My Chessie is 6 months old next week. While he had a very mouthy period when he was teething, he has since lost his teeth and now comes after me on occassion when he is excited or not getting his way. The tail wags but the chewing on my hands and arms and nipping me as I try to ignore him and walk away is frustrating me.
Here is what I am doing now to try and teach him that I don't like the behavior and I want him to stop. When he starts biting me, I push him down to the ground and hold him down and say No in a stern corrective voice. Sometimes that will work on the first try and sometimes he gets back up and comes right back at me so I have to do it again.
I am the only person he chews on like this. He is really good natured 80% of the time with everyone, including me. However, the other 20% of the time has left me with nicks, cuts and holes in my clothing.
Is my current response to him all wrong and would a prong collar assist me in correcting this behavior? He really is a good boy and very loyal to me thus far.
I used to have a great Chessie years ago - wonderful dogs.
Yes, since you asked, you are going about it wrong, and no, a prong collar is definitely not the correct approach, in my opinion. Have you searched any of the existing threads on biting/nipping puppies and how re-direction can help?
If not, I'll try to find a few of those and attach them.
Glad you found Leerburg! The site will be a huge help.
Rita, Touch base again after you have read some of the existing threads and let us know if you have any other questions about what you read, etc... Didn't want you to think you were blown off!
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Here is what I am doing now to try and teach him that I don't like the behavior and I want him to stop. When he starts biting me, I push him down to the ground and hold him down and say No in a stern corrective voice. Sometimes that will work on the first try and sometimes he gets back up and comes right back at me so I have to do it again.
What you are doing is a big invitation for him to keep mouthing you.
Does this mainly happen when you are tugging or playing with him?
A couple of things you can try:
Keep him on a long line when you are playing/training outside. If he gets too wound up, move right into a quick obedience session. Do you know about marker/clicker training?
If you can combine your play with marker training, this will give you a way to end a game on a positive note, and it will bring his drive down to a manageable level.
If he persists in mouthing, you can grab the long line and bring him very close to you and step on the long line so he can't jump and mouth you.
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