Biting and misbehaving?

[Ddski5]

That’s a handsome fellow with mischievousness in his eyes.

 

[DN2017]

Just keep distracting and redirecting and just sit.it.out. They WILL grow out of it. The also often do it for attention. It worked best over here if we just stood up and left when he kept going. Ours is 6 months now and it's getting less by the day.

 

[My2Girls]

And if it hasn’t been said, definitely do not squeal or do an exaggerated “ouch” sound. That just kicks in their prey drive and they will think you are playing -kinda like a squeaky toy. Don’t know where that training advise comes from but it definitely does not apply to Dobermans.

 

[LifeofRubie]

And if it hasn’t been said, definitely do not squeal or do an exaggerated “ouch” sound. That just kicks in their prey drive and they will think you are playing -kinda like a squeaky toy. Don’t know where that training advise comes from but it definitely does not apply to Dobermans.

Our Lab breeder actually specifically said DON'T do that because they've been teaching him that high pitched noise/squeals mean something exciting! Think about when you're congratulating them for going potty outside, playing with a toy, working on teaching them their name, etc., it's all done in an excited high pitch voice.

I agree the high pitched 'owies' should be left to the dogs

 

[Doberman Gang]

And if it hasn’t been said, definitely do not squeal or do an exaggerated “ouch” sound. That just kicks in their prey drive and they will think you are playing -kinda like a squeaky toy. Don’t know where that training advise comes from but it definitely does not apply to Dobermans.

It shows weakness, a dominant dog will start to take advantage of you if you continue to act like that

 

[WiglWerm]

What worked for me is having ANOTHER Dobie for Ruby to chew on! Poor Spike, He's STILL her chew toy 2 yrs later!

 

[David33]

So we got our Doberman about 6 weeks ago. She seemed fine the first day but the second day she started biting. Obviously this is natural because she’s a puppy and all puppies bite, but since then she’s still been biting and we’ve tried all sorts of stuff that helps normal puppies. Letting your dog mouth you and yelp when they bite too hard, spray bottle, hit on the nose/backend, rolled up dishrag in the freezer to help with teething, behaviour collar etc but they all only work for 2 days and then they stop. We know she wasn’t in the best living situation with the best owners before we got her but she’s been here a while now and she’s fine most of the tome. Sometimes she’ll just keep buying you until you put her in her crate no matter what you do. Sometimes she just sits nice and all of a sudden she’s biting you. She doesn’t growl or anything. We’re hoping once her teeth fall out she’ll stop but in the mean time any advice?

Best to put her in a muzzle for a while. E collar, too. We had similar issues and resolved them this way.

 

[David33]

And if it hasn’t been said, definitely do not squeal or do an exaggerated “ouch” sound. That just kicks in their prey drive and they will think you are playing -kinda like a squeaky toy. Don’t know where that training advise comes from but it definitely does not apply to Dobermans.

Fully agree. Needs training.

 

[DN2017]

Best to put her in a muzzle for a while. E collar, too. We had similar issues and resolved them this way.

This is a joke, right? Or sarcasm?

 

[Doberman Gang]

Best to put her in a muzzle for a while. E collar, too. We had similar issues and resolved them this way.

Maybe not the best advice for a young puppy.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

Best to put her in a muzzle for a while. E collar, too. We had similar issues and resolved them this way.

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Now to the topic,, not the best idea in my box of tools....But maybe you could share your life's experiences and change my mind...