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Old 14-11-2009, 07:34 PM
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Re: Help with a nipping pup

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Originally Posted by sarybeagle View Post
My 10 week old beagle has suddenly (almost over night) gone from a few nips to full on biting and today she actually drawn blood from me

I tried the yelping but that actually seemed to excite her even more. I am saying quite loud and low no which initially stopped the biting but today she actually turned and jumped at my face when I said it.

I take her to the kitchen where she has timeout for up to 5 mins depending how quickly she settles down but now when I pick her up to take her she is continuing to bite me and this is when she punctured the skin on my hand.

When she is good and licks and plays nicely she gets lots of praise and treats its just the biting is now taking over the play-she wont take any interest on a toy instead of a hand.

Just wondered is there something I am doing wrong or do I continue with removing her and praising the good play? I have just returned her straight to the kitchen after 5 mins as the first thing she did on coming back in was bite my son who is sick on the sofa

Many thanks xxxxxx
Some dogs DO get more excited by high-pitched yelps - it's one thing to be wary of, particularly if your dog is a type bred to kill rats and/or other squeaky things