Bites my legs

LauraJav · 03-01-2013, 01:23 PM

I think Max tries to herd me.. but where?
I play with him and run and or even go for a walk and he bites my legs and it hurts.. I feel like a sheep..lol

Mary Beth · 03-01-2013, 09:48 PM

When Max does nips at your legs, stop - say sternly NO! then redirect by throwing a ball or stick and saying in a happy voice "this is yours".

gsdemack · 03-02-2013, 03:45 PM

Is a correction a good idea here? tug on the collar/leash?
Then redirect?

Sometimes I find the pup just prefers whatever part of my body it is....

Mary Beth · 03-02-2013, 06:31 PM

The correction didn't work with my Sting - it just ramped him up - then he'd grab the leash. What did work with him, was to stop, say sharply No! - throw a stick or ball and say happily " this is yours" and he would chase after that. He also did it off leash, usually n the morning outside in the yard - I learned to wear boots and have my jeans tucked in. It didn't last long and he did learn quickly.

doggiedad · 03-02-2013, 06:38 PM

wear long pants. how old is your dog/pup? with some direction
and training your pup will learn besides how much can a pup
really hurt?

Sunflowers · 03-02-2013, 07:02 PM

This isn't herding.
He is in prey drive.
He is barely over 4 months old.
This will continue until he gets older. Play with him with toys, try a flirt pole or throwing a fuzzy toy, then having another one so he will give you the first one.

PS-- at this age, redirection is better than correction. He is a puppy and wants to play!

Jag · 03-02-2013, 08:07 PM

"How much can a pup really hurt?"??? I dunno...I could count the scars on my legs.

I could tell you that a few times I had blood dripping down my leg...but I already know that "training and socializing" is the fix.

LauraJav · 03-06-2013, 08:59 AM

Lol- how much can a puppy really hurt?- that made me laugh!!
4 months, 40 pounds and insanely sharp teeth- yeah- I have scars!
Jag- I agree with you!! And for some reason the bites (all in play- not his fault because he is learning and doing great) but those bites are worse than major paper cuts!

03-01-2013, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 151	Bites my legs I think Max tries to herd me.. but where? I play with him and run and or even go for a walk and he bites my legs and it hurts.. I feel like a sheep..lol

03-01-2013, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mary Beth Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 1,273	When Max does nips at your legs, stop - say sternly NO! then redirect by throwing a ball or stick and saying in a happy voice "this is yours". __________________ Sting Chance von Gaard AKC GSD 2/8/2006

03-02-2013, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mary Beth Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 1,273	The correction didn't work with my Sting - it just ramped him up - then he'd grab the leash. What did work with him, was to stop, say sharply No! - throw a stick or ball and say happily " this is yours" and he would chase after that. He also did it off leash, usually n the morning outside in the yard - I learned to wear boots and have my jeans tucked in. It didn't last long and he did learn quickly. __________________ Sting Chance von Gaard AKC GSD 2/8/2006

03-02-2013, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,662	wear long pants. how old is your dog/pup? with some direction and training your pup will learn besides how much can a pup really hurt? __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

03-02-2013, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,660	This isn't herding. He is in prey drive. He is barely over 4 months old. This will continue until he gets older. Play with him with toys, try a flirt pole or throwing a fuzzy toy, then having another one so he will give you the first one. PS-- at this age, redirection is better than correction. He is a puppy and wants to play! __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

03-02-2013, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
gsdemack Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 126	Is a correction a good idea here? tug on the collar/leash? Then redirect? Sometimes I find the pup just prefers whatever part of my body it is....

03-02-2013, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	"How much can a pup really hurt?"??? I dunno...I could count the scars on my legs. I could tell you that a few times I had blood dripping down my leg...but I already know that "training and socializing" is the fix. __________________ Wrath of Grim z Dragon "Mr. Grim"- Threaten my handler. I dare you.

03-06-2013, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 151	Lol- how much can a puppy really hurt?- that made me laugh!! 4 months, 40 pounds and insanely sharp teeth- yeah- I have scars! Jag- I agree with you!! And for some reason the bites (all in play- not his fault because he is learning and doing great) but those bites are worse than major paper cuts!

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