Group,
My female GSP is now thirteen weeks old and is doing well.Early on I was concerned about her mouthy ness and after reading the archives and asking some questions I pretty much understand that this is normal up to four to five months.My new concern now is that I am finding myself correcting my pup all the time when she is overly mouthy.The method of correction I am using is grabbing her behind the area of her neck and shacking it while saying "phooey".My real concern is that I feel that I'm doing it too much and I certainly do not want to be counter productive in the correction department.Yesterday she tried to nip at my long sleeve shirt and got me pretty good.Man! for a female she sure has a ton of drive.Any and all opinions would be helpful.
John Haudenshield Webboard User Reg: 07-12-2001
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With young pups, if they mouth you a lot, I'll gag them a little with a finger or push their lip into where they bite themselves while biting me. This teaches the pup that its not much fun biting mom or dad and is pretty harmless to the dog. Also, your not constantly telling the dog 'NO' or otherwise correcting them. After they let go you can re-direct them to something they're allowed to bite/chew on. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I usually use my index finger and slightly put their upper lip into their canine tooth. It is fast and easy and if the dog continues, I add more pressure until she cries a little. I also say "No bite." My 10 week old GSD has understood this "No bite" since she was 7 weeks old. She still tries from time to time to bite (mouth), but she is more alert to the consiquences.
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First off remember biteing is natural behavior for puppies don't be to harsh on pup,you could squash all prey drive.The other day my VERY mouthy Rottweiler pup got me good and I yelped "Ouch" in guite a high pitched tone.She stopped instantly and looked at me with a puzzled look on her face.I instantly praised and started playing with one of her toys with her instead.Since I usually always have some sought of tug or ball in my pocket,doing this has worked really well.I am thinking it is probably similar to what a littermate would do.Now if you have a potential sport dog than you probably shouldn't channel the mouthing to much,however I do competitive obedience,herding,tracking etc.,so even though I don't want to minimize any prey drive I can get away with chaneling the mouthing/biteing a bit more.It depends on your situation.
John,
I tried your method of gagging the pup a little bit with one finger when she mouths me,it seems to work pretty good.For the first time I'm seeing her actually hesitate before she does it and if she does decide to mouth me anyway it is in a very soft and cautious manner.Thanks for youy input on this subject.
Everyone else,thank you for your input also.I feel very lucky having so many professionals available and willing to help with my GSP questions.Thank You!
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