Yorkshireclaire
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| 07/29/2009 10:36 AM |
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Please can any1elp...I'm at my wits end! I have a 9 week old GSP bitch who just will not stop jumping up and biting everyone's clothing. We have said the usual 'off' stuff but she just doesn't listen. We have turned our backs on her but them she nips our backsides! I tried hiting two pans lids together, which does stop her, but then she reverts back to jumping and biting again. Nothing I seem to be doing helps!! Any ideas? x |
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pixie bee
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| 07/29/2009 12:15 PM |
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This is a young puppy. She should be easliy tired out and sleep. My guess is she is trying to tell you something. Feed me,exercise me,pee/poo time,house has to much energy and creating hyperness in the puppy,to many people want to play with her and all she wants to do is sleep,eat and poo.
You may want to try preventing the acting up rather then stopping it.
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 07/29/2009 12:40 PM |
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| I agree with Francine. When mine were puppies and they were overly tired they would act out. Usually manifested in the zoomies. When that happened I would put them in their crate and they always were sound asleep in seconds. Otherwise, with a 9 week old you need to stay constant in training. If you do not what her to jump and bite, then you need to say off and physically pull her off of you. You may have to do this over and over again for a while. Same with anyone who visits. The other thing you can do if she likes to bite clothes is get some bitter apple at the pet store and spray the area she is biting. It won't hurt the clothes, is not harmful to dogs, but tastes nasty. This won't necessarily stop the jumping, but may help with the biting. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
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escull
Northern California
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| 07/29/2009 1:29 PM |
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This sounds really mean, but it's not. In fact when I read it in the book I was mortified!!!
We get a small can, like half the size of a soup can, and put nuts and bolts in it then reseal it with the lid and some adhesive or tape. It also works with a small canning jar as long as it doesn't get dropped.
We calmly shook the can right in our little adorable pup's face and said off in a calm firm voice. THe can is meant to mimic the mama's bark/bite. It also works great for boundry setting throw the can near the trash when he was sneaking up on it and call him over to reassure him that he is safe near you and not the can. LOL. it worked and still does. |
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escull
Northern California
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| 07/29/2009 1:35 PM |
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Oh.
Also, they need a lot of exercise, and are way too smart for their own good. Cooper got really bored easily. He was really mouthy too. Run her ragged. Tie an empty soda bottle to a string on a chair and let her tug at it. Teach her fetch. NOthing beats a good walk, but I remember trying to walk him on a leash at that age. LOL. Impossible! |
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 07/29/2009 2:23 PM |
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| I had forgotten the can trick. I used it with my mom's cocker to stop incessant barking when someone came to the front door. We took a soda can and put rocks in it. It isn't mean and it does work with some dogs. My dogs think it is something else to play with. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
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Erric
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| 07/29/2009 2:25 PM |
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| One note, I'd avoid the banging two pans together to try to get your pup to stop doing something. By doing that if they stop it will be due to fear of the loud noise and then if you ever try to gun break your dog you could be in for a world of hurt, just my opinion. |
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pixie bee
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| 07/29/2009 3:03 PM |
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| I think this pup is to young for the can thingy or loud noises to stop any behavior. We're talking 9 weeks old here,I think maybe you can come up with a solution. |
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MelB
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| 07/29/2009 7:15 PM |
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have you considered clicker training the behavior you want, in this case 4 paws on the floor at all times?
The object is to shape the behavior you want, while ignoring the behavior you don't. That may sound all well and good, but, most dogs learn very very quickly that keeping paws on the floor to get that treat is much more fun than jumping and biting.
I'd look into whether there is an obedience club near you that teaches clicker training, or arm yourself with one of the many good books out there (Karen Pryor is a good author, or Morgan Spector) and read and learn. Ask around in the dog circuit in your area and I will bet you will find someone willing to show you the ropes of this form of obedience training.
I just started it with my gang and I have to say I will never train another way again. The dogs respond soooo quickly to it it's a Godsend! |
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Yorkshireclaire
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| 07/30/2009 4:34 AM |
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Thank you so much for all your advice. It's so reassuring to hear other people's experiences. I have now started using the off command combined with treats. When this doesn't work and she is still hyper, I calmly lead her into her crate and she seems to settle down very quickly. After she has had time out for a few minutes I let her out. It seems to be doing the trick so far! Fingers crossed! x |
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 07/30/2009 8:20 AM |
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| Glad things are working out. I have a 14 month old male that will still sometimes get rev'd up, mostly in the evening after we get back from dog training. I still put him in his crate for some quiet time when he does. Works every time. Keep us posted on how she does and post some pictures when you get a chance. We love puppy pictures. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
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Diamond
Southwestern Ontario
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| 08/04/2009 9:18 AM |
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| Remi would get the "zoomies" when he need a nap too. When he was like that a bomb could go off and he wouldn't care. I'd put him in his crate and he would zok out right away. One thing I probably should have done different though was to just hold him still until he relaxed and then put him away. Normally I'd just put him straight away and I think that can cause a less than perfect association with the crate. Also it probably would have helped eliminate the zoomies in the future if he were gently made to submit to the action of settling down first. Then his mind would have been relaxed with he went into his crate. |
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