How do I stop my dog from biting my hands.

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by Aimes on 15 March 2011 - 21:03

I have only had him a couple of months, he is two years old and most of the time I have control except for this bad habit. When I first go outside he is so excited that he jumps and runs around grabs my hands on the way past. He never bites down but his big teeth hurt when they knock my hand. If he has something in his mouth this does not happen. He also consistently bites my other dogs neck to play if he has nothing in his mouth. He is very fast by the time I say anything, the deed is done and he is past me.

by poseidon on 16 March 2011 - 00:03

When you know what excites your dog to make him jump and nip, like taking him out, then put in the control like make him sit and wait, leash on and when he is calmer proceed. Being consistent and patience with verbal praise or food reward will certainly help improve the situation. If you have other dogs, you would have to do the same with them. Pack animals tend to copy each other :)

You should correct unwanted behaviours like him nipping other dogs before it escalates unless they are just playing/ fooling around. If your dog is not responding to verbal correction alone then you must have a leash on the dog to control the situation. Remember to also praise your dog for good behaviours.

by Aimes on 16 March 2011 - 00:03

I can make him sit and wait until I am out of the door, he is well mannered on leash but the minute he is free he is immediately in high gear. He is not nipping my hand and is not nipping the other dog. It is like he is going to grab the ball out of my hand and there is not one there. There is no pressure from his jaws but he bangs my hands. With the other dog she just turns her head when she hears him coming and he just grabs her neck to play, she just stands there and he goes on his way until he runs out of the first burst of energy. I can call him and make him sit or down but he has already done the the grabbing or what ever you would call it.

by Betta Wolf on 16 March 2011 - 01:03

When mine was younger, I gave her a ball to carry in her mouth, during those first inital blasts!!

& I give her plenty of off leash exercise, daily!

by EUROSHEPHERDS on 17 March 2011 - 04:03

I usually use a butcher stainless steel glove for mouthy dog and it stops the mouthing right away. they do not like it the only thing be careful with puppy and try to not to yank your hand .If you wear a work glove inside the butcher glove It will not heart at all, only to be brave enough to hold it still .

by Mindhunt on 24 March 2011 - 19:03

My female is the same way, just like a little kid getting all grabby when excited. I have had to give her a ball to carry or really work on obedience and remaining relatively in control of herself. It depends on the situation. Sometimes the hardest part is for me to remain calm and not get annoyed, especially when her teeth hit my hand and I end up with a bruise. I agree that consistency, firmness, fairness, and LOTS of exercise usually works wonders although my little girl will forget her manners every once in a while LOL

by Aimes on 24 March 2011 - 19:03

That sounds just like my dog, however he is obedient except for this one problem area. If he has something in his mouth he is fine but if not he is all over the place. I have tried crossing my arms, holding my hands together in front of me, he then just grabs a sleeve or a piece of my jacket, he is fast. He has never damageed anything but it is very frustrating.

by beetree on 25 March 2011 - 21:03

I call it the Shepherd handshake and it is how I am greeted every morning. Truly, I would miss it, if he stopped. That's just me. My dog is also SO glad to see us and NEEDs something in his mouth to corral his pleasure. Usually he just grabs the nearest shoe and parades around with it until the greetings have all been exchanged. Needless to say we have mismatched footwear, everywhere.

by reedman222 on 26 March 2011 - 20:03

The dog is showing you dominance to you and your other dog! You need to stop it before it happens or else it is only going to get worse and someone or something is going to get hurt.

by Aimes on 27 March 2011 - 02:03

My other dog is a spayed bitch, he shows no aggression towards her, she dominates him. I do not think he is showing dominance towards me, he is trying to take a ball out of my hand, the trouble is I do not always have a ball. He does not bite me but he is big and sometimes the bumping hurts. This only happens when we first leave the house after ten minutes he calms down. I do not know how to stop him from doing this, thats why I posted here for any suggestions.

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