, the puppy should not be smacked, and I have no problem telling people not to smack their dogs, but some people really don't know any better and need to be educated. Being concerned for the animal, the owner needs to be educated as to the best way to correct her problem. Telling her to get rid of her dog isn't helpful advice that they are likely to follow. Most people would simply write off the board as being a bunch of self-righteous A-holes and either look elsewhere, or try to solve it their own way (which may not be best for the helpless animal).
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#172762 - 01/03/2008 11:53 AM |
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Hey Alex...I'm rubbing my eyes...when did your Boxer decide to become a Rott? 
To the OP:
I am SO glad to be past the frenzied puppy biting stage with my Lab...though he is still mouthy.
As mentioned above, keep toys close at hand or on you and redirect your pup's attention to the toy and away from you when he's in alligator mode. It helps but it will not completely end his wanting to bite you. Supervise and/or limit all interaction between kids and pup so no one gets hurt.
And if you find your patience wearing thin (and it will) or your attention straying, this is the time to crate the pup for a nap. As Sandy mentioned, they do need a lot of sleep at this age.
It really does get better and yes, you will be able to sit on the floor again without being chomped to death...it's just going to take many months to get there. :wink:
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