6 weeks and still biting
It has been 6 weeks since we got Sophie, she is 15 week old. Her biting is still just terrible, she is constantly biting my hands and pulling on my pants. I try to play with her and her toys but she drops them and grabs my hand instead. We are using the time out, which I thought was starting to work but is seems like she has gotten worse again. She jumps up on me and grabs my hand when I get her off she then grabs by pants and she goes back and forth between this so fast I cant seem to control her. What I want to know is are we expecting to much after 6 weeks? Does it take alot longer than thalt? She is so good in all other aspects. Her potty training is wonderful, she learns other things so fast, sit, down, shake. She walks on a leash and we take her daily 2 -3 on weekends. She just doesnt seem to catch on that biting us and our cloths is not acceptable. I know everyone says she will grow out of it and be patient. Just need to know what is a reasonable time frame?
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Permalink Reply by Kevan hudson on
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Hi, when she bites yell"ow", make A big deal of it. She should soon learn that biting is not acceptable, if you are playing with her at the time ,the minute she bites yell ow and stop play until she settles. This really did work well for Benson, it took very little time for him to catch on.good luck
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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We called our Sparty "Jaws" for a while as a puppy so I understand your frustration. Make sure you never continue playing with her if she bites after a loud, dramatic yelp (making it high pitched helps too) on your part. I used to put Sparty in the gated kitchen if he continued. She is still a baby but if you are consistent she will get it. I would also try to increase the length of her walks.
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Permalink Reply by Chelsea and Wyatt on
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Just out of curiosity, how long did Sparty's biting phase last for? Wyatt has been biting us lately when he doesn't get his way (like when we tell him he can't jump onto furniture) , and it's starting to concern me. We spray him with a water bottle and he'll immediately make amends by licking us profusely...so he knows when he's wrong and will correct himself...but I'm hoping that with our discipline it'll eventually sink in that unpleasant things happen when he bites us. Mind you, we do positively reinforce desirable behavior. He is 21 weeks old.
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I really can not remember as Sparty is almost 13. I think the most important part of our training was to make the yelp high pitched and dramatic. Also, giving him a time out if he continued. I had my kitchen gated off and he went in there when he did not listen. With his incredible high drive he hated being in a boring place for about 15 minutes. He also really benefited from obedience classes and lots of short walks. Initiate playtime occasionally and if he bites and doesn't stop, give him a time out. I found the water bottle had very little effect on Sparty. They are like children and you have to try different methods to train them. Exercise is a huge component with an active corgi. When they are young the walks do not have to be very long, just frequent.
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth, Hermione and Luna on
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What really worked for our girls was the "ignore" method. This was especially effective for the "play" or "attention" nips- if she nips when you're playing, immediately turn away and cross your arms. If you were sitting, stand up. (It was adorable to watch my small daughter do this- she would also add a strong: "NO!") If you are doing something like cooking, and she nips you to get your attention, immediately remove her somewhere safe but boring (like a bathroom or other boring small room with no people).
What you're teaching her is that instead of a reward for nipping (i.e. attention) there is a negative consequence. This really only works if everyone is on board, even small people in your house.
Every pup is different (just like every kid is different), but this really worked for both our girls.
GOOD LUCK!
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Permalink Reply by Chris West on
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Here are some past discussions that might have some good ideas for you, good luck!
http://www.mycorgi.com/forum/topics/6-5-month-corgi-random-biting-i...
http://www.mycorgi.com/forum/topics/too-hyper-and-aggressive
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Permalink Reply by Vicki/Kurt Pegel on
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I have read all your comments and previous comments and I appreciate them all. The yelping doesnt work she gets more excited. We will continue to work on it, my main question was it normal to take this long for her to understand it.
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Yes, some are just more persistent than others...if it helps at all they are frequently smarter :)
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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on
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I agree with Bev, that it is normal for this to take a long time. Since she is more excited by your exclamations, you're forced to take the slower "bite = no play" method. It will take longer for her to get the message, but she will get there.
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Permalink Reply by Julie & Lloyd on
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Not sure if this was mentioned in the other linked threads, but I've had good luck with "bitter apple" no-chew spray. It's a harmless liquid that just tastes bad, you can spray just a little bit on your fingers and if she tries to chomp them, then there should be an immediate reaction. Just need to make sure you don't get any on the toys!
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Hi,Vicki, Sophie is a young pup,she will learn that "biting the hand that feeds her" is not acceptable,in my opinion, it is important that you stay the course keep letting her know that biting is not acceptable, which ever method you use, my benson, and every other puppy out there goes through stages, just be patient, teach them well,it is all so worth it,and by the way now that Ben is getting older,I kinda miss some of the puppy antics..
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Permalink Reply by Lacey Stark on
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i feel you. weve tried everything, yelping, ignoring, yelling no, thumping her nose, squirting with water....none of it has helped at all. she either gets more excited, or just doesn't care. i also hear she will grow out of it, and im hoping that it happens soon, because my hands can only have so many bite marks on them!
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