My arms look like a chew toy

shaner · 12-23-2011, 01:38 PM

My new puppy has decided I deserve lots of early Christmas presents in the way of constant bites. My hands and arms are all scratched up. It looks like I got in a fight with a cat.

I just went through this about a year ago with my girl Cedar and fully understand what is needed to teach bite inhibition, but being prepared doesn't seem to make it easier to deal with. He's only 9 weeks still so although we're working on it, I'm not expecting to see much results just yet. Cedar was around 4 months before the constant biting stopped.

I thought for sure this time around would be much easier, but it hasn't been. I just don't think there's an easy way of dealing with a land shark, short of wearing heavy clothing and gloves at all times of the day.

Oh well, hopefully only 2 more months to go. Got through it once, we'll get through it again.

Emoore · 12-23-2011, 02:11 PM

Aaaah, I remember those days. It's bad when you're going through it but soon it will be a fond memory.

VegasResident · 12-23-2011, 06:45 PM

RTFLMAO....ahhh I am SOOOO glad that time is over...wearing ski gloves, double jeans ahd long sweatshirts in the summer....Mine nothing worked till about 4-5 months old and then it magically stopped. My arms looked like sandpaper shredded. They should hang a neck tag on all GSD pups stating that construction clothes are required the first 4 months

bianca · 12-23-2011, 08:25 PM

I am in complete sympathy with you. My girl is only 2 but how quickly I had forgotten how bad it is! Cooper is only 9 weeks as well and this is a trying time

I can't believe how strong his bite is when he is latched onto my jeans!

Lesley1905 · 12-23-2011, 09:15 PM

They don't call them "Landsharks" for no reason

I remember those times as well!

PaddyD · 12-23-2011, 10:14 PM

You said it all: you got through it once, you will get through it again.
I am guess that you are just venting but really know what 'the deal' is.
Good luck getting through it. You know you have a lot of company and empathy.

12-23-2011, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 393	My arms look like a chew toy My new puppy has decided I deserve lots of early Christmas presents in the way of constant bites. My hands and arms are all scratched up. It looks like I got in a fight with a cat. I just went through this about a year ago with my girl Cedar and fully understand what is needed to teach bite inhibition, but being prepared doesn't seem to make it easier to deal with. He's only 9 weeks still so although we're working on it, I'm not expecting to see much results just yet. Cedar was around 4 months before the constant biting stopped. I thought for sure this time around would be much easier, but it hasn't been. I just don't think there's an easy way of dealing with a land shark, short of wearing heavy clothing and gloves at all times of the day. Oh well, hopefully only 2 more months to go. Got through it once, we'll get through it again.

12-23-2011, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	Aaaah, I remember those days. It's bad when you're going through it but soon it will be a fond memory. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

12-23-2011, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
VegasResident Master Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 919	RTFLMAO....ahhh I am SOOOO glad that time is over...wearing ski gloves, double jeans ahd long sweatshirts in the summer....Mine nothing worked till about 4-5 months old and then it magically stopped. My arms looked like sandpaper shredded. They should hang a neck tag on all GSD pups stating that construction clothes are required the first 4 months __________________ Dogs Teach Us Unconditional Love Bindi - GSD (standard coat)- High School Jingles Bell Doyle - (12/1993 - 08/2004) Binky - my soulmate GSD dog (12/19/99-11/16/09) I miss her.. Romeo Bär - Long Standard Coat GSD

12-23-2011, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	I am in complete sympathy with you. My girl is only 2 but how quickly I had forgotten how bad it is! Cooper is only 9 weeks as well and this is a trying time I can't believe how strong his bite is when he is latched onto my jeans! __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

12-23-2011, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lesley1905 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 906	They don't call them "Landsharks" for no reason I remember those times as well! __________________ Brody: GSD May 2010 Von der Sauk Zella : Pitbull, July 2006 Fritzy: GSD February 2008 Pita: Cavalier July 2011

12-23-2011, 10:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	You said it all: you got through it once, you will get through it again. I am guess that you are just venting but really know what 'the deal' is. Good luck getting through it. You know you have a lot of company and empathy.

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