Dogs are animals that use their mouths to explore everything. Especially when they are puppies, they can have a great tendency to bite our hands, feet, furniture, shoes ... in short, everything they find. This behavior may be funny at first, but as the dog grows older, its teeth get stronger, and that's when could hurt both to us and to the other furry ones that are during the walks.
To avoid problems, it is very important to know how to teach a dog not to bite. And we will talk about that in this article. Follow these tips to get your dog to know how to behave.
Body parts are not a toy
Whether he is a puppy or an adult, one of the first things we have to make him understand is that a person's body is not a toy. Every time he tries to bite us, even if it is playing, we will say a firm NO, without yelling, and we will turn away from him. If you try to beat us, we won't listen to you. He must learn that we do not want him to bite us, and for that must associate wanting to bite us with something negative (Important: he should not be hit or yelled at, as this would only make him afraid of us): »every time I bite, they ignore me». Give him a treat (petting, dog treats, toy) if 10 seconds have passed and he has been good.
Alternatively redirect it. How do you do it? It's actually very easy: every time he tries to bite you, show him a treat for dogs and make him go somewhere: for example, if he is on the couch, with the help of the treat we will lower him, give him a basic command (like sitting ) and we will give you the prize.
You have to be constant. The dog needs to repeat the same action several times so that it can understand it and, above all, memorize it. But the work in the end is worth it. Forever.
What do I do if it is going to bite another dog or person in the park?
Nobody likes to see their dog try to bite another dog or person. It is a very unpleasant situation for both the animal keeper and the "victim." To do? From experience I can tell you that the best thing to do is keep calm.
If you see your dog that begins to feel tense or uncomfortable (bristly hair, begins to show teeth, straightens tail), take it from there. Put him on the leash and, without saying a word, go to a far corner, where the dog can calm down. Get him to do a little sniffing by splashing bits of sausage or doggie treats onto the floor. This will help you relax.
Before returning to the park, I recommend that keep practicing at home and take it for a walk through streets where not many people usually go for a walk with their dogs. Only when you see that he has finally understood that he cannot bite, only then could you try again.
If you need more help, don't hesitate to ask a dog trainer that works positively.