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mrsh2010
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Please help me!
I love my Shamrock to death but he has been driving DH and I crazy with his nipping and biting. He starts out by giving kisses then it turns into biting. I know he is going through the teething phase but its starting to get out of control. We have a bunch of teething toys, chew toys, and bones all over the house. We tell him no bite in a stern voice and he still will do it. We have tried shaking the can of pennies and nothing. I know its a stage but I am afraid if he continues doing it he will become an agressive dog and I dont want that.
Help!!
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wo0shply
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Re: Please help me!
spray bitter apple on you hand and when he opens his mouth to mouth you spray it in my mouth.
I swear by this stuff
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:41 AM |
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mrsh2010
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Re: Please help me!
I will try the better apple- thank you.
The only thing is when I used it on the furniture so he wouldnt chew on it he licked it off- he seemed to like it.
But I will still try it- I will try anything at this point. Yesterday he lunged at DH face when he was on the floor playing with him.
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:56 AM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: Please help me!
When he starts with the biting and nipping stop playing with him and walk away...
eventually he will learn that the biting and nipping equal no more play time...
but just like everything else it will take time for that to happen... and you have to be consistant!
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:17 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by mrsh2010
I will try the better apple- thank you.
The only thing is when I used it on the furniture so he wouldnt chew on it he licked it off- he seemed to like it.
But I will still try it- I will try anything at this point. Yesterday he lunged at DH face when he was on the floor playing with him.
We had the same issue with our yorkie when she was weeks old and teething.
When she would bite, we would wrap our hand (not tightly) around her snout and state clearly, "NO"
We would spray the bitter apple spray into her face (be sure not to get it in the eye) when she would bite something she shouldn't be biting.
If she went to bite something, we would substitute it with a chewing toy. Our dog would chew through nylabones nearly everyday, but I would rather replace those as often as needed than replace furniture.
Our dog LOVED nylabones and rope knots. Both seemed to be perfect for her teething mouth and she now chews on these toys to this day and has not touched a piece of furniture. She may kill her toys with chewing, but those are easily replaceable and inexpensive.
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:18 AM |
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mrsh2010
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by AngnShaun
When he starts with the biting and nipping stop playing with him and walk away...
eventually he will learn that the biting and nipping equal no more play time...
but just like everything else it will take time for that to happen... and you have to be consistant!
Ang thats a good idea! I will start trying this!
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| Posted 7/26/11 12:07 PM |
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mrsh2010
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by PotofLuck06
Posted by mrsh2010
I will try the better apple- thank you.
The only thing is when I used it on the furniture so he wouldnt chew on it he licked it off- he seemed to like it.
But I will still try it- I will try anything at this point. Yesterday he lunged at DH face when he was on the floor playing with him.
We had the same issue with our yorkie when she was weeks old and teething.
When she would bite, we would wrap our hand (not tightly) around her snout and state clearly, "NO"
We would spray the bitter apple spray into her face (be sure not to get it in the eye) when she would bite something she shouldn't be biting.
If she went to bite something, we would substitute it with a chewing toy. Our dog would chew through nylabones nearly everyday, but I would rather replace those as often as needed than replace furniture.
Our dog LOVED nylabones and rope knots. Both seemed to be perfect for her teething mouth and she now chews on these toys to this day and has not touched a piece of furniture. She may kill her toys with chewing, but those are easily replaceable and inexpensive.
Good luck!
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I am not having a problem with him and the furniture- He is biting US! Someone selse told me about wraping my had around his snout and say NO loudly. We are alos going to try this.
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jilliibabii
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by AngnShaun
When he starts with the biting and nipping stop playing with him and walk away...
eventually he will learn that the biting and nipping equal no more play time...
but just like everything else it will take time for that to happen... and you have to be consistant!
This is exactly what we did with Lucy. We took it a step further and everytime she chewed on something she wasn't supposed to chew on- whether it was a couch or just nipping our hands when playing, we'd stop, tell her no, and then give her a toy she was allowed to chew on. You won't see results right away and like Ang said, you have to be really consistent. But it works. Also keep in mind, that's just the way dogs play. It doesn't sound like he's being aggressive in any way shape or form. My dogs nip at my hands when we play all the time, but very gently and I soon as I say no, they stop.
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| Posted 7/26/11 1:22 PM |
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Posted by jilliibabii
Posted by AngnShaun
When he starts with the biting and nipping stop playing with him and walk away...
eventually he will learn that the biting and nipping equal no more play time...
but just like everything else it will take time for that to happen... and you have to be consistant!
This is exactly what we did with Lucy. We took it a step further and everytime she chewed on something she wasn't supposed to chew on- whether it was a couch or just nipping our hands when playing, we'd stop, tell her no, and then give her a toy she was allowed to chew on. You won't see results right away and like Ang said, you have to be really consistent. But it works. Also keep in mind, that's just the way dogs play. It doesn't sound like he's being aggressive in any way shape or form. My dogs nip at my hands when we play all the time, but very gently and I soon as I say no, they stop.
i agree with both of these ladies
soundsl like he needs a puppy date with ginger
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aim
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by AngnShaun
When he starts with the biting and nipping stop playing with him and walk away...
eventually he will learn that the biting and nipping equal no more play time...
but just like everything else it will take time for that to happen... and you have to be consistant!
ITA. Puppies are like kindergartners. They want instant gratification. So turning and walking away is a huge message for them. They are so smart that they learn quickly that fun time with the owner stops when they nip.
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:49 PM |
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mrsh2010
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Re: Please help me!
Thanks everyone!
Yesterday was a little better. We changed things around a little with him. When I walked in the door instead of my "hi baby boy!" in the cutsie voice I just walked in and got settled before I acknowledged him. It got him to sit and wait till I pet him and he was calmed down some. DH and I didnt get on the floor with him where he can jump on us and chew on our hair or nip at us. We sat on the couch and when he was calm only then we let him up on the couch for us to pet him. If he started to get rough we told hime off the couch and walked away.
So far it has worked. Lets see what tonight brings.
ETA- Roz- yes he does need a play date with Ginger!
Here he is being good! Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 7/27/11 7:47 AM |
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Lola64
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mrsh2010
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by LJZ10
Can't add much because these ladies have said everything.
Potter just went to get neutered last Friday and when he was under they pulled some teeth. 4 of his baby teeth didn't fall out and the adult tooth was right next to it. Vet ended up pulling those and then 2 additional baby teeth that were loose. He still bites a little but it definitely has calmed down. When he goes to do it we say "NO!" in a loud voice and poke him in his side. If he still does it we put him in his "pen".
How old is Potter now? I am waiting till Shammy is 6 months to get him neutered- which will be at the end of Sept. Also I read that they start loosing the baby teeth around 4 months. He is 18 weeks now and I havent notice that he has lost any yet. When did Potter start loosing his?
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| Posted 7/27/11 9:15 AM |
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Lola64
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| Posted 7/27/11 9:24 AM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by mrsh2010
Thanks everyone!
Yesterday was a little better. We changed things around a little with him. When I walked in the door instead of my "hi baby boy!" in the cutsie voice I just walked in and got settled before I acknowledged him. It got him to sit and wait till I pet him and he was calmed down some. DH and I didnt get on the floor with him where he can jump on us and chew on our hair or nip at us. We sat on the couch and when he was calm only then we let him up on the couch for us to pet him. If he started to get rough we told hime off the couch and walked away.
So far it has worked. Lets see what tonight brings.
ETA- Roz- yes he does need a play date with Ginger!
Here he is being good!
thats awesome.... i did the same thing with jessie when she was a pup... and Shaun didnt... and the difference in her behavior toward me and him is amazing...
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| Posted 7/28/11 2:38 PM |
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aim
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Re: Please help me!
Posted by mrsh2010
Thanks everyone!
Yesterday was a little better. We changed things around a little with him. When I walked in the door instead of my "hi baby boy!" in the cutsie voice I just walked in and got settled before I acknowledged him. It got him to sit and wait till I pet him and he was calmed down some. DH and I didnt get on the floor with him where he can jump on us and chew on our hair or nip at us. We sat on the couch and when he was calm only then we let him up on the couch for us to pet him. If he started to get rough we told hime off the couch and walked away.
Great news!!!
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| Posted 7/28/11 5:17 PM |
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Lola64
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Please help me!
Everyone gave you very good advice, the only think I can add to that is that I never recommend rough/wrestle play or tug of war (unless the dog is very shy and insecure) because they both can get the dog worked up and cause accidental bites. And in the case of tug of war, if the dog wins the tug of war too often you will loose your leader status. Mouthing and jumping is all puppy play and wont cause aggression. The dog won't become aggressive, but the dog will have poor social skills and it's bad etiquette. That is something you definitely don't want in full grown dogs, especially large dogs.
If I was on the floor with the dog I would use that time for grooming and petting sessions not for rough play. I would work on "fetch" instead. Throw a toy across the room and have him bring it back. If he doesn't like to come back, put a leash on him and then "reel" him back to you with a "give it" at the end. This way you get the energy out and he has something in his mouth.
I am also a fan of bitter apple. If he is licking it he might like the bitters, you can try 1/3 isopropyl alcohol and 2/3 water solution instead. One of my trainers uses this solution, she trains her dogs for commercials, movies and TV acting where the dogs always have to be off leash.
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