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Question by JAN
Submitted on 2/25/2004
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HOW DO I GET MY RAT TERRIOR PUPPY (4 MONTHS)TO STOP NIPING AT OUR CLOTHES SHOES HANGING OFF MY PANTS LEG I HAVE TRIED TELLING HER NO BITE AND IT JUST CONTINUES TO DO IT OVER AGAIN AND AGAIN IT IS REALLY GETTING TO BE A PROBLEM

Answer by Nathan
Submitted on 3/24/2004
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We also have a rat terrior who is only 4 months the only thing that we have done that is helping in eliminating in the same problem is expose the puppy to other dogs we were told that the puppy was takin from its mother to early so it was never taught by its mother why it shouldnt nip once we exposed her to other dogs the problem got a little better but it takes time

Answer by dog trainer
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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whip a!! whip a!! whip a!! whip a!!

Answer by kathy
Submitted on 8/29/2004
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Our vet suggested for our pup that was teething and biting us, clothes etc, was to step on her foot or knock her backwards. We elected to step on her back foot everytime she decided to nip. She got the message and doesn't nip us anymore, It took her two days to realize she didn't like what we did and she's bite free now.

Answer by stuart
Submitted on 11/11/2004
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you are cruel bastards

Answer by cathryn
Submitted on 12/12/2004
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smell my house its goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

Answer by Courtney
Submitted on 12/20/2004
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no i don't think that u sould whipa** that would only take away the trust that u have already gained with your puppy. if u ask me i don't think u are a dog trainer because whiping a dog is the worst thing you can do just say no and if they keep it up just say no some more.

Answer by vitamin
Submitted on 12/24/2004
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Don't show your teeth to her she might feel threatened

Answer by JillReed
Submitted on 1/15/2005
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We have a 4 month old Boston Terrier that nips at our pants, hangs and rips many of my pants, and wraps both of his feet around one of my legs and is very determined to not let go. It has been a problem for us also. Debo, our terrier, was weaned off of his mother when he was only 3 1/2 weeks old. Due to this he has many problems and mouth fetishes. Yelling at him and disciplining him do not work. He likes to do it especially while I am talking on the phone. Any other recommendations?

Answer by nip no more
Submitted on 1/29/2005
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one easy way I got my rat terrier to stop nipping its easy , and you can try this at home. I got out my 357 mag and cablamo , it was amazing the rat never nip again. I think this will work for you as well . Just remember which end the bullet comes out of and you will take care of the nipping problem forever.

Answer by Spike
Submitted on 4/2/2005
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I think u need to give it something like a chew toy or a sponge for it to nip at.And if that dosn'twork carry a sponge every where and when it trys to nip put the sponge infront of it.

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 7/13/2005
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If the puppy nips at you whilt petting try slightly hitting its nose. With Rat Terriors you have to be firm.

Answer by Daisys mom
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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First of all i read never hit a dog but my terrior is 10 weeks and she has been grabbing my pants leg when i walk I tell her no and give her a chewy toy. or a treat something to keep her from biting on anything she should not.

Answer by rat
Submitted on 9/8/2005
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good luck

Answer by weatherman
Submitted on 12/27/2005
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you are a retard

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Answer by crickets mom
Submitted on 8/22/2006
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my dog does the same thing and i have exposed her to different dogs. what else is there we could do?

Answer by Cheryl
Submitted on 3/2/2007
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Get them chew toys and play with them while they are biting on the chew toy. Like any animal they respond to attention, and once they get the hang of your attention, they will leave the other things alone. This has worked for me many times.