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Biting at ankles

Posted : 6/7/2006 6:41:27 PM

Hello everyone! This is my first post and I'm sorry I don't have a picture but they aren't on my computer yet. I have an Airedale Terrier puppy that is 15 weeks old today. I've always wanted an Airedale and I finally have one.
I'm not so sure I was as prepared as I thought though. He has been doing well with obedience training and crate training. One thing though that he has been doing a lot espicially the last month is biting and mine and my girlfriends ankles and pant legs and shoes. I try to lure him away with a toy when he starts doing that, but it doesn't seem to be working to well. I don't think it's teething b/c it's much different and more deliberate than it was when i first got him.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all and I'm glad I found this site.

Chris and Brodie

Suzi

Posted : 6/7/2006 6:49:34 PM

ummm........yea I think it is teething. And it takes time + tons of training.
15 weeks is pretty young...... My pup didn't stop until she was a few months old like 4-5. I believe with the right training, it will stop eventually when it get older. I did the toy thing, walk out of the room, ignore and etc. Though like I had always mention and reply back to other member's post. What worked for me is, looking serious, staying still, looking upset, eye contact and telling the pup no/ etc. Wish you luck. [&:]

spiritdogs

Posted : 6/8/2006 4:31:49 PM

One of the best ways to reduce mouthiness in puppies is to provide them with more exercise, preferably playing with other puppies.
A tired dog is a good dog!

Karen

Posted : 6/8/2006 7:18:08 PM

When/If he looks as if he is going to bite or physically does so (do not hit - this is reinforcing the retaliation behaviour) - Scream out "OUCH" - then "NO BITE" in very stern voice.

I think I read some-where also that you can get a spray and spray it onto your clothes and dogs don't like the taste of it I will try and find where I read it.

Chris Gould

Posted : 6/8/2006 7:49:46 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I do have some spray, some bitter apple but I'm not so sure that he doesn't like it. I do yell ouch, or try to at least, sometimes it really does hurt so I say ouch even though I may not mean to. Thanks again for the help.