Puppy Training - Nipping/Bite Inhibition

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DOL Training Guide for puppies: Nipping/Bite Inhibition


No debating which technique is better or worse, just simple step by step guides from members for members.

[chamless]

I have done this with all my puppies and it has worked for me. Anytime they bite or nibble on my hand or fingers I slide them to their throat. This causes a quick gag and they associate putting hands in their mouths with gagging and it stops fast.

[brewtah]

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[Greenmagick]

I also want to point out...the original thread that started this recent rash of posts is almost three years old so that dog is definitely no longer a puppy.

Also, the issues that puppy was having were vastly different because of not just the age of the dog when the received it (4 weeks is a crazy young age) but the severity of the issue that seemed to have surpassed normal puppy biting/noping and they needed professional help for sure. A bop/hit or two would in NO way fix that situation at all....would likely cause the child to get severely injured.

[Tucker's Mom]

Like I said, a lot of people won't agree with me and I understand that. All I know is I don't have to keep disciplining my dog in any way or worry about her nipping anyone, because she knows what's expected of her. She gets freedom of the home even no one's home and gets to visit with everyone, small children and other dogs included. That makes everyone, her included, happier. And if I'm misunderstood, let me clarify: I am NOT, and NEVER would suggest hitting a dog (or any animal) enough to actually hurt it!

Actually if you knew anything about dog behavior, you'd clearly see she's neurotic!!! She's a nervous freaking wreck! Your FB videos indicate possible CCD type behavior. Hitting..whether painful or not...causes fear! If I raised my hand to you...what would you do. Natural response is to cower. And from that point on, you will forever be guessing and cautious of me. Never knowing what to expect, how I'll react, if something you did was actually wrong or if I'm just in a bad mood.

[Greenmagick]

Some articles on Bite Inhibition

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/iss...n_16232-1.html

http://www.dogstardaily.com/training...s-so-important

http://www.dogstardaily.com/training...ite-inhibition

[Greenmagick]

Never EVER hit or bite ANY dog...period


Its a great way to teach a dog to fear human hands coming at them. Its totally unnecessary. Its a horrible example to teach children. There is NO need to EVER hit a dog. (and yes "bopping" is hitting)

Training a dog is NOT about whether or not something works on the surface. Why it works is more important. Its about teaching a dog to coexist with us and to live with humans safely and happily. Its about learning each others signals and cues, wants and needs.

[dwigg001]

I know everyone will not agree with this for the nipping but after trying everything thing I chad read and researched I did the very last thing I wanted to do and I bite my 10 wk old back, on the ear and if he try's to nip or bite now and I say no bite and reach down like I am going to bite his ear he stops. I know it is strange but it has worked for me and my hubby.


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[Greenmagick]

We have a strict no human parts in the mouth policy.

There's a few lines of thought on it, but apparently pulling back is seen as a sign as weakness, so we never pulled back. The rest of the pack have taught him how heavy to "bite." In all training having a previously well trained pack can go very far.

I just saw this....dogs are not play biting and nipping to see if we are weak. They do it because thats what they do and they learn by us letting them know what is too hard (and that is way less than what is too hard for other dogs) Yes, having a well mannered established pack makes a world of difference for sure...but just have to say, pulling back is not showing 'weakness' as dogs arent trying to take over anything

[Izod]

We have a strict no human parts in the mouth policy.

There's a few lines of thought on it, but apparently pulling back is seen as a sign as weakness, so we never pulled back. The rest of the pack have taught him how heavy to "bite." In all training having a previously well trained pack can go very far.

[ouesi]

Hi,
Im new to this forum, but I've been trying to seek help in every way possible! I am hoping a few of you will have some good advice for me!

Our family purchased our very first Great Dane puppy in March. We were told by the breeder that with Great Dane puppies they could be adopted out earlier than other breeds. Had never owning a dane pup before, we went ahead and brought Odin home...He wasen't even 4wks old yet! We had to feed him milk/mush food for almost 2wks, and weaned him on to kibble ourselves. Looking back, I now reaize we made a bad choice in going with that perticular breeder. However, damage is done, and now Im trying to clean up the mess.

Right off Odin displayed biting/nipping problems. Always using his teeth to touch and feel. Our 3yr old child seems to get the worst of it, because she seems to be viewed as just another litter mate in Odin's eyes. After his shots were complete we enrolled him in puppy classes at our local Petsmart, where he seems to do really well with catching onto commands. However, biting/nipping were still an issuse.

I've tried spraying BitterApple, removing myself & daughter from him when he bites, saying in a stern voice "Odin, No Bite!" when he is latched on to me, I've tried the "bopping" method (which only seems to intensify the biting), lately all's Ive been able to do it place him outside when he bites. I hate to do this because we live in Texas, and as you've all heard, our temps have been scorching!!! Lately when friends come to visit, he is constantly using his teeth to explore. He is especially bad during play, however, even during quiet time, when we are lounging on the couch, petting results in hand to mouth contact.

Odin is now approaching 6mos old. He is 65lbs, and stands taller than my 3yr old. He has lost most of his baby teeth already and his adult teeth are coming in. His bites continue to get harder, and my daughter gets the worst of it. Im afraid to leave them unattened for any amount of time (even to change the laundry) because in the end, my daughter ends up in tears, often bleeding, and he ends up outside!!!

I finally broke down and ordered a muzzle online a week ago. However, I dread using it on him. I just dont know what else to try or do!! I have thought about adopting him out to another family without young children, but my daughter loves him so much, and with her father deployed overseas, I hate to take him away from her!!

If anyone has any information or tips for me, please, please help me out!!! Thank-you!!!

Hi, you might want to start a thread of your own in training and behavior - you'll get more replies
From the sounds of it, you're dealing with more than just puppy nipping at this age. What really concerns me is that your 3 year old is ending up in tears and bleeding from 6 month old teeth - that is NOT okay!!
Honestly I would recommend that you see a trainer/behavioralist in addition to the puppy classes. I have a feeling there is a lot more going on here than the biting issue...

[Cloudyskyy]

Do you have any friends with dogs? Other puppies as well as older dogs can be great for help teaching bite inhibition. The only problem is you REALLY have to make sure the other dog has a mothering attitude or things can get a bit to rough.

[vraiment]

Your situation sounds PAINFULLY similar to mine. We got Goliath at 5 weeks though. And we have no young kids at home...but have nieces. I want Goliath to be able to go anywhere. See anyone. Not be nipping at their hands. He actually jumps allfour feet off the ground now and bites at a person while playing. we correct it EVERY SINGLE TIME. It is growing old fast lol. BUT I know I must NOT be do something right. I will CONTINUE to try every moment of every day though.

[LoraLee]

23wks old/biting

Hi,
Im new to this forum, but I've been trying to seek help in every way possible! I am hoping a few of you will have some good advice for me!

Our family purchased our very first Great Dane puppy in March. We were told by the breeder that with Great Dane puppies they could be adopted out earlier than other breeds. Had never owning a dane pup before, we went ahead and brought Odin home...He wasen't even 4wks old yet! We had to feed him milk/mush food for almost 2wks, and weaned him on to kibble ourselves. Looking back, I now reaize we made a bad choice in going with that perticular breeder. However, damage is done, and now Im trying to clean up the mess.

Right off Odin displayed biting/nipping problems. Always using his teeth to touch and feel. Our 3yr old child seems to get the worst of it, because she seems to be viewed as just another litter mate in Odin's eyes. After his shots were complete we enrolled him in puppy classes at our local Petsmart, where he seems to do really well with catching onto commands. However, biting/nipping were still an issuse.

I've tried spraying BitterApple, removing myself & daughter from him when he bites, saying in a stern voice "Odin, No Bite!" when he is latched on to me, I've tried the "bopping" method (which only seems to intensify the biting), lately all's Ive been able to do it place him outside when he bites. I hate to do this because we live in Texas, and as you've all heard, our temps have been scorching!!! Lately when friends come to visit, he is constantly using his teeth to explore. He is especially bad during play, however, even during quiet time, when we are lounging on the couch, petting results in hand to mouth contact.

Odin is now approaching 6mos old. He is 65lbs, and stands taller than my 3yr old. He has lost most of his baby teeth already and his adult teeth are coming in. His bites continue to get harder, and my daughter gets the worst of it. Im afraid to leave them unattened for any amount of time (even to change the laundry) because in the end, my daughter ends up in tears, often bleeding, and he ends up outside!!!

I finally broke down and ordered a muzzle online a week ago. However, I dread using it on him. I just dont know what else to try or do!! I have thought about adopting him out to another family without young children, but my daughter loves him so much, and with her father deployed overseas, I hate to take him away from her!!

If anyone has any information or tips for me, please, please help me out!!! Thank-you!!!

[tripps]

After you get your puppy was a great book as well. Any more suggested reads?