How To Stop Puppy Biting Quickly And Easily
Puppy biting can be extremely frustrating but getting on top of puppy biting early is so important as your dog grows up it can become more dangerous.
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Needed this rn 😂 we just got a pup. 8 weeks. And she has a horrible bitting problem. We are trying so hard but are just drained. Going to try what these videos say. Thank you for the words of encouragement haha
@@mathewdevisser5687 just stick with it. Puppy biting is one of those things, like potty training, where you just have to be consistent with your expectations and reactions. So stay strong. And based on the fact that you're here watching these videos tells me that you have the motivation and commitment to make this happen. Good luck! ❤️💕
Every puppy I've ever had when they start the biting nonsense I tell them no bite in a loud voice as soon as they release their bite on my hand I replace it with a toy or appropriate rubber puppy bone. After a small amount of time they learn that hands are not for biting. And they happily chew on their toys. They also learn the actual command of no bite so if they grab something I can tell them no bite and they release it
mine won’t release the hand. what should i do?
@@jos7524 say no bite as soon as he bites your hand in a stern voice.. NO BITE! The second he release, you have to be quick..the party starts..good dog! You are such a good dog!! In a fun voice. Have a treat or new toy ready and reward immediately. It will work
"No" is a word dogs can not understand because they dont understand what to do with it. It's too negative and means nothing to them, what your dogs are probably responding to is your loud voice, not exactly what you are saying, thats why Will uses noises instead of words when training dogs because they respond better and associate noise and action
@ukangel07 lol. I train k9s in advanced obedience,scent discrimination and have titled dogs CDX UDX and advanced tracking..lol go away.
"No bite" in a calm, firm voice followed by redirection and then praise absolutely works for my land shark.
Such simple yet effective steps!! Love it!
I am delighted that I discovered your channel. Your approach is both heartwarming and appears to be quite effective. We have a 3-month old greyhound, so wish us luck.
Good video, but I couldn’t stop hearing Applebee’s when he’d say “our puppies”
💯 i thought he was referencing the name of his pup in the video for at least 6 times, then he finally said it slow enough. i was like hmm, cute name 🍎 Applebee's!
I could go for some two for one apps right now ❤
Hey! Finding your vids super helpful and the pulling one worked perfectly - any plans on a “drop it” vid - apologies if you have one, I did not find. Just had a dog try and swallow a plastic ball!
Can you please tell who you buy your HS Sprenger prong collars from Will, I’m finding it really hard to get hold of a 4mm for my Cane Corso in the UK. Thank you 🙏
You’re absolutely right with providing the puppy with “something” like a toy or bone to get out the teething sensation. For my Labrador I’ve used deer antlers and playology toys. I especially prefer the playology because they are durable and last several months of puppy teething.
Thank you
Lots of chewy toys, easy access, praise, redirect, correct. Great help!
Our new dog doesn’t play bite me or my husband, but does try to wrestle play with our teenage sons. Open mouth gentle biting…. If the adults teach him not to bite, will that stop him from biting everyone? Or do the teenagers also need to teach him not to bite?
What should you do if when you try to hold their collar and wait for them to calm down they just get more aggravated and try to get at you more? What about when you try to redirect to a toy (which they regularly play with) but they ignore it and keep trying to bite you?
A sharp tap on its haunches with the tips of your fingers and a sharp NO.....followed by a chew toy smeared with a little peanut butter or cream cheese as a distraction.
If you haven't taught the puppy in advance that when I hold on to your collar I want you to calm down, it is much too late when the pup is already riled up.
Maybe attach a lead to the collar and gently hold on to that instead?
Riiight..never had a German shepherd, right?@@Drifty40
@@Drifty40 aren’t they just getting a good reward?
Will Atherton your videos are so good! I need help! When my husband or I try the active correction on our 10 week maltese pup he goes way more bitey and adds aggressive sounding growling too. If we up it he gets more wild. He's a very sweet dog most of the time and calm and sensible but when he's in nippy mode it's wearing and we don't want it to continue. Helppppp please! Xx
We have the exact same issue with our 12 week Springer!!! No growling but barking!
I have a 17 week maltipoo and I am going through the same thing. I have tried my best to follow what Atherton says for weeks and it’s not helping. My little fur baby gets crazier to a point where I crate her for a while to take a break. When I take her out of the crate she goes back to biting. She even bites her brother who is a maltipoo too.😢
Been doing that finger touch on my 8 week labradoodle. It works but I feel he gets sad at me or recent me when I do.
Hi! How can you get a dog to stop nipping at the other dog in the household while playing? I believe it is a dominance thing but it’s gotten to the point that the submissive dog (boxer) had bled from the alpha (mini aussie) biting him. He does so randomly while playing with no warning or just simply as he is walking past. It is aggressive play and I can’t seem to stop it prior to it happening because there is no warning, simply turn around and jump/bite at the same time to the boxers ears. Any tips ?
Our 5 month old loves coffee wood. We have had zero furniture damage... so far... 😅
I have many chew toys, but he goes wild and wants to snap my hands! I keep giving him the toys, he goes right after me when he's in his crazy mood! I've tried the touch, I've stuck stuff In His mouth. I've heald him down. He comes right back a snapping turtle! So I crate him! None of these are working? Help!
Any luck now?
I have a 10 week old corgi and no matter what i do, she keeps biting. Sometimes even harder when i try to correct her and she'll snap at me and bite really hard. I dont know what to do! Also she's extremely stubborn and doesn't listen to me.
Sounds like you need to hire a trainer, in person support can be key when behavior is getting worse.
what about acquired bite inhibition, will? I was watching another video that discouraged redirecting onto a toy while the puppy was younger than roughly 4-6 months, because you can help the dog in practicing soft mouth skills. What's your take on ABI?
This is what worked for our puppy. I would let them know when his bite was too hard by yelping or just letting my hand go limp and he learned that skin is delicate. Also reserving mouth play for specific play time and teaching a pause if things got too rough.
Will a puppy eventually not be so food motivated that they actually become harder to train if you HAVENT given them their full meal first? My puppy seems to just always be hungry but I am feeding along the guidelines...
I give mine cod/sweet potato can food sometimes. The DHA in the fish is calming that's a supplement for ADHD. Helps focus and calm. She is in such a chill mood after eating fish. Doesn't seem as hungry. More protein in fish likely. I'm hypoglycemic low blood sugar. If I eat Salmon and salad in the morning I will be less hungry throughout the day. So at least twice a week I feed her fish can dog food. Beef stew dog food. Something hearty. Too you are looking at the breed. A husky or Rottweiler is going to want to eat more. Hope that helps.
Please do a video on how to stop a puppy/dog from correcting a human! If our 7 mo old puppy is made to do something she doesn't like, she will give a nip to the leash or the person. Obviously this is unacceptable. We correct her consistently (usually with a leash pop), but it's been months now and she hasn't stopped. We use a martingale and an e-collar, and she walks with a loose leash and sits at thresholds. Thanks!
Agreed! Need help with the nipping at anyone who comes near me, including my fiancé.
I find myself repeating the same videos..it’s really hard w my 10-11 week German shepherd pup, especially at the end of the day, for whatever reason, he sees any, any corrections whatsoever as either a game or a challenge, I seriously can’t wait for these puppy razor piranha teeth to fall..out..!
Same. The afternoon (post wirk etc) is just like a windup with ym staffy. Any type of correction is seen as an invite. And hes 14 weeks now, the biting hurts.
My guy is 21wks now, it does get better, but he still has the first response as wanting to just open his mouth and “feel” you w his teeth..he hasn’t drawn blood in several weeks now..I’m moving to the Herm-Sprenger prong after I get some professional instruction/fitting it properly in it today at a new scent and next level obedience session..he’s just too strong pulling now, I bruised his throat trying the 180 degree quick turns..@@nikkj3078
@@nikkj3078Same. I have a 9 week old lab. I am always praising when he's chewing something he should but he still bites my clothes/feet/hands. Looked at every one of these types of videos and they don't seem to work.. I have been saying "no" or "no bite" and even combining with pushing him at the same time but he does not let go...
Whats a good dog to start with that has a swirled tail
A Spitz was the most loyal dog I ever had.
I have eliminated my puppy’s biting/teething within my household. I have 2 young children that he no longer treats as other puppies. However, how do you recommend I curtail the behavior when strangers ask to pet him? I obviously want a well socialized dog (he’s a 10-15 week old pit bull rescue) that’s comfortable and happy around all people and other dogs. So I allow almost everyone who asks to pet him and show affection the opportunity to do so. Yet his first instinct is to mouth/teeth on them and they always allow it.
Please tell me how you eliminated this behavior? My 13 w/o pit sees my 4 year old as her litter mate!😭
@@lydiatulipana3775 First and foremost, it is establishing clear boundaries with your children. And with your puppy. EVERY time your puppy nips - play stops immediately and it’s a stern reprimand. Loud voice “NO” and a quick snap and “finger bite” I AM NOT HITTING MY PUPPY!!!! I am correcting them the way it’s mother would. I then place myself between my child and my puppy until the rough play ends on both accounts. When everyone is calm play can resume as long as no teeth are involved. It takes vigilance and cooperation from your child as well. They have to understand if they run screaming with the puppy they are now puppies too. As your puppy begins to understand that biting stops all play and earns a rebuke, the nipping ends and the play continues. My four-year-old human now gets in between my 4 month old pit and my 9 year old pit mix while they’re playing and I haven’t had an incident in weeks. Hope that helps. Also replacing skin with teething toys and letting them know that toys are appropriate ALWAYS and skin is not EVER. The key is that fun ends when skin is touched with teeth and continues when they act appropriately. Your puppy wants clear rules. When they understand them, they follow willingly.
How did you eliminate it?
My puppy (10wk golden) just gets more and more excited by the physical correction and is impossible to redirect. Any tips?
I'm struggling with the exact same thing,our last pup of 12 years didn't do this
Hello my ffriend!!! I love your videos!! I am almost 100% blind and have been watching your videos since I got my Molly at 91/2 weeks. She recently turned 5 months. She is a sweet girl until things slow down. Stop playing with her I mean. Lol Then she wants to bite. Draw blood bite too. It seems I have tried all the things you and other have said to do, but it seems she just get more angry. Do you have any suggestions for me? I appreciate you!!
Hi, I don't think Will usually responds to comments so here is some thoughts from me. Perhaps molly is frustrated because she is bored? Has she got stimulating toys such as ones she can bite hard on ? Will says provide a choice. A thick rope toy is another option. Maybe Molly needs somewhere she can run and let off steam. Maybe someone else could take her out and get her tired from time to time? Just my thoughts. Best wishes.
sir one question: when the puppy bit you did you get Anti-rabies vaccine for yourself? considering that puppies are unvaccinated and only get vaccinated at the age of 12 weeks or afterwards ?...kindly reply...thanx
Hi
My eight month old Chihuahua bites me all the time. He has lots of chews toys. I tried making the sound and pinching him (not hurting him, more like goosing his bottom). At first it was awesome he stopped for four days. He then started again and that technique didn't work. He also started barking at me, pouncing at me and jumping on me. I don't know what to do now.
Use the toy trick and the No command like someone else said in the comments.
Maybe he wants taco bell
I tried that with my wawa. He got diarrhea. @@MrRolloBaggins
Hi will currently struggling with this,my pup is only 8weeks old we have had him a week,the point I'm struggling with is when he bites our clothes he just won't let go even with loud command to try startle him a little,does seem effective when he's going to nip our hands or feet but if he's committed and got hold of clothes I can not get him to release only by just waiting until he moves and then pull the clothing away,have you any tips please
We have the same situation - clings into toes or calf's and will not let go
I adopted a 3 year old Dogo that did not have this guidance as a pup. Can he be saved?
Mine is a 2 y/o Labrador/Shepherd mix and she nips anybody that comes close to me.
@@jamiepulliam1334 mine's a 115lb Dogo as in Argentino and he bit me a couple times in the begining. Don't give up.
What do i do for my 2yr old Labrador Retriever who nips at the children that come near me?
1:59 Sorry, Will! But I can't concentrate on what you're saying when --- PUUUUPPPIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEES!!!!! :P
I know im a golden retreiver lover we lost our boy sonny two years ago they are just an amazing bredd
@@natalieharris1588 Aww, it is tough; they certainly become part of the family to all who truly care for them. But, such a joy and treasure during the time we have with them! :)
I've been getting frustrated recently with my 13 week old golden pup with his biting me. I have had goldens in the past and never had this issue, or had trouble correcting it. But this little guy seems to just ignore any touch corrections at all, it tends to escalate the situation. I question whether I am not matching his level with my touch correction but I am not sure. I mean we've only had him less than 5 days at this point though and I am sure getting frustrated doesn't help the situation. Does any one here have any tips for pups that seem to not respond or react to a touch correction (or verbal correction). In this time, we've nearly mastered sit, stay, come, and the very beginnings of leash work, but when I am playing with him and he decides to get bitey with me.. I can't seem to find a way to correct it or snap him out of it.. I can redirect it with a toy for a few moments at best.
How do I stop the energetic Doodle from biting the 79 year old lady? He is mostly well behaved with me. When I'm in the area he is behaved nicely for the most part. 17 weeks golden doodle F1B. She adopted him but I'm doing the training.
Teach the lady how to do it, how to stop the puppy from biting her 🤗
I wish I could. She rarely leaves the couch with 2 broken bones in her back. I can't train her. It's the man/wife dynamic. I guess I need to get a professional. Doobie is proving to be a lovable Velcro dog to me. Problem is; it's her dog. Thanks Dusty. I love your vids.
@@lonestarcj8132 I don't make the vids though, I just responded to your question 🤗 But yes, under the circumstances it would be wise to consult a professional. Good luck and take care!
Oh ok me dumb. Thanks for the tip.
@@lonestarcj8132 Not dumb at all, just a little mistake 😅 And my pleasure!
My german shephard, australian shephard, husky mix is 1.5 years old. We have only had her almost 3 months. She was abused in her previous home and lived in a cage for 16+ hours a day and was beat. She has learned how to be a dog, play, love, trust in these short 3 months, but she is so clumsy and wild. When she plays she runs really fast and will dive at you and play bite, bit she will cause wounds. She bites hard. When she is not running she will play bite your hand and she is more careful. How do i get her to quite diving at us and jumping up and biting. She had drawn blood while she is running.
Ive got a 2yr. Old with the same situation! Husky shepard he doesnt want to hurt me but damn hard. I have to walk to get toy to redirect which seems to Blow the whole redirect situation! He goes for my shoes constsintly thst i cant walk around or do anything. If i so much as sit with my man, he jumps between us and starts grabbing his fat roll (tummy) just little bites but those frickin hurt!
@@10thstjeep my girl is usually fine when we are just sitting/walking around. But even trying to redirect with a toy while playing, for some reason, she still.goes for the hands/arms. And will jump up and bite your inner arm. I've tried turning and walking away, the redirecting with toys. Not sure what to do to get her to not bite so hard or realize she can't bite us while running and playing. I really don't think she wants to hurt anyone, she just gets so excited and over stimulated.
German shepherd pup..won’t redirect. Oh, you can force it by shoving a different toy in his face, but the second you want to get the leash on or off or something else, he’s right back to hand biting. I find all the vids that say “just do this and presto, puppy biting stops!”..are all BS.
I got my ditsy pit bull/rottweiler female puppy to stop biting at the leash by giving her a small piece of kibble when putting on the leash. She sits and lets me put it on. I saw the suggestion in a video online. It worked for me
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Openminded water 40
It's not puppy biting. The puppy is learning how to bite safely fir communication and play.
my puppy wants to chew on everything except his toys.... its truly frustrating.
@@defendingthestrawman7103 Thats the problem though, he can't be chewing up boxes all over my house lol we are working on it. I know he will learn eventually he is still pretty little only about 3-4 months.
Try getting a play pen or while you’re in your house leashing him to your belt so he doesn’t have total access to everything. We have a decent sized play pen for our pup with plenty of toys to chew on and his bed and food/water. We bring him out to play/tire him out, and cuddle. It’s been a game changer.
None of this is working for me he is 8 weeks and very smart but wants my skin.
Kind mechanic 66
The active challenge seems like a 'slight smack correction.' I'll use that.
We are doing this but it’s absolutely not working.
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I forgot to mention Molly is a German Shepard. :)
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