IStarr wrote to me about crazy puppy biting. It’s a question that many new puppy owners ask: “Is My Puppy Crazy?” Crazy Puppy Biting She writes: “We have a 9 week old olde English bulldog. He, for part of the day will be manageable, but at times for long periods of time he goes crazy, running crazy, growling, barking… and then becomes unmanageable with his crazy puppy biting. We purchased a kennel run for him to play in and before I tried to keep him in the bathroom with a baby gate but he Read more [...]
My Dog Bites Me
April 12, 2012 by
I went for a walk in downtown San Rafael a couple of weeks ago and saw a man walking a Siberian Husky. When his dog saw us, he started flailing around at the end of the leash and barking, hysterically. I asked this man why he put up with such behavior from his dog? After all: He feeds the dog, he gives the dog free room and board. He even lets this dog defecate on his lawn. So, why put up with this behavior? “My dog bites me,” was his reply. To which I answered, “Well… what happens Read more [...]
How To Stop Dog Biting When A Stray Dog Confronts Your Dog
April 5, 2012 by
So, you’re living overseas and you’ve encountered a stray dog while taking your own dog for a walk. And you’re wondering: “How do I stop the other dog from biting my dog?” Yes– it is your responsibility to keep other dogs away from your dog. And it’s especially unfair to ask your dog to stay in a submissive position (not to mention dangerous) if a strange dog approaches her. It’s your job to keep the other dog, away. When I lived in Costa Rica I had similar problems. I used a stun gun Read more [...]
Dealing With Dog Biting and Aggression
September 11, 2011 by
Vellsworth writes to me about dog biting and aggression: There is no consistent ‘mitigating pattern’ to his dog aggression – first time he jumped up and drew a drop of blood from a man’s inner thigh, a man with a leg prosthesis (other dogs also went for this ‘wounded animal’ – Skippy was immediately leashed and made to walk around the park with the man for about 20 minutes – never another problem). 2 other times, men were walking away from him (trying to get their attention seems a bit out of Read more [...]
Training Your Puppy To Stop Biting His Leash
September 11, 2011 by
Cokersmoses writes to me about puppy training to teach your puppy to stop biting the leash: Hi Adam, On a past post you gave the following puppy training advice with a older puppy biting their leash: The easiest way is to use a leather leash, and then just pull the leash fast, across (and out of) his tongue, as he tries to bite it. It will give him a slight burning sensation. He won’t like it, and when he realizes this happens every time he tries to bite the leash, he’ll stop. You should Read more [...]
How Do I Stop My Older Dog From Biting?
July 3, 2011 by
You need to learn how to give a motivational correction. You should first properly size and fit a pinch collar and tab (a 3/4′ leash) on the dog, and anytime he bites, give him a “pop/tug” and “release” on the leash (tab). I can guarantee you that your dog will not continue to do a behavior which does not feel good. This technique always works… just use common sense, read your dog, and be careful not to over-correct. But at the same time, make sure that the correction IS motivational. I.E., Read more [...]
My Puppy Is Biting Me, What Should I Do?
July 3, 2011 by
The answer to this question really depends on how old your puppy is. Many dog training books advocate the infamous “Alpha roll,” where you roll the puppy over and pin him on his back. Don’t pin him… even though the mother dog may do this… WHEN she does it and HOW she does it are things that the amateur dog handler…. even sometimes the experienced handler… will never be able to replicate properly. If the dog is really young, like 7 or 8 weeks old, you basically want to redirect the biting Read more [...]
My Dog Was Accused Of Biting – A Dog Training Letter From One Of Our Readers
July 3, 2011 by
“Adam, I read your article about losing one’s insurance policy and have to agree with you about discrimination. I lost my home owners [insurance] and my dog because of this. My German Shepherd mix was accused of biting a 5 year old boy. Because he was ‘accused,’ we lost our insurance and had 10 days to get new coverage. No one would cover us as long as we had the dog. The local SPCA would not take the dog because it had a “bite record.” Sadly, the dog had to be put down. After a year-long battle, Read more [...]
Rosie's Thoughts On How To Stop Puppies Biting
July 1, 2010 by
Puppies love to bite. They do it naturally but it is something that they must be taught not to do. This needs to be addressed while they are young because dog bites can lead to all sorts of problems including legal action. It may seem fun and funny to have a puppy biting but a full-grown dog can do a lot of damage, particularly to children if they are in the habit of biting. Dogs have immense strength in their jaws and even a playful nip can do permanent damage to a child. Generally, puppies Read more [...]
Stop My Dog From Whining
July 1, 2010 by
So you have a problem with a whining dog? It is not unusual for people to have problems, particularly with puppies whining all day long. Most puppies will outgrow this behavior. They generally whine for two reasons: For attention and when they are anxious. If they want attention, they will continue to whine if that attention attracts a reward. It is better just to give your dog attention in the form of eye contact rather than a reward to stop it from whining, as a reward will only encourage it Read more [...]
Should You Correct A Puppy With A Pinch Collar
November 4, 2009 by
My husband and I recently purchased a white German Shepherd. She is 12 weeks old today and quite a handful. Sometimes she can be so sweet, but other times she is actually quite vicious. Well, I don’t know if vicious is the right word, but when I tell her “No!” she just gets more agitated and lunges at me with her teeth bared. I got a small pinch collar since she’s a puppy but I have a question as to how it should fit. When I take 2 prongs out it is snug against her neck and I worry about it being Read more [...]
Bite Sleeve Dog Training With A German Shepherd Dog
November 3, 2009 by
[DogProblems.com] “Bite Sleeve Dog Training With A German Shepherd Dog” Dogproblems.com Dog Training Tips Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE: Video Lesson of The Week – “Bite Sleeve Dog Training With A German Shepherd Dog” ———————————————— Copyright 2009 by Browning Direct, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ————————————————- “Bite Sleeve Dog Training With A German… Read more [...]
Stop Dog Biting and Barking
November 3, 2009 by
[DogProblems.com] “Stop Dog Biting and Barking” … Dogproblems.com Dog Training Tips Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE: “Stop Dog Biting and Barking” … (A Free Tip From Our Dog Training Discussion Forum) ————————————————- Copyright 2009 by Browning Direct, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ————————————————- “Stop Dog Biting and Barking” … (A Free… Read more [...]
Ankle Biting
October 29, 2009 by
I have a five month-old Maltese and I’m having a problem with him nipping at my ankles and pulling on my pant legs. Also could I use a pinch collar on him? He only weighs 4lbs. Thanks for any help you can give me. Regards, Marie Dear Marie, By biting your ankles and pulling your pant legs, he is asking for attention. I find it hard to think that he is trying to dominate you at this age, so the behavior is probably more related to attention. You need to eliminate this behavior verbal correction Read more [...]
Body Language Before Dog Bites
October 29, 2009 by
Mark writes: After catching up on doggy email, I’ve noticed your reference to submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional trainer I hired for my adopted Golden. We went through biting and dominance issues. The problem I am having now is I still do not trust him 100%. When he bit there really wasn’t any sign it was coming (that I noticed). Even now, the only sign that he doesn’t like something is a lowered head and sometimes a low growl (the groomer told me this). This Read more [...]
The Dog Bite Prevention E-book
October 29, 2009 by
Why do so many dogs get euthanized when their owners could have taught them not to bite in just seven simple steps? “Warning To All Dog Owners: Don’t Be A Victim Of Aggressive Dog Bites… Get The Facts From 7 Top Dog Trainers/Behaviorists and Learn How To Prevent Dog Bites Or Even Teach Your Dog to Stop Biting.” I couldn’t believe it!Sitting there on our front porch swing watching our two little kindergarteners play together for the first time, we were thrilled to find such a great match as Read more [...]
