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I have a 9 week old female puppy who bites ankles and just lunged at my son. My son has CP and was sitting on the floor. Her biting draws blood. I got her from a non-breeder at only 6 weeks of age.:) Any solutions offered is certainly appreciated.

Anyone know of a good trainer in North West Florida, Panama City area? 

The best advice I have for a new puppy when biting - - the person who the puppy bites needs to leave the room and shut the door behind them for a few minutes. Once a few minutes pass, the person should enter the room without causing the puppy to get excited. This may be tedious and it may happen a lot throughout the day! But, once the puppy realizes that biting means no attention, he/she will quickly learn to not bite. This took our GSD at 11 wks old about 1 full day to realize that biting is not a form of play or a way to get our attention. Just need to be consistent and firm.

Also, make sure to be direct when the puppy bites by saying "no bite" so the dog will learn what behavior to correct.

I just want to throw it out there at GSD's are herding dogs so it is common for puppies to bite your ankles, knees, or legs. The dog is basically trying to herd you. If the pup is biting your ankle, do not continue to walk - as he will just hold and drag behind you. Stop walking, ignore the dog, and once he lets go of your ankle - then leave the room and shut the door.

Good luck!

 Quote: The best advice I have for a new puppy when biting - - the person who the puppy bites needs to leave the room and shut the door behind them for a few minutes. Once a few minutes pass, the person should enter the room without causing the puppy to get excited.

WTF is wrong with you ?? That is the DUMBEST advice I have ever seen written to date. The pup needs to get grabbed by the back of the neck and shook most likely. How old is the son ?? CP, is that cerebal palsy ?? The kid is over there shaking, and the pup is responding in prey. What do you expect the puppy to do ?? Neither party can help what is going on.

Probably not a situation for the pup. But then again, I guess people don't figure that this not a situation in which I would get a GSD puppy.

my suggestion is to sell that puppy and replace it with a started puppy that's about 6 months that already has basic manors........ this is an excellent example of a 6 month puppy that is past the biting stage and has is well on its way with basic obedience. a puppy like this will not turn your live up side down, and you won't have to worry about your son.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GciTJ7z5yJo

price of such a puppy varies, depending on blood lines and  where which kennel. many times these older puppies have had their hips and elbows already prelim'ed too. there are many working line puppies that after months of training just don't show the drive to be competitve and are then sold to pet homes.

Yes....CP is Cerebral Palsy. My wife wants to donate Beate to the Police Department. I disagree, but certainly don't want anything to harm my son. We really love Beate but are running out of patience, I tried the old water bottle route (1 hour ago)when she started her biting and at first try she dids seem discouraged to continue.

I am in contact with local "Dog Smart" training franchise and have expressed my problems with her biting. They said that now (9 weeks old) is the best time to rid her of this bad habit.

Thanks for advice.......I will keep all posted.

Still open to suggestions!

Jim.

Before you agree to spend 1000"s in training, sell the pup and buy one that's already started.
You will have a much better chance of having a positive outcome later.

the pup needs to be be put down everytime,  he does this and if you cant watch the pup then you need to crate him , this pup will be alot of work and if you are not strong the pup will never listern.

I think you need to be "on" that pup 24/7.  He sounds like a typical 9 week old pup.  If you plan to keep him be prepared for some work.  If you want a pup that won't bite or nip, then I agree with those who say you need to sell him and get aon older puppy. 

My 14 week old caught my 1 year old in the face the day we brought him home and was firmly diciplined and hasn't done it since, but he deffinitely is still exploring boundaries and he still nips me and the bigger kids, and will try to take food from the baby.  He is a constant concern as it would be with a puppy of his age no matter what the breed.  We started basic training the day we got him.  We have been working with a clicker and have mastered sit and down and almost have stay mastered. 

When I see behaviour that I don't like i command a sit or a down and he stops.  Bo Bite has worked well as well.  I do sit or down mostly when we are outside and he's packing off laundry or kids toys and wants to play keep away or catch me if you can.  For biting or table surfing I say no or no bite and be is slowly catching on.

We don't have room for a dog that isn't well behaved.  We live on 5 acres but our dogs are inside with the family.  Our house is 1100 square feet and there is me, my husband, 7 y/o daughter, 6 y/o son, 1 y/o son, 2 y/o female GSD, 14 week old male GSD, 3 year old tabby cat, 2 bunnies and an 8 week old GSD female coming home next week.  I run a tight ship or things get out of control FAST.

I agree with Ace of Spades. Keep a leash on the dog and firmly correct him. Water bottles for some dogs increase drive and do not work. To stop biting immediately you need to be consistent and very firm every attempt then offer him a toy to play with instead. It does not need to be the one that is being bit that needs to respond. If you do not have time to watch or respond he should be in a crate.

Biting in a 9 week old pup is not a reason to throw in the towel, very disappointing anyone would suggest it.