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How do you
stop dogs biting? The primary thing to consider is the type of biting we are referring
too.
Dog
aggression and puppy aggression are totally different sets of
problems with regard to puppy aggression it is not really a major problem if stopped at the
early stages however dog aggression presents a new set of problems but still can be overcome
with the right formula.
Many
folks say there is no substitute for experience There
are puppies that love to nip and bite peoples clothes and hands this is quite a normal
progression they love to discover the world with their mouths. This is not exclusive to puppies
this habit is also happens with mature dogs that have not been trained not to bite or nip. To a
dog the use of his mouth is an essential part of his body. In the eyes of the dog it is as
important as his eyes or legs.
Puppy
Aggression
Puppy
biting and nipping is very common and not to be confused
with aggressive biting. Puppies in the early stages of their life are nipping in order
to communicate they nip their mothers and the contents of the den or kennel this is not really
aggressive biting it would be described as being playful or though a young puppies teeth are
razor sharp a nip on your arms of legs can be a little painful but is not malicious as a
general rule. Training a puppy not to aggressively bite is a simple task if caught in the early
stages.
When
puppies are playing among each other they often nip and bite each other. This is quite a
positive progression and can be described as a form of education.
For
example if a puppy nips another puppy too violently then the reaction of the puppy being nipped
will respond with a yelp of pain. This can lead to the guilty puppy being cut off from further
play times. A further example if they are the one that has been bitten it teaches them caution
when using there mouths.
Why do
older dogs nip or bite?
In
Daniel Stevens dog behavior training course one of is hot tips is why older dogs nip or
bite is they were taken away for the litter to soon and not have time to learn these essential
lessons as explained above however there are many other reasons.
When an older
dog bites aggressive playing is another reason. If you play with your dog in an aggressive
way he will respond and that can often lead to serious biting disorders. In order to stop dogs biting be more sensitive to the way you
play with your dog.
What starts
out as an inoffensive play session ends up being a very unpleasant experience. A puppy can not
inflect any serious damage because their jaws are lacking in strength. But a more mature dog can
do some serious damage.
So how
we stop dogs biting?
In order to
stop dogs biting a smart move would be to teach your dog a technique described as bite
inhabitation. This technique can be used with young and old dogs alike. With older dogs it can
be a longer process.
During play
periods you have to educate your dog to the amount of pressure he is allowed to put on your
hands. This is a personal choice to whether he is allowed to use his teeth with little or no
pressure. In the case of larger dogs with stronger jaws then the best option would be no
pressure at all.
So at
what point do you let the dog know he has gone too far?
When he gives
you a nip or a bite on your hand grab him by the jaws and make a very loud noise and turn away
from him. The lesson here is not to give him any attention for the next couple of minutes this
way he will learn the lesson fast. This is just one technique to stop dogs
biting.
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