My 9 mth.old male puppy bites me with anger when I try to...

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Answer by breezie
Submitted on 10/6/2005
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my father's shih tzu, daisy,does the same thing. I have nearly broke her but not completely as of yet. I place my finger in her mouth when she is not defensive. If she bites down ,i then close my finger(which is in her mouth) and my thumb (which is under her lower jaw)together firmly. just enough to show her this is not accepted and she has consequence. i firmly say DON'T BITE. I repeat this a few times a day. she seems to have caught on and i can now even give her a pill if needed. But she will still bite anyone but me. you don't hurt the dog. you just make it clear that you are the one in charge. you kinda keep her from biting down by grasping the lower jaw and opening it more so she can't bite. I guess you have to set your own limits with the dog. They seem to think that people are to do things their way. they are so cute that it's easy to spoil them into thinking that way. good luck.

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Question by daniela
Submitted on 1/11/2004
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My 9 mth.old male puppy bites me with anger when I try to take something forbidden out of his mouth. I've tried everything from "No biting!" while holding his beard and OW! His breeder was a reputable one, listed in the AKC. He's been like this since he was 9 weeks old.

Answer by nutty doggie
Submitted on 8/11/2004
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if u bother him he will bite u well play nicely that he won't bite u

Answer by puppylove
Submitted on 11/2/2004
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The best thing to do is turn to a professional dog trainer to correct this behavior. You can find them at any shelter or ask your breeder to recommend you one. Good luck!!!

Answer by taz
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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get a spray bottle of water and every time he trys to bite you spray the water in his face or ask the breeder that you got him from or try a little vinger on your finger when you take stuff out of his mouth that might work hope i was helpful

Answer by daggero
Submitted on 11/8/2005
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i have the same question with my 2 months old... he likes to bite a lot, i know he's playing games but he wouldnt stop even if i say no, or shout... what should i do?

Answer by DIDI
Submitted on 3/31/2006
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I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY MALE 8 MONTH OLD. HE IS OUT RIGHT NASTY WHEN IT COMES TO TAKING SOMETHING OUT OF HIS MOUTH. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO EITHER OTHER THAN NOT GIVE HIM THINGS THAT I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE AWAY FROM HIM.

Answer by Prani
Submitted on 10/17/2006
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