11-month old puppy is still biting!!!!!! Help!!!

[VegasDobermanns]

Wow, I've never heard of anyone using your method of training to release with something so tempting such as raw meat but what a great way to gauge how well they're doing with whatever one uses for a release command. I use "drop it" for release or "leave it" when I want my newf (or any other dog) to ignore something. I also say "Okay" when he can have something. He won't touch anything, even if it's food that's fallen into dog territory (ie: the floor) until I've said it. "Out" is what I say when we go outside.

I wholeheartedly agree with you on it not mattering what size the dog is to have it well trained. Some may be tougher to train (though more often I find it's the owners who are tougher to teach) but they're all capable of learning.

Yep, if they will out on raw meat naked and at a distance, they will out on a person in full drive. I do the same with the okay for stuff that fell. It's never a dash as dogs are always faster - lol.

Humans are ALWAYS harder to train than dogs!

 

[SweetJoy7]

Thank you all for the advice. We have gotten bitter apple and whenever Tulip bites us, we spray her. It has helped and she has gotten a lot better. She is becoming very sweet even though there are still a few moments that she bites. She loves water and exercise. Thank you for the advice. A professional dog trainer has been helping us here and there with her and she is a beautiful newfie! Thank you for helping us!

 

[Curlyginger]

My last dog was a very mouthy puppy. A Humane Society dog trainer recommended this method:

Leash her. Tie the leash to a door knob, hook, or some such. Pet her, play with her, get her really riled up. The second her teeth touch your skin, make a high pitched noise and LEAVE THE ROOM. Only for about a minute. Go back in the room and do it again.

Do this for 10-15 minutes, two or three times a day (obviously, don't keep her leashed and tied up all the time, only for the training session). Continue for a few weeks. Works like a charm. The dog learns that skin on teeth means the fun stops and she is left alone. It is the only thing that worked on my dog.

Best of luck.

 

[Toddrick]

This has worked great for me with several dogs:

Whenever they nip, as all puppies do, I say NO, grab their muzzle, and hold it shut for no more than three seconds (they hate this), and tell them NO BITE! It only takes about two or three times until they learn. Another thing I always do is put them in a calm state afterwards, by talking sweet, and telling them how good they are for not biting.

I believe the main problem is usually not the dog, but the owner playing too rough. Put the dog in a calm state as often as possible when indoors, and let them vent their energy by running outside or going on long walks. A tired dog is unlikely to get overly playful or neurotic. Never beat your dog, as this will lead to hostility and fear, and less control. Use a scruff shake (or gently tug on a choker leash) if you cannot get control, but most of all use treats to redirect their attention.

 

[SweetJoy7]

Thank you so much!!!! Those are wonderful suggestions!