I couldn't find any dog threads around so here goes, We got an Alaskan Malamute pup about 2 weeks ago and it's been an adventure looking after her, One thing is that lately she's been biting us but not in an aggressive way more so a playful way but I need to stop it because she might cause a few marks on my ankles sooner or later. Anyone any advice on how you would handle the biting Thanks
swift boot to the face next time she does it.... Isnt there an anti biting lotion you can put on ya or something that when they bite ya on the ankles they get a horrible taste in there mouth . Maybe thats not real but i've heard of it.
How old is she? Maybe she was taken away from the pack too early. They bite to display dominance. Only way to stop them is constant correction. Everytime she bites you need to "bite back" using your hand in a firm manner. She'll see you mean business and stop. If you leave it go shell go out of control Hope this helps
Got a Pomeranian pup from the dog pound during the summer,little ****er shed his coat all over the place for a while after arrive but grand now,great to have him round the place but cant let him out without been on a lead as he goes straight to the N2 and would be a cert to get smashed.
The best thing is a swift slap because you really do need so show who's in control . I have a rough collie 3 years now and after training her she will not listen to anyone else and i can even bring her out on walks without her lead as she will not follow or go with anyone else .
I think you are supposed to make a loud sharp noise like you are hurt whenever the dog "bites" you, so the dog thinks you hurt easily and doesn't do it.
try buying a chewy bone for her to bite she needs chew to bring up her teeth and sharpen them Pups chew a lot of things when young also try long walks and let her run it will tire her out.
You should give a tap on the nose with a newspaper when she does it. Dogs work on the pack mentality and she is testing to see her position, if she gets away with it she will only get worse. If you have kids make sure she knows they come before her in the pecking order.
Spot on there. Sounds like the pup is just teething but a little tap on the nose shouldn't go astray. Also be careful not to leave the dog alone in the kitchen or sitting room as your sofa or what happened in my case corner of the kitchen unit will get chewed.
Hi We got an 8 week old Weimaraner earlier this year and have gone through much of whats been discussed here and more (couple of photos from 8 weeks to 8 months, attached) Like Travis, our dog has loads of energy and as such, needs loads of exercise in addition to some strict control. We're now walking our 8 month old dog 2-3 hours per day in total, along with doing obedience and agility classes with him to help with training, keep his mind active etc. I'm in Dublin so probably no point in recommending the place I go for dog training to Travis, but if anyone else is over DNS, here's the link to the place I'm going and the guy is absolutely excellent. http://www.dublindogtraining.com/agility In the early days, we had the same issue as your having Travis and I made a massive mistake, I played with our dog encouraging him to snap a little - thinking it was a game and doing nothing, only making it develop into a habbit. It was only a couple of months later when I got some professional dog trainer advice that I realised what a mistake I'd made, by which time my dog had decent size teeth and he'd snapped at my better half one evening. A few key rules we've learned: - discourage the dog from Day 1. Start off "softly" with a light slap on the nose, or on the back of the legs (not quite on the a$$, but towards that direction). If the problem persists, use a bit more force (a lot of people don't agree with hitting a dog, but a few controlled slaps when they are young will ensure they respect you etc) - as mentioned above, they think in terms of themselves and the rest of the people in the household being a pack, with a lead dog / "alpha dog" and so on. They compete for their place in the pecking order, preferably as top dog if they are allowed. Strict rules such as: controlling their food - when they get fed, how much they get etc, preventing them from sitting on your seats in the TV room, preventing them from going upstairs and definitely not on the bed, making them wait while you go in a doorway first etc. - equally, you need to give them a bit of space, particularly when they are still learning, food for example once given to them is "theirs" and as they grow, they will begin to defend it (aggressively on occasion), if you go to take it from them, or do something they think is a threat to their food etc. A small crate (if you dog is indoors) or dog box is a must, it's their space - just make sure there is a door on it, so you can lock them in for a brief period as punishment, if they are causing you problems. - regular exercise and lots of it, is a must. The more tired your dog is, the less trouble they will be as they will rather just flake out, than chew furniture etc. - basic obedience classes. They are easily found on the web and there are loads of good ones. They'll quickly help you train your dog with the basics, such as sit, heel etc. Generally, they are quite cheap to attend and in my view, are essential, for those with a new young dog. - puppy socialisation classes. Also a must, imho. A lot of dog trainers / kennels run these. Basically they just let the dogs play together, great for the dogs getting to know how to behave with other dogs, whats acceptable in the dog world etc. - be confident around your dog at all times and ensure others in your household do the same. Dogs sense fear etc, so if they sense you or a family member are nervous when they growl etc, they'll quickly pray on that person to try and gain control and increase their standing in the "pack" You've got a female and from what I've learned, these generally prove easier to train and control (though in time, you'll have to be careful when she comes into "heat"), despite the fact that you've gotten an active breed. Hope this helps mate..... Must admit, despite what appears like loads of work, our dog was my substitute for going to the football this year - given I was boycotting the games and then had weekends to spare etc. Delighted I got him and despite being driven crazy sometimes (not to mention having to defend him against suggestions that we get his "tackle" cut off by my better half and the local vet), I'll not be sending him back anytime soon. View attachment 1446 View attachment 1447 View attachment 1446 View attachment 1447 View attachment 1448
Folks if you're not planning on breeding your dogs i would give serious consideration to having them neutered or spayed. http://www.ispca.ie/Spaying-and-Neutering.aspx
Ah Jesus mate ... I've only gotten a break from that conversation here at home, in recent days and now you lash that out at me Here' have a read of this also, there's risk if you do and risks if you don't ! http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf
yeah there are pro's and con's alright but there is no way i'm reading that,it's longer than the Lord of the rings trilogy.
Best of luck with the dog, have 3 myself. You've got some good advice already, the dog needs to "know its place" as such, from an early age and its important that she gets treated the same by everyone in the house. No point in you being assertive and the other half being a soft touch. Beautiful dog Garrett, is he just a pet or do you work him? I plan to get a working Weimaraner as some stage. Always loved them