How do I entertain my dog without him biting me?
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at
9:23 pm
My dog’s moping around the house, and I feel Really bad for him… he looks so bored and upset…
But I can’t really play with him. Every time I try, he either starts biting me or barking. He bites REALLY hard for a two-month-old puppy.
But what can I do?
He has two ropes, two blankets, and almost ten old stuffed animals. Not really doing much.
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Tie a tennis ball or a stuffed toy (one that doesn’t have parts that can be easily chewed off, like arms or legs) to a strong/thick piece string and drag it along the floor for him to chase and play with :o) My puppy loved it!
Also, you have to understand that your puppy is teething, and he doesn’t always realise how hard he is biting you! Make sure he has plenty of toys to safely and happily chew on. When he bites you, let out a little “yelp” like its littermates would do. It will let him know that he is hurting you, in a “language” that he understands. Then, immediately give him something that he IS allowed to chew on.
Good luck, feel free to message me.
if ur dog keeps doing that
i think u should take it to someone who trains dogs
I have 3 puppies, 2 at 14 wks and 1 at 10 wks. I try to make them play with toys, letting them chew/tug on stuffed animals, ropes, etc. I also put my hand under a blanket and let them chew on my hand through the blanket - doesn’t hurt so much. I also cry out when they chew to hard, that’s what they do to each other when playing.
HE NEEDS ANOTHER DOG TO PLAY WITH SINCE IT DOESN’T LIKE YOU WELL YOU COULD GET IT SOME TOYS TO PLAY WITH SINCE IT DOES NOT LIKE YOU JUST SPOIL IT.
Play tug of war with a old sock. Get him some used stuffed animals to get too. My dog lives to get the fluff out of them. He is just a normal puppy..whatever you do..don’t ever hit him, that is so wrong. They can be scolded with your voice. Have fun..he loves you..you are his whole world right now!
My dog loves baby carrots too. I throw bites and she goes and gets them. Also, never give him chocolate, raisens or grapes..poison to dogs.
At this age, your puppy needs chew toys, he is teething! Toys will also provide entertainment for him. Try and buy a variety or toys and chewies. Rope toys, are a good way to play tug of war, without him being able to bite you. Puppies need a lot of exercise, so try running and playing with him to tire him out. A kong is a great toy for puppies to have as they are teething. They can be filled with food or treats and can provide entertainment for a while. There are also a variety of edible bones that take them a while to chew on. Try staying away from rawhides for now, puppies tend to bite off big pieces that can clog their intestines up.
Hope this helps
Use toys not your hands when playing with a puppy.
When your pup does bite make a loud yelp and stop playing immediately. Ignore it for awhile.
You should never let a puppy bite or chew on you because it lets them think that they can bite humans.
He’s a BABY. He’s not "moping around." He’s trying to sleep. Puppies sleep twenty hours a day. Leave him alone.
Biting and barking is puppy play.
If you want him to stop biting you, the usual method is the same one that his littermates used: when you feel teeth, you yell, and you terminate the contact. You turn away and fold your arms across your chest: don’t let him see your face or eyes.
When the pup gives up, go back and sit down on the floor. He’ll come over and love on you; pet him. All is forgiven… till the next time he bites. He’ll catch on.
When he bites you, yelp, stand up, and turn away (throw a quiet tantrum). This is what his littermates would do to tell him that he’s biting too hard. By ignoring him, you are teaching him that biting hard stops playtime.
Try getting a bone/teething toys for him to relieve any teething pains on, and be consistent. Don’t yelp one day and keep playing the next. Soon you should see him being more careful around you.
cover up with sneakers high socks long sleeve shirt and gloves so your whole boddie is covered and buy him a nive jucie bone and play fetch with him, and take him to a vet(if u want) and see if they cand do anything about the barking and biting. HOPE EVERYTHING WORKS OUT!
try and him lots of toys and take him for walks. he needs to be trained right now as well
Godblessx