HELP bITING

[picogurl]

HI I HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD CORGI NAMED PICASSO AND ALL HE SEEMS TO DO IS
BITE. WHEN ITS KIND OF LATE HE LIKES TO CUDDLE UP BUT OTHER THAN THAT
HE RUNS AND CHASES FEET AND WHEN HE IS EXITED HE LIKES TO BITE
PEOPLE. HE HAS EVEN BITTEN ME IN THE BUTT A FEW TIMES LOL. [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] I KNOW
CORGIS ARE HEARDING DOGS BUT WE HAVE HAD PICASSO SINCE HE WAS 8 WEEKS
OLD AND HE WONT STOP. I ALSO HAVE A CAT AND THE OTHER NIGHT HE TOOK A
LARGE CHUNK OF HAIR OUT OF CHIP(CAT) THE CAT ALWAYS SNEEKS AROUND AND
WHEN BEING CHASED SHE JUMPS TO HIGHER GROUNDS BECAUSE PICASSO HAS
SHORT LEGS LOL. CHIP LOVES TO HIT PICASSO IN THE FACE BUT SINCE SHE
IS DECLAWED IT DOSENT HURT HIM BUT HE KEEPS COMING BACK FOR MORE. IF
ANYONE HAS ANY SUGESTIONS ON HOW I CAN STOP MY DOG FROM BITING PLZZ
HELP OR HOW I CAN GET CHIP AND PICASSO TO LIKE EACHOTHER PLZ REPLY
THANKS ALL

[Norton]

Oh puppies, aren't they wonderful. No matter what size breed you have, they are all mouth. Your puppy needs to learn that biting is not acceptable. Anytime you are playing with him, and he puts anything in his mouth that you do not want, ie fingers, hand, butt.... you need to instantly say "no", if you can also slip your finger into his mouth toward the back where the lips end and let his lip slide over the bottom teeth in the back then squeeze firmly and say "no" again. What happens in effect is that they sort of bite their own lip and as you know it does not feel good. Now you do not want to draw blood, and I don't know if you even could, but you do have to be firm. If you are walking and he goes after your feet etc. make that situation uncomfortable for him also, like step on his toes and say "no" etc. As far at the cat... every time he goes after the cat just tell him "no", with everything else you will be doing to curb his biting, he will get the idea that that is not acceptable either. Other than that, you need to let them work out their own relationship. Each time the dog comes near the cat, you can reasure the cat that it is ok. The cat will gain confidence around the dog, it they know you are there to referee.

[ April 30, 2003, 02:54 PM: Message edited by: Norton ]

[Trip]

I tought my dog how to stop bitting on command by placing a bit of vapor rub in his mouth everytime he'd bite along with a firm "don't bite" command.

There are other methods that work as well like having a water gun loaded with water and a bit of lime and squirting that in his mouth everytime he/she bites and giving the command like "stop" or tying him to a door knob of a closed door or something with the leash on him/her and placing a couple of "attractive toys" in front of him/her but just far enough so that the leash tightens just as the dog gets to it. (again don't forget to issue a command just as the leash tightens)

I hope that helps. =)

[DogExpert]

If the problem keeps getting worse you should try using a muzzle. Muzzles need to be comfortable and capable for the dog to breathe without difficulty.

[PixelQ]

Yes the snapping jaws from doggy happiness. That's when Molly tries to bite. Thanks for the suggestions.

She's getting better. Now it just a few love bites.

I just had to continually say no biting.

With Mickey I would make a fist and give him a quick firm hit under his jaw and say NO BITING this worked rather quickly with him.

But a Corgi is rather low for you to get down to in enough time.

My cats aren't declawed so Molly got the full experience of harassing the cats. Especially with Allie, she 17. She still love to chase them sometimes and bark, but when she does I correct her and give her time out.

[DogExpert]

It's great to hear that your dogs aren't biting anymore. I hope you liked the advice. If you need anymore advice just ask.

[hippytrippygypsy]

When a puppy bites make a high-pitched yelping noise. That is what their brothers and sisters do when they are young and playing and it gets too rough. The dog will realize that he bitten too hard.

[fullhouse9873]

Try re-directing your puppies attention if he is biting, or going after the cats.

Also - when you are telling the pup no - be sure to do it in a loud, firm voice (I find that using a deeper voice works too). It kind of lets your dog know you mean business.

[islandhealer]

I guess it all comes down to discipline! Our puppy drew blood many a time and was like a snapping crocodile! I tried everything to no avail. So everytime she started biting she was told 'no' and put in the kitchen or put in her crate for just a short while. Some days she was in and out so many times,but she eventually learnt her manners!

Also a good thing to teach your dog is the command - 'gentle'. I found she would snatch treats so until she took it 'gently' she wouldn't get it. Once learnt you can use the command for other things.

My dog is now 1 year old and full of life. She's been extremely hard work but we love her to bits.

Good luck

[NicoleLJ]

Did you look at the date on this. it is 2003. This person might not be here any more.
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