Puppy Issues - Page 1

I need some help with my new puppy. I have tried working with her...but she continues to try and bite me. We've corrected it, we've praised for good behavior, but nothing seems to be working. She is also hyperactive and will NOT hold still for affection even after playing ball for an hour or so. But the instant she sees me and can get to me she tries to jump all over me; and she will piddle just a tiny bit when I first squat down and pet her. She's just barely 4 months old. She's very smart; she will sit and "watch" for food; she knows "here" and "sitz" and all sorts of things. I have older GSD's, so I've done this before, but she has me puzzled. I've tried several things, but suggestions are more than welcome.

Hi Ellie,she sounds like a typical working line to me.Very mouthy and persistant.The trick in my experience is to ignore the unwanted behavior and redirect it in a positive way,as you have been doing with playing ball,tug of war,etc.She is still very young so try to be consistant and give her a few months to setttle down.Always remember no affection unless she is calm and in at least a sitting position.Good luck.

could you explain how you "corrected it"? it is possible you are not being assertive enough. I usually shake them by the scruff saying "NO" or "PHUI" in an assertive tone. But like LisaGSDLvr stated it does sound typical, some pups can be VERY persistant. Just stick to your guns and be consistant she will test your patients. Make your praises calm and soft "good girl" "so ist brav" petting very slowly from neck to tail. Excited praises will excite the pup even more than she already is. No praise when she is jumping on you at all, you are only incouraging the jumping. I have a dog that my husband allowed to jump up at an early age and it was a VERY difficult habit to break, he doesn't do it with us anymore, but he will still jump all over guests if I am not right there to correct him. Good luck, Melanie

She should grow out of the peeing thing, my female did. But until she did when I came home I just ignored her and went right outside to greet her, so it didn't make a mess in my house. And squating to greet her may be encouraging her to jump and lick your face. I would just bend at the waist to greet her, and when she jumps stop petting stand up and stick your knee at her. Good luck, Melanie