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    Apr 5, 2011, 07:50 PM
    My Husky Pup snaps and bites
    My HUSKY puppy bites, I've been told numerous times that they are different to train being stubborn and active, I have no problems with him sitting lay down or speak and toilet trained just he likes to snap and bite, drawing blood sometimes. He is 10 weeks old chocolate and I love him to bits apart from ehh He bites I won't hit him because that'll attendees him more and is stupid I've asserted dominance by walking through doors first eating first making him sit before he eats and all that stuff as well as changing my hand for a toy pinching the back of his neck (trainer said to do that) squeal or startle him with a loud noise but he still doesn't even let up, I'm sure it's gotten worse can anyone help please?
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    Apr 5, 2011, 08:11 PM

    He is 10 weeks old. His nipping and biting will run its course. THis is called bite inhibition. Typically, his brothers, sisters, mom and relatives teach puppy how hard of a bite is acceptable and if its appropriate for puppy to bite relatives.

    To help stop, try to not play any games that will make him want to play with his mouth. That is tug-o-war and various other games where he uses his mouth roughly. Give him LOTS of chew toys, things he can chew on. Such as nylabones, frozen socks, etc. This will help him get his nibbles out, and instead of taking that need out on you during play, he will chew on appropriate things. It also re-enforces what he can and can't have.

    If he bites you, don't rip your hand away. That's a game. Yelp VERY loud and pull away, get up and walk away. If that doesn't hit home, you can always grab him with your other hand (not roughly, just grab him), yelp loudly and gently push him to the ground. That is simulating mom pushing him away if he bites her or any other dog. She is never rough with her puppies, just consistent.

    Last resort would be a bitter spray in the mouth or a vinegar/water mixture or even ice cold water. Spray directly in the face and say, very firmly and upset in almost a growl tone, "NO BITE".

    Give him time. Don't expect everything to happen all at once. He will get it, he will stop. Be consistent on your method of correction and don't allow him to put his mouth on ANY part of the human body. Even if someone else grabs him and he starts mouthing them, tell them that its not allowed.

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