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Labrador puppy, how to handle him?

Ive got a new labrador puppy, hes eleven weeks old. At the moment hes biting alot, it really hurts. Hes in no way doing it vicously just playful biting, but how can i make him stop, and tips??

Asked By: Luce babx - 8/31/2008
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Puppy teeth – yes indeed they do hurt!

Puppy biting is a perfectly natural behaviour. Puppies use their mouths to explore their surroundings; nothing is sacred from puppy teeth. They also use their teeth when playing. Fortunately this is something they usually grow out of when they loose their puppy teeth at around sixteen weeks.

Puppies themselves learn that their teeth are sharp when they are still with their mother and littermates. They begin to hurt their mother’s teat when feeding and she will get up and walk away. The pup learns there is a consequence to using teeth.
They also learn the consequences of using their teeth too hard when playing with their littermates. If they use their teeth too enthusiastically the game will end one way or another. Either their littermate will yell in pain and stop playing or they may end up fighting.

Remember that dogs only have one defence if they are in pain, frightened or cornered and that is to use teeth. This does not make a bad dog it is simply dog behaviour!

Your job is to teach the dog that teeth on human skin are not allowed! You also need to teach him to have a soft mouth.

To help him learn to inhibit his bite you need to act like a playmate.
Never use your hands or body as a toy when playing with your puppy. Instead use a suitable toy.
If your puppy catches your skin or clothes when you are playing yell ‘ouch’ – a good high pitched yell is needed as though he really hurt you. Get up, move away from your puppy and stop playing. Redirect his teeth onto something more acceptable, a stuffed Kong, the cardboard innards of toilet roll or kitchen roll, a toy or a raw hide chew. (Don’t give your puppy cheap plastic toys to chew as they can be dangerous if swallowed.)
Many puppies under 14 weeks will back off when you yell then come back and lick you. Praise and redirect the play onto something appropriate.
Some puppies will see the yell as a cue to lunge at you even harder. These puppies are usually over stimulated, over tired or perhaps Terriers! Do not shout at your puppy, use a water pistol or scruff shake simply remain calm, get up and walk away.

Insure your puppy is getting enough rest during the day – especially if you have children. Place your puppy on a good diet as some diets have been implicated in effecting behaviour. Make sure that everyone in the household treats your puppy the same way.

Children should always be supervised when they interact with your puppy as young children tend to flap their arms around squealing which only excites the puppy.

Stopping a puppy play biting takes time and consistency.

Puppies will latch onto to anything that moves – your trouser leg, the bottom of your dressing gown and your toes! Why, because it gets a reaction from the owner. If this happens; stop walking. Do not get into a game of tug with your trouser leg or dressing gown. Try and redirect your puppy onto something more acceptable.

Being proactive instead of reactive will safely teach your puppy where and when he can use his teeth.
Answered By: Jem (: - 8/31/2008
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Put something between you and the dog so he isnt biting your hands. Use a rope toy or something you both can play with. Also, if he bites you, make a loud yelp noise like his littermates would if he bit them too hard and he will get the idea.
Answered By: Carrie - 8/31/2008
Yelp "Ouch" everytime he bites and get up and walk away from him.

He should learn that if he puts his teeth on you, you will not play with him.

Answered By: happyjar - 8/31/2008
May sure he has plenty of toys to bite and throw around.
When he bites you hit his nose with a rolled up newpaper and say no very firmly.
It will take time and patience but he should respond eventually.

You have to be very strict with labradors.
Answered By: Anicko - 8/31/2008
I HAVE A CHOCOLATE LAB THAT IS NOW A LITTLE OVER A YEAR, AN WE WENT THROUGH THIS STAGE WITH HIM AS WELL... THE BEST TECHNIC TO GET HIM TO QUIT BITING HARD WHEN HE PLAYS IS TO SLIGHLTY THUMP HIM ON THE NOSE WHEN HE BITES.. PUTTING A TOY IN BETWEEN YOU IS NOT GOIN TO HELP WITH HIS BITING TRUST ME....IF YOU NEED ANY MORE HELP JUST GIVE ME AN EMAIL OR SOMETHING AN I WILL BE GLAD TO HELP....GOOD LUCK
Answered By: ? - 8/31/2008
My dog was like that when she was a puppy you should give your dog somethings to chew and he should cut down on its chewing
Answered By: Dwyane W - 8/31/2008
There are a lot of ways people handle this. It all depends on what works for you and your dog.

I used to grab my dogs snout (not in a rough way) and just firmly say "No" when he bit and immediately stop play.

Some say to yelp like a hurt dog and immediately stop giving him attention so that he stops.

Others say to gently press down on their tongue (if you're fingers are what is getting bitten!) to make him release because it is uncomfortable to them.

Generally if I did it over I'd use the yelp option, and if he got really bad then hold the snout to say no and release. My dog was very young when we rescued him (4 1/2 weeks!) and I let it go for a while because of his age, but at around 8 weeks I started correcting him and he stopped within a week or two.

When I say "hold the snout" I do NOT mean to hurt him. But just to help associate the no with what he is doing with his mouth... and to stop him from biting while you're correcting him. Generally the whole "stop playing" thing is what gets them to stop "Hey, everytime I bite he/she stops playing with me!"

Don't listen to the person telling you to strike your dog with a newspaper... that's ridiculously old fashion dog training and cruel. You shouldn't ever need to hurt your dog to train him, it's about respect, boundaries, and reward.
Source(s):
www.iheartpaws.com
Answered By: Angeleyes - 8/31/2008
Take him to the vet and have its teeth removed or if its a male have it neutered
Answered By: hahahehehe - 8/31/2008
I also have a Labrador dog, and what I found best for correcting his biting was to give a loud 'ouch' when he sunk his teeth in. This usually stopped him each time. I would also give him a slight tap on the nose and say 'no' firmly when he 'forgot.' It works everytime for me, and when he plays he gradually uses his teeth less and less. Hope this helps as it helped me.
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Ownership of a Black Labrador.
Answered By: Emperess27 - 8/31/2008
This page gives all sorts of puppy training tips:
http://www.apdt.co.uk/dog_training_tips.asp
Answered By: anwen55 - 8/31/2008
The minute he bites yell 'ouch' very loudly and turn away from him. He will soon learn that this is unacceptable behaviour. Anyway have a small treat in hand so if he does stop immediately you can reward him. Lab puppies will do anything for food so it'll work very fast. Good luck with the little lad. Cathy
Answered By: Cathy T - 8/31/2008
Im going through the same thing now with my new pup, im just telling him no and then stopping playing with him.ive just made sure hes got loads of toys and when i know hes in that kind of mood i distract him with them
Answered By: lavender - 8/31/2008
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