harvey keeps biting my 2 yr old
also he has these little puppy temper tantrums.. where he just sort of spazzes out and barks and growls and bites in a mean way when things aren't going his way... any advice?? By the way he is 9 weeks old. |
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| I've only had Cash 3 days today (he is 7 weeks) and he is doing the same thing. The advise I've gotten is to never leave your child un-attended with the pup and to tell them no in a stern voice and offer a chew toy in place. Once he takes the toy in his mouth, praise him.
Cash likes to bite too, I'm sure he is only playing but I've been trying really hard to stick to the advise above that I've gotten. My youngest is 5 years and I constantly tell him to not put his face up next to Cash and that when he is biten, to tell him no, give him a chew toy and praise him. I always make sure I'm right there when they play together because I know from experience how hard he can bite 
I also tell my older boys not to "rough it up" with Cash. You know...grab his fast and (play) shake/slap him. That way, maybe he won't think it's allowed or be confushed when he gets told No when he does it. I'm sure it'll take time & hopefully he'll get better.... I'm anxious to see what advise you get on this |
| I'm so sorry Harvey bit your child. It sounds like typical puppy behavior. That doesn't mean you have to tolerate it though.
http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?t=5098 Here is a link to another thread on biting. The important thing is to not accept ANY mouth contact, accidental or deliberate. My post in this thread explains it in more detail but, the trick is to walk away immediately after contact. Mojo was very nippy when he played as a puppy. This method worked very well for him. |
| It's important to remember that OES are a herding breed, so they WILL nip as pups. They are not difficult to train out of this habit if you are consistant, persistant, and watching the dog at all times. If you cannot keep your eye on the pup whie it is interacting with other pets or children, it is in the best interest of all to crate the pup. Not in punishment, only as a safe place to be while you can't keep your eyes on the pup.
Good luck!  |
| Also, it is SO important to teach children to be calm and gentle with the puppy, to help teach the pup to also be calm and gentle. It is a baby after all.... it just happens to have teeth already. LOL |
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