biting and nipping

kratoz101 · 05-08-2010, 12:48 PM

i got a 2 mos old mini dachshund pup. she started to learn to bite and bark. when she is starting to bite my hand, I reprimanded her by pulling the nape of her neck then a "no" command.but each time i do this, it seems that she is getting more agression to the point that she growls and bark at me. i also tried to pup a little pressure on her upper muzzle everytime she did it but her aggression is getting worst. im afraid that she might bite at me anytime (and she has a pretty sharp pointed teeth). anyway, i red those technique in some articles in the web about how to stop your but from bite/nip. but her reaction is contrary of what i expected. pls help. i dont want this problem to be more serious in the latter time. thank you!!

Dawnben · 05-08-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kratoz101

i got a 2 mos old mini dachshund pup. she started to learn to bite and bark. when she is starting to bite my hand, I reprimanded her by pulling the nape of her neck then a "no" command.but each time i do this, it seems that she is getting more agression to the point that she growls and bark at me. i also tried to pup a little pressure on her upper muzzle everytime she did it but her aggression is getting worst. im afraid that she might bite at me anytime (and she has a pretty sharp pointed teeth). anyway, i red those technique in some articles in the web about how to stop your but from bite/nip. but her reaction is contrary of what i expected. pls help. i dont want this problem to be more serious in the latter time. thank you!!

Sounds like she did not spend enough time with her mother. . If you were another puppy and one of your siblings bit you, chances are you would yelp and then you would get away from the biting puppy. That is exactly what you should do. When she bites you to hard yelp and go. removing your self it the biggest punishment. She did not learn not to bite to hard from the mother so now you have to teach her what is appropriate mouthing not biting. Dogs dont have hands so they use their mouths that is normal. If she chews on you gently praise her, if to hard get up and go and dont let her follow. You just have to keep repeating until she has got it just like her mother would have.

kratoz101 · 05-08-2010, 02:19 PM

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Sounds like she did not spend enough time with her mother. . If you were another puppy and one of your siblings bit you, chances are you would yelp and then you would get away from the biting puppy. That is exactly what you should do. When she bites you to hard yelp and go. removing your self it the biggest punishment. She did not learn not to bite to hard from the mother so now you have to teach her what is appropriate mouthing not biting. Dogs dont have hands so they use their mouths that is normal. If she chews on you gently praise her, if to hard get up and go and dont let her follow. You just have to keep repeating until she has got it just like her mother would have.

thank you for the advise. ill try that if that will work.

pawzaddict · 05-08-2010, 02:57 PM

I agree. Pulling on her skin or just being physical is not going to teach her rather its going to scare her. She is also a puppy...try giving her a toy instead of your hand.

**Criosphynx** · 05-09-2010, 02:13 PM

yup, a loud "ouch" and then removal of all attention for a moment...leave the room if needed...being rough with her will either scare her or make it worse

kratoz101 · 05-09-2010, 06:13 PM

it tried yelping then alk away when she bit my hand but i dont know if she got what i mean. she simply ignore me then play on her own,then when i step back, then she will begin biting my pants. then she will run away then do the same thing again. does she get what i mean when i yelp? pls help..

pawzaddict · 05-09-2010, 06:18 PM

You need to just give it time and repeat the exact same thing, say ouch and pull away or even leave the room. She is still real young and just playing....

Dawnben · 05-09-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kratoz101

it tried yelping then alk away when she bit my hand but i dont know if she got what i mean. she simply ignore me then play on her own,then when i step back, then she will begin biting my pants. then she will run away then do the same thing again. does she get what i mean when i yelp? pls help..

With dogs you have to do it over and over, she will get the idea that when she bites she looses your attention. As far as your pants say a firm no and give her something she is allowed to chew on in her mouth. Again walk away. sometimes its that 501 st time you do something and they finally look at you and you know they got it. Sorry some things take time just dont give up it will happen.

**fawkese1** · 05-15-2010, 01:39 AM

you will definitely need to keep doing what you are doing, but i would add in toys... keep lots of toys on hand (or in your hands) when you are interacting with her... if she seems in a feisty mood, play with her with a toy... if she tries to bite you, put the toy in her way... constantly... if she does bite you, completely disengage from her... stand up, cross your arms and turn your head sorta like snob... you can walk away from her also, but it sounds like she is going for your pants when you do? if so, just stand still like i described... do this constantly... and you will start to see improvement... but it will take time...

TOCommuter · 05-15-2010, 07:33 PM

My dog had a nipping problem when he was young - he's 1/2 German Shepherd, so I think he was maybe trying to herd me, as it only happened when we were running and playing.

I got it stopped relatively quickly by the yelp technique mentioned. I'd only suggest that you might also try acting like you're really hurt before you leave her. Dogs are always reading their humans, so I found that if I really acted it up by also making noises like I was crying/whimpering after the initial yelp and before leaving him, it really got his attention and stopped him dead in his tracks.

Just keep consistently at it and she'll get it.