How old is the puppy or dog? And is it just learning to do bite work with a helper?

Sorry all, missed the entire first page of this thread. Now my question is: How often do you work and play with your dog each day? Some working dogs require lots of activity or at least a place large enough where they can turn in circles or chase their tails. "All" toys belong to you (and I am such a hipocrite when I say that) but this is what all the good trainers say. A dog should never take your toys to his crate. That was a good idea about hand feeding him also. No more dish in the crate... all good things come from you. Food, Fun and Toys.

If you deem he is nuts or unstable then Molly has the solution but if he is just a hard dog.. there are good trainers out there that want hard or I can find out where Cathi W sent her "hard dog".

Anyway, wish you luck and lots of good info in this thread and in EDs DVD's concerning your issues.

Catch Ya Later,
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I would call the dog whisperer! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> No, on a serious note, I am with Molly. If this problem in this young dog can not get fixed shortly, the situation could get very bad, very fast. If you feel you are unable to handle this problem, either have him put down or find someone that can handle an aggressive dog. I would hate to see the dog really put a hurt'en on you or go to another family and really hurt someone else. You are definately making the right move by consulting the people on this board. If you think the dog will continue to try and bite your hands or other body parts, put a muzzle on him while you are out and about with him. I wouldn't leave it on him while you are away. I wish you luck.

I don't think this a "hard" dog in the normal sense of the word. A hard dog is one that can take a serious correction without acting "like it's life is ending" as someone on this board said a while back. Biting its handler is not "normal" behavior for a hard or soft dog. At least not in the sense that this dog is biting. Sadly, if we're getting the whole story, it really does sound like this poor pup has a screw loose. I have a "hard" dog, and he's difficult to correct because he just doesn't care...he has NEVER turned even slightly aggressive toward me. Others, yes; he is somewhat sharp, but I honestly can say that he has never shown any indication that he ever would turn his aggression toward me. If this is to be corrected, it has to start right NOW. Dominant dog collar and leash on in the house at all times. NILIF. I don't know that this will work, because it really does sound like this dog has some problems and is unpredictable, but it's the only chance I can see. If it were my dog, I'd have to try, but I would also be realistic as to the chances of curbing this behavior, and not wait until after he's really injured someone to put him down. Tough spot, and I do wish you luck!

it''s important to realize that some dogs are born with a defective temperament, "throwbacks" my dad used to call them. they show severe aggression even in the whelping box. we had one in a litter we raised.

not saying this is the case with your dog, but do keep in mind that this does happen, so that you can make the right decision if he doesn't improve.

Some owners ( and trainers ) just can't see this for some reason. There are dogs that are just the equivalent of a human with a severe mental illness and those animals just can't be helped.
I actually spend a lot of time with owners doing the "behavioral" dog training and yes, usually it's an owner created fault, but sometimes...it's the dog and it's genetics.

Just a point to consider sometimes..

I was going to say something similar. While most of our problems are owner-created, do not be so intent on blaming yourself that you can't see the forest for the trees-this may be just a genetic issue and NOT YOUR FAULT. Move on.