Dillon and bailie my daughter .
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| is it a play bite or a bite saying leave me alone or is he biting Just say a strong NO! to Dillon  |
| First you should never leave them unsupervised as a puppy will be a puppy as well as the 2 year old will excite the puppy. I would have a favorite chew toy nearby and everytime the puppy tries to nip at the child put it in his mouth. My grandaughter and dog are both 2...Maggie gets excited still when she runs, jumps etc...I have to watch them closely...one minute Zoe tells her down, no, etc...but the next minute she goes over to her and gets her excited. I use a gate when Zoe wants to dance, run, etc...Maggie is 2 so I can't imagine a puppy as Maggie wanted to chew everything as a puppy...I kept her crated when the baby was around when she was a puppy. I also taught Zoe to say down and no loudly and Maggie actually listens! Sometimes it's just best to separate them. |
| The biting as an 8 week old puppy is quite normal for all dogs that age. Our Trainer had us reinforce the "Bite Inhibition" trainiing in a manner similar to what would have happened had the puppy stayed with his/her own "pack" for a while longer. Everytime the puppy bites we were told to give a loud "ouch" and then isolate the puppy and leave him alone, only for a few moments though. Eventually the pup will realize on his own that playful biting will result in isolation. He/she will gradually bite less and less and even when biting they will bite with less force. If the pup had stayed with his family the other pups will normally yelp loudly and leave him alone. It will take a little time but it will subside with a little persistence and effort on your part. Another thing to consider is to never leave a 2 year old alone with a pup, especially a highly energetic breed like ours. Good luck, hang in there. |
| Thanks for the replys. i think dillon is very well behaved for being a puppy. i just get a little worried and want to hit the nail on the head now!!! we never leave them alone bailie always in our sight. I will try a few of them ideas, im not sure what sort a bite it is i think he thinks that bailies toys are his and bailies not aloud to touch them its ok when she reaches for stuff. when i try take the toy he wont even bother!! Iv told bailie to stand up and fold her arm if he barks or bites not sure why but think he will help pretect her. So would it be a good idea to get a cage and when Dillon is naughty to put him in that for a few mins??? How about when we pop out the house?? I dont like this idea but not sure if its ok or not???? greatfull for the feedback we love dillon to bits just want the best and train him well  |
| It's a good idea to have a cage BUT, not for "punishment" purposes. Just isolate him when he bites. If you put him in his cage when he is bad he will associate "discipline" whenever he goes in the cage. His time in his cage should be "happy" time for him. That way he will sleep in it and will learn that the cage is not a bad place. As they grow you will find a cage or crate is a worthwhile investment. Our Bailee loved his. We ut it away about 6 months ago and have had no issues what so ever since. |
baileesdad wrote: It's a good idea to have a cage BUT, not for "punishment" purposes. Just isolate him when he bites. If you put him in his cage when he is bad he will associate "discipline" whenever he goes in the cage. His time in his cage should be "happy" time for him. That way he will sleep in it and will learn that the cage is not a bad place. As they grow you will find a cage or crate is a worthwhile investment. Our Bailee loved his. We ut it away about 6 months ago and have had no issues what so ever since. Hes ok at sleeping in his bed at the bottom of our bed. sometimes seenks into our bed when we are a sleep but im fine with that  he hates us going out tho and i feel bad leaveing him in the kitchen shut up. but i feel its better then a crate? the only problem with that hes scrapes at the door and most the paint is off now  |
Dillon wrote: baileesdad wrote: It's a good idea to have a cage BUT, not for "punishment" purposes. Just isolate him when he bites. If you put him in his cage when he is bad he will associate "discipline" whenever he goes in the cage. His time in his cage should be "happy" time for him. That way he will sleep in it and will learn that the cage is not a bad place. As they grow you will find a cage or crate is a worthwhile investment. Our Bailee loved his. We ut it away about 6 months ago and have had no issues what so ever since. Hes ok at sleeping in his bed at the bottom of our bed. sometimes seenks into our bed when we are a sleep but im fine with that he hates us going out tho and i feel bad leaveing him in the kitchen shut up. but i feel its better then a crate? the only problem with that hes scrapes at the door and most the paint is off now My dog, now 11 months old, uses a crate when we go out (not for punishment). I just say 'crate time' and she goes in and is happy to be there. We started her off slowly by putting treats in the crate, or a favourite toy, and not shutting the door, just letting her go in and out. One of the things that I like best about the crate is that I know that she is safe in there and not chewing on electrical cords or something horrible. As for your dog taking your child's toys, each time she does that, take away your child's toy and give her one of her dog toys. She really will figure out which ones are hers if you and everyone in the house are consistent. Similarly to what others have said with the puppy biting, say 'ouch' each time and she will get the message that she went too far. |
| Ryleigh is 8 months and has a crate too. We put her in it when we leave because she was chewing up stuff and I was worried she would hurt herself. I throw a dog treat in it and tell her "kennel time" in a happy voice and shes goes in no problem. She does bark for a while after we leave but she settles down and goes to sleep soon. Also is Dillon biting or nipping? Sheepies are a "herding" dog and it is natural for them to nip their herd to get them to go where they want them to. When we got Ryleigh she was bad at this. My 12 year old son didnt want to play with her because she would nip at him. But we would say a very loud no and grap her mouth together, and she has learned not to nip. She will still try it every now and then but if we correct her right away she stops. They also LOVE to be with their people and have your attention, so if you ignore them they wont like it and learn to have your attention they need to be good. It will take a while for him to get it, but he will. They are a very smart breed and learn easy if you stay on them. Best of luck. |
| Thanks some great tips!!! i will be looking into getting Dillon a creat asap!!! seems like the right thing to do. i figierd it out the biteing is when Bailie has food. Dillon is not eating much of his food. Im feeding him james wellbeloved but he doesnt seem to want it. can anyone reckomend a good food for him quick cos its getting worse , i dont want to buy him the wroung food. needs to be puppy food 8weeks. the people at petsathome are useless (well they are in the one i go too ) |
| Can anyone help on what food to buy for Dillon hes 8weeks and im from the uk . |
| Do you want to feed kibble or wet food ? |
sixpence wrote: Do you want to feed kibble or wet food ? I guess kibble (dry small biscuits) |
Answered on your puppy thread  |
sixpence wrote: Answered on your puppy thread Thanks replyed |
| Hello. I was just wondering how things are going with Dillon and your daughter? Hope things are getting better. |
| So would it be a good idea to get a cage and when Dillon is naughty to put him in that for a few mins??? How about when we pop out the house?? I dont like this idea but not sure if its ok or not???? greatfull for the feedback we love dillon to bits just want the best and train him well Please go to your local library and check out the book The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete. You should get a crate immediately and put the puppy in at night so he doesn't relieve himself, wreck the house, and/or get hurt while you are sleeping. You should also put the puppy in for at least one nap a day, just as you would with a baby or young child. The puppy and the 2-year-old child will need a break from each other off and on throughout the day. We put our puppy in the crate when we eat meals, and for a 2-hour nap every afternoon. Our puppy also did the nipping you are talking about. She grew out of it by 3 or 4 months. But while she was doing it we would yell a high-pitched "OUCH" (kind of like the sound a dog makes when it is hurt) when she nipped, then turn away from her. You cannot expect a 2-year-old to do this, so it is up to you. Don't ever leave the child alone with the puppy! Have your daughter sit up on a chair or go into another room if the dog is bothering her. Do not yell at the puppy and do not spank or discipline the puppy for the nipping. He does this because he thinks your daughter is another puppy. He is not trying to be vicious or bad. I cannot stress this enough. This is a normal phase of development for your puppy and you must not hit, scream at, or punish the puppy when he does it. He will end up a nervous wreck. Please get the book I suggested. It will tell you everything you need to know about raising your puppy the right way. |
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