Bite bite bite

[Freedom]

You hav received great advice already, all I can do is repeat it.

No choke collar on a baby this young.

Classes, classes, classes!

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm repeating...obedience training, watch your response to biting, and, as far as I'm concerned, choke collars are never appropriate.

[kzdalton10]

thanks all for the help i cant afford obidence classes but will try my best!
I normaly respond with a "bad dog" Tap on nose and then if he repeats i put him in his crate.
With the choke collar i will try to wait till he is older but it did seem to start to work.
Who knows?

[Karen]

Okay, if you cannot afford a class, go to the library and get a dog training book - everyone has different preferences, but wee which one appeals to you. That's the good thing about the library - it's free as long as you return the book on time, and many will let you renew a book online if you need to keep it longer. Removing your hands and attention from availability is better than the nose tap, tapping him on the nose actually may seem like you are playing as well. Also, make sure you have plenty of chew toys and ropes around, so there are things that are good for him to chew, so if he seems to want to nip you, offer the chew toy instead.

Start with basic leash training, and then on commands like "sit" and "down" - these can even prove useful when training him not to bite, as it will distract him from the biting.

[EddricksMommy101]

It really doesn't matter if the collar "Started to work"
They are never appropriate and even cruel.
Would you put a choke collar on your kids?
No.
He's just a baby.

[luvofallhorses]

I agree, choke collars should only be used in training in PROPER use... no tugging hard on the dog that can cause damage.. but they are NOT safe for a 5 month old puppy. I am not a huge fan of choke collars myself. If you are going to use a choke collar, use it for training ONLY but NOT on a PUPPY!!!

[tofurkey21]

Bite Bite Bite? No, no, no!
Chomp chomp chomp? Yes, yes, yes!
Don't, don't, don't bite your friends!
Don't, don't, don't bite your friends!
-Yo Gabba Gabba haahaa
If the dog jumps up and starts biting, knee it in the chest/stomach to make it stop. This does not hurt him, but teaches him dicipline. After using this tecnique, the dog should stop jumping and biting.
If the dog is biting you when you are sitting, the dog probably wants to play. Playing will most likely lead to biting. When she bites you, shout "ow!" and take the dogs snout in your hands and tell it "no!". Then get up and walk away. This will teach your dog that if she wants to play, she needs to play gently, espacially if you have children.
Choke collars will only make the dog afraid of you and collars, choke or regular. They can also cause damage to the neck area of the dog, especially puppies. Do NOT use chokers unless it is recommended by a veteranarian!
When the dog can play with you gently, reward him with treats. He will realize that playing nice pays well.