hi

again - having two dogs i can reassure u its perfectly 'normal' behaviour - our tibetian terrier was a nightmare! We tried it all, the distracting him, the shouting, softly softly! The last resort for us when a friend who said try a high pitch 'yelping' like another dog would do. We only had to do it for a few times and the problem ceased.
Good luck!x

Our pup (14 week old Bouvier Des Flandres) is doing this too, but oddly, only when I am walking around in the morning or night in my Boxer shorts i.e. legs exposed.

The big problem for us is that he is getting bigger and so the bites are getting higher up. It's always as I am walking away from him, and the nip comes from behind on my legs. This morning he reached my bum and it REALLY hurt!

Being male myself, I am slightly nervous of the fact he might start doing it from the front.

Night time toilet visits to the garden are the worst, as I get nipped all around the garden unless I throw some trousers on first.

He'll be able to go out in public for the first time on Sunday (waiting for the inoculation immunity to be ready) so I am hoping that he calms down after finally "mixing with other dogs" and getting tired out in the park!

Is this realistic, or should I find a friendly farmer who fancies a free herding dog once a week on a Sunday to satisfy my dogs desire to herd?

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My little 8 week staffie pup Alfie is exactly the same, especially when he is in full on play mode! I always try to have a toy in hand to divert him. When he starts nipping at feet and hands too much I yelp and ignore him for a few minutes! When he licks nicely he gets heaps of praise. My motto is, ignore bad behaviour and reward good! It is still very early days with Alfie, and if I remember rightly, when my labradors were pups, it takes a few weeks of consistant positive reinforcement, but they do get there in the end. Hope this is of some help...

Jackie

I was told by dog trainer to yelp when a dog nips,as this is what its litter mates would do.

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Teaching Bite Inhibition

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Hi

We also have a English Springer, He is biting allot. The more you say no, the more he bites, you give him is toy to bite and he wants us even more!

We stop playing and ignor him for his biting and he tries harder. We have resorted to putting him in his own space and closing the door, he cries a little and gives us the look , but he calms down, then play resumes.

This is only a quick solution tho and soon enough he forgets his naughty behaviour!

Let us know what works for you, we are willing to try anything as the puppy is not learning about naughty behaviour.

Thanks and Good luck

I too am experiencing this! Trouser legs and my feet are Nala's favourites. Been grumbling at her and ignoring her which worked today but I know we'll have to do it all over again tomorrow. Good job I am super patient! Everyone's advice on here has been so useful. I am soooo glad I found this site! You have kept me sane!

i'm on the verge of getting a pup. little bit worried about it being a little 'nipper' so some good advice here - thanks

Yep, I can sympathise with you on this one. Our pug puppy has been with us for 3 days and is very nippy at times. We are trying to be consistent and telling her no and distracting her with toys. Good luck!