How do you stop a german shepherd puppy from barking and biting at 6 week old?
Posted on Nov 08, 2008 under puppy barking |Yeah well i just got my puppy 2 days ago & its 6 weeks old and she's ok and everything but when she plays or doesn't like been pick up starts to growl and then starts barking and bitting hard all furious and everything i never seen that in a puppy i dont know what to do because i already got bite on my hand so yeah help cuz i i try so many ways but none have really work???
ok, we are dealing with a few issues here, so lets get started.
First of all, the puppy you go there, take it back to the breeder now. That puppy is only 6 weeks old, how dare anyone seel a puppy that old to anyone. Puppies are not suppose to be removed from the litter until 8 weeks at the earliest. I know, whats 2 weeks, but 2 weeks to a puppy is like 6 months to you and me. Puppies are suppose to be with their litter until 8 weeks of age for proper socialization ("The Dog Listener" by Jan Fennell and
"The Art of Raising a Puppy" by the Monks of New Skete")
Second books, I know, in this day adn age, who reads a book. Well, you might want to, the two formentioned would be a good start. They both deal with the issues that you are dealing with, including step by step instructions on what to do with a new puppy. Now as for the one you have now, if the asshole breeder doesn't take the puppy back.
Do not tap, slap, pop, or in any other way shape or form hit that puppy. I mean, when you were a baby, and you were crying or biting, did your parents hit you for that. If they did, you need help. If the puppy is grawling or anything like that when you are trying to hold it, roll it over on its back in your arms. This shows the puppy that he has no control and needs to learn to submit. As for the biting, if it really hurts that bad, and believe me, I have been around enough puppies to know, then let him know. Scream really loud "OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" and then place the puppy down, do not throw toss, or in any way forcefully remove the puppy from you. Get up and walk away from the puppy. 10-1 says that the puppy will come running back to you. I have a 6 month old GSD and he was nipping when we got him, took about a day, but can take as long as a week. You will learn that the puppy wants to play with you, and it will learn not to bite.
By Onyx Ninja on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
eemmmm…..ok..I'm not trying to be sarcastic here but if you can stop a human baby from crying and grabbing hold of you then you have the magic touch to stop a pup from bark'n & nip'n
but…joking over, you do need to give him time…she's just a baby and can't learn over night.
To correct the nipping gently (and I MEAN gently) with one or two fingers give her a "tap" on the side of her throat area when she bites and say "NO" in a firm but not harsh voice (this mimicks the mother dogs correction to her pups). Don't use your hands as "toys" such as rough housing with her and letting her nip you.
She will grow out of it.
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By Michael da Man on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
Watch the Dog Whisperer on TV… he shows how to get dogs to cease antisocial behavior.
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By LuvMyPup on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
Start rubbing her under her belly and treat her. Keep treating her and slowly lift her up. If she growls, or barks or bites, let her go and leave for about 10-15 minutes, or how ever much time you think is enough punishment. Try again and bit by bit you should be able to pick her up w/out her biting, growling, or barking.
Good luck!!
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By streams_offire on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
i have a chech border patrol german sheperd she was the same there is not alot you can do to tell you the truth besides show dominancy by raising your voice and looking directly in it's eyes ….be careful not to get bitten as you are doing it as they are a very dominant animal it is bred into them as they are for patrol and defence if you dont know alot about them ..i wouldnt keep it but ifyou must look up training manuals for aggresive dogs
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By curious on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
That's just what puppys do - that's how puppies play with other puppies, so that's how they play with you. Your puppy is also figuring out what it can all do, growling for example is a sound she may be figuring out. You dog is probably not trying to purposly be viscious with you, she's just "testing herself" so to say. If your dog bites too hard, say no & move her away from you, she'll catch on after awhile.
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By dogperson on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
The first problem is 6 wks is MUCH too young for a puppy to be taken away from it's mother and siblings. It's actually illegal to sell a puppy that young in many states.
My advise is to take the pup back to wherever you got it and get your money back. You got taken!
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By Bruce on Nov 8, 2008 | Reply
ok, we are dealing with a few issues here, so lets get started.
First of all, the puppy you go there, take it back to the breeder now. That puppy is only 6 weeks old, how dare anyone seel a puppy that old to anyone. Puppies are not suppose to be removed from the litter until 8 weeks at the earliest. I know, whats 2 weeks, but 2 weeks to a puppy is like 6 months to you and me. Puppies are suppose to be with their litter until 8 weeks of age for proper socialization ("The Dog Listener" by Jan Fennell and
"The Art of Raising a Puppy" by the Monks of New Skete")
Second books, I know, in this day adn age, who reads a book. Well, you might want to, the two formentioned would be a good start. They both deal with the issues that you are dealing with, including step by step instructions on what to do with a new puppy. Now as for the one you have now, if the asshole breeder doesn't take the puppy back.
Do not tap, slap, pop, or in any other way shape or form hit that puppy. I mean, when you were a baby, and you were crying or biting, did your parents hit you for that. If they did, you need help. If the puppy is grawling or anything like that when you are trying to hold it, roll it over on its back in your arms. This shows the puppy that he has no control and needs to learn to submit. As for the biting, if it really hurts that bad, and believe me, I have been around enough puppies to know, then let him know. Scream really loud "OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" and then place the puppy down, do not throw toss, or in any way forcefully remove the puppy from you. Get up and walk away from the puppy. 10-1 says that the puppy will come running back to you. I have a 6 month old GSD and he was nipping when we got him, took about a day, but can take as long as a week. You will learn that the puppy wants to play with you, and it will learn not to bite.
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German Shepherd Rescuer, Handler, and trainer for 3 years
"The Dog Listener" by Jan Fennell
"The Art of Raising a Puppy" by the Monks of New Skete
By aarons on Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
boy them dog breeder want a kick in a them head because they are selling a puppy and they are vey careless ok you should take up the puppy and hold his muzzle and give it a little squeeze and say you pussy cloth dont blut clothe bite me (GENIUS)
By naomi on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
Again six weeks id way too young, you will probably have a lot of other problems with this dog beacuse of that fact. Puppies play by biting and jumping, etc. But it needs to learn that it is not acceptble with humans, soon it will be a big dog with the potential to really harm someone especiallly children. As the owner it is your responsibility to control it. The mothe did not reward her pup with treats and neither should you. The pup needs to learn to follow direction beacuse you are it’s leader. Lots of affection, pets, ad belly rubs when he is good are the only treat a puppy needs. Firm discipline when it is bad is a must, or your pup will have no respect for you. When it bites hold it’s mouth shut and say no. Put your hand out again and if it nips again hold it’s mouth shut and say no. This takes a good amount of repitition but it does work. If you’ve been unlucky enough to get a pup that is constanty vying for dominance(I have twice)than the problem runs deeper than just puppy play. You will need to be very consistant and very very firm about who is in charge. Are personal dog trainer showed us how to hold the pupy down on it’s back, it will struggle, look it in the eye, hold it until it stops struggling, it should look away and usually give a sigh( a sign of giving into your authority)if you wait for the sigh it might take awhile depending on how determined your puppy is to be the dominant one. This really works i have done it with two of my german shepherds. It is a must to establish your dominance if you ever want to have a succesful relationship with your dog. I hope this helps, remember no food treats, mother dogs did not bribe their pups to listen to them it was expecteded.
By naomi on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
I also forgot to mention that when you hold the pup down on it’s back it will try to bite and nip simply gently but firmly hold it’s mouth shut. Also after you hold the pups mouth shut for biting and he stops give him a bone or something that he is allowed to chew on and praise him when he does, this will let him know what is acceptable if he feels the need to bite or chew.
By Lonnie on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply
Last week, I bought my 16 & 12 yr. old sons an 8 wk. old German Shepherd puppy. I’ve ALWAYS been TERRIFIED of ANY & ALL dogs!!! No one ever thought I’d buy my sons a dog, but I did for all our sakes. I want desperately to love this dog, but I’m afraid of him. I don’t know why because he’s so precious! I’ve made some great strides towards accepting him as a part of our family. I talk “baby talk” to him, I pet him, I rub his head & behind his ears, but his has to be either in his kennel or in my son’s arms. I don’t like him to jump on me, lick me, or even gallop in my direction. He’s a typical puppy and I know he likes & recognizes me, but how can I overcome my fears? I don’t have much time because I know he’ll become really big, really fast. How can I know the difference between when he’s playing and when he’s trying to be dominant? I know he can sense fear, so I try to hide it, but is there any help or advice out there for me??? I want to love him without fear.