Hi I am new to the site and looking for advice please me little lady willow is 10 weeks old . And a chocolate Labrador she is currently biting alot a real lot especially with humans I am currently nursing a lovely small puncture wound little madam . She is jumping grabbing and yanking on my clothing growling with it too she has plenty of chew toys she loves my hands for some reason .I have tried words no bite and when she licks me I give her a treat and say good girl . I have tried time out she just jumps at me and starts again as if to say . That will teach you for removing me . She has frozen toys to help with her teething .can I ask is this normal behaviour from what I can gather it is but jeez it hurts. And I don't want it to continue into her adult years I want to be able to control her I am used to dogs aged 12 months + so this is all new to me . I bought her also because my son is autistic and know labradours are usually of good temprement. Even tho she is my baby . Despite her behaviour towards me I have thought about puppy classes but don't want to be spending money on something she don't really need . Many thanks Danielle.
Yes, they are crazy crocodiles at this age - All mine have been! It's 100% normal. Take heart, they do grow out of it. Wear tight sleeves and skinny jeans - wellies if necessary! Puppy classes are a good idea. Here are some articles with the best advice - more importantly, it WORKS! The only tip which didn't work for mine was the yelping - that just made them even more excited. The important thing to remember is that repetition is needed - lots and lots of repetition for them to learn new skills. Nothing ‘works’ overnight. http://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppies-biting/ http://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-cope-with-an-overexcited-labrador-puppy/ http://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-play-safely-with-a-labrador/ http://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-training/ And welcome to you from Mags, Tatze and Keir from Manchester UK Tatze is my pet dog, a black Lab and she's four years old. Tatze means 'paw' in German. Keir is my fifth Guide Dog puppy, a yellow Golden Retriever/Flatcoat cross and he's seven months old.
Hi Danielle and welcome. Your puppy biting is 100% totally normal behaviour for any puppy, not just Labradors . Best advice is not to wear clothes with flappy sleeves or legs, best to wear close fitting as it's harder for puppies to bet a hold. Always, always have a toy to hand, in a pocket, in reach that you can offer to puppy mouths before it connects with human flesh. The policy is to re-direct and distract and puppy biting does reduce over time and control and moderation of bite is an essential learning experience for all puppies. Please don't tell your pup 'No bite' it is a meaningless sound - dogs don't speak our human language but do read our body language and tone of voice very well, so depending how you are saying 'No bite' (tone of voice, facial expression, body position) you could be setting up future behaviour problems.
Yes crazy crocodile she is but my baby never the less thank you I have emailed a few people regarding puppy classes o will look at the links you have sent now Thank you for your reply and love to your doggies too I in rossendale Thanks Danielle willow and family x
Thank you for your reply will try above I only used no bite as a few posts online says to say things like that ooops x
Than you I am awaiting a response from a few people I have messaged x Thank you for response Danielle and willow
Welcome from me and my tribe. I also have a girl called Willow, who is black and three years old. I have her brother, Shadow, who is yellow, and a youngster, Luna (more commonly known as Squidge), who is chocolate and a year old. Well, I wouldn't say essential as some of us don't have access to puppy classes, with or without an R+ trainer, and we muddle through somehow But if you're new to puppies, it will certainly help you feel you're not alone, and will be a great place to start learning how to train behaviours. I'd recommend getting a copy of The Happy Puppy Handbook which will give you a good understanding of what's normal development for puppies and the first steps of understanding how to apply training methods.
Always be careful what you read in posts online - the advice isn't always based upon Positive reward based methods Don't forget you can check out how 'positive' a trainer is based upon their responses to some simple questions Good luck, and there is always plenty of guide advice around on the forum
I appreciate it's not practical for everyone (been there, done that one myself), but where distance/availabilty isn't an issue I would strongly encourage anyone with a puppy/new rescue to engage a trainer whether for classes or private sessions. Even dog trainers go to a dog trainer with their new pups and rescues
Thanks for your help yes so many ones say such different things she is currently sleeping and looks so innocent.
My Mollie (black Lab) was the worst crocapup I’ve ever met. I had many puncture wounds, despite being very used to puppies and Mollie being my sixth pup altogether including my own dogs. She’s now at Big School training to become a guide dog and has a wonderful, gentle nature. So fear not, you will get there .
thank you she really is madam today . I walk away she goes for me it's attention as i replace hand with toys.simtimes she responds sometimes not p.s she loves my fireplace too and tv unit I love this little crocodile so much already but wow the bite on her loln x
It’s all play. Have a toy in every pocket and be more determined than she is that her teeth will be on the toy, not your hands/clothes. That’s very determined! When you need a break, or she’s clearly tired but not giving in, pop her in the crate with a Kong.
