She is very smart and very fast. She will run over bite really hard and then run away. As if she knows she will get in trouble. I havent really started disciplining her because she's so tiny and I wasnt sure if she was old enough to understand.
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First of all, do NOT kick your puppy in the face as one person here suggested. Apparently, showing dogs does not equal understanding dog training or behavior. Yikes!
This is normal puppy behavior, although it's painful for us. You can teach your puppy that there is a consequence for her behavior without using pain. One of the problems with the suggestions to tell her "No!" or other verbal reprimands is that she gets attention for her behavior. Puppies who want attention will take bad attention over no attention. So even though you may think you are punishing her, you are, in fact, rewarding her for her behavior.
First, do wear shoes when you have your puppy out, so that you can react appropriately and not out of pain.
1. Have her drag a leash (buy a cheap one at the local Dollar Store, so it doesn't matter if she chews it) whenever she is inside with you. When she bites at your feet, grab the leash and silently and matter-of-factly walk her to the nearest door, walk her through the door then close the door on the leash so that it acts as a tether with her on one side and you on the other. Silently count to 10, then let her out. If she repeats the behavior, you repeat the consequence. She will soon learn (10-12 repetitions) that biting your feet equals total isolation. The tether prevents her from getting into more trouble on the other side of the door.
This is called the "Stupid Mommy" technique by Trish King, director of training at the Marin Humane Society. Link to the many great handouts below (registration is free and worth the time)
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dont even discipline a 5 year old dog say "no" in a harsh tone
The first thing is to discipline. Tell her firmly "NO" and redirect her attention to a toy instead of your feet. You can also try putting Bitter Apple on your feet.
I want to add the she is old enough to start learning. The longer you wait, the tougher it will be to break her of the habit.
Spray your socks with Bitter Apple Spray..
Wear your shoes so she has nothing soft to bite, and make you squeal.
Don't wiggle your toes and encourage her to come after you.. Don't squeal when she does bite them.
Don't give a reaction, cause that's what she is going for, she knows it makes you jump.
start training you dog as soon as she's comfortable and settled into your house... she's not too young.
i found a couple of websites for help. you can find more by doing a search on Yahoo for TRAINING A PUPPY.
take care.
ok, its never to young to start training. I show dogs. I started my newest puppy when i got her when she was 7 weeks. The younger the better.
If you wait to train cause they are young and cute then when they grow up they will be monsters.
When she or he bites you kick it in the face. not hard and not to hurt it, but a quick snap under its jaw to close its mouth. not to hurt!. and yell.
NO THATS A BAD DOG! WE DO NOT DO THAT!
make sure they understand your mad. even if your not, and dont stop because they look cute and sad. if your foot hits them instead of them getting the chance to bit it, then it should not be as fun anymore for them and sooner or later they will stop. Like i said you want to sort of knock em with your foot, not a big kick in the face like i said. ok
A spray bottle with clean, clear water needs to be with you at all times. When the puppy bites, say NO and spray in mouth area. She will learn very quickly this is not a fun game. Soon you don't even need the spray bottle - sight of any bottle and then just the word No. Puppies don't realize they hurt as those teeth are like needles. Lots of praise and tiny rewards for good behavior. Start now or forever pay the price. She needs to have lots of toys she does enjoy - nice soft fuzzy ones. Dogs are usually smarter than people so don't let her fool you. When she is older, you can use an empty Coke can with 10 pennies in it to shake to distract her attention.
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