Hank at 14 weeks old - Question too as well -

[CountryWolf07]

First, pictures of Hank at 14 weeks old -

(he likes to stretch his legs on you every time he wakes up from a nap or when he's outside, just need to stretch... )







Overall, he's been a great puppy, but wow, is he a HANDFUL. Currently we are trying to break him from biting. He seems to think our hands (anyone's hands) are a TOY to him, so he just keeps biting when he wants to play, we've been trying to break him for about a month and half.. still nothing. We want to know what is the PROPER way to tell a puppy "NO" on biting. Even saying "No!", a little nip on the nose and say "No!", or keeping your hands away, yet he doesn't give up..

Any suggestions, it'd be appreciated. We are actually surprised how much of a handful he is, comparing to Rosie when we had her as a puppy, she was never this much trouble.

We love the little guy, he's been a great addition, he sleeps with everyone, he's a TOTAL lap dog. (must be the boston terrier in him) ?

He hasn't really grown much since we got him; just his legs are longer, his tail is longer.. He's barely at 10 lbs. We are thinking he's definitely part Boston Terrier along with Beagle.

[Karen]

Say "NO" and then remove your hands from where he can get at them. Tuck 'em under your arms if you have to. If one is handy, substitute a "good-to-chew" toy. If he jumps at you after you say no, just turn your back to him and ignore him.

He sure is adorable! Remember, your task is to be MORE stubborn than he is!

[gini]

I have no suggestions for you as I am a cat owner. But he sure is one cutie!

Good luck - persevere!!

[Husky_mom]

another methos I´ve tried.. besides saying no, clapping, etc... is grabbing the muzzle and shake (softly) while saying no... a mom dog would do this... so it might work for you too...

once the dog gets it.. always reinforce it by the vocal cues you´ve used and that have worked

[scrain2329]

Bayley would do this too.. well still does every once in a while but I yip really loud. like a loud ouch, as if a puppy was yelping then the cold shoulder. Also, the "muzzle shake" I have heard works well too but when we tried this Bayley would find a way to continue to bite. good luck with the biting though!!

[Giselle]

The muzzle shake often fails because most puppies view it as an invitation to play. In fact, most puppies view ANY interaction (a verbal "No!", for example) as invitations to play. Puppies love attention, even (especially? lol) negative attention.

I echo k9krazee: Every time puppy bites, fold your arms, and walk away - if you have to, walk into an entirely different room. If you use this same concept with other obnoxious behaviors (i.e. jumping), the puppy will learn self control. Two birds with one stone and no need for physical punishment!

[k9krazee]

Oh, he's CUTE!

For the biting, every time he does it I would stand up and ignore him or walk away. He will eventually realize biting = no playing.