betty asked:
We give her lots of chew toys and we try not to put our hands on her head when she’s hyper, but she is ripping our clothing and skin.
We give her lots of chew toys and we try not to put our hands on her head when she’s hyper, but she is ripping our clothing and skin.
Tags: Chew Toys, Clothes, Cocker Spaniel, Hyper, Puppy Biting, Spaniel
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:13 am
Dog Food Secrets!
There are ways…
December 25th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Sit Stay Fetch, Good Dog!
i have a min pin ok at she is like that two just point that 1 finger and say no about5 times!!!!!!!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Sit Stay Fetch, Good Dog!
Well you can pretty much do the same as you would do whith a one year old just start out telling then get a newspaper(you know why) thats really the only way.Like a child a really strong tone would scare them enough dont get in there face and scream just point and watch them walk away whining or whith there ears down you know you have told them good enough then. Google or yahoo a website there should be some out there.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Dove Cresswells Dog Training
I would say to bite her gently back (but hard enough for her to notice) and put her in a spacious cage with no toys for 20min after she acts like that. When she comes out ignore her for 20min and when the 20 mins is up act terribly happy to see her again. She will begin to believe that she gets in trouble AND disappears for a while after biting people and shredding things.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Start a Doggie Daycare
spray yourself and your clothes down with sour apple spray or tabasco sauce- bet you it stops
January 2nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
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I’m having the same exact problem with our 3 month old puppy. I bought it chew toys and doggy bones and it still loves to attack our feet… And she is really really hyper too. I guess because they are teething… It’s driving me b-a-n-a-n-a-s… Good Luck!
January 3rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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You have to establish dominance with the puppy. Naturally they are teething and will want to bite you. But you have to stand strong and tell her NO! If she doesn’t respond to verbal dominance then you have to show her that she is putting you in pain by making her feel it too. Now I’m not saying that you should hit her, that is the wrong thing to do. What you need to do is push a little fold of her gums against those sharp little teeth of hers. This way she feels how much those fangs hurt. Doing this along with strong use of NO, will teach her to stay away. Then after disciplining her give her a toy to show what is okay to bite. That way you’re not seen as a meanie too. Good Luck!
January 5th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Dog Food Secrets!
I have 4 cocker spaniels (since they were pups) and have raised several litters of cocker puppies. The best thing of course is to have lots of chew toys – which you said you do – and to play with them with the chew toy. I found the chew toys I used when I played with them, they were the only ones they would chew on, rather than the others that just sat in the basket.
Also, if they ever bit me or I saw them biting on something I would close their mouth immediately, hold it closed for a couple seconds and say “no” firmly or “no biting” or whatever you choose – just always use the EXACT SAME words and tone, that is how they know what you are saying. It didn’t take too long before they weren’t biting anymore.
Good luck.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
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If she is teething, usually chewing ice cubes helps. If my dog is being rowdy, when I am bitten, I usually make a whining noise like I am another dog and I am in pain. Usually, my dog gets really upset because she thinks she hurt me and she backs off and tries to play another way. You have to be convincing though and also, it has to be consistant. She can never bite me without “hurting” me.
January 9th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
Don’t hit the poor baby. Tell her no and push her away or crate her when the improper behavior begins. The main thing is to be consistent in disciplining. However, this is a cocker spaniel, so be patient. God made them beautiful so you wouldn’t get too upset by their actions. I can say that because I have one of the only two perfect cocker spaniels in the world. My friend Allie has the other one.
January 10th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
When he bites you say ouch real loud. And when he chews on your clothes, punish him.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Sit Stay Fetch, Good Dog!
My dog used to do the same thing. We tried a buncha stuff, but what worked the best was NOT hitting, it was a firm “No!” Try to stay calm, too. The more worked up you get, the more worked up she gets. If she stays hyper like dat for a long time, you might wanna think about getting her fixed if she’s not already. And you had the right idea with all the chew toys. Distraction is another good method.
Also, another way to correct pretty much any behavior is to get a buncha pennies or other small objects and put’em in a can, or something like one. Then just shake it really loudly and usually they stop right away… at least, Rocky always did! ;D
One more thing. If she nips at your sleeve, while she’s still hanging on reach your thumb into her mouth and hold down her tongue, but try to be GENTLE on the li’l thing. It’s a sensation they don’t like, trust me.
January 14th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
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First, have patience. She is only 3 months old, and she probably thinks she is playing. Those tiny puppy teeth are extremely sharp, so while she is playing, you are getting hurt. But that is not her intention. Remember, in a few months, she will have adult teeth, and her play simply won’t be as destructive. My springer spaniel puppy destroyed two pairs of blue jeans, five t-shirts and multiple pairs of pantyhose.
Don’t hit her or try to make “feel the pain”. I think the best way is to curb the hyperness. That is really the problem here; she is probably not biting in a mean or aggressive way. Play appropriately with her with toys. Never use your clothing or body parts as a toy. When she is too aggressive, say a stern “No” and make sure you got her attention with it. Getting her attention will make her stop. If she continues to play too aggressively, close her up in a confined, safe area until she is quiet. Not being with you will be punishment enough.
But remember, this will simply take time.
January 15th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Dove Cresswells Dog Training
maybe you could put peanut butter in her mouth. That worked for my boxer/lab puppy. every time she bites, give her a spoonful of peanut butter. Put it straight in her mouth, not her bowl. The pb will stick to the roof of her mouth and she will keep licking the roof of her mouth and should be sticking her tonuge out. Every time her tonuge is out, put your hand there. Also tell her “Lick, no bite.” She might after a while learn she should be licking and not biting.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
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You always try the most positive method first:
Some ideas for discouraging finger chewing: when your puppy clamps down, let out a very loud YELP in imitation of a hurt puppy. Then, fold your arms and ignore him for 10 minutes. With very young puppies, this sometimes works wonders – it’s the same thing that happens when they get too rough with another puppy. The wounded puppy yelps and runs off, refusing to play for a bit. The yelp must be startling enough to stop the behavior. If nothing changes, you probably weren’t a good enough actor.
That should do the trick, unless she is prey driven, However, if it doesn’t fix the problem this will work:
To introduce an element of “natural discipline”, grasp the recalcitrant pup with one hand, place your other hand over the top of his muzzle, gently pressing his muzzle towards his chest as you say, in a low, growly tone of voice, “No BITE”. If they begin to throw a tantrum and thrash around trying to bite, just hold the line until they “give in” and “say uncle” (quit resisting). You should not find it necessary to get aggressive with a young puppy. Simple restraint is usually enough to get the message across.
Every pup I have sold has been housetrained and well mannered. In 38 years of training pups, of many breeds, giant to tiny, I have NEVER had to cause or even threaten pain to train them
January 19th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Dog Food Secrets!
ok, when you catch her in the act give her a firm NO and remove whatever it is that she’s biting. as soon as you do that, replace the bitten object with something she’s supposed to bite like a toy or bone. when she starts to bite on that then praise her and pat her; she will eventually be able to tell the difference between what she shoud and should not bite. we used this method on our dog and now he knows never to put teeth on clothing or skin.