Joanielim asks:
We have a problem with our Bichon. We bought him at eight weeks old. He is now one and a half. We are seniors so we are at home and not out alot. We didn't take him out in other company much. Now, he wants to bite everyone. He is so loving and cuddly with us. We have never spanked him or mistreated him. When we take him for walks, he wants to bite anyone and everyone we meet. We have him on a leash. We tell him no but it makes no difference.
How to we stop this bad attitude? We need your help. Thank you. Joaniekim
Kristens Sled Dogs responds:
In my opinion, biting should not be tolerated at all. I've used these methods with my Inuit Dog and others, and they've helped a little.
1) Hold the dog's mouth closed and say "no" in a firm voice when the dog bites someone. Then ignore the dog for a while.
2) Fill a squirt bottle with cold water (not freezing, just a little below lukewarm) and a few drops of lemon or bitter apple. When the dog attempts to bite, squirt the dog in the face and say "no" in a firm voice. Use the squirt bottle until the dog understands "no", and will not bite if told "no".
I used method #2 on my Inuit Dog puppy, and it helped a lot.
She only got sprayed once before she figured it out.
Kristen & The Dog Gang
Fudgie responds:
Hi, I have a 3 yr old Bichon who hates men and I mean hates them!!!
She has bitten 3 repair men and one of mygirlfriends"s husband.
I am at my wits end with her (otherwise she is a perfect fluff) I love her very much but I am to the point I hate to have company because she gets so upset.
Someone said a man must have been mean to her, but I have had her since she was 8 weeks old and it is only the 2 of us in thehousehold.
Naturally she is spoiled rotten!!!! I will try the bitter apple on her. thanks, Pat
GidgetLpM responds:
No tolerance for biting here!
Sorry but when Bailey nips the kids while playing, we shut him down right away!!
We say "NO BITE!!" (never use long sentences...two words max).... then we stop the play, we walk away, and thats it. He gets the picture!
He only ever nips while playing (as he would another dog), because that is how dogs play with each other.
I also heard of the lemon juice....it works! I even put it on my door frame now, when I go out so he won't chew it.
Just dilute it in case you get his/her, very sensitive, eyes.
Make sure you hold together that snout when they bite (as previously mentioned).
This is what the mom dog does to her pups. This tells him "enough".
So it would be like this: He bites...you immediately grab the snout holding it firmly for a minute while you say NO BITE!.... He may yelp, but that is okay, it won't kill him.... It lets him know that biting is not acceptable behavior.
They do sell little halties for small dogs too...this is not for biting like a muzzle but so they don't pull. The good thing is, I don't think they can bite while in it and its only used when taking them for a walk... its worth a look/see. Maybe try petsSmart?
Good luck.
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Stained Fur
AgentDoggett writes:
Hello everyone! I found some information on *staining that can sometimes occur around our baby's mouth and eyes. Riley's eyes aren't stained about all but he's started to have staining around his mouth and on the bottom of his paws from licking/biting.
The info below is very helpful and I've actually purchased the Apple Cinder Vinegar pills.
Tears Stains and Bacterial Infections: Wet areas on the face are a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. Bacterial infections commonly occur in the tear ducts. Ptirsporum, red yeast bacteria, is at the root of most yeast infections. Tear stains also often occur at the same time as a gum infection or ear infection. Staining can also occur on a dog's paws from licking and around his mouth from infected saliva.
Apple cider vinegar (in its natural form from a health food store, not the pasteurized version from the Supermarket) is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, and deodorant; It helps digestion and to remove tooth tartar; prevents tooth decay and hair loss (even mange), it also prevents and heals gum disease and skin problems; and will discourage fleas. Putting a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar per quart of water in your dog's water bowl or on food can clear up most active yeast infections and prevent future infections.
Apple cider vinegar tablets can be used if your dog refuses to drink the treated water or eat the food.
Hope you find this helpful! Have a superfantastic day!
Cheers! Angelia & Riley
Hello everyone! I found some information on *staining that can sometimes occur around our baby's mouth and eyes. Riley's eyes aren't stained about all but he's started to have staining around his mouth and on the bottom of his paws from licking/biting.
The info below is very helpful and I've actually purchased the Apple Cinder Vinegar pills.
Tears Stains and Bacterial Infections: Wet areas on the face are a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. Bacterial infections commonly occur in the tear ducts. Ptirsporum, red yeast bacteria, is at the root of most yeast infections. Tear stains also often occur at the same time as a gum infection or ear infection. Staining can also occur on a dog's paws from licking and around his mouth from infected saliva.
Apple cider vinegar (in its natural form from a health food store, not the pasteurized version from the Supermarket) is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, and deodorant; It helps digestion and to remove tooth tartar; prevents tooth decay and hair loss (even mange), it also prevents and heals gum disease and skin problems; and will discourage fleas. Putting a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar per quart of water in your dog's water bowl or on food can clear up most active yeast infections and prevent future infections.
Apple cider vinegar tablets can be used if your dog refuses to drink the treated water or eat the food.
Hope you find this helpful! Have a superfantastic day!
Cheers! Angelia & Riley
Nipping and Biting
Malshop asks:
Our dog when it does not want to do something it starts to nip and tries to bite. Has anyone had this problem?
DarStar responds:
Our Domonique does that nipping and grabbing your pants leg when he wants your attention, wants to play, etc. He also does this to our Golden Retriever. So I assume this is a doggie way. After all doggies don't have hands. It must be very frustrating to be so small that if you don't want to do something someone can just pick you up and put you where they want you, stop you from what you were doing, etc.
What I do, which work sometimes and sometimes it doesn't, is to say "no bite" and gently open his mouth and remove him, then walk away as though it wasn't a big deal, but I don't expect him to do that again and then I give him his favorite chew toy. I don't know about your dog, but Domonique HAS to chew quite a lot. Also, whenever I want my dog to stop doing something I always say NO not all that loud but deep. And very importantly--in my mind I picture him behaving how I want him to. I think it is really important to not give much importance to the naughty deed or behaviour. Instead, after giving the no command, which all doggies know very early, I focus on the way I want him to behave. I form a picture in my mind of what I want him to do.
It is like training a child. Punishment doesn't work--reward does. Building up their confidence and self esteem works. So put your thoughts and energy in what it is like to be that little doggie and then what does he/she really want? The closer we can come to being in their "shoes" the easier it is to understand what they need and the better our relationship with them becomes. It is why we have relationships with the little darlings, isn't it? Because interaction with them is so fascinating and fulfilling.
Maybe the reason your little doggie is biting when you are "wanting him to do something" is because he wants you to listen to what he is saying. It can't hurt to explain why you want him to do something and maybe it will bring about a better understanding and more compliance.
Do you have the book How To Train Your Bichon Frise by Liz Palika? I just got it and it is excellent. She knows Bichons! She describes much of the behavior if not all, that my buzzer has.
She has a section on biting, nipping & snapping: p. 85
Quote: Teach your Bichon not to use his mouth by not allowing it to happen. Whenever he turns his mouth toward your hand or arm, even in play, use your deep voice, "No Bite!" and move your hand away. If you are playing, stop the game immediately after the correction. If you were giving him a toy or a treat when he used his mouth, take it away. Make sure he understands that using his mouth will not get him whatever he wants and will result in a correction and your displeasure.
If he does not react to the verbal correction, you can use your hand to close his mouth when he tries to bite. Simply close his mouth with your fingers as you tell him, "No Bite!"
If he protests or tries to bite again, repeat the correction. If he works himself into a temper tantrum, take him back to his crate and give him a time-out for 15 or 20 minutes. Let him out when he's calmed down.
When correcting biting, keep in mind that with some dogs, aggression begets aggression. If you show aggressive behaviour toward your dog, he may respond with aggressive behaviour of his own. Therefore, correct the dog enough to stop the biting, but stop the correction as soon as he gives up. Do not hold a grudge, do not rant and rave at your dog, and do not hit him."
Our dog when it does not want to do something it starts to nip and tries to bite. Has anyone had this problem?
DarStar responds:
Our Domonique does that nipping and grabbing your pants leg when he wants your attention, wants to play, etc. He also does this to our Golden Retriever. So I assume this is a doggie way. After all doggies don't have hands. It must be very frustrating to be so small that if you don't want to do something someone can just pick you up and put you where they want you, stop you from what you were doing, etc.
What I do, which work sometimes and sometimes it doesn't, is to say "no bite" and gently open his mouth and remove him, then walk away as though it wasn't a big deal, but I don't expect him to do that again and then I give him his favorite chew toy. I don't know about your dog, but Domonique HAS to chew quite a lot. Also, whenever I want my dog to stop doing something I always say NO not all that loud but deep. And very importantly--in my mind I picture him behaving how I want him to. I think it is really important to not give much importance to the naughty deed or behaviour. Instead, after giving the no command, which all doggies know very early, I focus on the way I want him to behave. I form a picture in my mind of what I want him to do.
It is like training a child. Punishment doesn't work--reward does. Building up their confidence and self esteem works. So put your thoughts and energy in what it is like to be that little doggie and then what does he/she really want? The closer we can come to being in their "shoes" the easier it is to understand what they need and the better our relationship with them becomes. It is why we have relationships with the little darlings, isn't it? Because interaction with them is so fascinating and fulfilling.
Maybe the reason your little doggie is biting when you are "wanting him to do something" is because he wants you to listen to what he is saying. It can't hurt to explain why you want him to do something and maybe it will bring about a better understanding and more compliance.
Do you have the book How To Train Your Bichon Frise by Liz Palika? I just got it and it is excellent. She knows Bichons! She describes much of the behavior if not all, that my buzzer has.
She has a section on biting, nipping & snapping: p. 85
Quote: Teach your Bichon not to use his mouth by not allowing it to happen. Whenever he turns his mouth toward your hand or arm, even in play, use your deep voice, "No Bite!" and move your hand away. If you are playing, stop the game immediately after the correction. If you were giving him a toy or a treat when he used his mouth, take it away. Make sure he understands that using his mouth will not get him whatever he wants and will result in a correction and your displeasure.
If he does not react to the verbal correction, you can use your hand to close his mouth when he tries to bite. Simply close his mouth with your fingers as you tell him, "No Bite!"
If he protests or tries to bite again, repeat the correction. If he works himself into a temper tantrum, take him back to his crate and give him a time-out for 15 or 20 minutes. Let him out when he's calmed down.
When correcting biting, keep in mind that with some dogs, aggression begets aggression. If you show aggressive behaviour toward your dog, he may respond with aggressive behaviour of his own. Therefore, correct the dog enough to stop the biting, but stop the correction as soon as he gives up. Do not hold a grudge, do not rant and rave at your dog, and do not hit him."
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