Hello and welcome to you and Jack. As you have heard from the others, biting at this stage is completely normal for a small puppy. Hang in there; it's going to take a while longer but he WILL stop biting you! Stay calm; believe that this is just a stage, offer him a toy to bite when he tries to bite you. Remember he is a tiny baby, and this is his way of playing. If you were to see how roughly puppies play with each other, you would be amazed! Treat him kindly and consistently, and he will become your best friend and loyal companion for life. Dont hesitate to come on here with questions - we understand. And please pass the word on that puppies should stay with their mothers and siblings until they are eight weeks old.
Hi and welcome. As others have said be consistent with ignoring your Jack when he bites, it is hard - when my Bailey was 10 weeks old it was like living with a crocodile and I had bites on both hands, arms and legs...to begin with I folded my arm and turned away from him and he bit me on my butt! Luckily I was wearing jeans, but the next day he grabbed hold of my pyjama bottoms and ripped several holes in them trying to get my leg. Patience, soft toys and keep trying will win both your pup's loyalty and unconditional love - honest he is only very very tiny and is learning all about the big wide world - he will come good if you work at it - but it won't happen overnight. Good luck and come back often for support - there are loads on here with brilliant advice and/or personal experiences
Hi Pal, how is it going today? Are you still being used as a chew toy by Jack? It will take time so don't lose heart.... keep going, we're all supporting you and sending lots of sympathy!
Aww thank you Rosie I really appreciate it. I appreciate everyone's help who are member of this forum. You guys are like a new family to me and my Jack. Love u guys. Ummm about Jack I have read that if something enters into puppy subconscious mind then they never forget it. So I guess when I committed mistake of hitting Jack those all has entered into his mind. He now just come to me to bite me hard. He only goes to my mom and dad. He never comes to me with love. He comes to me only to bite hard. Earlier he used to sleep below my bed but as he doesn't like me so he now only goes to my parents to sleep there. I love him more than my parents do that's the truth they also know but Jack doesn't know. He doesn't like me. I guess I shouldn't keep a hope that he will ever like me again.
Show him kindness and consistency and keep training him positively, use food as reward, Jack surely will bond with you Pal. He is sleeping where he feels safe. Don't give up hope on him, you sound sad at the moment.
If he is biting you still perhaps he sees you as his playmate, not someone he dislikes. As he matures and you train him postively and kindly I am sure he will bond with you and forget the hitting, dogs are very forgiving.
Thank u dear. I hope he will feel safe with me too. Yes I am sad because I love him more than anything and I want him to feel about it.
Just persevere with lots of patience - puppies are hard work and yours is very yoing. Another thing to try to reduce biting is to hold a treat concealed in your hand but offer it to Jack with the back of your hand facing him (not the palm. Ask him to 'sit' and 'wait', then slowly turn your hand round while giving the command 'gently'. This might also work with small toys, eg a ball.
Dogs really do forgive us our mistakes and they do love unconditionally. Just give it time and keep training positively with lots of treats, toys and a gentle voice. We all make mistakes so don't beat yourself up about it, Jack will come good. My boy even at 6 months will still mouth us when he wants to play or is getting tired - so your little one is just trying to communicate with you. Keep going you will get there x
Pal, I really don't think this is true. Dogs are very, very forgiving. They just want to feel safe, and secure, and to play the games that they think you want to play. Jack is very young and I think it sounds like he still believes you want to play the biting game (because in the past you showed him that you would react and "play" with him when he bit you...even if you didn't think you were "playing" ). Sometimes when you start the "ignoring" behaviour, the dog actually gets worse for a little while because he is trying even harder to get you to play the biting game! But if you are consistent he will learn that you really don't want to play it. Jack will love you. (He might not always want to cuddle - some dogs just don't want to cuddle, my boy Pongo hardly ever sits on my knee, but it is very special when he does!). But he will love you. You need to show him that you are a kind, safe, calm person who loves him and gives him lovely treats, and that you are fun to be with. Don't be sad! You are a very good dog-owner, because you care and you are trying to do the right thing. Jack is very lucky to have you as his human. You will be a wonderful pair and have a lovely life together. Do keep us updated on how things are going!
Yes, this is a very good game to play! And if possible try to make the treats really delicious - not his normal food, something special.... so he really enjoys playing this game.
