Biting is Out of Control

[uno]

I've used Bitter Apples but not the same way. I sprayed it on my hands and anything it didn't want Dempsey to bite/chew on. It worked but spraying it directly into his mouth may have worked better. Dempsey still play bites but it is only that, play biting. More like mouthing than actual biting. I feel his teeth on my hands but there is no biting down pressure.

 

[Tulsa-Dan]

Originally posted by goldeniz
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I've read two books already on dog obedience, etc. I can't read another.

Are you somehow limited to reading only two books? I've read probably 15 books on dog training and I suggested "The Culture Clash" because it will be very helpful to you and because it is the BEST book around for training your dog and dealing with difficult issues such as biting, which you are now facing.

I'm sorry, but your attitude may be the reason the dog continues to misbehave and isn't learning. Raising a dog is a lot of WORK! It doesn't happen by itself and you must take the responsibilities that come with pet ownership, whicn includes research and training and doing the work to keep your dog safe and happy as well as those around the dog safe and comfortable with your dogs.

I don't mean to lecture you, but if you are looking for quick fixes and aren't willing even to read an additional book on training, then you may just be out of luck entirely and may very possibly end up with a dog that is out of control and unhappy and you will end up being very unhappy as well.

I would suggest an attitude readjustment on your part, and stop looking for quick fixes. You have to do the work if you expect the results.

Good luck.

 

[miked]

My wife and I hired a Dog trainer when our Chyna was 3 1/2 month's old. One on the things we learned about bad behavior such as biting is that you have 2 options. Those options are to ignore it or correct it. In regards to biting, she told us to replace our hand or anything you don't want them biting on with something they are suppose to bite on like a toy or Nylon bone. When ever Chyna would get into her biting mode we would always have some toy laying around that we would stuff in her mouth and she would gladly continue biting on that. Other times we would use the ignore tactic. If she attempted to bite our hand when we were petting her, we would simply walk away from her and simply ignore her. She is now 5 1/2 month's and we rarely have a problem with her biting. She likes to bite on our 7 year old adopted boxers legs but a firm STOP from either one of us stops her in her tracks. Hope this helps.

MikeD

 

[goldeniz]

Brooklyn Dan, I'm sorry I offended you. I'm not a breeder. I wan't to enjoy the love a boxer provides just as much as the next person. Secondly, I think that your judging me is completely unfair considering you don't know me. I suggest you ask more info. before assuming anything on the part of someone's character. I'm a sytems manager which entails CONSTANT reading. Don't assume I'm limited in any way. The mind is never limited. The only reason for me saying I've had enough is because both books COMPLETELY said the same thing. I'ts almost like reading two books on monitor repair. Both have the exact same info, but with a couple differences. I love my dog. Have a nice day, I tried to get some more info. from this board on ideas which didn't get covered in the book. More personalized experience. You should know since you've read sooo many books that real life experience with a certain breed is much better than a genaralized book.