Puppy Mouthing (Training Basics) | Teacher’s Pet With Victoria Stilwell
June 7, 2013 by admin
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My puppy knows the ‘leave it’ command, he’s pretty good with dropping toys or slippers when I say the command, but when he bites at my ankles or my arm, he absolutely does not leave it, and trying not to yell is difficult because his tiny little puppy teeth hurts and I don’t have treats around me 24/7. 🙁
@jessi330 My puppy does the exact same thing except he bites at my ankle, which hurts, and I sometimes accidentally kick him off out of reflex, which then makes me go to him and immediately apologize and he thinks I’m playing with him, which really doesn’t work with positive reinforcement. The yelping doesn’t quite work with my puppy either and I tried putting him in timeout in the bathroom for a couple minutes, but he’s just as hyper when he comes out. :/ What should I do?
our puppy will be 6 mos. soon; almost all second teeth or out & she grabs ahold of my wrist or fingers and won’t let go…when I say ouch or yelp she gets more excited…she’s very sweet but the mouthing won’t stop, I tried lemons, bitter apple….it doesn’t bother her…anyone else had this problem
The poster was explaining how her dog follows and bites her pants. I had an identical problem. I’m not sure what you’re getting at here…
What made you think the problem is completely identical when nothing is mentioned about it?
Yeah I thought so aswell!
He needs to learn leave it and drop it:) and make slow movements. If he feel like your getting excited he will keep the game going. so no yelling. Also you can try dropping treats on the floor so he gets distracted. that a good time to say leave it and then slowly walk away why he’s eating.
Good video. a good source I use to learn about how to train and puppy training in general is (thepuppytraininghq dot com)
yelp at a high voice available to your tone.
My problem is my voice can’t go that high to “yelp”. Any alternate suggestions?
I have almost an identical problem and can’t find a solution. It makes it difficult to do other training when it won’t stop the biting. I’ve exercised it, practiced several positive reinforcement techniques advocated by several trainers and am very frustrated. Help…?
only reward it when it does what you want it to do. I was able to teach my puppy to sit on the first day, but using the treat and clicker method :] with positive reinforcement. worked well, he sits half the time i tell him to.. and knows that he’ll get praised when he sits..and only when he sits… or only when he’s being good. That pants biting sounds annoying, im sure theres a way to teach him though just dont get frustrated try to be positive because dogs get confused very very easily
james hurlbut….thanks, I’m still mouthing my mommy and daddy, they love me and I need to be nicer….Ivy Rose 🙂
This doesn’t work for me either. My puppy does the same thing as yours.
I love Victoria’s videos, been watching them non-stop as I am going to get my very first puppy in 3 weeks and want to follow her method. She is amazing!
ty for responding; I’ve already been on antibiotics…we have to stay stocked in bandaids; we’re lucky to get 4 hrs. of sleep; sadly she’s sweet n sour…doing our best not to return her..though a beauty, no one will adopt her, ty !!
If you don’t need stitches your puppy is totally normal. Pups do that unless they’re sick or something. If it’s not eating your house be greatful.. Hang on Ivy. That’s just the way it is.
The positive method stuff is great, if it works But, I’ve found if a dog bites, bite back. They’re very smart and will catch on quickly.
I had the problem with my 5 mo. old pound dog. No problem. Pups will be pups. But when it started to become annoying / painfull I slid my palm into his mouth and grasped his jaw firmly and held it there until his eyes told me the wheels turning.. After a few times he became aware this was an unpleasant situation. Jim
Ivy gets bored with the toy, she wants my hands and clothes
I’ve been watching all of these videos in anticipation of adopting my first ever puppy, and I can’t wait to be the proper teacher she deserves. I’m hoping she isn’t too mouthy, but she’s a pit mix and they don’t tend to bite people. Anyway, just wanted to thank you for all of the wonderful advice- you’re the first trainer I’ve found online whose methods I totally vibe with!
when ever my girlfriend tries to walk away from our bitey pup he just pulls on her dress or bites her legs
OMG my puppy (5months old) does the same exact thing 🙁 and i dont know what to do, these ppl and these videos make this crap look so freakin easy but when i walk away to “ignore” him he bites the crap out of my legs and arms…and i am just at the end of my rope 🙁 i feel helpless! Did anyone ever answer your question or did you ever figure out what worked to make your puppy stop?