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Across the Fence:  Hldy is growing and biting!  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 6:59:26 PM
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Took some snaps of Hildy outside this afternoon and at the end of our session she growled-grabbed my arm -ripping my sleeve-scratching and giving me two very bad bite bruises. I yelled of course, grabbed her and pushed her to the ground scolding her but she continued 'snapping.' I am at my wits end and need some advice quick. My husband who is a BIG guy merely scolds her and looms above her and she retreats. What can I do? I've never encountered anything quite like this and I am stumped-----I've tried everything. I am afraid she might try to bite others.
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 7:47:33 PM
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She needs dog training. Maybe she doesn't like being tied up outside???? Just don't know...but I wouldn't
want to put up with the biting. If she will bite you she will bite Others. Best of Luck with her.
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 8:06:17 PM
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No---she's an indoor dog thru and thru--- I have a dog line in the back that goes from the house way across the yard to the garage and a little rope in front so I can watch her while I garden. She is very, very stubborn. She bites when its play time and trying to stop her seems to infuriate her even more. She's quite loving and peaceful when she is tired and ready to rest. I must bring out the beast in her!
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 8:27:59 PM
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If she has a favorite toy let her carry it around all the time, keeps her mouth busy and not biting. I would never put up with the biting to much liability to handle.
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 11:13:37 PM
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Biting is a serious problem. Puppies learn not to bite hard when they are little; the mother dog will bite the pup if he bites her too hard or bites a sibling too hard. Hildy has apparently been denied this learning experience. She needs an experienced trainer. Some people say to growl and clamp your teeth over the dog's nose when it bites. I wish you luck.
Cindy
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YellowRose
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2016 : 04:51:06 AM
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Melody, so sorry to hear Hildy gets excited and bites. I have no suggestions on how to break her of that habit. Annie came to me knowing how to play nip without actually biting.
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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2016 : 11:05:53 AM
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I am so sorry she is biting. I have had a biting dog in the past and have a couple tricks. She may be biting because she is board. If it's that then run her crazy. Give her as much exercise as you can to wear her down. Once out of the puppy stage it should get better. You could always use a muzzle to help out. They are not my favorite but they learn quickly because they hate them on. She could be biting because she is teething. We also used bully sticks to help with that. They stink really bad but work. The last thing we did was similar to what Cindy says but I would never put my face in the face of a biting dog. Grasp their muzzle and hold it closed while you scold. It's similar to what the mother dog does when they are in trouble but use your hand. One last thing I learned is show your the boss. When you look your dog in the eyes don't be the first one to look away. This shows dominance. Seems silly but it works with my stubborn dog. Hope this can help!
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
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Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2016 : 11:49:34 AM
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I would say you should talk to your vet and get some training right away. Sounds like your husband is the Alpha and you are just another one of the pack, so she doesn't feel any need to obey you as she does him. If you do not stop the behavior now, it will continue and will only get worse -- you don't want her to bite a child, God forbid.
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Hldy is growing and biting!
