Bite inhabition

hami2127 · 11-17-2009, 02:56 PM

So we are trying to train Yuri on some bite inhabition but we are having a tough time, his little puppy teeth are so freaking sharp that even when he nibbles really softly it still hurts like hell, anyone got any tips or ever have the same problem? he loves to mouth your hands and toes as you walk by so its kinda a top training goal on our list

**bodazafa** · 11-17-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hami2127

So we are trying to train Yuri on some bite inhabition but we are having a tough time, his little puppy teeth are so freaking sharp that even when he nibbles really softly it still hurts like hell, anyone got any tips or ever have the same problem? he loves to mouth your hands and toes as you walk by so its kinda a top training goal on our list

I used bitter apple spray and when Mags would nip/nibble i would spray her mouth with it - she sure hated it and she got the message REAL quick. But I know some dogs are not deterred by the bitter apple - some basic nos when he is nipping and replacing your hand with a toy is a good way to train him that he should only chew or bite on toys.

hami2127 · 11-17-2009, 04:18 PM

our trainer says that you should not discourage him from biteing you and that its a way of bonding with you but that we need to teach him to do it softly, its not the biting i have a problem with its just the force in which he does it

Sam_Lover · 11-17-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hami2127

our trainer says that you should not discourage him from biteing you and that its a way of bonding with you but that we need to teach him to do it softly, its not the biting i have a problem with its just the force in which he does it

That's new news to me.. Every place I've seen, and everyone I've heard has advised against letting them bite/nibble on you.. Not saying what's right or wrong, cuz I'm no expert, but Sam knows not to do so now.. Even when we're playing, now if her teeth accidently touch my hand, she stops what she's doing and immediately goes in the down position.. I didn't train her to do that, so I don't really know what that's about..

**bodazafa** · 11-17-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam_Lover

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Originally Posted by hami2127

our trainer says that you should not discourage him from biteing you and that its a way of bonding with you but that we need to teach him to do it softly, its not the biting i have a problem with its just the force in which he does it

That's new news to me.. Every place I've seen, and everyone I've heard has advised against letting them bite/nibble on you.. Not saying what's right or wrong, cuz I'm no expert, but Sam knows not to do so now.. Even when we're playing, now if her teeth accidently touch my hand, she stops what she's doing and immediately goes in the down position.. I didn't train her to do that, so I don't really know what that's about..

Agreed I have never heard of that - if they dont learn at a young age that nipping is totally inappropriate you could end up with a big dog that is biting harder than he realizes. I would not encourage this behavior at all.

Cinder · 11-17-2009, 05:32 PM

Find a new trainer.

mstngchic2012 · 11-17-2009, 06:47 PM

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Find a new trainer.

+ 100! Biting, nipping, mouthing are all inappropriate behaviors. I understand that he is a puppy but he needs to be taught at a young age that he is doing something that is unacceptable. And as Bodazafa said, you could end up with a dog who could end up injuring you, your wife, and other people.

**gazar** · 11-17-2009, 07:13 PM

Usually the main reason they continue to do this is because they are not
aware that it hurts you. If they were playing with another puppy or the mother
they would show their disapproval with a yelp and perhaps a nip themselves.

Now we do not want to nip our dogs, but we certainly can surprise them with
a "yelp" and a "HEY, THAT HURTS". Usually they are very surprised with this
response. Immediately end the play and walk away. It usually only takes
a short time to learn that , the game is over and so is the fun. Good luck.

hami2127 · 11-17-2009, 07:16 PM

Really!? thats completly backwards of what we have been hearing, uh. Well from what i am hearing is that they will bite no matter what you do, the school of thought here is that you cant train a dog not to bite, only that you can train them to play bite softly. thats strange that you guys have been hearing it so differently

Cinder · 11-17-2009, 07:21 PM

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Really!? thats completly backwards of what we have been hearing, uh. Well from what i am hearing is that they will bite no matter what you do, the school of thought here is that you cant train a dog not to bite, only that you can train them to play bite softly. thats strange that you guys have been hearing it so differently

My dog does not bite. Period.

11-17-2009, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
hami2127 Senior Member Not So New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 139	Bite inhabition So we are trying to train Yuri on some bite inhabition but we are having a tough time, his little puppy teeth are so freaking sharp that even when he nibbles really softly it still hurts like hell, anyone got any tips or ever have the same problem? he loves to mouth your hands and toes as you walk by so its kinda a top training goal on our list

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gazar Agent Squint Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FLA-not a Certified Trainer -Multiple Pet Owner - Advice from past experiance (F) Posts: 6,997	Usually the main reason they continue to do this is because they are not aware that it hurts you. If they were playing with another puppy or the mother they would show their disapproval with a yelp and perhaps a nip themselves. Now we do not want to nip our dogs, but we certainly can surprise them with a "yelp" and a "HEY, THAT HURTS". Usually they are very surprised with this response. Immediately end the play and walk away. It usually only takes a short time to learn that , the game is over and so is the fun. Good luck. __________________ MODERATOR

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11-17-2009, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
hami2127 Senior Member Not So New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 139	our trainer says that you should not discourage him from biteing you and that its a way of bonding with you but that we need to teach him to do it softly, its not the biting i have a problem with its just the force in which he does it

11-17-2009, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
hami2127 Senior Member Not So New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 139	Really!? thats completly backwards of what we have been hearing, uh. Well from what i am hearing is that they will bite no matter what you do, the school of thought here is that you cant train a dog not to bite, only that you can train them to play bite softly. thats strange that you guys have been hearing it so differently