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Old 05-08-2009, 09:10 PM
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Re: Help with a nipping pup

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Originally Posted by Arby View Post
Our 10 week old wheaten terrier is a jekyl and hyde monster, cute as a button sometimes but nasty at others. He doesnt just nip he sometimes snaps aggressively and often draws blood. Yelping worked for a day or two, but now that just eggs him on, I think he might be a bit of a bully!
Our 9 week old Jack Russell is the same. She can be so loving and docile and loves to be cuddled and stroked, but other times she's like a maniac. She goes for everyones shoelaces and trousers when they come in and no amount of "leave it", cajoling, offering toys etc can stop it. It escalates and she starts growling and nipping anyone who comes near. We too use the time out - we have a dog pen in the lounge. This seems to work to calm her down - until the next time! We've been trying the bite inhibition thing too but she doesn't seem to get it either, the yelping just winds her up more!
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