Of course, if you’ve got your mind set on getting rid of your puppy, then my recommendation is to return him to his breeder. Keeping her confined to a safe space like the kitchen where you can control chewing and she’s still able to socialize is a good idea. As you already know mimicking a litter mate by using a loud ouch can increase the a pup’s excitement threshold. Your German Shepherd puppy's natural instinct to bite sets the stage for the perfect training opportunity. If it’s not around your son but rather him ignoring the off command when on furniture, I’d work on this more until he gets it. So basically a dog will increase the behavior and when they see they are not getting the desired effect they stop. I do not know why. Read through this article again and start using the redirection method. So keep the playpen where she can see you. so I found a gsd puppy that someone had dumped on the side of a bridge. Let me know if you have other questions. But you don’t need to buy mentally stimulating games, there are so many you can set up with things you have around the house. She does not chew or damage anything in the house so she is no longer crated. This post actually made my day. A simple puzzle game with a muffin pan, plastic cups and a few treats will create a fun puzzle game. he thinks its a game of catch and then he’s chasing me and biting my ankles. Hope you haven’t said goodbye to your rescue yet? I have a 6month old gsd and he already weighs 80lbs! If you see that, or if he lifts his bottom off the ground, raise the treat. Im having similar problems with my gsd puppy. Could you please send me some training videos for biting and nippy GSH please? For example; only I train our dogs. If she’s waking during the night have you taken her out for a potty run? At 7 months though she should already understand that human limbs are out of bounds. Let me know if you have any questions once you’ve watched them. I have to say I’m 100% in agreement with your trainer on all fronts. My gsp is 4 1/2 months old and the biting is getting out of control and suggestions ??? I do these things and it seems to make her worse. You might be interested in the guide I wrote on flawlessly potty training a German Shepherd puppy. Worse with my daughter. You can read about my experiences and the program by clicking here. But she does this to my kids 11&12 constantly. It’s not uncommon for pups to have energy bursts like you describe. Or even better yet, if you’re working with a German shepherd puppy or a young German shepherd, you can easily avoid this behavioral problem. They have done the grabbing her snout and saying no, sticking their thumbs in her mouth and other fingers on bottom kinda like holding a fish which freaks her out and telling her no and other things that I have done with other dogs throughout my life that has worked but they do not seem to slow Arya down at all with the kids. German Shepherd puppy biting is one of the key behaviors you should take charge of as soon as possible. What do you do if the puppy bites too hard? I did write a review of her program which is about using games to train our dogs how to be the kind of dogs we know they can be. From the feedback I’ve gotten from people about Petco is varied. moment. I tell her to kiss when she grabs my hand. Try them all out and pick one that works the best for you. I’m happy to help. Once you get started, leave any questions you have here in the comments – I’m always happy to help. And the results you’ve had from this is a clear indication that it doesn’t teach a dog anything. The first thing I recommend is to put a management system in place. But don’t give up too soon. This exercise will help her be comfortable with your hands and arms without feeling the need to bite them. I lost some files on my pc – I guess I should have saved them in the cloud. Before you know it your boy will a ‘soft mouth’. Dogs Powered by an Ancestral Diet and +R!! Dogs are pretty good at compartmentalizing things and they are also context-bound animals, which means what they learn in one environment or situation doesn’t necessarily transfer to another unless they are trained to do so. We have also tried the high pitched ouch but it just seems to get him more excited and wind him up even more. They are totally fine otherwise other than when the two pups get riled up together than that happens. Dog’s don’t see humans as dogs. We have tried the ouch method and it only seems to encourage him and makes him be demanding and bark. The whole idea of tapping a dog on the nose and saying the word “no” makes no sense to me. Since he already knows the basics like sit, lie down and heel you already have a head start. & lastly if I train her to be on a crate how often should she be allowed in a crate and when is too much, because when I tried teaching her to stay in a corner section there would be times where she will cry extensively. I have a 9 month old German Shepherd. My advice is to start teaching your boy a solid ‘leave it’ along with other behaviors like sit, down and wait. I’m happy to help. The problem with counter-surfing is once they get something to eat it’s a reward that keeps them coming back for more. , My GSD is 10 weeks, previously I’ve owned the sloths of the dog world, labs! But the games in this article work a treat. It will give you a good foundation as to what threshholds are an how you can work with them. Simply move your hand far enough away from the item and ask for touch as a way to redirect while you remove the item. The other thing he does a lot is jumping. The method that works best for me is to sustitute my hand for something more appropriate. So the owners stop and the behavior continues. Both of these games are low key and won’t cause a lot of excitement. You could try to divert his attention by playing a game of fetch, but with some high drive puppies, this could rev them up even more and make nipping/biting behavior more intense. If we hold him back from people, he starts pulling on the lead and barking instead (this also scares people). Informal training sessions like during play are very powerful in training. His behavior could also be caused by him not feel well from the pano. You’ll get direct access to me for all the support you need during the potty training process. And none of them are working to desensitize your pup to having human limbs in close proximity to her without acting on her instinct to bite. I’ll drop you a comment here to let you have the link. The videos are of methods I no longer recommend and I’ve not had a chance to make new ones. That being said, training is the most important thing when it comes to bite inhibition. She is attending puppy socialization classes but if she doesn’t start listening I am thinking shock collar. Really work to cement the idea in her mind that the crate is a good thing. Although since he’s bigger in size, if you’re working on the bridge game, I recommend sitting on a chair with your legs outstretched and not on the ground. As an avid dog-lover, I spend a lot of time volunteering for shelters and serving as a voice for animals who are in need. I love the tethering method because the pups can still be around me and near me but are unable to practice unwanted behaviors. It sounds to me like Tucker needs some impulse control training. The problem with shock collars in general is they are for punishment based training. It’s great that you’re stimulating him so much with play. If you have any videos on other effective methods mentioned in this article can you please share it with me. My nine year old after i spent $11k on 3 hip replacements and then at nine years old i spen $7k on a tummor rupturing in her stomach that we didnt know about. I hope this helps you and your pup. https://germanshepherdcorner.com/german-shepherd-puppy-biting/#comment-1369 Literally looks like an L shaped, knife cut. German shepherd biting habits can be stopped when their owners train them properly as early as possible. Let me know of you have any questions, I usually answer within 12 hours. Is it possible to receive your videos regarding nipping? This is the toughest puppy I have ever had, she does not know a soft bite, when she bites it’s hard and if you yelp, she bites harder. We took this german shepherd x labrador on because someone was trying to sell the dog because she could not look aftewr it. ... 10 Ways to Stop German Shepherd Puppy Aggressive Biting Right Now. What I do recommend is checking out this Brain Training for Dogs program. Then let her ferret out the treats. As a rule of thumb, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recommends that you take home a puppy that is no less than eight weeks old. At 8 weeks your pup still has a lot to learn. I’ve shared this method in the comments to other readers with more detail so I’ll direct you them to read about it. I have a huge backyard too and i am prepared to put in the time to be a good master to this dog with a good home. The build-a-bridge game is the one I always recommend first. He is 15 weeks and we call him the land shark. Now practice leaving home for 5 minutes and then returning just so she’s super excited to see you. Please check out this article: https://germanshepherdcorner.com/german-shepherd-not-listening-p-1/. PS: Where we live we don’t have clickers, I would have to import one from the internet and will take its time. Although some people will argue there are nutrients in soil. Here’s an article to get you started on clicker training. A German Shepherd certainly fits into all of those categories and more. After you’ve checked out the rest of my reply, read my article on how to use a clicker to train your pup, to get you started on your journey. However, the bite this morning was deliberate. Recently he has been barking and trying to bite other dogs and people and when he is on leash he pulls ALOT. Dogs like the path of least resistance, so they quickly learn when a behavior is not working. It does make you want to give up. If left unchecked, it can often become worse. After a lot of reading, espeacially your articles which are really great!!!!! I can totally relate! Supervise their interactions at all times. I hope you can hold out until then, I promise it’ll be worth it! I use to breed, raise, obedience train and show German Shepherd’s but my grandson (who lives with me) got a GS puppy who is 12 weeks old now and he loves to bite, with all the shepherd’s and training I have done I have never had one bite. Start with the build a bridge method in this article and once he’s mastered that then move on to something like go fetch or tug-o-war. Once he’s chilled out when human limbs are in close proximity to him, you can move on to the nose targeting game. 1) Yes, that is correct. This helps to keep a close watch over them, helps me train bite inhibition in a controlled space and if they get up to mischief or I need to take something away from them I don’t run the risk of nipping or biting while they are still learning. Guylaine. Thanks for your comment. I highly recommend starting with the build-a-bridge game in this article. Remember, that dogs will always play with each other using their mouths. I recommend starting with the build-a-bridge game in this article and once he’s comfortable with human limbs in close proximity to him without biting, you can start with the nose targeting. Think broken bones, damaged muscles, deep lacerations, bruises, scars, and expensive medical bills. She gets it. Shock, horror! I didn’t teach them this, it’s a natural response. It’s totally normal for pups to exhibit that behavior when they feel ‘ignored’, you’ll find them doing that with their litter mates too. Doing this will keep his mind occupied and slowly become more comfortable. So I used that method. Or frightens the more sensitive ones. I would avoid playing fetch with any pup that’s still so young, unless the throwing distance is literally a few puppy steps. One day he was exceptionally a good boy. It might also be worthwhile observing when your puppy becomes so over-aroused that she begins nipping at heels. Yeah, the ouch method really only gets them more excited. Hi and thanks for the reply. And always be involved in your pup’s training. Of course at the point where your pup nips, you will be withholding the treat and going back to the point in training where your pup did not nip. While the German Shepherd puppy biting phase is a rite of passage, there are some ways you can discourage bad biting behavior. Hi there. You’re doing the right thing in this situation. A lot of people have had success with the ‘ouch’ method. In fact, more than half of the states in the U.S. have laws or regulations that mandate how old a puppy must be before it is allowed to be sold or adopted. Safe chew toys like Kongs are great. But it’s important that we teach them a behavior to replace the one we don’t like. Redirecting your puppy's mouthing onto something more appropriate by using toys. We are still mastering her bitting durring play when indoors . It would break everyone’s heart to re home her but my human daughter comes first. I cannot get him stop. I have a 9 week old male GSD and his biting is out of control. I do this firstly, because I do bite work with my dogs, teaching them how to bite an intruder. And it builds a super close bond between pup and human. When he has another flare of pano, which is likely, I am also concerned about how to burn energy in a stir crazy puppy. At 8 weeks your pup still has a lot to learn so it’s better to keep them separate if they are not supervised. Just until she understands they are little people and their limbs are out of bounds too. Pups are high energy and also explore their world with their mouths. He’s obviously stressed and might never have been taught anything so, training him is the best way to build his confidence. Megan, I’m so pleased to hear that your pup is responding so well to the bite inhibition games! Once this has been established, a game of tugging can be used both as an exercise and as a reward for your dog. I used this method to teach my rescue GSD Charley, how to take nicely. So did the male dog. hi I puppy named thor, he keep me and siblings and mother. It’s estimated that having a german shepherd bite you would exert the same amount of pressure per inch as a refrigerator. And they learned a soft mouth in less than a week. All the games in this article are great for teaching bite inhibition. I have an around 8 year old gsd and because we got him near the start of lockdown he isn’t sociolised well and barks and attacks other dogs and people we pass on walks. So he’s still getting to play and interact but he’s not going over the threshold into a biting frenzy. And if your pup is still teething leave the tug-o-war game out. It’ll be almost impossible for you to know what kind of bad experiences, so your best bet is to socialize, socialize and more socialization with people, other animals, and situations. Speaking of dens, dogs are den animals and do need a place where they can go that’s theirs, so to speak. We literally get houses to rent with pools just for the dogs as our last dog needed the pool to look after her severe athritis ad hip replacement. When in fact, they have almost reached their goal. From my experience, it revs puppies up, which leads to more biting. So I highly recommend following an online dog training program that I have successfully used to train all my older, rescue dogs as well as my puppies. For now maybe stay away from the fetch or tug games because he’s still biting and this could excite him even more. New 9 wk gsd mix land shark Mamma. We know he is a puppy and expect a rambunctious little guy. It’s the one I use for my dogs and still do today. It’s an excellent way to control movement, prevent potty accidents and have them close by to directly supervise for things like unwanted chewing. How do I get your course? It means the behavior gets worse before it goes away. Hey Gabriella! My 6 month old GS is very smart and we have trained him at a early age with sit, potty, shake, crate and high five…but we are having the problem with the biting with play time…and we crate him while we go to work and we know he is excited to see us when we come home and I take him out to release alot of his energy. Yes my german shepherd is 2 months n wont stop bitting she bits on everything i told her no and stop n she wont listen how do i stop her.. My advice is to start with the build-a-bridge game in this article. The moment he’s out and before he even thinks about biting or nipping offer him the toy. I have thought him to sit everytime he poops and pees to receive his treat afterwards. Here are links to the comments where I detail the method. Hi, I have a 7 1/2 month old GSD that is still biting!! You said you had a “Bridge Building” video that helps with biting issue? I would recommend all the games in this article to teach your pup bite inhibition. We often forget how young they still are at this age. Start exposing her to the outside environment. Check out my recommendations here. When I do separate training I like to offer the dog I’m not working with something that will keep them entertained. And I also did an in-depth interview with the dog trainer who developed the program. And it’s a well known phenomenon in dog training and when it happens, don’t worry, it’s actually a good thing because it means that soon the biting will come to an end. Another reader on GSC had a similar scenario to you. The very first thing is to set up some kind of management system. And have you picked one game or are you changing from one to another? The crate is just a tool to help her lower her threshold so that she’s not biting like a land shark! I’m sure you’ll agree that perseverance is the key. We are retired so I play with him almost through out the whole day. The reason I recommend this specific one is because it shows you exactly how to teach the kinds of behaviors I mentioned and a lot more through games. Even if it’s 15 minutes twice a day or something. I hope you have a great training session this weekend! It’s also essential that a dog knows other behaviors because this encourages them to offer a behavior they know you like and one that gets them rewarded. In fact you could train one of these games until Arya has mastered it and then teach the next game and then the next. And don’t run with him for now, until he knows human limbs are off limits. What do I do in these instances before we start the play training. And thank you for your excellent articles. And if you've never seen a dog suffering from learned helplessness, imagine a shutdown, traumatized dog who's too afraid to do anything, including exploring their environment or bonding with their human family. But it could be due to separation anxiety, lack of stimulation, isolation (being alone for too long), or a lack of training. Then leave it until the next session. My 10 weeks old GSD puppy bites everything, even me. This is my 5th GSD and I have trained them all into wonderful, obedient, social pets without using any force, don’t believe in that! We’ve been forced to avoid touching him 80% of his awake time and it’s breaking my heart- bc we want to love on him & bond, & bc I know no touch is bad for his socializing too! You could ask your vet if they could recommend a product to protect his tummy from the Rimadyl. As the new parent, it is your job to continue training the dog so that any subsequent bites should be gentler. Rubbing faces is something all my dogs did intermittently during teething. If you’ve got questions or you’re stuck with something, remember you can email me directly for support. I suggest using the ‘build a bridge’ here and get him used to one pair of boots, sandals, shoes at a time. I live with housemates who aren’t sure about having her around but I don’t want to let go of her. I’m sure He’ll bring you years of joy! I'm not even sure what the idea behind this silly method is, so suffice to say – please don't do this! Luring can make some dogs over excited. Trying to control the strong bite of an adult dog could end in disaster for you and your dog. Lots of people jump from one method to another because they think the results should be quick. (Panosteitis diagnosed). Since he’s already bigger you can try sitting on a chair or stool for this game instead of on the floor. Feel free to check it out and drop any questions or comments, I’m always around to answer questions. In your case I think starting off with the Build-a-Bridge game described in this article will work perfectly. How to use play to stop German Shepherd Puppy Biting. But they have 4 different beds all around the house where they like to go too. These are fun and force-free ways to teach this concept. Thanks! You can also allow him to interact with your other dog for limited time periods. Like puncture wounds, legal battles, confiscation or worse – euthanasia. Thank you for the steps to stop puppy biting. As I mentioned this will not only save your skin and clothes but it will also prevent Coco from practicing the behavior you’d prefer her not to do. Then add a command. My neighbor has a 5 month old GSD who is now biting. Our puppy is 10 weeks and we’ve had him since 3 days old. You’ll soon see he’s totally comfortable and then you can start teaching him to heel on leash. Celebrate his victories – no matter how small. You’ll need to be hands and eyes on when there’s any interaction between your little ones and your pup. Wife said try from the bottom up instead of the top down. She’ll need to have all 4 paws on the ground so she can eat them. LOL. You’re right in your thinking that Arya is not nipping or biting at you because you’re doing the training. I say thins because the toys and play might excite him more which increases biting and nipping. Many of these I use for my own dogs, even now that they are adults. Use the time he is in the playpen to start with reward based training. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PROMPT REPLIES AND AWESOME ADVICE!! Never mind the fact that doing this to a puppy will cause life-long issues when it comes to human limbs near their face. It would help to consider what else happened at around the same time that your German Shepherd started to bite itself. While she’s climbing over your legs towards the treats, use your hands to gently stroke her on her body. In my opinion, the method is the best way to work with your pup in this scenario. Then start inviting other people, one at a time to do exactly what you did. It’s so easy for us to expect too much too soon from our pups. But he bites me. I initiate the games. Studies show that parents trust their dog around their kids too much that they overlook the signs that the dog is in distress. They are all great force-free ways to teach bite inhibition. All this spells out fun in a puppy’s mind, hence the reason Arya likes to interact with your kids using her mouth. Thanks again!! If you’re going to go the crate training route, I recommend starting over a weekend and letting your housemates know what you’re doing so that they can be prepared for any whining that might occur in the first few nights. Also, I suggest not allowing Bolt to play with your kiddies unless they are supervised all the time. Yelp out? We have an adult female cat and they aren’t getting along at all. You should practice these games with your puppy. Standing up and walking away is s short-term solution to the behavior. When the toys come out they go into high drive and will offer all the behaviors they know to get me to play with them. what should I do. Get started as soon as possible. It might not be the case here, but it’s worth finding out if there’s something you can use to protect his tummy and gut. Human limbs are off limits! Need fetch toys for your puppy? Today is 13/5/16 Do i take him back to training? I have been told put my hands down, get up away from her and pull her off the bed. Tasha was the most well-behaved dog on the planet but during her early days I practically needed full body armor to avoid those sharp little teeth! This method, however, is a matter of trial and error. He just bit me this morning and ripped a 1/4 to 3/8 inch hole in my hand. I just wanted to know if you had any tips for a puppy that has been dumped and if I should treat it any differently than a pup you would buy. Hw willnot stop biting my other dogs ears and nexk and will not stop biting my hands. https://germanshepherdcorner.com/german-shepherd-puppy-biting/#comment-1413. The key with this training is to keep at it. Please get my email address from the contact form on my website. The easiest way to remove the items you would prefer her not to play with and also not make it feel like you’re initiating play is through redirection. The games in this article really do work. But 2 ways that are very powerful to start with is when it comes to food and treats…. And also consider incorporating the nose targetting and build-a-bridge games in this article to help him learn that human limbs are not for biting and nipping. Digging is a very normal behavior for puppies, it’s usually something they do less and less as they grow older, but dogs of any age can and will dig from time to time. It’s not always easy to gauge how long it will take because each puppy is different but a lot depends on regular practicing and patience. He’s only 12 weeks old which means he still has a lot of growing up to do. Keep in mind she’s only 10 weeks old and needs time to learn this new skill. Because biting is normal canine behavior and GSDs are a breed that is more prone to it, the goal here is to inhibit the bite, not completely stop it. I’ve been focused on rehab for Charley, my 10 year old GSD who just had hip surgery. But of course, it’s no fun for you and it’s something you need to address. I wrote extensively on a program I have used for several years and encourage folks to do the same. They’ll help you see a new positive way to train your girl. It is different from other programs since it focuses on tapping into our dog’s natural intelligence and uses games to teach them to live with us in harmony. As you say, he’s super happy to see you and ready to release a bunch of energy. This kind of training will spill into all areas of behavior especially when you start asking for longer stays and sits as an example. Once he’s a fully grown male, that could become a problem. 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