Puppy is AGRESSIVE
I am at the end of my rope.
I have had dogs before, but no puppy of mine has ever been so deliberately disobedient and aggressive.
He will run around, eating stuff off the floor and ground. Most of the time, a simple "NO! DROP IT!" will suffice, but the rest of the time he decides to push his luck.
I have to get him and physically remove said item from his mouth (usually cigarette butts he finds outside-not mine) my putting my fingers in there before he eats it.
He'll mouth my hands real rough. I realize he is probably just unhappy that I'm taking away his item, so I give him a firm "NO!" when I'm done removing the item.
But then, sometimes, he'll SNAP at you. Hard. He does not want you even touching him.
Today he got a nearly full cigarette in his mouth due to some idiot throwing it on the ground outside, and was EATING IT! I told him no, he wouldn't drop it, he started running from me.
I grabbed him, gently held his scruff, and tried to get it from him.
HE BIT ME AND DREW BLOOD!
And I kept trying to get it, and he was viciously growling at me.
He can't eat it, he'll get sick.
He grabbed my hand with his jaws and would NOT let go.
I had to smack him to make him release. Which I tried to avoid all I can, I never lay my hands on him like that. I had literally no choice.
My boyfriend gathered him up and put him in his sleeping/bad dog pen.
I'm not too sure if I need stitches, but don't want a bite record on him.
The other day, we were play fighting and he got too rough and punctured my arm with his jaw and wouldn't let go then either. It didn't bleed much, but I'm not sure where all this aggression is coming from.
I'm not too sure what's going on. He is obedient when he wants to be and knows a ton of tricks already, I'm willing to work with him, but he resorts to biting hard when he doesn't get his way.
He's just 12 weeks.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I have had dogs before, but no puppy of mine has ever been so deliberately disobedient and aggressive.
He will run around, eating stuff off the floor and ground. Most of the time, a simple "NO! DROP IT!" will suffice, but the rest of the time he decides to push his luck.
I have to get him and physically remove said item from his mouth (usually cigarette butts he finds outside-not mine) my putting my fingers in there before he eats it.
He'll mouth my hands real rough. I realize he is probably just unhappy that I'm taking away his item, so I give him a firm "NO!" when I'm done removing the item.
But then, sometimes, he'll SNAP at you. Hard. He does not want you even touching him.
Today he got a nearly full cigarette in his mouth due to some idiot throwing it on the ground outside, and was EATING IT! I told him no, he wouldn't drop it, he started running from me.
I grabbed him, gently held his scruff, and tried to get it from him.
HE BIT ME AND DREW BLOOD!
And I kept trying to get it, and he was viciously growling at me.
He can't eat it, he'll get sick.
He grabbed my hand with his jaws and would NOT let go.
I had to smack him to make him release. Which I tried to avoid all I can, I never lay my hands on him like that. I had literally no choice.
My boyfriend gathered him up and put him in his sleeping/bad dog pen.
I'm not too sure if I need stitches, but don't want a bite record on him.
The other day, we were play fighting and he got too rough and punctured my arm with his jaw and wouldn't let go then either. It didn't bleed much, but I'm not sure where all this aggression is coming from.
I'm not too sure what's going on. He is obedient when he wants to be and knows a ton of tricks already, I'm willing to work with him, but he resorts to biting hard when he doesn't get his way.
He's just 12 weeks.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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Do some research on this -- vague memory fragment about unique personalities of one-litter pups... ...?
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I remember visiting one of Carrie Hale's litters at... 6 weeks? Dunno. They were chewing my fingers, toes, nose, ears, face, lips... those little teeth are sharp! I asked her if this was OK, and she said, "...at this age, yes..." We got Al (a different litter) at 12 weeks, and biting/nipping has never ever occurred (not counting the endless imaginary ripping-out of throats and jugulars between Al & Gwynn; I got tired of wiping the virtual blood off the ceiling).
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Permalink Reply by Libby on
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Thanks a lot everyone!
He was taken away from his mother at 8 weeks. That's a little bit too young.
After these little episodes, he always seems very sad and shy, so I think he does feel a little bit bad about it. If that is possible for a dog. He'll lavish me with kisses and attention while giving me the puppy eyes.
His biting has gotten a LOT better. He doesn't mindlessly teeth at you anymore, but he is still nippy.
We haven't been play-fighting with him. I have sensitive hands so even his play-fighting bites hurt me pretty badly. We teach him that his toys and ball are for his mouth. If he tries to snap at us, wanting to play, we put a toy in his mouth.
Problem is, I think he knows how hard a real bite is now. We've been teaching him bite inhibition, and recently stopped because he stopped mouthing so hard. Should we keep going? I don't really feel comfortable with his teeth on me anymore.
He is great around other people, which is odd. He doesn't bite kids, just licks, and licks strangers and keeps his ears back. But when he's with us at home, it's, "I'm not going to listen to you Mom and Dad! I can do whatever I want!"
We will start trying the "treat-for-junk-in-your-mouth" method. He loves his treats so this will probably work. Thank you all so much, my hand still hurts but we're already cuddling again and I forgive him :) even though he just chewed up my speakers...
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Permalink Reply by Carla on
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I would scream bloody murder anytime his teeth touched your skin, even if it was just a graze, then turn around and pout like your "hurt." It shocks the crap out of them and most dogs don't want to be socially isolated/in trouble with their pack. This was how Casey learned to stop biting, and it worked quite well. Even now, if she accidentally bites me while we are playing (which is 9/10 times my fault) I still scream like I've been shot and stop playing. I find that consistency is the key, or else they don't really know when is OK to bite, and when is not, or what is too hard and what is not. It's easier for them to understand: my teeth should never touch skin ever.
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Oh, also, he knows the Drop it! command. We play fetch all the time and he will gladly drop his ball/toys when I say Drop it!
But when it's something yummy to the little guy... nooo!
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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on
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Another great command to practice is the Leave it Command. Thats a good one to practice when your outside, they seem to love to pick up everything thats on the ground. You can also practice this indoors as well.
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Permalink Reply by kittyknits on
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I think sometimes when you play rough with them they think it is ok to be aggresive. We have 2 corgi girls, one of them is pure love but the other one would like to be aggresive but never has been. They are both wonderful dogs. Just try to be firm but not overly so. I think by chasing him he thought you were playing and then when he found out you weren't he might have gotten scared. If you want feel free to e-mail me if I can give you any support. Just please don't just give him away, find a Corgi Rescue and they will find him a new home.
I was just looking at the groups and they have a group for corgies that nip. You might check that out.
Kitty
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Hi again,
The group is called Nipping Corgis. If you look on the right side of this page you will see some groups, at the bottom of that you will see VIEW ALL, the group is on page 2. Hope you can find some help there.
Kitty
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Permalink Reply by Tammey & Caven on
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Hi Libby, I am glad that you liked Johns advice about the over-reaction (though it doesn't sound like you would be over-reacting at all with that little bugger chewing on you like he did:) ) My first thought on the Yeoww subject was that it is exactly how my Collie reacts to my Great Dane when she is getting too rough. The day I brought this little collie pup home, my great d just pinned her to the floor by placing her huge mouth right over her. My collie screamed bloody murder and to this day she will do the same if Joni seems to get too rough. And, it works! Joni will ease up and go on about her business. Anyway, I wish you the best in patience and hope that he calms down soon. He is really really young! Has a while yet to settle down. Until later...Bears Mom
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