Puppy Biting! -Video included

**Criosphynx** · 02-10-2010, 07:23 PM

after the "ouch" if he doesn't stop...stand up and walk away

MyValentine · 02-10-2010, 07:29 PM

Been doing that..

Brittany · 02-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Unfortunately for you he is acting like a normal happy puppy. He isn't mad at you. He isn't biting you to hurt you. For whatever reason, he thinks it is a game. Do not give him the opportunity to bite you. As soon as he goes for you hand grab a toy and put it in his mouth. Then praise him. If he bites you don't just say ow. Get up walk away and ignore him. Go back and try again. Keep doing this consistently and he will eventually "get it" and it will probably be out of the blue.

I think and I could be wrong but I think he is a cute little puppy and you just want to love on him and play with him all the time. But you have to make sure you teach what he needs to learn in order to become a happy healthy dog. You actually have it harder than most puppies because he was taken away from his litter mates so young. Puppies are a puppy's best teacher. But it is okay you CAN teach him. Just be stay positive and be consistent.

Have you ignored him? Have you walked away? What do you then? What does he do? What do you do when he bites you?

Brittany · 02-10-2010, 07:32 PM

After you walk away...what happens? Give us a step by step scenario. Maybe we can figure out EXACTLY where you need help.

MyValentine · 02-10-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brittany

After you walk away...what happens? Give us a step by step scenario. Maybe we can figure out EXACTLY where you need help.

Well when I leave, I get up on the bed and lay down.
After I lay down, he will run around and then he growls then barks then growls then barks then growls then barks, and finally he will walk over to a toy and sit/lay next to it and chew on it.

After I cant here him growling and barking, I will peek over the bed at him to see if he has calmed down and when he I see he has, I get off the bed and walk over to him and then try to play with/pet/love on him again and then he tries to bite me as SOON AS I get on the floor with him.

So then I have to repeat it all over again....

Brittany · 02-10-2010, 07:58 PM

Why don't you leave him be and let him play with the toys for a bit. That should tire him out some and then when you play with him he will be calm and less likely to try and bite you. If does get mouthy he will be tired and won't put up such a big fight.

Luv2byte · 02-10-2010, 08:14 PM

This is why he should have stayed with his littermates longer. Also, EVERYTHING you are doing in the video tells him to keep doing it and that you are playing. It is simply encouranging his behavior.
Recommendations:
1 -when he does it yell "ow" in a high pitch, quick voice.
2- stop encouraging him, if he keeps it up then take rewards away - rewards in this case is your hand, arm or any part of you he is biting.
3- get started in finding a good puppy socialization class then start finding a good obedience class...NOW. These will help you and him both.

**kmes** · 02-10-2010, 08:16 PM

It sounds like he is acting like a normal happy puppy. Puppies bite and growl while playing!

Loekin is how old? About 6-7 weeks old, right? He really isn't even in the teething stage yet! Puppies don't start to get their adult teeth until around 4 months.

I think you really need to have a lot of patience and consistency. It's not going to happen magically or even overnight! Its is going to take time for Loekin to learn not to bite. You have gotten a lot of great advice and I hope you use it!

Brittany · 02-10-2010, 08:17 PM

I think Valentine knows Loekin would have been better off staying with his Littermates but all the littermates were being given to their homes at 6 weeks. Loekin has all kinds of worms so it is probably best in this case that she did get him early. I do agree that it is better for puppies to stay with their litter mates for at least 8 weeks, but under the circumstances he probably would have died had he stayed much longer with the "breeder"

Luv2byte · 02-10-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MyValentine

I have tried and tried to work with Loekin on his biting.
But nothing is working!

I have been yelping "OUCH!" when he bites then walking away for awhile.
When I come back he does it again! and again and again!

Its like I am not getting anywhere with him. I know it takes time but by now shouldn't there be a little improvement? it actually seams to be getting worse..He growls now when I say ouch!

"Time" is more like a week or so, not an hour or two. Be patient. On occassion our 6mo aussie still will bite us during play. It happens. You need to go to classes to learn how to give possitive reinforcement & not negative reinforcement & to know what the difference is. Example is your video for negative reinforcement - you were encouraging that behavior.

The more frustrated & angry with him you get the longer it will take. Be patient. Be consistant, CALM, even silent at times. With silence you simply remove yourself from him or redirect him without a spoken word.

Find yourself some puppy classes to get started in. Ask other dog owners, call your vet, call some doggy daycares in the area - all can give you recommendations on classes & trainers.