how do i stop my 10 week old puppy nipping people and chewing?
Question by Shinny: how do i stop my 10 week old puppy nipping people and chewing?
i have a 10 week old labrador cross that is adorable apart from nipping and biting, he nips even more when he is being corrected for it. iv tried tapping him on the nose with my had and given him a tip with the newspaper he doesnt seem to mind it but im afraid he will seriously hurt someone as he is going to be a big dog and is getting very strong.
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Answer by Brandi
I’m pretty sure your dog is just teething.
You need to go to a pet supply store, and buy a teething toy for your dog to chew on.
But only let him chew on that, don’t let him chew on personal items, or your hands.
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I had the same problem with my little pup. He would bite everything & anything. If we ignored him he would constantly scratch us & bite us. A little trick I learned from the vet; every time he wants to bite something I would take my hand and hold his mouth shut and say no a few times. My thumb would go below his chin and my other fingers go his nose. Hold it there not too hard & not too light but make sure he understands that you don’t like him biting what he’s not supposed to.
But puppies are naturally curious and it’s normal for them to nip and bite but when those adult teethes kick in, it’ll hurt. Buy him lots of toys to keep him entertained ! It’ll only get worse when he starts teething around 5 months or so. Good luck !
Probably teething. Get him something tasty to chew on from your local pest store. If he continues nipping you its most likely in a playful manner. When my pup did this, I would simply pull my hands away and stop playing and ignore him for a minute or two, until he settled down and then start playing again. It may take repetition but he will eventually realize that nipping means play time stops.
u idiot, just eep him away from people. thats totaly normal u freaking idoiot!
Puppies play rough. Your physical corrections are nothing but play to him, so naturally he “plays” right back with more nipping. You’re just exciting him.
Every single time his teeth touch skin, make a sharp yelping sound. Immediately stand up and storm out of the room. This must be done instantly and consistently. If you don’t react precisely when he is nipping, he won’t understand why you’re reacting. If you aren’t consistent, he won’t pick it up. Dogs thrive on consistency. Anyway, remove yourself from the puppy for several minutes. You may then return quietly to the room. Greet the puppy to let him know that you aren’t still upset, but do not invite him to play for awhile. You’re still “wounded.”
You’re trying to mimic a litter mate; if he nipped another puppy, it would yelp and refuse to play anymore. This is how the puppy would learn not to nip. Every time he bites, playtime ends because his playmate is wounded and leaves. This is canine communication.
A handy article on the subject:
http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/bitestop.htm
Puppies are gonna bite. Get a toy that he is allowed to chew up. Give him a firm “NO!” and maybe a little whack on the nose to get his attention. Then give him the toy. This will teach him not to bite some things and what he can bite on. It may take many times before he will understand. You just have to be patient and consistent.
Spray him with water
you are the owner and you have to train your dog, and your puppy is teething and he need something to chew on but once they get older they know to stop biting and nipping because you are feeding and taking care of the dog. it”s might take a year for a puppy to stop nipping and chewing because they are teething.
Watch the dog whisper. He forms his hand like the jaws of the alpha-dog, and makes a gesture like a bite on the neck. Do this when the dog is doing something wrong. Remember it is the gesture that works, don’t actually hurt the dog it is more of a quick little push.