I am at my wits end with this constant wanting to bite my hands ..clothes and feet. Penny has loads of toys and gets out and about to run energy off. But she is still a nightmare crocopup. The only release is to put her in kitchen behind gate. It's definately more with me than my daughter. She is lunging and growling..its not bearing her teeth in aggression but it hurts and i am covered in bruises. I feel she is too much at times and i am finding it hard to even like her at times (not something i am proud of).
I know exactly how you feel. I felt the same way about my pup at times. She’s got tons of energy and everything is new. Just keep popping something else in her mouth, and into the kitchen as needed. Do you have pizzle sticks? Ice cubes are also well liked at my house. And I get good morrow bones as well.
Pups are bitey little monsters. It hurts so it's hardly surprising if we aren't madly in love with our pups at times - or even like them. It's also common for one family member to be more a focus than others, reasons are uncertain but most likely the person who is the main care giver. Don't despair though it does get better- honestly, it does. Just keep being consistent and the biting will ease and stop.
Thanks for replies..just finding it hard to believe she will stop..she will be 1yr old in two weeks. Maybe i just expected it to be better by now.
Yes this is tough as Penny is about a year old isn’t she? Just noticed your post come in and I was right. I’m not sure I have any advice but does she have regular frozen kongs? Just thinking keeping her busy might help.
Oh I didn't realise that she was nearly a year old . In that case I would suggest that a 121 session with a good behaviourist/trainer who uses modern positive methods would be beneficial. It's one of those situations where observation can give clues to behaviour and possible ways of modifying the behaviour.
I've got a bitey one too so I sympathise. 13mths and bites me on walks (generally a sweetie in the house) We're seeing a lovely behaviourist tomorrow as I want to be sure I'm doing the right things...
My friends dog is 1 and a half and is a bit bitey. When he comes round I always shove a soft toy in his mouth to instigate a game of tug. It does mean being consistent and does take a while but they get there eventually. Just wanted to say how nice it is seeing lots of new ‘reds’ on the forum
This thread scares me. I have a 13 week old puppy who bites the hell out of us. She bites our hands, wrists, ankles, and feet. I do not want a biter. Our 13 yo lab was never a biter like this.
They are all different so far I've had Tiny bit bitey, not bitey at all and then super bitey. I'm thinking about another too. Just use the information it will stop, my most bitey lab so far grew up to be the most affectionate gentle dog who would not as an adult even think of mouthing.
I agree. My Keir wasn’t bitey at all, even when he arrived. Mollie was a total crocodile, the worst I’ve ever met - and I meet hundreds! Mollie is now in Advanced training to become a guide dog. Not a bite in sight.
I think this is a good idea, I was lucky enough to find a good one 12 months ago when having similar issues with Cassie, now 2. Now I travel an hour on alternate Saturdays to go to her classes and it's so worthwhile. It's good to have someone on your side, who understands when things go pear shaped. @Jacqueline Mckendrick , is this an option for you?
Bruises? I have a scar on my stomach still from months ago where Maisy lunged and took out a chunk - and my arms were covered in cuts it looked like I had a fight with a bramble bush. But it will stop - in my experience anyway. It is so hard to love them when they are like this but they don't mean any harm, it is all fun to them - little monsters that they are now they will grow up to be gentle loving companions. That's what I kept telling myself and it seems to be working out with Maisy. Keep calm and stick with it, best of luck.
Stanleys 2 and he can still be a bit mouthy sometimes. I can’t say bitey as it doesn’t hurt but even last night he got a bit over excited (my fault.. I riled him up by flicking the tea towel at him ) and he started biting my hands. I just say “no teefs” and cross my arms and he stops and gives nice kisses instead. He was a terrible biter until he was about 8 months though!
Alfie is just over 7 months , always been keen to use his teeth ! The only time he gets bitey now is when he knows it’s walk time , I think he does it for attention, I’ve started to just remove myself from the room and totally ignore him...it’s sinking in slowly.
