If you had a biter, what age did they stop? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

heatdance · 02-17-2008, 06:25 PM

Hi guys, checking in again for a light at the end of the tunnel. My 5 month old Lola is still bitey alot of the time when excited. Mouthy and nippy, feet and hands. I know I've heard that alot of dogs "outgrow" this in 2nd half of the first year (given consistency of not allowing of course). Ignoring works best as all else excites her. She is getting spayed soon as well. She is so great in all other ways: social, confidant, lets us know re: potty, not a destroyer, good with baths, travel, walking on leash, sit, down, and being in her crate. Also sleeps through the night. I'm trying to count my blessings but as you all know biting can be a big pain. Oh and barking at us also can accompany it. Would love a shout out from those who have come through to the other side. I admit I feel a little embarrassed when she acts crazy with visitors.
Thanks.

kalina82 · 02-17-2008, 06:30 PM

i put a stop to it as soon as it started so it never got really bad. i would yelp really loud and high pitched whenever she would put her mouth on me. Also if you make your hand into a fist there isn't anything for them to bite and they can't get your fist in their mouth. it usually stops them. Also when she bites and you correct her, replace your hand with a toy. give her something else to chew.

if she's being obnoxious by barking and trying to bite at you simply ignore her. get up and walk away. she'll learn that when she acts that way it pushes you away.

Gracie2006 · 02-17-2008, 06:35 PM

Gracie started biting at 10-12 weeks and I had it stopped by 16 weeks or so. Ignoring is not enough. When your baby bites, it is time for exile. Immediately say no, stop whatever you were doing, stand up, and turn around with your back to your puppy. Fold your arms and stand there with your back to your puppy for at least 60 seconds. Then go back to doing whatever it was you were doing with your puppy. If she bites again, immediately do the same thing. I used this technique with Gracie and it worked like a charm. Who likes to have someone stand with their back to you?

heatdance · 02-17-2008, 06:49 PM

yes, we've done all that, she does get put in her crate and also has toys replaced instead of hands,etc. Has lots of bullysticks and things to chew on. We 100% do not tolerate the biting. I'm am specifically looking to hear from folks who did everything religiously like we have and it still took longer for them to outgrow the behaviour.

02-17-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
heatdance Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mass Posts: 20	If you had a biter, what age did they stop? Hi guys, checking in again for a light at the end of the tunnel. My 5 month old Lola is still bitey alot of the time when excited. Mouthy and nippy, feet and hands. I know I've heard that alot of dogs "outgrow" this in 2nd half of the first year (given consistency of not allowing of course). Ignoring works best as all else excites her. She is getting spayed soon as well. She is so great in all other ways: social, confidant, lets us know re: potty, not a destroyer, good with baths, travel, walking on leash, sit, down, and being in her crate. Also sleeps through the night. I'm trying to count my blessings but as you all know biting can be a big pain. Oh and barking at us also can accompany it. Would love a shout out from those who have come through to the other side. I admit I feel a little embarrassed when she acts crazy with visitors. Thanks.

02-17-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i put a stop to it as soon as it started so it never got really bad. i would yelp really loud and high pitched whenever she would put her mouth on me. Also if you make your hand into a fist there isn't anything for them to bite and they can't get your fist in their mouth. it usually stops them. Also when she bites and you correct her, replace your hand with a toy. give her something else to chew. if she's being obnoxious by barking and trying to bite at you simply ignore her. get up and walk away. she'll learn that when she acts that way it pushes you away. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

02-17-2008, 06:35 PM	#3
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Gracie started biting at 10-12 weeks and I had it stopped by 16 weeks or so. Ignoring is not enough. When your baby bites, it is time for exile. Immediately say no, stop whatever you were doing, stand up, and turn around with your back to your puppy. Fold your arms and stand there with your back to your puppy for at least 60 seconds. Then go back to doing whatever it was you were doing with your puppy. If she bites again, immediately do the same thing. I used this technique with Gracie and it worked like a charm. Who likes to have someone stand with their back to you? __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

02-17-2008, 06:49 PM	#4
heatdance Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mass Posts: 20	biting past 5 months old yes, we've done all that, she does get put in her crate and also has toys replaced instead of hands,etc. Has lots of bullysticks and things to chew on. We 100% do not tolerate the biting. I'm am specifically looking to hear from folks who did everything religiously like we have and it still took longer for them to outgrow the behaviour.