Biting and Nipping

[MichiH]

Are you planning on training for protection? I have two children and mouthing on us was not an option- we always redirected. And when necessary we would grab the snout and curl the top lip in so she was nipping herself. With our first dobie we did the squeal/and ouch thing and that just got her more excited kinda like a squeaky toy and she thought it was a game so for us that didn't work. The good thing is they're smart and will figure it out soon.

I know this I old, but wondering how it worked out grabbing the about? I literally have done it all with my 15 week old girl.

If I say no and look at her she comes at me harder, I keep a leash on her and she almost hangs herself trying to get me, I redirect she could careless still gets me, I ignore her and she goes for blood, I walk away and she follows me to bite my backside…


I have grabbed her snout not hard but to prevent the ongoing attack and she does stop. But I feel terrible that I did that. I have gotten her tooth in there too so she nipped herself and didn’t like that. It seems to be the only thing that works.

 

[jazzies mum]

I know this I old, but wondering how it worked out grabbing the about? I literally have done it all with my 15 week old girl.

If I say no and look at her she comes at me harder, I keep a leash on her and she almost hangs herself trying to get me, I redirect she could careless still gets me, I ignore her and she goes for blood, I walk away and she follows me to bite my backside…


I have grabbed her snout not hard but to prevent the ongoing attack and she does stop. But I feel terrible that I did that. I have gotten her tooth in there too so she nipped herself and didn’t like that. It seems to be the only thing that works.

My girl was just the same with her determination and the only thing that worked at all was to grab her snout when she went after me. If a tooth ends up getting caught on the lip it makes the message clearer! No shouting or getting riled on your part as that just makes it worse! Go very still and look her sternly in the eye and quietly say no! Hold until you feel her "give" and then immediately release and have a fun game with a favourite toy.

I'm not an expert but went through pretty much every option before I settled on the above method that did work, eventually. I think mine was about 8 months before we had completely sorted out the "no biting" rule and she was at her worst at about 4 months.

All this was a long time ago, and my 6 1/2 yr old Jazzie is now the best dog, so hang in there!

 

[MichiH]

This sounds like exactly what I have going on and resonates with me so much. Thank you you have no idea!

I’m over here exhausting all options feeling like a failure.

I really appreciate you replying to this.

She does seem to respond to me holding her snout and sometimes I gently press my thumb on her tongue and she can’t bite me. I stare at her and say no bite and she does stop.

I know it’s just the beginning I just want to do right by her.

Again thank you

 

[Ravenbird]

I’m over here exhausting all options feeling like a failure.

You're not. These dogs will make you feel like that some days, but it all works out. I promise! I can't tell you how much I felt this 4 years ago, but look at us now! Also, there is a big difference in temperaments in this breed. Some are easy peasy with "normal" puppy challenges and some puppies just live to see what you're made of. So when you see that some puppies just go along with the program, chances are they have a much calmer personality to begin with. Saying this so you know it's not just you or your handling - they just take a bit more persistence and firm but fair boundaries.

She does seem to respond to me holding her snout and sometimes I gently press my thumb on her tongue and she can’t bite me. I stare at her and say no bite and she does stop.

That's what I would do. Mine was wild, but biting me was not one of her things, but the few times she did, I did this. Quiet & cool, held her still by the snout and said "no biting" very softly while locking eyes. You watch any species of animal give their little one a firm no and even our own mothers! - it's like this to the point where they can just give you "the look", and you know you'd best straighten up. LOL.

 

[MichiH]

You're not. These dogs will make you feel like that some days, but it all works out. I promise! I can't tell you how much I felt this 4 years ago, but look at us now! Also, there is a big difference in temperaments in this breed. Some are easy peasy with "normal" puppy challenges and some puppies just live to see what you're made of. So when you see that some puppies just go along with the program, chances are they have a much calmer personality to begin with. Saying this so you know it's not just you or your handling - they just take a bit more persistence and firm but fair boundaries.

That's what I would do. Mine was wild, but biting me was not one of her things, but the few times she did, I did this. Quiet & cool, held her still by the snout and said "no biting" very softly while locking eyes. You watch any species of animal give their little one a firm no and even our own mothers! - it's like this to the point where they can just give you "the look", and you know you'd best straighten up. LOL.

You always make me feel better too. Thank you.

Exactly! I think once I give her the look and we stare down she looks the other way and gives up. She knows lol. I figure if it were her mother she would not be nice and I’m much nicer lol. I just get worried and hope she turns out ok as I’m putting so much into and want the best for her.

She is super sweet and not aggressive, but clearly pushing her boundaries. Has her moments when she’s the devil that’s for sure!

Appreciate it @Ravenbird.

We made here an obstacle course in the basement for yucky days and she loves it. We call it moose mountain haha since she is Pepper Pamplemousse

 

[Ravenbird]

Oh man! You have a perfect place for puppy play, mats and all - I'm green with envy!!!

 

[Kaiser2016]

some puppies just live to see what you're made of

It's funny because it's true!