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by LukasGS on 26 February 2009 - 23:02
I'm still rather new at owning my first GSD and I would like to ask the best for some help.
Lukas is an avid biter. I'm getting frustrated because though we've tried the bite inhibition techniques, I'm willing to risk him not being used for bite work, but then again I feel it might be best to channel his constant biting into it since it doesn't seem to be working . I'm not sure about it really, but he's getting to the point where it's unrelentless and even my screams of pain dont deter him from trying to snap a limb off. He only bites harder. And it is not just when we are playing, he also likes to take us down by the ankles. I know he's still young and he's playing, biting happens, but is there anyways I can ease my crocodile-dog from biting me?
He is doing good on his house training, and hasn't had an accident for a while, though, I hate to admit it, but he really-really hates being put in his crate, even for bed and still screams bloody murder like he's going to die. I've fed him in it, I've given him treats.
Good things going on: He's learning sit, he's learning down, and I'm finally going to be able to take him to puppy classes next week. :)
He's growing up so fast!
Lukas is an avid biter. I'm getting frustrated because though we've tried the bite inhibition techniques, I'm willing to risk him not being used for bite work, but then again I feel it might be best to channel his constant biting into it since it doesn't seem to be working . I'm not sure about it really, but he's getting to the point where it's unrelentless and even my screams of pain dont deter him from trying to snap a limb off. He only bites harder. And it is not just when we are playing, he also likes to take us down by the ankles. I know he's still young and he's playing, biting happens, but is there anyways I can ease my crocodile-dog from biting me?
He is doing good on his house training, and hasn't had an accident for a while, though, I hate to admit it, but he really-really hates being put in his crate, even for bed and still screams bloody murder like he's going to die. I've fed him in it, I've given him treats.
Good things going on: He's learning sit, he's learning down, and I'm finally going to be able to take him to puppy classes next week. :)
He's growing up so fast!
by Mystere on 26 February 2009 - 23:02
We've all been there! 
Some of us are glad as hell to see that behavior.
What do you plan to do with him? If you are going to do schutzhund or ring sport, you don't want to inhibit the biting. BUT, you can RE-DIRECT it. Give him acceptable toys to exercise his biting on. Mine always liked things that made noise: toys with loud squeekers in them, or even plastic bottles. Just distract him to something else that it is ok for him to bite ....and bite hard.
If you want to inhibit the mouthiness, there are various methods. Essentially, you give the dog a complex about biting, so he doesn't do it, like the complex your parents gave you during potty-training.
Where are you located? If you are near any schutzhund clubs, you can take the puppy out to have some people assist you live and in person.
Some of us are glad as hell to see that behavior. What do you plan to do with him? If you are going to do schutzhund or ring sport, you don't want to inhibit the biting. BUT, you can RE-DIRECT it. Give him acceptable toys to exercise his biting on. Mine always liked things that made noise: toys with loud squeekers in them, or even plastic bottles. Just distract him to something else that it is ok for him to bite ....and bite hard.
If you want to inhibit the mouthiness, there are various methods. Essentially, you give the dog a complex about biting, so he doesn't do it, like the complex your parents gave you during potty-training.
Where are you located? If you are near any schutzhund clubs, you can take the puppy out to have some people assist you live and in person.
by sango on 27 February 2009 - 00:02
I know he is young but he is testing your boundaries. Both of my GSDs have done this. German Shepherds are notorious for taking the role of pack leader if no one steps up to the plate EVERY DAY.They will do it even if they aren't naturally dominant, simply because someone has to be the boss. It is instinct. My absolute number one rule is walk the dog EVERY day. That is going to drain alot of the energy and reaffirm your leadership position. Also redirect with toys or treats. Thankfully both on my dogs were (are) very treat motivated.
by dogshome9 on 27 February 2009 - 00:02
Hi,
I feel your pain
my puppy is now 15 weeks old and thankfully she has almost stopped attacking my legs and ankles, not completely but she is much better.
During her really bad times when she was very excited and relentless to give me pain I stopped playing and stood still and thinking I was no longer fun she would walk away and find someting else do do, if that didn't work I would put her in her run for time out.
I feel your pain
my puppy is now 15 weeks old and thankfully she has almost stopped attacking my legs and ankles, not completely but she is much better. During her really bad times when she was very excited and relentless to give me pain I stopped playing and stood still and thinking I was no longer fun she would walk away and find someting else do do, if that didn't work I would put her in her run for time out.
by JRANSOM on 27 February 2009 - 00:02
OMG! I know exactly how you feel. When my dog was in that stage she was relentless! Even if I turned my back on her she would "Grrr" and bite me on the back of my thighs. The bruises I had on my legs were unbelievable! I started out doing the puppy cry thing that "experts" said to do. But, didn't work. Others said, don't do that, that will indicate that your weak and she will do it more. Tried time outs in the crate, said "no more" and closed the door, still didn't work. I just tried to redirect her with things she liked. She's 1 yr now and has not done that in a long time. I think they grow out of it partly after teething and if you establish yourself. She's now becoming very territorial.
by LukasGS on 27 February 2009 - 00:02
I've always been very interested in doing schutzhund. But then again I havn't really been dead set on something, I know I need to decide that or agility because I know where I have an easily accessable agility course. I live in Central Texas.
Incidentally, I just came back from a short walk with him, I had a concern about it though, some people have said that it's not good to walk them for very long, especially on concrete. Is that true? Since then we havn't walked him as much, what we did do was when I got out of school ( I have to walk home) someone walked from the house to meet me while walking him at the same time. I'd like to keep on doing this but I was unsure.
Lukas too likes to get his treats and will usually stop in his tracks to get them, but also snaps at me to get them.
And I found that if I stop, he only gets into more trouble. I fear that putting him in his crate will worsen his hatred to it, but for now that is the only place I have been able to put him if it gets too excessive. Especially rough-housing with my cat. That is my main concern now that he's kind of pushing it, though it's kind of hard to tell if the cat minds it or not, because a lot of the times the cat innitiates the play, Lukas will end up sitting on him or attempting to bite him at the neck. This is usually when I get a rolled up newspaper and smack it on my hand and warn him. If he keeps on doing it I put him in his crate usually.
When he comes out he ignores the cat but then gets back to it and we do that routine all over again.
by Mystere on 27 February 2009 - 00:02
I like Lukas!!!
List of USA clubs and contact # in Texas ( I cannot for the life of me figure out what's "central " Texas):
List of USA clubs and contact # in Texas ( I cannot for the life of me figure out what's "central " Texas
):| Ark-La-Tex SchH Club Steve Cobb 452 Williamson Rd. Stonewall, LA 71078 318-925-8568 |
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Austin Schutzhund Club Danny Grayson 1107 Castile Austin, TX 78733 512-263-5441 |
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Bayou City Schutzhund Club Sandy Shaner 2189 CR 206 Alvin, TX 77511 713-775-1319 |
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Buena Vista Working Dog Club Rita Ledda 904 South Market Carthage, TX 75633 903-693-9649 |
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Central Texas Schutzhund Club René K. Gelsomino 121 Ivy Lane Luling, La 70070 985-785-6506 |
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Costal Bend Schutzhund Club Peggy Lamb 9955 FM 3377 Mathis, TX 78368 361-547-6954 |
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DFW Working Dogs Chris Bettin 6536 East Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75214 214-529-4750 |
| Greater Dallas Working Dog Club Kathy May P O Box 489 Little Elm, TX, 75068 by LukasGS on 27 February 2009 - 00:02 Lol. Fortworth/Dallas area. Arlington to Mansfield specifically.  by Rezkat5 on 27 February 2009 - 01:02 ahh yes, I remember those days! by beetree on 27 February 2009 - 03:02 I had a little black land shark, woe is your pain. Freeze some old wash moistened rags. Even give ice cubes. Buy stock in bully sticks. Also I used to use Apple Bitters for my personal cologne and on my youngest child. I am not being funny! Exercise the crap out of the pup, that's about the only thing that stops the biting, when they are asleep. Jolly balls are good but the handle is gone in an hour. Marrow bones, maybe?The three ring rubber tug thing was a favorite. The rubbertread like toys he loved too, i think they smelled like sneakers. Anyway good luck with the pup! Contact information Disclaimer Privacy Statement Copyright Information Terms of Service Cookie policy ↑ Back to top |