Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
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Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Hello,
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Hello,
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
We had a problem with our dog, who came to us as an old boy, thoroughly spoilt & naughty as.
When he snaps, we tell him no & gently tap his nose. It is not meant to hurt, just be unpleasant. You have to be consistent though & do it every time.
There are plenty of websites that offer good advice too, just google dog behaviour & you should get plenty.
http://www.ozdoggy.com.au/dog_behaviour_advice.html
Good luck!
When he snaps, we tell him no & gently tap his nose. It is not meant to hurt, just be unpleasant. You have to be consistent though & do it every time.
There are plenty of websites that offer good advice too, just google dog behaviour & you should get plenty.
http://www.ozdoggy.com.au/dog_behaviour_advice.html
Good luck!
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
I had a greyhound when i was a kid,man he was nippy,as soon as the trap was open he was gone like a mmm greyhound.
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Hello,
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
I wouldn't growl at a dog. And you don't need to smack it. If you do, you'll make it 'hand shy' and that can be an issue.
http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/Nipping.htm
You need to go with the high pitched squeal technique. It's non invasive and non punishing, but your dog will not like it one bit. You need to startle him and then turn your back on him, walk away from him and ignore him. It's kind of the same as having a child... you put them in 'time out'. Dogs don't like being ignored. No eye contact, turn your back, ignore (everyone else should in the house/room too) and then try again. Should take him about 5 mins to get it. Less if he's clever.
http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/Nipping.htm
You need to go with the high pitched squeal technique. It's non invasive and non punishing, but your dog will not like it one bit. You need to startle him and then turn your back on him, walk away from him and ignore him. It's kind of the same as having a child... you put them in 'time out'. Dogs don't like being ignored. No eye contact, turn your back, ignore (everyone else should in the house/room too) and then try again. Should take him about 5 mins to get it. Less if he's clever.
#8
Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
one method is to scrag it by the scruff of the neck(great term , that) and gently rag it, or shake it , as mother would have done, BUT the one i have used for all manner of doggie delinquencies is a water pistol, squirt the dog each time he does it, evrytime if poss, it'll soon stop, its non invasive, non cruel doesnt cause side effects and works everytime, or has for me.Good luck. My dog was a relentless barker for years when in the park, for no reason, an old police dog trainer suggested i try it. Took 5 days to stop, and shes never done it since, really i'd put up with the noise for bloody years!!!
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Hello,
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
Speaking of Dr Harry, I found this - scroll down to the nippy Jack Russell video - on google, may give you some ideas?
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Dogs do not scruff shake each other to communicate dominance. It is not a dog behaviour. It's a predatory 'prey' behaviour and you should NOT do it with your dog.
http://www.k9concept.com/articles/leadership.html
http://www.k9concept.com/articles/leadership.html
#11
Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Hello,
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
We have a puppy aged 8 months and he is still nipping, we have completed puppy school and now attend dog obedience but this constant nipping is driving us mad, we can't even stroke him without him turning around to give us a nip. The dog obedience class doesn't give us much help regarding the problem so I was wondering if anyone can anyone give me any advice on how to stop it or when it does stop ?
He has lots of toys to bite, he picks on nobody in particular he just likes to give us all a nip which is starting to really drive me mad...... and could be more serious problem the older he gets....
#13
Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
When our dog nipped we gave him a short gentle smack on the nose and just said 'NO!' and that sorted it. Didn't give him any hand complexes, he wasn't afraid of us, no ill effects at all, just no more holes in my sleeves!
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
Bite him back.
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Re: Dog nipping - Does it ever stop......
he's still a puppy? Drop kick him out of the house...I'm guessing he'll learn that lesson...
I'd concur with a little nip back actually, It can be effective...
I'd concur with a little nip back actually, It can be effective...