 A bitey puppy
#310171 - 01/04/2011 11:38 PM |
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Hello, I have been having a hard time training my 12 week old shepherd puppy, I take him for a training walk then introduce him to doggy treats then try to teach him to sit and down..all he wants to do is jump and grab my fingers with his teeth and just snaps like a little alligator and keep doing it. I try to get his attention on the food but he keeps trying to bite and play. He is extremely high ball drive and just wants to tug and bite. Its winter so I have to use knit gloves and he grabs them and I have to try to get his teeth free from my gloves. Wow what a challenge this is for a puppy. I need some advice on how to get him from being so bitey and snappy..all he wants to do anymore is grab things.
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Re: A bitey puppy
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#310181 - 01/05/2011 07:31 AM |
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He will out grow this stage. Stuff something else in his mouth, ball, rag, old sock. Fetch ball, trade for rag, tug the rag, have him give, then roll the ball a foot or two for him to bring, then repeat. IMO it's pretty hard for him to know not to bite knit gloves vs. skin: I'd try to play bare-handed and not pet him unless he has something else in his mouth. If he gets super wound up and slinging his teeth around he might need a time out in his crate to calm down.
Making loud "yipe-ing" noises and turning away from my pup (game over) when he bit hard helped him learn bite inhibition.
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Re: A bitey puppy
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#310182 - 01/05/2011 07:48 AM |
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Annoying but very typical for puppies  Betty had some great advice for you...I found that ignoring Vader when he got too nippy got the point across pretty fast. We also taught him "gentle" and he will immediately settle down if we are playing and he starts to get too rough.
"Vader" my 8 month mal
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#310212 - 01/05/2011 10:55 AM |
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Keep a tug toy on you at all times - this saved my sanity and my hands/arms.
Anytime he starts doing the jumpy-bity-alligator thing, bring the tug toy out let him chase it, then bite it, then you either let him carry it while you walk (once he drops it, it is yours again) or just stand there, and let him tug. Don't tug back, no eye contact, let him get out his frustrations on the tug, instead of on your mitt!
If you can play with him before you leave the house (with the toy), then his energy will be lower so that he can focus on the training you are trying to start. But really he's a baby and has very little control over his actions. Have fun and move faster to avoid the permanent scars....
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#310241 - 01/05/2011 12:18 PM |
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Give him something else to bite.
Clip an Orbee ball on a rope, or a tug, to the end of a short leash, and take it on your walks with you.
Then he can carry his ball around as much as he wants, chew on it, play with it, and when he inevitably drops it, you don't have to back-track half a block, or into the street, etc, to retrieve the ball- because you've had the other end of the leash the whole time.
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#310255 - 01/05/2011 01:09 PM |
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I really like that ball on a leash idea Aaron! If I ever have a puppy again I'm going to use it.
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#310256 - 01/05/2011 01:15 PM |
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I like leashes designed for cats, for that application.
The clip is small and light, so you don't have to worry about it smacking the dog in the face.
Using a leash also lets you throw the ball away from you, or anything else you don't want the puppy getting into, without worrying about the ball going too far out of reach.
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#310645 - 01/06/2011 07:12 PM |
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Thanks guys for the info, I actually tried a few of the ideas and it works, he still wants my fingers more than anything else but I pull back and thro a ball for him instead, yes he is a snapper and wow does those teeth hurt..wow. I am excited to see the results. Have a great day!!!
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#310649 - 01/06/2011 07:47 PM |
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That's great Vicky! He sounds fabulous; enjoy him.
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#310658 - 01/06/2011 08:10 PM |
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We have the same problem with shadow who is 5months. We give her the tug and the ball on the string,one of the first toys bought from this site, she loves them and they hold her attention for awhile, but continues to jump and nip.
I like the hint "gentle" I use the word "nice" when she gets out of hand when we walk down my ramp. I'd love to know how long this last
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