Why does is always have to be "me"?

Angelina03 · 01-13-2012, 10:06 AM

I know this topic is worn out, but my gosh, Rocco is tearing me up with the biting. I try everything that I read on here. I redirect him with the toys and somehow he finds his way back to my hands or feet. It's what he wants!! The night before last, as I was holding him, be bit my neck so bad, it looked like I had been attacked. Last night, he bit my nose (I almost started crying from the pain) and soon after bit my arm and nipple! He goes into these frenzies and there is no stopping him. I grab him tight to stop the biting and he just struggles with me...
Help! What should I do?

Josie/Zeus · 01-13-2012, 10:19 AM

When my pup goes crazy like that, I put him on a time out, put him in the crate.

Emoore · 01-13-2012, 10:21 AM

When my pup did that I'd take him outside and play with the flirtpole until he was worn out.

ladyfreckles · 01-13-2012, 10:33 AM

It helps to yelp really loudly like a hurt dog every time they bite you. I also play a little game of tug-o-war with a tag to try to wear him out.

DanielleOttoMom · 01-13-2012, 10:40 AM

I agree with a time out in the crate.

Teaching Bite Inhibition

Angelina03 · 01-13-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Josie/Zeus

When my pup goes crazy like that, I put him on a time out, put him in the crate.

I've been wanting to implement time out but I don't have a space in my house that I can close off and I've heard that you shouldn't use their create for punishment.

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Originally Posted by Emoore

When my pup did that I'd take him outside and play with the flirtpole until he was worn out.

These times happen when it's too late to go outside or shortly after going outside.

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Originally Posted by ladyfreckles

It helps to yelp really loudly like a hurt dog every time they bite you. I also play a little game of tug-o-war with a tag to try to wear him out.

Yelping doesn't even faze him; and with tug-o-war, he somehow finds his way to my hand. He bits around the toy until he gets to my hand. I have to keep twisting the toy around, LOL.

I've started trying "no" and walking away. Only, I "want" to play with him without getting torn up.

**Lauri & The Gang** · 01-13-2012, 01:26 PM

Go buy a yard of fleece and cut it into 3" wide strips. Take 3 strips and braid them together then knot the top and bottom and you should have a 3-4 foot long tug toy!

When he gets close to your hands just grab the other end.

mwiacek10 · 01-13-2012, 01:30 PM

Bitter Apple spray worked for me. I sprayed it on my hands and let him get a good taste. He eventually realized that mama didn't taste so good.

Lilie · 01-13-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauri & The Gang

Go buy a yard of fleece and cut it into 3" wide strips. Take 3 strips and braid them together then knot the top and bottom and you should have a 3-4 foot long tug toy!

When he gets close to your hands just grab the other end.

OMG! That is such a great idea!

Angelina03 · 01-13-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mwiacek10

Bitter Apple spray worked for me. I sprayed it on my hands and let him get a good taste. He eventually realized that mama didn't taste so good.

Lol

That's not a bad idea.

01-13-2012, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Angelina03 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 626	Why does is always have to be "me"? I know this topic is worn out, but my gosh, Rocco is tearing me up with the biting. I try everything that I read on here. I redirect him with the toys and somehow he finds his way back to my hands or feet. It's what he wants!! The night before last, as I was holding him, be bit my neck so bad, it looked like I had been attacked. Last night, he bit my nose (I almost started crying from the pain) and soon after bit my arm and nipple! He goes into these frenzies and there is no stopping him. I grab him tight to stop the biting and he just struggles with me... Help! What should I do? __________________ Angela_______________________________ Danny (husband) ~ Samantha (daughter) ~ Rocco (GSD) Lucky (cat) ~ Beauty (cat) ~ MuMu (cat)

01-13-2012, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	When my pup goes crazy like that, I put him on a time out, put him in the crate. __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

01-13-2012, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	When my pup did that I'd take him outside and play with the flirtpole until he was worn out. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-13-2012, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
ladyfreckles Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,833	It helps to yelp really loudly like a hurt dog every time they bite you. I also play a little game of tug-o-war with a tag to try to wear him out. __________________ Viking vom Zeder-Kamme (11/19/2011)

01-13-2012, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,954	I agree with a time out in the crate. Teaching Bite Inhibition __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

01-13-2012, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	Go buy a yard of fleece and cut it into 3" wide strips. Take 3 strips and braid them together then knot the top and bottom and you should have a 3-4 foot long tug toy! When he gets close to your hands just grab the other end. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

01-13-2012, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
mwiacek10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grosse Ile, MI Posts: 281	Bitter Apple spray worked for me. I sprayed it on my hands and let him get a good taste. He eventually realized that mama didn't taste so good. __________________ Michele Gunny Sgt von Wind Dancer CGC (12/23/09) Lana - Siamese (12/26/06) Twister - TB Mare (4/14/06)

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