Biting Puppy

PaddyJules

Have just brought home our new Puppy at the weekend. He is a mixed breed with probably abit of a labrador in him. He has settled in well and toilet training is ongoing!! Just wondering how to deal with him biting/nipping at everything, including the children! It is mostly when he is playing and gets excited. But as this is our first pup, just looking for advice on how to deal with it. Thanks

magconn

get him a chew toy, knotted rope or something to that effect(theres loads to choose from). When he goes to nip/bite then give him chewy to use instead. might take a while but stick with it. Its just a puppy thing, excitement/mischief but does need to be sorted!

Have fun

anniehoo

Its mainly just play biting and there wouldnt be any vicious intentions behind it but its important to nip it in the bud now before he thinks this is acceptable behaviour when hes older.

When he bites use a clear firm command "NO" once. Have a spray water bottle handy so if he does it again, repeat "NO" and squirt him once. You've given him once chance, so if he doesnt listen the water will shock him into understanding you're serious. Remember though you have to be consistent. If you are training him out of this habit you have to follow through each time he does it, no letting him away with a few times that you're too lazy to do it.

whippet

anniehoo wrote: »

Its mainly just play biting and there wouldnt be any vicious intentions behind it but its important to nip it in the bud now before he thinks this is acceptable behaviour when hes older.

When he bites use a clear firm command "NO" once. Have a spray water bottle handy so if he does it again, repeat "NO" and squirt him once. You've given him once chance, so if he doesnt listen the water will shock him into understanding you're serious. Remember though you have to be consistent. If you are training him out of this habit you have to follow through each time he does it, no letting him away with a few times that you're too lazy to do it.

I wouldn't bother with the water spray.

The most effective way I found was by letting out a yelp and walk away from the puppy with your back to them. It sort of mimics how litters play and react to a sore bite.

this is how they learn what constitutes a bite and playful 'mouthing'.

It does take a while and by the time the sharp puppy teeth are all out you should be confident that your dog will know how much pressure they can exert with their jaws without hurting.

Toulouse

I used Whippets techniques. Loud yelp followed by withdrawal of attention, worked a treat.