Redirect his biting to a tug toy, and don't push away/ignore when he starts biting hands. Once he enjoys the tug, use it as a reward for obedience.
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Mathew, the redirecting OR the scruff shake both have their own merits if done correctly. A lot has to do with what your goals are with your pup. However, very few people here will use a face slap for ANY type of correcting. That's a great way to create a hand shy dog. With a serious dog and an inexpierienced handler, it could also get you bit.
Jeff, as a child, I was slapped across the nose with a newspaper for peeing on the floor. I now pee in the waste basket but I've never gotten over that first trauma. It created soooooo much stress and behavoural problems!
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Jeff, as a child, I was slapped across the nose with a newspaper for peeing on the floor. I now pee in the waste basket but I've never gotten over that first trauma. It created soooooo much stress and behavoural problems!
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Hand shyness occurs over a period of time. This is an appropriate time, as this aggression is based on rank within the pack.
Of course I am not talking about wacking the dog as hard as you can repeatedly until the dog is unconcious, but in todays world I should have made that clearer.
ALL my dogs have gotten wacked for biting the snot out of me at one time or the other. None have hand shyness, and to think that they would is crap. If the dog was ever so delicate, he would not be biting her like that. I am going to go ahead and say it will end up OK. Lets face it, most people will take a butt whippin from the dog and not do much about it. A good smackin is needed occasionally. Please look up the meaning of any words that you do not understand, so I can stop typing.
Of course I am not talking about wacking the dog as hard as you can repeatedly until the dog is unconcious, but in todays world I should have made that clearer.
ALL my dogs have gotten wacked for biting the snot out of me at one time or the other. None have hand shyness, and to think that they would is crap. If the dog was ever so delicate, he would not be biting her like that. I am going to go ahead and say it will end up OK. Lets face it, most people will take a butt whippin from the dog and not do much about it. A good smackin is needed occasionally. Please look up the meaning of any words that you do not understand, so I can stop typing.
Hows that workin out for ya?
To be honest, I redirect 30% of the time and slap the other 70% because I'm lazy and don't have tugs lying around all the time. I just don't feel comfortable advising people that lest I be labelled a puppy abuser. Jeff is right, though. This should hardly affect a dog that's hard enough to be biting like that in the first place; unless of course my GSD at the moment just has issues he isn't telling me about. He isn't hand shy. Sometimes I wish he were--he can be such an annoying snot.
Nevertheless, it's good to be able to redirect when you can, since you can turn the pup's energy into something productive.
Jeff is right, though. This should hardly affect a dog that's hard enough to be biting like that in the first place; unless of course my GSD at the moment just has issues he isn't telling me about. He isn't hand shy. Sometimes I wish he were--he can be such an annoying snot.Nevertheless, it's good to be able to redirect when you can, since you can turn the pup's energy into something productive.
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My god! You went and done it now!
IT'S ALIIIIIIVE! :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Jeff is right though. ]Quote My god! You went and done it now! IT'S ALIIIIIIVE! :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
...what, what did I do?
Gee, that almost makes me afraid to continue browsing this forum. :lol:
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As well you should be.Lyn Chen said:Gee, that almost makes me afraid to continue browsing this forum.
YOU TOLD JEFF HE WAS RIGHT!
The last time that happened, back in ought five, I think it was,
women screamed and strong men wept.
Yyyeepp.....could turn into an all out rodeo, including the clowns!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:Bob Scott said:Quote:{
IT'S ALIIIIIIVE! :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
It's been awhile since any of mine were puppies but have always done what Lynn said with a sharp "LEAVE IT" or "NO" when they cross the line. No yelling, maybe slightly louder. I try for 75% redirect and 25% other means. When they latch on and won't let go I usually hold their nose leather (making sure I cover their nostrils) just hard enough for it to be uncomfortable. I know, I know but, hey, they hate it and it works, especially, if you spit on your fingers first! When using this "rocket science" technique I use the "out" command. Mind you, my dogs are pets, we are not into sports. Do want good manners though! Mine also seem to know what " you little turd" means!!!!
Debbie
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