Nipping
I have read about many theories: walking away, saying no bite every time, give her something else to chew on. What has worked for you? Thanks a lot! |
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When Panda used to nip, Id say "NO BITE" and give her a toy instead...it worked for us  |
| What I would do when either my OES Violet or my Aussie Shephard China would "nip" when they where pups was say "no bite" and then give them a rawhide bone (we call bitey). They learned very quickly that biteing "bitey" was ok but not biteing us. You also have to bear in mind that OES are hurding animals and so they do try to hurd you with the nip at the hands and heals. |
| This happened to us when neighborhood kids would come by and want to play with Nelson. Since we didn't always have treats handy to reward the "no bite" behavior, we had the kids stand perfectly still and "hug" themselves so Nelson couldn't find a hand or arm to nip at. When he didn't get the response he wanted (i.e. attention) he quickly gave up. In his case it was just a phase he went through at about the same age as your Fiona. |
You're doing all the right things, Luis. It just takes time for her to learn. Be consistent and she will figure out what you want from her. Saying "no bite" and giving a substitute worked for us.  |
| Replacement and distraction worked best for me...toys not hands, etc.
Also, "game over" is good. I've read that litter mates communicate inappropriate biting by ending the game. Get up and walk away, or turn the other way. They'll learn very quickly when they want to continue the game. Good Luck! |
Walterthedog wrote: Also, "game over" is good. I've read that litter mates communicate inappropriate biting by ending the game. Get up and walk away, or turn the other way.
Great advice. This is what our breeder recommended for teaching bite inhibition. Make a point of playing with her to get her to mouth you. When she nips, even if it isn't hard enough to really hurt, yelp like it hurt like crazy and then either leave physically (walk away) or leave emotionally (just go limp and ignore her, avoiding eye contact) for about 30 seconds. Then return to the game. Yelp when she nips even if it doesn't hurt. Maybe she'll start thinking "wow, these people are really sensitive... I need to be really gentle!" |
| Its the age, i always say ah ah no bites, but with the ah ah it has to be very short and firm, then I give him something he can chew - I went through this for months, but keep going so you are always consistent with your dog - good luck, it does pass. The other thing though, is it could be an attention thing too. |
| I agree with being a little dramatic!
Gucci is deaf...so the verbal OW! had not effect on him so I would turn myself away and hold my hand...I may have even pretended to cry! 
FYI I am a little dramatic...I've been told more than once!
It did work though...I didn't want to use the method of folding their lip over so they bite it...that was a suggestion for deaf dogs....avoided that! 
Good luck! Remember consistancy is the key! |
| The best things that worked for Charlie were rubbing bitter apple on our hands, saying "ouch" loudly and ignoring him when he did it. He's now 9 months and doesn't nip at all!
Hope this helps! |
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