Re: [PyrNet-L] biting

[MaryBeth Williams <Purple67@ix.netcom.com>]

this is exactly what my trainer suggested...however it is not really working.
he goes right back to nipping on me.
i do not want to do anything wrong.  i really love the little guy and want to
do right by him, but i have never had a puppy before, always a rescue or pound
dog.
thanks for all your suggestions
marybeth and bear

"Ann K. Wetherilt" wrote:

> Purple67@ix.netcom.com,Internet writes:
> >i am a brand new mommy of an 8 week pyr, bear is beautful and learning
> >quickly, but he nips constantly.  it hurts and i do not want it to
> >continue.  i have tried gagging him and yelling no but to no
> >avail.....please help me
> >marybeth
> >
> >Marybeth, our Paddington did exactly the same thing at that age. Our
> trainer told us to begin by putting him on his back (as his mother would)
> and holding him there firmly until he stopped struggling, after simply
> giving a firm "No!" to the biting. This wasn't too effective, as he simply
> learned to stop struggling so we'd let go, then go right back to the
> nipping! Next, she suggested pushing  our hands *into* his mouth instead
> of pulling away--counter-intuitive, but effective....he didn't like it. If
> that hadn't worked, the next step was to actually poke a finger back,
> gagging him slightly. Her suggestions have always been to use the minimum
> correction necessary, but Paddington was a very dominant puppy and the
> nipping had to be stopped right then. Hope that's helpful.
> Ann, Peg, Paddington and Ivy Rose
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