Pitbull Puppy That Bites

RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Katie (Guest Post) (10/02/2008) My boyfriend and I each recently adopted a pit. They are pure bred and a lot of fun. I have done a lot of reading and interaction with my pups and other dogs, and if all you are doing is going on walks, it's not enough. I read, in several places, that a pit needs at least 45 minutes of vigorous exercise. You need to do more than just walk. Maybe throw a ball or a stick and then call the pup back and do that for a while, also maybe a game of tug-a-war. If you don't have enough time, or maybe energy to keep up with the pup, have a friend come over, or take the pup to a doggy day care so he can be socialized. Pits especially need a lot of socializing, even more so when they are young. Let them smell everything. Find something affective to make the biting stop and keep it consistent. Don't allow it sometimes and than not others. Ya, that's a lot of information to take in, but you can get the hang of it. I'm sure of it :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By tyler (Guest Post) (09/09/2008) It's in the nature of boxers to bite feet or ankles. That's how they play. So if your pitbull/boxer puppy is doing it, it's a normal thing for them and I found that the word "enough" in a deep tone really works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By lashonda. (Guest Post) (09/05/2008) You should buy it more toys Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By jen (Guest Post) (08/28/2008) My boyfriend and I just recently got a pitbull puppy that is the same color and he is about the same age. When we first got him he did similar things. I stopped it right away. I would tap him on the nose or push him away from me when he tried to do that. Basically just show her that you will not tolerate or show her attention while she is behaving that way. And then while she is being quiet or just laying there sleeping praise her for it. Let her know that you will show her attention while she is being quiet and content. I am glad you are being patient with her though cause our puppy gets mad and will refuse to do anything. He's like a little child when it comes to that. But I think the biggest thing is showing her that she doesn't need to be in your face and nipping at you to have your attention. And do not pet her or pay attention to her when she does that or she will relate that to getting your attention and it will not stop. I hope these little tricks work for you too cause it worked for us. If you would like to email me more just reply to jogden22 AT gmail.com. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Courtney (Guest Post) (08/24/2008) How old was the puppy when you adopted her/him cuz they aren't supposed to be separated from their litter until at least 7-8 weeks. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By CHOP (Guest Post) (08/20/2008) I was trying to figure out the same thing. I got a pitbull puppy that's a boy and he does the same thing. It's hard to show affection when he constantly bites you, and his teeth really hurt. I think that he is teething because he lost a couple of his baby teeth chewing on a bone. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (08/19/2008) I just adopted a pit bull doberman mix, and I was told that socializing the dog with other well behaved dogs will hep with the biting. Also when she bites hold her and try to calm her down by petting her and talking to her. Another method is to yelp like a puppy when she bites, that seems to be the most effective for my dog. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By leviticus (Guest Post) (08/15/2008) You can raise the dog right and they still will bite like my sweet Polly. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Melinda (Guest Post) (08/12/2008) Oh my gosh - I have a pitbull and what we also think is a Boxer/Pitbull mix and Pitbull dogs are the BEST breed of dog around. They are protective and the best cuddlers. Pitbulls only get a bad rep because of improper owners. It's all in the way you raise them. All dogs can be angry if you have a horrible owner who abuses and teaches them to be angry. Pitbulls are gentle dogs, don't get discourages because a puppy bites - thats what they do! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By JORDAN (Guest Post) (08/05/2008) This is my 13 week old pit pup star she also has a habit of biting feet! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (08/03/2008) He is so mean he bites my feet and I have bruises and he is 10 months old. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Spirit (Guest Post) (07/30/2008) Every time she bits or nips yelp at her. That is your way of telling her that hurts in her language. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (07/22/2008) please visit this website leerburg.com. There is a section on "puppies that bite" that will be very helpful for you. I currently own a Pitbull Puppy and was recently attacked by my other 2 year old Pitbull male. I almost lost my arm and if it was'nt for this site I would have totally given up on dogs. I have learned so much from this man and think that every dog owner can benefit from the information that he has to offer. The site here on the bottom will take you directly to the information on "Puppies that bite" http://leerburg.com/pdf/Training%20Puppies%20Not%20to%20Bite.pdf There is so much more to learn and see throughout the site. Since you own a pitbull I will also recommend you read this section of the site. http://leerburg.com/pitbull.htm I wish you the best of luck with you Pitbull Puppy and remember that PACK STRUCTURE is the key to having a healthy relationship with your dog. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By james fugate (Guest Post) (07/16/2008) I have had several pitt pups. They are very aggressive in their play when they are young, it usually starts to go away as they start to reach 6 months. Although, if it comes from a game line, it will stay extremely hyper as it gets older. You may want to try toys and treats, rather than punishment, to try and curb the aggressiveness. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By brittneylea18 AT yahoo.com (Guest Post) (06/21/2008) Two months ago I rescued a baby pit bull, he is now almost six months old. When we first got him all he did was bite me and my boyfriend. We learned that if you give him the cold shoulder he stops. The cold shoulder means to look away from him and do not speak to him at all because even when you yell at him or tell him no he is still getting attention. Now our puppy rarely even tries to bite on us. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Leader of the Pack (Guest Post) (06/20/2008) That's pretty typical puppy behavior, regardless of breed, if they haven't been conscientiously raised, or if they've been removed from their littermates before 7-8 weeks (when they teach each other how to 'inhibit' their bites). There are a couple of things that can help. 1) When she puts her teeth on you, screech. Very loud. And withdraw your hand/foot with a smooth movement, a sudden withdrawal of whatever she was biting on will stimulate her to continue the "game". Then walk away from her. (If you're sitting, get up and walk away.) Teeth on human = loss of attention. 2) Teach her to sit to get your attention. If she tries to climb up on you, bump her off with your leg or your forearm (try to avoid using your hands) and say "OFF!" in a firm voice. (Not loud, not mean, just firm and matter-of-fact.) Try not to look directly at her. Keep doing it, eventually she's going to stop to try to figure out why she's not getting the result (your attention) she's come to expect by doing that. She'll probably even sit while she's thinking. As soon as her butt hits the ground, pet and praise her and tell her what a wonderful smart puppy she is. Be consistent with this, ONLY give her your direct attention when her butt's on the ground (and be sure to acknowledge that she IS sitting whenever she does), and she'll stop climbing on you, or jumping up on you. It'll get worse before it gets better (gee, it worked before, why isn't it working now? I guess I'd better put more effort into it!) but if you never acknowledge the behavior you don't want, and always praise/encourage the behavior you DO want, eventually she'll get that she has to be polite to get your attention. 3) Once she's consistently sitting to get your attention, then start saying "sit" a split second before her butt hits the ground, then praise her for a good 'sit'. In no time, she'll sit when you ask her. Then start asking her to sit before you pet her, before you pick her up, before you allow her up on the furniture/your lap, before you put her food down (don't free-feed, feed 3 meals a day until she's about 5 months, then two meals a day), before you give her a toy, or a treat, or play a game, etc. You control the resources, make her work for what she gets. Consistency is the key. Never acknowledge rude behavior, always praise polite behavior, and you'll have a mannerly family companion before you know it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Cnadia (Guest Post) (06/17/2008) I have raised two pitbull pups. Especially between 2 and 5 months, biting is what they do best. First of all, they are teething, so biting helps to sooth their gums (pups have milk teeth and they lose them between 4-months). Second, biting is how young pups socialize. When they are with their litter mates, that's how they play and learn bite inhibition (how hard to bite when playing). That is important since pups don't have hands like we do, so they do most of they grabbing and maneuvering with their mouths. Get your pup some teething toys. Also, when your pup bites you, make a loud noise (ouch!)so that she knows that her bite hurts. The pup will grow out of it after about 6 months of age. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By sarah (Guest Post) (06/15/2008) I just got a 6 week pit bull that someone threw in the dumpster at the subway station. After taking him to the vet, he determined that it was probably the fact he was the runt, or that he has a small hernia under his belly. He too bites. I Have been doing the "ouch" thing when he does, and was told that he needs to be in training at 10 weeks. Being active helps a lot! Report Spam or Abuse Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Jezza (Guest Post) (06/05/2008) I have a jackrussel and he is really sooky and lovable but do love to bite so what I do is say (NO BITE). He catches on really quickly and don't give any puppies dairy or they will get sick tummies. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post by JULITO (1) | (06/04/2008) Contact Well I was browsing the web, and I saw your question. What I can say is from experience. I have 2 pits one blue nose named tank, and a red nose name Bolo. They are 4 months old now. This was a pic taken when they were only 6 weeks they grow really fast. Dogs specially pit bulls are very active. They need lots n lots of attention. When they bite your toes or your ears, it is because they just want to play and to them ears and toes and other parts of the human body seem like an playing object to them. Play with them and stuff but you must learn how to draw a line. In my case I have 2, so it is twice the problem. I just look at their eyes and with a strong voice I command. They need to know when is the right time to play n the right time to just lay there. Ignoring works but not for too long. I've seen cases where dogs just don't respect o follow their owners commands because there were too much separation between them. Well best of luck to you. Hope that your pup becomes a loving dog is all up to you to maintain a good behavior especially among other dogs. Pit bulls been considered bad dogs for years, for all the wrong reasons. In fact they are great. Later! Report Spam or Abuse onyx Post By david (Guest Post) (06/04/2008) tell me if you can figure out what breed she is... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post by Jay12801 (2) | (06/04/2008) Contact With my pit the thing that worked the best was if he bit, I would push my thumb down on his tongue and tell him no bit. If he bit again not hard, but so he knows you're there. I would bit him on the ear. It helps them understand that it hurts, you I bit him once he has never bit again. I got the idea from my cousin who had a pit he saved from a fighting ring. He bit duke once on the stomach, he never bit again. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (05/31/2008) I understand what you mean, because when I got my baby pit, he was like that too. He just wanted attention that's all, but don't worry, she'll get over it in the next year or so. That's just her being a puppy. It's like when a baby wakes up at night and wants attention from his mom. Pit bulls are very smart dogs, and they won't be aggressive unless trained to be so. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbpitbulls do not bite if u woz to leave them alone Post By asher (Guest Post) (05/27/2008) I have had pitbulls my whole life and never has any pitbull I've owned has bitten anyone. People think that pitbulls are only good for fighting and they use their history to back it up but a lot has changed since them days It's not the breed of dog you have, its the way you bring them up to be. Because if you ever see my 4 pitbulls, you would see that they are the most friendly and good natured dogs you can have. You just have to treat them right and they will treat you good. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By jennifer (Guest Post) (05/23/2008) It sounds like to me she needs a play mate. I had a pup that would do the same thing, but when we got her a play mate she stopped biting us and doing the same as the pup you have is doing. Also try crate training her at night or when you are not at home. I seriously think she just needs a play mate. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By garland baylor (Guest Post) (05/20/2008) My dog is a red nose pit. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By garland baylor (Guest Post) (05/20/2008) I like all dogs. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Brittany B (Guest Post) (05/11/2008) They will do this at 3 months old. I have one that is 5 in a half months and he still does it mainly when he gets excited. I tend to tell him no and put him in his crate in "time out" for about 10-15 minutes. Its working for me. I also have a 10 week old one and a 6 week old one. You can do it. Don't give up on he/she. It's very pretty. This is my 5 month one. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Crystal (Guest Post) (05/09/2008) My husband and I had a 3 year old female full blooded pitbull that had a litter of puppies. They were so adorable I just had to keep two of the males!! They are now one week from being three months old and yes they do get carried away and start to nip at us. We very sturnly tell them NO BITE !!! and they will stop biting. You need to try this it works you just need to be consistant with it. Also at first you may need to gently flick him on the nose. I mean gently you don't want to abuse the little guy! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (04/29/2008) I Have a Pit bull, "full Blooded". He's VERY playful at 6 weeks but he Bites at mine, my mom's and my sister's hands and feet, he even lunges at our faces. I've read that opening their mouth gently and shutting it and saying "No" in a firm voice is a rather good way. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By dominique (Guest Post) (04/22/2008) Reply to Janessa. That is definitely not a full breed pit. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By jamile (Guest Post) (04/04/2008) I just got one 7 week old,she is so cute and she does the same. Itell her NO! Whenever she is doing something wrong and she now knows she is not allowed to do that, but she forgets. I don hit her, cause I think she will not like me anymore. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By lorenzo (Guest Post) (04/02/2008) She's/he's is a puppy, but when she does it too much hold it's mouth closed. She will cry, but dont worry you're not hurting her. This worked for all my dogs. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By FAMILY (Guest Post) (03/28/2008) Well we were online looking at the pits and they were so cute we just enjoyed the great view! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By janessa (Guest Post) (03/25/2008) My puppy Keianna is 10 weeks old. She will nip at my feet and hands, I know she is just playing, and the frase "NO BITE" seems to help. Then I just give her her rope. One really great toy for a pit puppy that is teething is called a CHILLY BONE, I got it from Petco. You can wet it down and freeze it. My pup seems to love it. Does the clicking technique work good? I have heard of people using it for potty training on command. I would love to hear input on it. Also I would love a second opinion. I got Keianna from a rescue shelter, They told me that she is a pitbull labrador retriever mix. However I wonder if she is a pure bread pitbull. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Jade (Guest Post) (03/17/2008) Hi my name is Jade and I received and bluenose pit as a present. She is now 12 months and is acting out badly. She bites my hands, and even after I play with her, she attacks my hands still. She is potty trained and noes that going in the house is bad but she does it sometimes anyway, which only causes negative attention. I don't know want to do. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Cody (Guest Post) (02/29/2008) All of you need to read the article on www.leerburg.com "The Ground work to becoming your puppy's pack leader". Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Cody (Guest Post) (02/29/2008) All of you need to read the article on www.leerburg.com "The Ground work to becoming your puppy's pack leader". Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post by mellissa68 (3) | (02/25/2008) Profile | Contact "The mouthing and biting may be caused by teething. Examine the puppy's gums, are they inflamed? If so, they may be teething. The 'Teething Period' lasts about 4-6 months. By the age of 6-6 1/2 months they should have lost all their baby teeth." If It is teething I've heard that taking a favorite toy or rag and getting it wet and freeze it. Then let the dog chew on it to sooth the teething pain. I would also like to add that it's not the breed! Most all puppies do this. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Meee-Shelle (Guest Post) (02/24/2008) Biting, Mouthing, Nipping... if you were to watch two dogs play, you'll see this + the wrestling. With the biting, mouthing, nipping, I always re-directed the behavior. As a beginner dog trainer, I do believe that dogs don't really generalize too much, but associate. The puppy probably sees you as a playmate & plays with you as if you were another dog. For biting, mouthing, nipping, I recommend re-directing! While playing, use a nice rope bone or a soft toy [soft toys recommended for puppies or adults that are trusted to not tear it apart.]. Play the game of 'tug'. If the dog or puppy begins to mouth or bite your hand. Say 'OUCH!' in a high-pitched tone- much like a yelp. Ignore the dog for a few seconds. Continue play when the dog calms down. When you're holding the dog, and it begins to mouth/bite your hand, re-direct! Put a toy in the dog's mouth. The mouthing and biting may be caused by teething. Examine the puppy's gums, are they inflamed? If so, they may be teething. The 'Teething Period' lasts about 4-6 months. By the age of 6-6 1/2 months they should have lost all their baby teeth. NEVER EVER EVER GET PHYSICAL WITH A DOG! Aggression breeds aggression. The dog may even run from you or become a fearful biter. Some may even recommend hitting the pup/dog with a rolled magazine or newspaper ONLY so the dog does not associate your hand with slaps. Flicking the dog's nose & slapping the dog lightly, what happens? What happens if the dog were to snap at you and you pulled your hand away? You've just empowered the dog. You've showed the dog that when it snaps at you, you'll pull away. I hope this helped a little. I do have a dog & am looking forward to getting a pitbull puppy in a few months :] Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By MiKE (Guest Post) (01/20/2008) Hey...I have a month n half full pit....He likes to growl and bite a lot. Ppl say its bc hes teething and he's being extra aggressive due to his teething or wanting to play...What do iI do to stop the biting. I already gave him a rope and a bone. I play with him with the rope. Is that making him too aggressive? I'm trying make him a house dog. I need help !(With the whole training part ) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (01/20/2008) David, I recently adopted a pit bull boxer mix from the animal shelter (7 months old at the time). He had a lot of the same behaviours your are describing. I recommend that you continue the long walks and play time outside. What really helped us is professional training. It costs a little more than we expected but worth every dime. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Betty Acosta (Guest Post) (01/16/2008) I also own a 12 week old red nose pitbull. I've been having some trouble with him biting me, my husband and our 9 year old daughter. I figured he was just teething and he would grow out of it. I also own 2 other dogs, an American Bulldog female and a pit/american bull dog mix. I dont recall either of them being as active or biting as much as my puppy. I am a firm believer that its all in ow you raise the animal and I make sure to spend quality time playing and walking all my dogs daily. I'm just scared that he wont grow out of it and i have many children in my family constantly coming over my home. I refuse to hit any of my animals but my SHHHHHHH which i learned watching "The Dog whisperer" is not working on my puppy. Can you recommend anything? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Tela. (Guest Post) (01/16/2008) My boyfriend and i just got our first pit bull puppy...She is 7 weeks old and very playful. my sister whom we live with also has a lab-boarder collie mix that is almost seven months old and when they play our puppy angel gets very aggressive. then i try to get them apart and as soon as i pick angel up she starts to bite me. It was cute at first but now she is sometimes going after my 16 month old son. Now it took us a while to finally talk my sister into getting a pit bull because of what she has heard about them. i need some ideas on how to get her to settle down a little more. Report Spam or Abuse Pit/Lab Mix Post By Darnell (Guest Post) (01/10/2008) Hello, Just got a puppy but am not sure if its a pit or lab. About 8 weeks old. Someone help me please. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Candice (Guest Post) (01/06/2008) I just got a 7 week old pitbull 3 days ago. All he does is run...and bite, heres the problem I have a 2yr old n 4yr old...my 4 yr old can wear out Riley but Riley rather attack his feet...I read some of this stuff when I got him, and I found holding him down like his mommy dog would have, really has started to work...its all consistency for him. He will be a great dog! For all the people who think they are bad dogs, my moms toy pomerian is soo much more aggressive at 3 years old then my 7 week old puppy. Good Luck to everyone with puppys so far hes wearing me out more than my kids...but lots of TLC!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By lynn (Guest Post) (12/27/2007) i was just given an 8 week old red nose pit bull pup. She is the most vicious little thing in the world; she can be a great pup, but she bites and its never a nibble. but constant snapping and she pees every where.i can fix the peeing part. but her biting... i cant be mean to her. i hate spanking. but i do it but not very hard. and i was told to hold the mouth shut and say no but she wags her tail as if i'm playing with her. and then she snaps harder. so i'm not sure what to do. she has toys, and we take her out... i just dont know what to do! and i have two toy chihuahua puppies and i cant risk them being bit too hard. =[ help? and if you can, email me at triceratoptuff AT aol.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Erin (Guest Post) (12/06/2007) I just got a 3 month old pit bull mix puppy and she does the same thing. What I found that helped was giving her a stuffed animal. She bites that instead of me. And she gets worn out and sleeps most of the night. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By john (Guest Post) (12/03/2007) i recently took a stray dog from a guy whom was dropping him off at a local spca. i was looking for a shepherd or golden retriever or a similar mix. This guy said i could take him if i wanted and he looked like a shepherd and was very friendly and cute. I took him to my vet and he said he is most likely shepherd and boxer or shepherd and pit. I said if he is pit i don't want to know this. He was very under weight, about 20lbs at roughly 3 months old. He should be 28lbs give or take. We have had him about 2 weeks now and he is a very, very smart dog and by all my obsessing about owning a pitbull with downloading picture after picture after picture to compare him to i came up with 1 conclusion.. He is definitely part pit. He too bites everything but does understand for the most part to stop when told or lightly slapped. He usually goes right into licking mode when scolded in any fashion. He is crate trained very well and 75% house broken although he still pees every now and then because he isn't vocal in anyway as far as showing us that he sits at the door to go out. If we aren't there to see it he goes by the door but its only once in a while now. He sits, stays in place til told to move, lays down, shakes right and left paws accordingly to commands, he sits up for about 3 seconds, and his newest one is roll over. All in 2 weeks. He loves to get on our laps although i discourage this regularly I have to admit i also enjoy it for a few minutes here and there. All this said and with how impressed I am with this dog I am still considering getting rid of him because of the "pitbull thing". Every now and then i get "that look" that has scared me since I knew of the breed. I wanted a passive dog that would be of no worry to me with people or other dogs. From what I see he is very happy and playful with people but not sure about dogs. He has only growled at 1 so far, a large mixed chocolate lab. All the rest he has come into contact with he just wanted to smell their butts. My wife sees very little pit in him but I know better. She isn't worried at all and is mad at me for considering getting rid of him. I am confused. We have bonded nicely in 2 weeks but yet I am mad at myself for 1st not recognizing he was possibly pit in the 1st place and 2nd being confused on keeping him or not. It's got me in knots! I am so afraid of the future and if he will ever hurt any of us even if we are training him properly with a ton of love. Any advice on either side? check out a pic!! john Editor's Note: Hi John, He looks like a wonderful dog. I frankly don't see the pit, probably German Shepherd mostly in any case. All puppies chew and bite and need to be trained not to do it. They also will all react to other dogs, especially those of the same sex. Please put the worries out of your mind and enjoy your pup. Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By GriP (Guest Post) (12/03/2007) My red nose likes to nip and bite at me when she gets excited. It's just playfulness and teething... I've seen that if I give her a toy, she'll chew on it until she's out of the chewing fit and then she'll stop with the chewing. Also, when I lay down she likes to nibble at my ears, nose, and chin. It's quite painful but you just have to make a loud noise or clap your hands and your puppy will stop. I usually shout "EY!" when my pit nips at me and she stops and gives me an odd look. She has pretty much grown out of the habit by now but it still happens occasionally. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Brittany Marshall (Guest Post) (12/01/2007) It's teething! Just like a human baby, all baby's bight stuff and chew on anything. You have to give him chew toys, play tug-of-war with him and give him bones to gnaw on. If a baby doesn't chew on things during teething, there teeth get really sore and it causes them pain, they have to chew on things to make it feel better. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Cynthia (Guest Post) (11/29/2007) My pit bull pup was lunging at my face. Once she drew blood but it was an accident. I taught her how to kiss gently. She knows the word kiss now and no matter how fired up she is, if I ask her for a kiss she'll stop what she is doing and give me a gentle kiss. I take a behavior, modify it and give it a name. Bite face is now Kiss Face Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By LiL OnE (Guest Post) (11/29/2007) Ive been raised with all different types of pits n yes they all love to bit stuff. My pit bull Viscious liked to tear up everything! Even his chew toys he wuld distroy it in one day! Including our wood kitchen table and chairs. The dog needs plenty of Raw Hide to keep him occupied its good for their teeth n it helps from them destroying other stuff. YOU NEED LOTS OF RAW HIDE Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By cara martin (Guest Post) (11/27/2007) Hello! A week ago I got a pitbull puppy at only 4 weeks old. I didn't realize how young she was until we had already gotten her...she really should still be with her mother, however, she is doing really good, eating well, and doing remarkable with housebreaking. This is our family's fourth dog and seems to be the best one yet. We are having problems with her biting as well. Especially with my four year old. From the research I have done, all puppies bite. We had a Lahsa Apso, which is avery small dog that we had the same issue with. She did eventually stop though. My husbands family members that own pits say to beat her butt, which I do not agree with. I think that will cause aggression, but none of their dogs have ever bitten or attacked and are the most well behaved dogs I've ever seen. I guess it kinda goes back to ...do u spank kids or not?...dogs are like kids. I just prefer to try the other methods, such as spraying or pinning down...I refuse to "beat" my puppy. Report Spam or Abuse In response Post By Ky (Guest Post) (11/19/2007) Pitts were judged on their disposition (along with every other breed) and scored as high if not higher than golden retrievers. Pitts just want to please their human. Experts say that on most cases they don't even cut it as guard dogs because they're so friendly, and why anyone would want to destroy such a charming quality of an already controversial breed is beyond me. Any dog can be vicious if it's not raised properly. When I was a kid my dad had a blue healer that attacked me on a whim. My dog now, which is a pitt mix is my best friend. He has so many admirable qualities. He even gets along with the bitey pups we have now. Just be kind to your dog and he'll love you forever... no matter what breed. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By reiss (Guest Post) (11/13/2007) im new to all this and getting a puppy pitbull in 2 weeks time its half breed between a pit bull and a husk mix :) im happy about getting it and cant wait but im a bit worried about in case it bites me or any family members. what should i do if it does? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Jay (Guest Post) (11/07/2007) All pups bite. It's animal behavior. You have to train any breed no matter poodle, pit or lab. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Nick Brown (Guest Post) (11/06/2007) I would be glad to take her off your hands if thats what your wanting. But if not I can tell you that i used hot sauce to break my pit from biting all the time please call me at 936-425-6798 if you do intend to allow someone to take her Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Katelin (Guest Post) (11/05/2007) Ok. Not only was I raised with pitbulls, I am a pitbull advocate, rescue, and pitbull LOVER!!! They are the best dogs on the face of the planet, in my opinion. But anyway, as for the biting, all puppies bite. But is important not to let this behavior continue. Not only does it hurt, but a pitbull cannot have a worse behavior than biting. There are a number of ways to correct this, all depending on age, size, temperment, etc. A puppy does not need to be smacked around to get it to behave. A puppy is the easiest thing to train. There are TWO major requirements for training a dog, and MUST be applied when training a puppy. **1**: FIRM; You must always be firm with your puppy\dog, lest they begin to think they are the boss. Pack leadership is how they think and react. You must be the boss. The packleader, or Alpha, does not tolerate bad behavior. Puppies receive a bit more patience than adult dogs of the same pack, but when enough is enough, they are put in their place. If your pup is biting, simply (as put above) make a claw with your hand and pin the pup down, until he\she calms down. Don't be afraid, or shocked even, should the puppy start growling, trying harder to bite, or even trying to claw you while you hold him\her down. It is really how you would react if someone bigger tried to pin you down. He\She doesn't want to be pinned down, don't give up, you are THE BOSS. The pup won't struggle for long, and you will see him\her think twice about biting after a few rounds of this. **2**: CONSISTENCY; The pup will not learn you are the boss if the training\discipline is not consistent. If you only correct the pup 30% of the time or even 80% of the time, he\she won't learn what is good beavior and what is bad behavior. Bad behavior gets disciplined, good behavior gets rewarded. If the pup bites, you can use the pin-down method, you can flick the end of the nose, (not too hard, they really don't like this, so it doesn't take much) crate training is great, all dogs need to be crate trained and puppyhood is the best time to start, or a loud shrill noise (also remove the body part being chewed on) This is basic pup behavior, if you hurt me, I yelp and won't play with you for a few minutes. Teething also causes pups to bite and chew, on everything. Chew toys are a must must must!!! Chewing things they are not supposed to chew on is bad behavior, and punishable. First and foremost, if you have a pup and value your things, keep them off of the floor where the pup is. Everything on his\her level, in their mind, is fair game. Keep shoes, remote controls, clothes, belts, trash, etc off the ground. Anything that can be picked up should not be left on the ground. However, I'm sure they will still find something to chew on. Whatever you do, do not let the puppy keep the destroyed item. I don't even know how many times I have seen a pup chew a shoe, and the owner lets the pup keep the show because it is already destroyed. NO NO NO!!! This does not teach the puppy not to chew. The pup chewed the shoe and you let him keep it, new chew toy!!! Now what do you think will keep the pup from chewing another shoe and adding to the collection of chewed favorites?, nothing! I also do not recommend chew toys in the shape of shoe, or the shape of any of your beloved belongings. Pitbulls are tenacious chewers, so tough chewies are your best bet. Softer chew toys for puppies are ok, but as you notice these are disappearing faster and faster, upgrade to a tough chew toy or several tough chew toys. I wholeheartedly recommend KONG (black version for extreme chewers) and they can be found in most pet stores. To help reduce chewing, lots and lots of excersize should be given. Don't run the dog to death, but they love to play, and most people wear out long before the dog\pup. Excersize everyday, a few times a day. If you still have any questions, feel free to contact me at (LadyLeger525 AT aol.com) ~Katelin Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (11/04/2007) el mejor perro pit bul golihat Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By luis (Guest Post) (11/03/2007) Hi my name is Luis and I have a 1 year old half pit male casper. He has started attacking my sisters for no reason I need help fast. If he does not stop we will have to put him down HELP! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post by mandycandy (1) | (11/01/2007) Contact My first dog was a pit. he was HUGE, but very gentle. my sister and i would lay on him, dress him up, we could pull on his ears and tail and he would never do anything, we were little children at this time of course, well, my point is, the only aggression he ever showed was when our home was threatened, he was fine with new people coming over, and he was very good with children, my mom used to babysit my cousins, there would be seven of us kids outside all on him and he wouldnt growl or show any aggression, i think he enjoyed it. he had to be put to sleep because he had cancer, it was cured then came back, so we had no choice. after him we had a GERMAN SHEPHERD. she would bite and jump and never listen, im not saying anything about the breed, i know that the previous owners of this dog would beat and neglect her, well, she wasnt right for our family, so we had to send her back to the shelter, though we felt sorry for her. So u see, pitbulls arent the only ones who act like that, and im sure there are 100x as many other dogs as pitbulls that act inappropriately, i dont care how many dog bites are reported on the news, most of them who are claimed to be pitbull bites are breeds that look like them or people assume. well after the german shepherd we got another pit bull, she was probably 8-10 months old when we got her she never showed aggression or anything, and she went on to give us 2 litters of puppies, both of which she let us touch immediately after birth, she was wonderful, though she passed away just this summer, she had internal bleeding in her stomach which i dont understand how it happened, has anyone else had that problem with their pit? well, anyway, the dog that i have now is her daughter, and she is the best i can give her food off of my fingertips, she will not bite me, she is very careful, the only thing she will willingly bite is her tennis ball my name is amanda and i am 19 years old some older people may say i dont know what i am talking about, i have seen dogs that have been made to fight, and it sickens me, especially how the owners try to get rid of them if they lose, but the majority of people who have pit bulls have them for companionship and love, these dogs are not made for aggression, though they can learn it, they are like babies, they learn right and wrong from elders just like we did. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Megan (Guest Post) (10/27/2007) The last bite I knew about in my area (Denver, Colorado) was by a mixed dog, mostly LAB. But once they aired it on the news it was a pit bull. They don't even report bites from dogs other than pit bulls. Poodles bite just as much but it just doesn't make it to the news. When a pit bull bites it might be a harder bite than a poodle due to muscle mass-- but whose fault is that? Breeders breeding for powerful dogs. BAN STUPID PEOPLE NOT DOGS Here is my pit bull Lola. Rescued from a Los Angeles shelter where she was turned in after her owner was done breeding her. No socialization until the age of 6 and she gets along with my other dogs and wouldn't dream of biting anyone. __Megan__ Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Tabby (Guest Post) (10/22/2007) I have a pitbull puppy who is more well behaved than my little CHI CHI. He also went thru a stage of biting everything that he could find, especially my husbands ears. I have read a lot of different methods on how to stop this behavior and have also tried a lot of them, unfortunately all dogs are different and react differently to corrections. What has worked for me is when Rebar would start to nibble on my hands/feet/ears I would let out a loud high pitched yelp, much like what another puppy would do if he was hurting them and he immediately stops and licks the spot where he was biting me as if to say 'oops, sorry mom' and thats the end of it. Also something else you can try is to put some white vinegar or lemon juice in a squirt bottle and when he nibbles tell him no in a stern voice and spray the vinegar/lemon juice straight in his mouth as soon as he does it. just some options for you, hope i can help Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By ............. (Guest Post) (10/16/2007) I have an 8 week old pitt mix. He does the same thing but if you switch your arm for a toy, he'll play with that. It's just cuz his teeth are bothering him. Just don't let him think he's boss! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Leah (Guest Post) (10/12/2007) It's all about how you raise them... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (10/10/2007) She's teething. Once the puppy's teeth are fully grown she, or he will stop the biting. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (10/07/2007) Have her sleep in a crate. Find a dog park where she can play with other dogs. Dogs pay by biting and "mouthing." sounds like she's bored and restless and could use some dog play. Also be sure she has lot and lots of different types of chew bones, ropes, etc. If she is part boxer, that's the part that just doesn't seem to slow down; as puppies, they can be really hyper. You have about 2 years to go....lots and lots and lots and lots of exercise. Advice from an old time boxer, pit bull, American bulldog owner. Report Spam or Abuse Coco Post By Marcelo.s (Guest Post) (10/04/2007) Pit Bulls Are Not Bad Dogs. People cause bad Pit bulls. Dogs are what you teach them! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Wren (Guest Post) (10/04/2007) I have a pit bull/lab mix puppy that we just got two days ago from the pound. He's eight weeks old and is definitely teething. he bites on everything; fingers, toes, blankets, furniture. My husband says that I'm supposed to hit him pretty hard every time he bites, even if he bites softly. I don't agree with this. I've never raised a pit bull before and I'm not sure how to discipline him correctly, any words of advice? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post by Cyinda (759) | (10/01/2007) Profile | Contact The "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Milan calls Pit Bulls "Gladiator Dogs" & says it's super important NOT to let them bite you because YOU are the "Pack Leader" and your dog has to be submissive to YOU! You'll need to stop his biting right now & get him to bite ONLY on his toys. ---> What you do is this: Whenever he tries to bite you, make a hard sharp noise like this "SSSSSTT" and at the same time you make this sharp (but not loud) noise, take your hand & make a sort of "Claw" with your fingers & poke your "Claw-Hand" at his neck area. This "Claw-Hand" is simulating a Mother Pit Bull's mouth or "bite"... and the dogs' mother will usually never let them get away with biting them. So, to earn their respect, you shouldn't let them bite your or others either. Using your "claw shaped" hand, hold him down (as his mother would) until he is settled down. Be persistent. NEVER let him get buy with this. Yes, he MAY grow out of this when he isn't a puppy anymore, but WHY take the chance? ---> Watch "The Dog Whisper"... (on the National Geographic Channel) I don't even have a dog, but have still learned amazing things from this show... The title of the show makes it sound kind of "new age" but it's just practical ways to deal with your dog! channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/ http://blogs5.nationalgeographic.com/channel/blog/dogwhisperer/ Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Patryk (Guest Post) (10/01/2007) I have two pits female that's a rednose and male that brendel and they are 5 weeks old. I just got them couple days ago and they are trying to chew on everything that they see but if they have enough toys around they stay occupied and they love going outside and run or actually hop around. Pitbulls are great i don't care what anybody says. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By kim. (Guest Post) (09/25/2007) Don't worry about it. She'll continue doing it throughout her puppy days but every time she bites a little too hard or will not stop playing tap her nose and tell her no so that she understands that that hurts and she can't play too rough or keep biting. Crate training works very well too. Pits will bite and chew on a lot of stuff so be patient and thanks for not giving up on her because she's a pit mix. You know how some people are towards pits/pit mix. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (09/25/2007) I have a 9 week old blue nose brindle pup that loves to explore things with his mouth. I can relate with the late night love nips to the face but it truly this does not mean that your pup has an aggressive tendency. He is merely trying to get your attention. just keep giving him the TLC that you have been, and he will turn out to be the best thing in the world. Good luck. And for those who are against the APBT: I can see, and even understand your beliefs and opinions. But, by no means do I agree with them. A dog is a dog. their linage goes back to the wild wolf packs. EVERY breed has the tendency to be aggressive. it just seems to be the the APBT has made its debut many times in the news. But I can assure you working the hospital that many patients come in bitten by so many other "common" house hold dogs. etc. Labs, poodles, rotts, boxers, bull dogs, and the WORSE dalmatians. So think before you judge that all dogs have the potential to be aggressive, maybe even your own pet! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By (Guest Post) (09/25/2007) I have a 9 week old blue nose brindle pup that loves to explore things with his mouth. I can relate with the late night love nips to the face but it truely this does not mean that your pup has an aggressive tendancy. He is mearly trying to get your attention. just keep giving him the TLC that you have been... and he will turn out to be the best thing in the world. Good luck Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By APRIL (Guest Post) (09/24/2007) Biting is just a phase. I am a professional dog trainer and I recomend using a correction collar; a heavier one since she looks pretty strong. Put it on for walks and leave it on for playing also. Each time she does something you disapprove of give her a good correction. You have to be firm or it won't work. Just don't leave her unattended with the correction collar on. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Billy Brukner (Guest Post) (09/19/2007) It's just a phase, I have a 5 yr old pit and a 8 month old. The 8 month is just now getting out of the biting phase. You have to step up and be the boss, let them know that biting people is bad. Give them a nyla-bone to chew on, it's their instinct. I reccomend leaving the leash on when the dog will be in constant supervision. When she starts to bite, give her a firm tug with the leash. That way you're correcting the dog without striking her. If you are consistant as an owner, your dog will respond. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Hannah bovaconti (Guest Post) (09/18/2007) I currently have two pits. They are brothers and the only problem i have had is with my pit not my husbands. My husbands is very sweet to everyone and trusts everyone but my dog is the type that has to trust you first. Never has he ever bitten nor growled at anyone. They are both wonderful and its all in how you raise the dog. Every dog is born differently. Just because its pit its scaring you. Don't let it. Your only problem will be if you don't trust your dog. They will know. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Maria (Guest Post) (09/16/2007) Hi I have read your problem, trust me I have raised many pits and pit mixes. I now own a pit bull that is going on 2yrs. She as well was very mouthy when she was a pup. See many dogs go through this stage at a young age to learn boundaries. When they are in a litter and did that the other pups would let them know that they have gone to far and put each other in there place with you, you really cant do that for say. The best thing I would say is to find a way to let it know when enough is enough you don't have to hit or scream though at the dog. Just hold her and keep it from doing what it wants but mostly it has to grow out of that stage on there own I think mine was out of it by the time she was 6mon. If at that time it persists go to classes with it. But don't fear its not signs of a mean dog, they all do this. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Melanie (Guest Post) (09/14/2007) When she bites the best thing to do is to ignore her. Puppy obedience classes would be good, too. Boxers are so hyper even boxer mixes. I had a pitbull/boxer mix who had the same behavior...it's actually not biting per se, but it's called "mouthing". Although not hurtful it is very annoying. Maybe if she is old enough you could bring her to a local bark park and let her work some of that energy off there. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Hannah (Guest Post) (09/12/2007) When any puppy bites, punishments aren't always the best solution. I would wait until she is affectionate with you if not she is already, but as soon as she starts to bite make a sharp high pitch noise, this should tell the pitbull that it's not fun, not funny and it hurts it definitely worked with my dog ~good Luck~ Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By layinlower690 (Guest Post) (08/27/2007) Over the years I have had many pits, raised them all from pups. Currently I have a 2 year old fawn pit who had the same problem. If you but a spray bottle with a mist option on it, fill it with water and spray them in the face everytime they begin nawing on you it will break them. It is safe and doesnt hurt them but it should only take about a week to break them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By lulu (Guest Post) (08/27/2007) You can try chew toys she might be teething. If the picture is her, it looks like shes that age. The long walks are good take her with you and get a chew toy that she really likes. When she starts bitting grab her and tell her bad dog, then give her the chew toy when she starts chewing on it tell her good dog. She should learn. If she ignores the toy you can put some food on the surface of it; just enough so she takes it. Another thing you can do if you haven't yet, is take her to a dog park where she can chew on the other dogs instead of you. Make sure to take her toy, so if she is still excited when you leave. she can play with that. GOOD LUCK Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By melissa (Guest Post) (08/23/2007) i have a 3 year old pitbull and a 5 year old little girl and he has never tried to bite her ever. if you want your pit to stop biting all the time when he/her tries to play that way grab his/her nose look them in the face and tell them "no" keep doing it the will finally get tired of getting in trouble and stop. Report Spam or Abuse Pitbull Puppy Best Toys? Post By Jessie (Guest Post) (08/23/2007) What is you pit puppies favorite toy? I need more toys. He loves the nyla bone but that is about it. He won't even bother with Kongs, and I have 3 sizes. He likes to chew on my big lab's extra skin but she corrects him with a her paw, and just holds him down if he bothers her. Thanks for the info on best toy's for a 3 month old pit/lab mix pup. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Danielle (Guest Post) (08/20/2007) I have a 6 month old pitbull and she loves to "attack" our hands and feet. Of course she is just playing around, and she has gone through plenty of toys. As for when she is starting to bite our feet and hands we simply say "no bite" and give her one of her toys. A lot of times, I will just take her outside and let her run around and release all of that energy and when we come back inside after a good 10-20 mins she is relaxed and not looking to chew at our limbs! :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Roxy (Guest Post) (08/19/2007) ALL dogs require training of some sort. It is natural for a dog to chew and bite. They need to chew on things to teeth just like babies. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By chad (Guest Post) (08/09/2007) i just bought a pitbull yesterday and he's only about 8 weeks old. He always bites and now that i've read some of this it's helped me out a little bit. for all those ppl out there that think pit bulls are mean and will turn on you, it's all on how you raise them. i have a friend that has 3 pit bulls and he has never had a problem out of them. they are better dogs than my old female german sheppard. she was more aggressive then they are. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Destiny (Guest Post) (08/07/2007) pitbulls don't deserve the way people treat them. they r sweet dogs. how could we hurt them? they are gentle dogs. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Meg (Guest Post) (08/03/2007) I am in training with my 6 month old Husky. My trainer's dog is a pit bull that she rescued from a seizure from dog fighters. This dog spent its first five months of life chained to a pole where she deficated and ate in the same radius and embedded her collar into her throat. During the second 5 months of her life, she was used as bait for fighter dogs. Our trainer rescued her and has worked with her and she is now an extremely sweet and well behaved dog. Any dog, regardless of the breed, is the product of training and training only. As far as your dog's biting. I would give you two suggestions: Try saying 'No Bite' and replacing your hand, foot or whatever it may be with a toy and then giving abundant praise when the puppy takes the toy. Praise the dog anytime he has an appropriate toy in his mouth. My other suggestion would be when he plays too rough and bites you simply stop playing with him. Be very matter of fact with it and just walk away. His chewing and biting will subside when his 'big teeth' come in (around 5 to 6 months). But just a word of warning when they do, buy sturdy toys (like Kong brand) because once their teeth aren't sore from teething, they are ready to chew. I would highly suggest a training class to get him in a training class that you attend with him. This will socialize him and help you with techniques for training. I would also check into crate training. I think its great for any breed. Stick with it and be patient. It will pay off. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pitbull Puppy That Bites Post By Britnee (Guest Post) (08/03/2007) They are breed to be loyal, hard working, loving animals, if trained and loved the right way. Their reputation has been dishonored by the idiots in this world that raise them to bite, "protect", and fight. This is not what every pitbull owner does. I have a pitbull that does not see a difference between a Newfoundland, a two year old kid, a new born baby, adults, or another puppy. He treats all people and animals the same. He plays, of course, he's 8 weeks old. But he is the most loving animal, I work at a vets office, and I can tell you that poodl