Bad puppy advice/links wanted?

[paddyhasneeds]

A friend of mine has a King Charles Spaniel puppy (male), approx 9-10 weeks.

Apparently he's biting quite a bit and it's causing her to worry that he's "going to be a bad'un".

I know little about dogs but said I'd ask if anyone either had any direct advice, or better yet any decent/reputable links to sites that have information or forums on this kind of thing vs. simply hitting Google.

Thanks in advance.

[ali_kat]

You want bad puppy advice?

Or advice on how to train a puppy to be good?

[Justayellowbadge]

paddyhasneeds said:

information or forums on this kind of thing vs. simply hitting Google.

Odd name for a dog, and I doubt it will work. Probably make the poor blighter worse, tbh.

[paddyhasneeds]

Justayellowbadge said:

paddyhasneeds said:

information or forums on this kind of thing vs. simply hitting Google.

Odd name for a dog, and I doubt it will work. Probably make the poor blighter worse, tbh.

I like what you did there.

[Shabs]

HTH

[Nuclearsquash]

Shabs said:

HTH

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[Republik]

King Charles Spaniels will chew eveything when puppies. Just like most dogs. Ours grew out of it at about 1 year old. I can only recommend you buy them something to chew on. Toys, tennis balls, bones etc. Anything you don't want them to chew, spray with something called Anti-chew spray, from Pets at home. You will go through a lot at first but the dog will become more aware of what is ok, and not ok, to chew.

By the way, King Charles Spaniels are pretty much the easiest breed to look after.

Edited by Republik on Monday 17th August 14:01

[paddyhasneeds]

Republik said:

King Charles Spaniels will chew eveything when puppies. Just like most dogs. Ours grew out of it at about 1 year old. I can only recommend you buy them something to chew on. Toys, tennis balls, bones etc. Anything you don't want them to chew, spray with something called Anti-chew spray, from Pets at home. You will go through a lot at first but the dog will become more aware of what is ok, and not ok, to chew.

By the way, King Charles Spaniels are pretty much the easiest breed to look after.

Edited by Republik on Monday 17th August 14:01

I think the problem is that "chew" includes limbs and he's drawn blood on one occasion apparently.

[nick s]

All puppies bite. it's in their nature. Our 3 puppies bit really hard when they were small. Just keep firmly telling them no when they do it. They usually grow out of it at about 6 months or so.

[Davey111]

I know one of the members on here is a dog trainer. He's located in the midlands as well. I think the user name is nick_j007. HTH

[vrooom]

They are testing your reaction. so every time they bite, you gonna do "OWCH" in loud voice

[Bluebarge]

paddyhasneeds said:

Republik said:

King Charles Spaniels will chew eveything when puppies. Just like most dogs. Ours grew out of it at about 1 year old. I can only recommend you buy them something to chew on. Toys, tennis balls, bones etc. Anything you don't want them to chew, spray with something called Anti-chew spray, from Pets at home. You will go through a lot at first but the dog will become more aware of what is ok, and not ok, to chew.

By the way, King Charles Spaniels are pretty much the easiest breed to look after.

Edited by Republik on Monday 17th August 14:01

I think the problem is that "chew" includes limbs and he's drawn blood on one occasion apparently.

All dogs play-bite, especially puppies. This one sounds like he's just old enough to start training, so get him down dog-training class. He needs boundaries set for him, and be made to understand he's bottom of the pack. If your friend trains him properly, he'll stop it v.quickly

[Republik]

paddyhasneeds said:

Republik said:

King Charles Spaniels will chew eveything when puppies. Just like most dogs. Ours grew out of it at about 1 year old. I can only recommend you buy them something to chew on. Toys, tennis balls, bones etc. Anything you don't want them to chew, spray with something called Anti-chew spray, from Pets at home. You will go through a lot at first but the dog will become more aware of what is ok, and not ok, to chew.

By the way, King Charles Spaniels are pretty much the easiest breed to look after.

Edited by Republik on Monday 17th August 14:01

I think the problem is that "chew" includes limbs and he's drawn blood on one occasion apparently.

In that case, I'd recommend a few lessons with a pro. Do you know if it's play biting or intentional?

[BiggusLaddus]

paddyhasneeds said:

I think the problem is that "chew" includes limbs and he's drawn blood on one occasion apparently.

Google bite inhibition and you will get loads of results on how to deal with it.

Lots of puppies do it and unless its made clear to them that it hurts, they won't know it does. If you teach them how hard is too hard, then if they ever give a warning snap as an adult, they are more likley to do it softly, rather than clamping down as hard as they can.

[paddyhasneeds]

BiggusLaddus said:

paddyhasneeds said:

I think the problem is that "chew" includes limbs and he's drawn blood on one occasion apparently.

Google bite inhibition and you will get loads of results on how to deal with it.

Lots of puppies do it and unless its made clear to them that it hurts, they won't know it does. If you teach them how hard is too hard, then if they ever give a warning snap as an adult, they are more likley to do it softly, rather than clamping down as hard as they can.

Thanks very much, I may not know much about puppies but that looks very useful as a starting point.

I'll pass that on, I know a colleague has recommended a local trainer/school as well.

[anonymous-user]

My Springer Spaniel labrador cross used to bite like crazy when she was a few months old! She would get excited and bite hands and faces and made my lip nose and ears bleed a few times! With some patience and correct training this can be stopped end the end result a very happy and well behaved little dog!

[Don]

I trained my black and white border collie out of biting...

...by biting him back, HARD, everytime he did it accompanied with some "tough love" thumping and the words NO BITES.

Within a week or two the phrase NO BITES was sufficient by itself. Within a month there was no more biting.

In my experience there is nothing more potent in dog training than some shock and awe when very little. They have to recognise YOU as "Top Dog" and believe their place in the pack is right at the bottom. That way they'll respect the family - and will accept training.

All the above in my experience - I am NOT a dog-trainer. Just someone who's done it once or twice.

[macp]

Yep they do bite when puppies but they are just mouthing.Like somebody else said we have trained both our miniature schnauzer & yorkie russell from pups by shouting loudly and reacting as if hurt when they bite.

[GKP]

The dog needs more exercise. (I'll just put that in as a cover-all )

Waterpistol treatment. Bites, barks etc gets a squirt with the waterpistol.