How to Easily Teach Your Puppy To STOP Biting You.

[@greenhammer1148]

Wow, these tips are a lot better than "squeel and pretend you got hurt."

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks, I'm happy the video is helpful. :)

[@jakehahn2457]

Yeah that never works.

[@ameliacamara5414]

Right I tried that and it doesn’t work

[@ag-vq1dc]

seriously. i do that and my puppy thinks i’m playing and comes at me more.

[@DesignerFromMars]

lol… yeah right? I squeal because it actually hurts and he still doesn’t stop.

[@ronnieminer349]

The Guide elaborates on the techniques used on the show. The examples given in the kzbin.infoUgkxECnmSvBSv_NGWx4_ChD73pF3NYZwI2F3 are helpful and some of the techniques suggested very useful. One such technique/tool suggested was the lure stick to encourage a small dog to keep up with the heel command. I have a small dog who lags behind smelling any and everything and find it hard to keep bending over while walking to his level. The lure stick is great also for another dogs focus and sprinting at anything that catches her eye. The stories about different dogs, their different temperaments, have been helpful, especially Lulu's: After reading about Lulu's challenges I felt relief concerning one of my rescues that I have had for 10 years. Over many years I have checked out many training books from the library, watched different shows, DVDS, bought training books, taken lessons and this book is the best by far! Kindness, patience and perseverance works.

[@juliahofman2861]

That was an excellent explanation. Not just "here's how you stop it" but an actual explanation of why they do it in the first place

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Julia! I really appreciate that! :)

[@jessjackson2949]

He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book kzbin.infoUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.

[@jessicabernatchez4726]

The comedic timing of “and he’s becoming my little buddy” followed by the pup getting up and walking away made me chuckle! Great video, thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks!

[@hexbratz]

this gives me so much reassurance, me and my parents recently adopted a 3 month old beagle and he’s obsessed with biting us to the point of leaving marks and sometimes bleeding, it hurts but it’s nothing unbearable.. i thought i was doing something wrong😭 thank you for this!

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@immap5709]

My beagle puppy is the same way 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@adrianagranados7396]

I adopted an 8 month old and same with biting and destructive the apt and jumping on anything that hangs !

[@dianel858]

Thank you. I feel reassured that I haven’t got an aggressive puppy just a playful puppy who wants my attention to play. So important to understand. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Diane! I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@marioligata5024]

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[@jam5287]

Dude.. so helpful. Most training videos take forever to get to the point. I’ve seen 20+ videos that don’t even explain or show nearly half as much as you just covered in 5 minutes.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Jake! I appreciate that and I'm glad the video was helpful. Cheers!

[@DdD-pi8jw]

Very good advice. I’m so tired of people saying that if you don’t stop a puppy from biting they will continue as they grow up. I’ve had GSDs all my life. Every one has bitten my hands and ankles and anything else it could get a hold of. They definitely grew out of it. Enjoy your puppy, and let them be a puppy!

[@livinglifeleona]

Finally someone says redirection does nothing for puppy biting. I've always thought that, and done the "I'm gonna make my hand in your mouth an uncomfortable experience until you're desperate to pull away" thing and it WORKS. With some breeds, they might grow out of it. But working dogs and herders/protectors especially will not get the point with simple redirection. It's bogus.

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@CarlosSalazar-io3py]

Yes agree redirect is just that. "Look at squirrel." Something we try to avoid in the real world. I used the tender spot method on my 11 week old Blue Lacy 2 times he was done with my hand. IMO, One has to make it uncomfortable for the dog or puppy to realize some masters don't like it either. If a dog only knows what you like, he is only getting 50% of his master.

[@livinglifeleona]

@@CarlosSalazar-io3py Great way to think about it!!

[@melissah3772]

I actually clicked on this video because I love when puppies play bite and I was thinking that maybe I would learn something about why it's a bad idea to let them do it, but what a pleasant surprise to see that Nate says bite away!! :)

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks! Maybe I'm weird, but I've always enjoyed the puppy biting stage. :)

[@borisvalladares7997]

Thank you for that explanation. I really thought I was going something wrong with my new puppy. Thank you again

[@MegaPotters1]

Great to have an explanation, my 4 month Aussie loves to nibble and use his paws which are very sharp as well! I will try your first tip out and see how I get on. Thank you

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I hope the video proves to be helpful. Cheers!

[@hoss8115]

Common sense, non hurting and hopefully easy to understand! THANKS!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! :)

[@flucas6595]

When my dogs were puppies when they bite us especially a hard bite I use to grab the scruff of the neck or put them in a uncomfortable position until they calm down that did the trick. I don't mind light nipping as long it doesn't get out of hand.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing. Yes, that's another technique that trainers/people use. :)

[@AlexFeature]

Nate, how do you not have 10x more subs is beyond me. Your videos are extremely helpful.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@lisatemple990]

@@NateSchoemerso grateful . Have 2 year white Swiss shephard and two 3 months finding it hard to train together. Is it better to do separately with sane commands then try? They loose focus when competing for attention or treats

[@wakeywakeyy_]

Thank you so much! My family and recently got a German Shepard puppy and he’s 9 weeks old now. I know why they are biting and all, but whoever he bites my calves and pulls on my pants, I do get scared. I’m a teenager,a first time dog owner, and pretty much our puppy’s primary guardian. I feel guilty for being scared, but it does hurt. It’s reassuring that they do grow out of it, and the tips for redirecting their attention was useful. Thanks again!

[@NateSchoemer]

I'm happy the video was helpful. Thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting the channel. :)

[@velvetiny7307]

Same :) I'm a first time dog owner and a teenager and my puppy won't stop biting :'D

[@virglibrsaglove]

I appreciate that you made this video even though you personally like puppy biting. I suspect that most of us don't. I also suspect that your puppies outgrow it because you are an excellent and experienced trainer otherwise. For those of us who are trying to raise a nice dog but don't have as much experience as you do, I think it is important to be able to stop the biting. I, for example, spend a lot of time training my pup, but I'm naturally soft spoken. My pup uses biting to challenge my authority. She learned to be gentle with her biting, but keeps testing to see who is boss. So, for mine it is important to stop the behavior entirely without rewarding her with a toy. I do give a toy before she starts biting. But for mine the jaw trick works better since she is looking to see who is dominant. The jaw technique gently says to her, "yeah, that would be me."

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I agree, the jaw trick can work really well for most dogs. :)

[@LousShar]

Very informative! I just got a German Shepard puppy, he's just under 3 months old and is allll teeth when he wants to play. I typically don't mind the gentle mouthing but when he gets especially riled up he tends to bite down harder which makes playtime particularly painful. The redirection helps keeps the teeth at bay but of course when I don't have a chew toy to defend myself with, it's back to the hands or feet.

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, that's normal and most dogs will grow out of that after they are done teething. Usually around 6 months of age. :)

[@niamhne8046]

I’ve also got a GSD puppy who is all teeth at the moment. Loves his toys but also loves my hand and arms and legs! I’m trying to redirect his bites towards my hands with toys every time but when there’s no toy in sight he bites me. Im also trying to use phrases such as ‘good boy’ ‘gentle’ etc so I’m hoping I’ll start to see progress. However, him taking food out of the hand he basically takes the hand. Any tips overall? Last time I had a GSD puppy was about 12 years ago and can’t quite remember what worked

[@Sagefieldstudio]

When exactly do they grow out of their play biting? My 13 week Mal’s favorite activity is to draw blood. 🥴

[@chriro3605]

6monthふさは

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, usually around 6 months of age.

[@UtuadoRN]

Thanks was going to ask the same thing , I have a 19 week old German Shepherd who’s the same way

[@sangasiren]

I got a long way to go. My dog is just 10 weeks old.

[@FittedSheets]

My German Shepard just turned 13 and yeah my arms are just a big chew toy to her right now

[@VetvsWorld]

Simple, to the point, and without needless droning. Everything my content is not. 🤣 Seriously, tyvm, both me and my future ESA salute you. ✊🏻🖤

[@henriklantzhedstrom6709]

The “soft tissue” technique is FANTASTIC! Our Leakenois have been driving us absolutely insane (as well as scaring our daughters). This put a stop to it without making her sad. She just stops biting and goes on like nothing happened 😄

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@henriklantzhedstrom6709]

@@NateSchoemer It was SO helpful!

[@phoenixfeatherr]

@@NateSchoemer can you explain where exactly to put pressure? I don’t really understand and I’d like to be sure before trying so as not to hurt my pup!

[@rongray4587]

Makes sense to me, thank you. I liked your explanations & methods much better than the other guy's video watch before yours. Not to mention he seemed to have had way too much caffeine!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks, Ron!

[@UziTheGermanShepherd]

I'm so glad Uzi grew out of this!!! These bites were so painful that I was ready to wear gloves all day long. With all the cat scratches my cats give me, my hands looked very unsightly.

[@NateSchoemer]

Hahaha! Gotta love it. 😂

[@Kyle-or7kg]

I have a German Shepherd he's almost 3 months now and puppy biting is crazy but thanks to this video i can learn from it

[@NateSchoemer]

Puppy biting can be challenging, but consistency will pay off! I’m glad the video helped-keep up the great work.

[@nataliegarcia2039]

Thank you for this! I knew my puppy would grow out of the biting but we have a 2 year old who loves to touch the dog, but he would playfully nip at him.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and I'm happy the video helped! :)

[@pabinash5644]

I just bought home a German Shepherd, 1 and a half month old, born on 1st Jan. She bites a lot. Sometimes I just give in feeling that she might be missing her siblings. Her name's Alice. Thank you for all these really helpful information. Great work, keep it up.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helpful. Cheers!

[@zannos5021]

I’m actually getting a German shepherd but I was nervous bc I was still confused on how to stop puppy biting but thx to your video I feel more confident thank you

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome ! I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@laurietalg2460]

My puppy Zariah GSD is great because of all I learned from your videos. She will be getting a new sister the end of August your training techniques are awesome I appreciate them all thank you for all you do

[@NateSchoemer]

Yay! That is awesome! 😁

[@Yo_soyrosemaryyy]

Thank you for getting straight to the point I love your puppy btw and I love this video it was very helpful thank you .

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I'm happy it was helpful. :)

[@Gündisalvus_falkó]

great video nathan! gonna try it on my new adoptee, a very playful and energetic border collie mix. Thanks for everything

[@smritibartaula17]

I hope these methods might work on my puppy well !! Thank you sir !!🌸❣️

[@NateSchoemer]

I hope so too. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. :)

[@beardedricotheold2640]

I don't mind a little bit of soft biting but the toe, foot and face biting is a big issue with my Jack-Russell mix. Going to definitely try the soft pallet trick.

[@xandremiller5310]

You have so much passion with dogs. 👏

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! :)

[@sharonolson5827]

Your training tips have assisted with training to raise my now year old incredible dog! Now have a 3 month old rescue and bead looking for a video on working through new puppy biting of other dog. When is it playing and then not playful and suggestions. As of now, separation has been the key go to as the puppy bites hairfuls out of my dog at times and so working through this as I know they will be best friends when puppitis is over but not wanting my dog to become reactive until then. Most of the time they are great together and play, supervised. When the zoomies begin, that is when playtime is not fun for all. Thought I would check to see if I missed a video on that or maybe something for you to consider in the future.

[@cjtheus]

I needed that refresher course, my Cocker Spaniel Male puppy 🐶 is driving me nuts with this biting.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! I hope the videos helps a little. :)

[@cjtheus]

@@NateSchoemer Yes 👍 Thank you

[@meerab6457]

I tried the collar correction (based on the McCann method for this) and my 10 week old puppy started to not like me and act out. Then I talked to my local trainer who does positive reinforcement and redirection only and she pointed out the dogs body language when you “correct” which is really punishing and how scared and stressed a dog gets when you grab their collar like that or stick your hand in their mouth, so I stopped and now just give him lots and lots of praise when he’s doing literally anything that is chill or neutral and he’s become a really happy and obedient puppy that adores me and listens instead of fearing me. Definitely agree with the wait it out method, although I have a golden puppy with a great temperament so I recognize I’m lucky as some puppies are just defiant little a-holes who may not respond to only positive reinforcement.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Yes, I prefer to wait out the teething stage. Plus it often helps teach the pup bite inhibition. :)

[@tf3902]

It's all fun & games until the teeth get sharp and the pin cushion bleeds (me). When i started correction, my GSD thought I was playing... we are tweaking our communication strategy... this part is not fun...

[@veganlunchmom]

Not fun at all 😭

[@TheMithridates]

Other reccomendations I find useful aside just not moving to become boring: Stand up and walk away in a way he cannot follow after crying out like a person that it hurt (come back shortly after) Cry out and stop playing or petting if he nibbles *too hard* - they become more tender/careful faster. I've read alot that you don't want to stop a puppy from biting too hard or fast since they're learning biting inhibition - first couple months = normal nibbling! Lastly, learn your dogs energy levels and body language - often you can calm things down before nibbling and keep it more managle to slowly teach em. Question: A friend grabs the muzzle firmly but not hard which seem to work as a dogs own correction/threat - what do you think about that and above suggestions? You're my go to trainer for training tips! I'm getting my puppy in 2 weeks.

[@NateSchoemer]

These are great. The main thing is implementing the science of dog training. Not every technique will work on every dog. The walking away or crying out loud will work for some dogs, but not all dogs. Pinching the mouth will work on some dogs, but not all dog. It's about figuring out what works best for you and your dog. Thanks for the input, it's much appreciated!

[@TheMithridates]

@@NateSchoemer Thank you. You do excellent work, regards from Sweden.

[@juliem.2598]

Wow what a awesome time what kind

[@driverjb09]

I'll try this out, thanks!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Joel!

[@driverjb09]

@@NateSchoemer quick update. Jack (australian shepherd puppy 10 weeks) is already showing improvement. I've got him thinking food is a treat and he'd rather sit with my kids and me and eat the food from our hands than the bowl now. Of course the occasional zoomy gets out of control but everyone dropping playtime usually puts an end to the rough biting

[@livenotonevil8279]

Thank you for the simple assurance that he'll grow out if it.

[@juliem.2598]

Thank you this really helps me I just got a puppy German Shepherd and she is sort of a biter thanks a lot.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Julie! I'm happy the video helped! 🙏😁🐶🐕

[@juliem.2598]

@@NateSchoemer me to thanks

[@fabtecheng.servicesltd4737]

Dude you’re channel is pure gold I will live a subscription because your are doing a very good job you are explaining made me do the same thing when I am training my puppy you’re explaining is not arrogant or incorrect I wish you could reply to cheer me up

[@ajaypatro1554]

my dog is around 1 year now, but he still has the tendency to bite and try to play with me aggressively, and he likes to chew everything in sight too.

[@NateSchoemer]

f you want it to stop, you may need to add corrections to the pups training. Corrections in dog training is when we are using positive punishment to stop an undesired behavior. First, we must keep in mind that everything our dogs do is based on motivation. The motivation to access something pleasant, or the motivation to prevent something unpleasant. If your dog is practicing a behavior that is fun (self-reinforcing behavior), then you have two options to stop this. One; make sure to prevent the dog from being able to practice the undesired behavior. The second option is to use a correction to stop the behavior. A correction can be anything the dog doesn't like. So in the end, the motivation not to receive the correction must override the motivation to do the undesired behavior. If you use a correction and the undesired behavior continues, then the correction is not high enough. Here's an analogy to help understand this concept. It's important to remember that every dog has their bank account (their correction level). Some dogs are very wealthy, and some are penniless, just like people. Let's say that you are speeding down the highway and a police officer pulls you over and writes you a 25 cent-speeding ticket. The second the officer leaves, you will start speeding again because the ticket wasn't high enough to get you to change your behavior. But let's say he pulls you over and writes you a ten-million-dollar speeding ticket, now it's so high that you will avoid driving altogether, and you will be very stressed out. On the other hand, let's say he pulls you over and writes you a $125 speeding ticket. That would be enough to get you to slow down, without causing you to avoid the behavior of driving altogether. This is what we must do with our dogs; we need to correct them at a level that is adequate to their bank account. If the dog doesn't stop the bad behavior, then you may have to increase the correction. Just be sure to correct the dog in the act. In addition, proper corrections should not create a fearful dog. Usually fear when correcting a dog is due to the owner being angry, yelling at the dog, or correcting too hard. When we use a correction, it's simple cause and effect. A correction should never be personal and you should never yell at your dog. Once the correction is done, then we praise and reward our dog when they're doing what we like. If your dog knows why he/she is being corrected and knows how to prevent the correction from happening, then you shouldn't create any fear. Leash pop: This is when you make a snapping motion with the dog’s leash to engage the training-collar to give the dog a correction (a positive-punishment). If you're using a flat collar and that's not working, then you may need to use a prong collar or remote training collar to stop the behavior. You can learn more about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6jUkKatZd-AqJI

[@TXnaomip]

I have 2 husky-german Shepard puppies, and this video helped in one 1 day!!!! Your so great and I appreciate your training videos so much

[@NateSchoemer]

That is awesome! Thank you!

[@MusicforYoungViolinists]

I loved this video, thanks so much for making this!

[@NateSchoemer]

You are so welcome! :)

[@bakerbk3696]

I’m no expert but honestly this is by far the best video I’ve seen on the topic 👌🏻👍🏻

[@britsadie]

This gave me reassurance with my pup. Thanks!

[@NateSchoemer]

My Pleasure! Thank you for supporting the channel.

[@cynthiadollins4393]

Thanks for this. We found a GS pup at a highway picnic area, yes someone dumped this beautiful boy. He is very sweet natured and I want to keep him this way. He has us bleeding daily. Will be using this from now on.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and I'm happy the video is helpful. :)

[@Bombed8myelbow]

That looks like a well behaved puppy. Mine is snapping at me and drawing blood. I play with her and she gets more and more worked up. She also doesn't respond when I yell, she just goes harder. Help!

[@NateSchoemer]

If these techniques are not working, here's another video that presents a good training option: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWwfIVrnp6chLM&lc=z22dwlnxburhvjzwa04t1aokgzsncsq44ic13w4y44llbk0h00410&feature=em-comments Thanks for the comment and for supporting my channel! 😁🙏🐶🐕 If this still doesn't work, feel free to email me a video of the puppy acting out the bad behavior and I'll be happy to guide you how to better fix the issue. Cheers! [e-mail]

[@sallybolth]

Excellent tip - so good to be given a tip that is not just a diversion. Many thanks, hope my 5 month old Cavoodle agrees!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Sally!

[@huntresssnow3669]

He's smarter than the friggin distractions Nate. He looks at it (toy) while nibbling on me like it doesn't exist Nate. It's very cute, but it hurts Nate! But ya know...I'm loving every minute of it!! He looks just like this pup in the video. Why am I proud of his little vampire bites?

[@NateSchoemer]

Haha! Puppy vampire bites are the best! :)

[@Abo-El-Fotoh]

This is so helpful man. That pressure tip is completely new to me.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you. I'm happy the video was helpful! :)

[@rotten2209]

I'm not trying to stop the simple teething, I'm trying to stop the aggressive biting and rebuttal once corrected and lack of biting inhibition. The breeder lied about the birth date and I ended up with a 6 week old Rottie that was separated from his mother at 4 weeks. He is now 8.5 weeks. He responds aggressively to all forms of correction AND praise without control except for food. Once the food is gone, it's immediate attack mode. No toy hold his attention for more than 30 seconds. It's your arm, leg and clothing that he will chew on for hours.

[@NateSchoemer]

I talk about fear and aggression in my dog training manual. I would suggest starting there. If you still need help then we can schedule a zoom session or you may have to find someone local to help you with the training. amzn.to/2P2tyQH Cheers!

[@panaddawinsor409]

I’m going through the same issue. I’m soon going to get a professional trainer

[@Lisabug2659]

I have had dogs my whole life and this is my second Dal. Out of the blue at 11 weeks he started biting, jumping, attacking. I called a professional today because these techniques are not working for him. Had to order industrial gloves because he has torn both my arms up.

[@cherbruin1637]

Sad That Breeders Let Their Puppies Go Too Early Because It Sometimes Cause Those Puppies In Their Nee Homes A Very Long Time, Of Serious Issues. I Soo Feel For You, I Am Certainly Going Through Simular, Among Other Issues With My Pup ... This Is Beyond Any Other Situation Of Past Lifelong Pups I Have Been Humbly Honored To Be Their Forever Home. 😞

[@Play_with_aaradhya]

My german shepherd came home 2 months ago and all he do is *BITING* I will definitely try this out! Thank you so much ❤

[@maureenamos5240]

Good job. I've tried most of the distraction methods but then my puppy aims for my wrists. I'll try the soft palette and lead next. I have grand kids so if he doesn't slow down I have to put him in a desperate room. Wish me luck!

[@NateSchoemer]

You got this! Best of luck. :)

[@luckysunda9623]

Hey, did this method work?

[@someoneisusing]

Firstly, thank you for these awesome tips. I just can't believe that these tips worked within 5 minutes 😅. Now my boy thinks he has a competitor to bite everything. He is not even interested in my hand anymore. Big thanks and good job.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! :)

[@eyar6405]

Thank you so much!! I've already used the redirection methods and making things neutral, but my puppy has some agression issues because of her background, and she isn't playbiting anymore. A good friend of mine recommended the usage of a small correction leash and it has done my family wonders! However, I didn't know for sure if that's the right thing to do, because it seemed weird to me as a person who was raised with only positive reinforcement and trust and it's all I know. Thankfully, now that I heard it from a professional I am feeling better about it!

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure! :)

[@ignatiusrakesh2978]

Good tips👍🏻, Thankyou for your guidance

[@saracrowe6980]

Thank you, Nate! Really useful, like all of your vids! I'm raising a Dobershark but we're getting there!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Dobershark! I like that. :) I'm happy the videos have been helpful and thank you for supporting my channel.

[@jamesdaniel3915]

Hahahaha im also havin a 9 week old dobie n he only bites me

[@chrismurphy8973]

I too am rasing a 9 week dobie and the teeth are razor sharp!

[@scousejft9726]

James Daniel 😂 I have a 9 week old german shepherd and he only bites me too he doesn’t bite my nan, mum, sister or girlfriend even when I give him his toys he try’s to get my hand holding the toy😂 I must taste lovely or somethin

[@godlygoddoctork1622]

Hey, I have a bobershark to When his fangs catch me it’s a problem

[@AOSChrisMiller]

Turd eater and landshark bad combo,... infection city. Thanks for the tips! Gsd puppy teeth are sharp!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol!

[@kelseyharker12252]

Pushing up on the soft tissue under the jaw and holding worked wonders for my chocolate lab puppy. She stopped biting immediately.

[@NateSchoemer]

I'm happy the video helped.

[@MrBigd977]

Thank you so much I have a German Shepard just like the one in the video and she loves to play with the hands but thank you so much

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@CamilleGG451]

OMG you are so adorable with this little baby Nate! 😄😄 Thank you for all your care of dogs 💗

[@NateSchoemer]

You are so kind. Thank you! :)

[@annarim122]

You made me understand my puppy..I am trying to fix him which was wrong. It is good to know for both of us.. Thank you

[@NateSchoemer]

My Pleasure. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@RAPPIEMYBABY]

How do we go about them biting our legs when walking. I can't even walk around my house without my puppy latching on. I don't want to hurt her, especially seeing sometimes she gets me mid step so she ends up getting yanked with my leg going forward.

[@NateSchoemer]

If the puppy enjoys biting, then You may need to use a correction to stop the behavior. I would recommend the suggestion I talk about at the end of the video. Correcting the behavior with a quick leash pop. However, you should keep this in mind when adding corrections: Corrections in dog training is when we are using positive punishment to stop an undesired behavior. First, we must keep in mind that everything our dogs do is based on motivation. The motivation to access something pleasant, or the motivation to prevent something unpleasant. If your dog is practicing a behavior that is fun (self-reinforcing behavior), then you have two options to stop this. One; make sure to prevent the dog from being able to practice the undesired behavior. The second option is to use a correction to stop the behavior. A correction can be anything the dog doesn't like. So in the end, the motivation not to receive the correction must override the motivation to do the undesired behavior. If you use a correction and the undesired behavior continues, then the correction is not high enough. Here's an analogy to help understand this concept. It's important to remember that every dog has their bank account (their correction level). Some dogs are very wealthy, and some are penniless, just like people. Let's say that you are speeding down the highway and a police officer pulls you over and writes you a 25 cent-speeding ticket. The second the officer leaves, you will start speeding again because the ticket wasn't high enough to get you to change your behavior. But let's say he pulls you over and writes you a ten-million-dollar speeding ticket, now it's so high that you will avoid driving altogether, and you will be very stressed out. On the other hand, let's say he pulls you over and writes you a $125 speeding ticket. That would be enough to get you to slow down, without causing you to avoid the behavior of driving altogether. This is what we must do with our dogs; we need to correct them at a level that is adequate to their bank account. If the dog doesn't stop the bad behavior, then you may have to increase the correction. Just be sure to correct the dog in the act. In addition, proper corrections should not create a fearful dog. Usually fear when correcting a dog is due to the owner being angry, yelling at the dog, or correcting too hard. When we use a correction, it's simple cause and effect. A correction should never be personal and you should never yell at your dog. Once the correction is done, then we praise and reward our dog when they're doing what we like. If your dog knows why he/she is being corrected and knows how to prevent the correction from happening, then you shouldn't create any fear. Leash pop: This is when you make a snapping motion with the dog’s leash to engage the training-collar to give the dog a correction (a positive-punishment). I hope this helps!

[@katebruno9255]

So reassuring to see this! Thanks for sharing

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!

[@olgak8054]

Hi Nate, I love your videos and the energy you have around adult dogs and puppies. My 8 week-ish old Doberman puppy is biting me a lot: hands, feet, clothes. We’ve had her for about a week. I can’t even pet her to say good job after she goes potty outside - she starts biting my hand. She does not exhibit this behavior with my husband though - she licks him instead! And oh am I jealous… Does that mean she doesn’t respect me? Is there something I can change in my behavior so she stops biting me?

[@harinianandan1819]

I thought if I didn't stop him from this habit, he will continue it. Thanks for the explanation. I definitely try that redirecting her to toy method.

[@jedsanford7879]

So my pup is 6 months and shes still REALLY mouthy, she started to bite when she wants something, like when shes hungry or when she wants to play, and its getting really bad since shes half great dane and like 65 lbs. Its really tough tbh, anything I try to do to stop her seems to rile her up more.

[@NateSchoemer]

You may have to use a leach pop to stop the behavior. The motivation to prevent the correction, must override the motivation to play bite.

[@bevsharp5502]

Thanks nate for making videos like this

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm happy they are helpful. 😁🙏🐶🐕

[@ambikasingh4625]

I have so many cuts on my feet because of puppy biting. I tried using his fav toy as an alternate or used a biscuit to use it as an obedience trick, but nothing works in the evening. He becomes crazy and refuses to listen and continues hurting me. Sometimes I have hit him back and then regretted immediately, so I don’t know how to solve this issue.

[@NateSchoemer]

I would then suggest the last option that I explain in this video. Using the leash and collar to correct the dog. First, you want to keep in mind that everything our dogs do is based on motivation. The motivation to access something pleasant, or the motivation to prevent something unpleasant. If your dog is practicing a behavior that is fun (self-reinforcing behavior), then you have two options to stop this. One; make sure to prevent the dog from being able to practice the undesired behavior. The second option is to use a correction to stop the behavior. A correction can be anything the dog doesn't like. So in the end, the motivation not to receive the correction must override the motivation to do the undesired behavior. If you use a correction and the undesired behavior continues, then the correction is not high enough. Here's an analogy to help understand this concept. It's important to remember that every dog has their bank account (their correction level). Some dogs are very wealthy, and some are penniless, just like people. Let's say that you are speeding down the highway and a police officer pulls you over and writes you a 25 cent-speeding ticket. The second the officer leaves, you will start speeding again because the ticket wasn't high enough to get you to change your behavior. But let's say he pulls you over and writes you a ten-million-dollar speeding ticket, now it's so high that you will avoid driving altogether, and you will be very stressed out. On the other hand, let's say he pulls you over and writes you a $125 speeding ticket. That would be enough to get you to slow down, without causing you to avoid the behavior of driving altogether. This is what we must do with our dogs; we need to correct them at a level that is adequate to their bank account. If the dog doesn't stop the bad behavior, then you may have to increase the correction. Just be sure to correct the dog in the act. I hope that helps and thank you for supporting my work, I really appreciate it.

[@gladysmerced8343]

This is the best video ever and great explanation! Thank you!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you! :)

[@The72dws72]

Thanks Nate! My toes thank you too! Looks like I’m wearing sneaker until she grow out of it. Just happy to know there’s and end in site ... eventually 🤣

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Happy to help!

[@marialuisacardenas6071]

Do you have a puppy playlist? Getting a German Shepherd husky puppy. 11 weeks old, your videos are so helpful

[@joshbinden9208]

Got a 15 week old Mali. Thanks . I can have my hands back now.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Yup, sounds about right. 😂

[@Creditcrunchtime]

Thanks nate I really appreciate that advice all the best

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!

[@ajm865]

Hi Nate thanks for the tips. I have a 3 month old Labrador whose biting seems to be getting worse. I knew he would bite as a puppy because that is just what they do, but there seems to be a lack of bite inhibition. It's hard to tell if he's being aggressive or if he's just playing. He bites, and pulls! It hurts! My arms are torn up! It's biting 99% of the time. He bites pants and shorts as well. I've tried distracting him with toys (he gets bored and goes back to me), rewarding him after he stops biting, getting up and walking away (he follows me and bites my pants and shorts instead), going limp (this is near impossible since he bites hard and starts pulling), it is almost like he retaliates to the commands and gets worked up even more! I feel like I am doing something wrong or I am a bad owner. It's hard not to get frustrated. I do play tug of war with him but I might have to put an end to that because I think he thinks flesh is fair game. I know it's not his fault. Honestly if he only did this to me I would be okay with that haha, its other people I bring him around I want him to behave well and not bite constantly when I socialize him.

[@NateSchoemer]

Usually stop when they are done teething at 6 months of age, but If the puppy enjoys biting and you want to stop it, then You may need to use a correction to stop the behavior. Correcting the behavior with a quick leash pop. However, you should keep this in mind when adding corrections: Corrections in dog training is when we are using positive punishment to stop an undesired behavior. First, we must keep in mind that everything our dogs do is based on motivation. The motivation to access something pleasant, or the motivation to prevent something unpleasant. If your dog is practicing a behavior that is fun (self-reinforcing behavior), then you have two options to stop this. One; make sure to prevent the dog from being able to practice the undesired behavior. The second option is to use a correction to stop the behavior. A correction can be anything the dog doesn't like. So in the end, the motivation not to receive the correction must override the motivation to do the undesired behavior. If you use a correction and the undesired behavior continues, then the correction is not high enough. Here's an analogy to help understand this concept. It's important to remember that every dog has their bank account (their correction level). Some dogs are very wealthy, and some are penniless, just like people. Let's say that you are speeding down the highway and a police officer pulls you over and writes you a 25 cent-speeding ticket. The second the officer leaves, you will start speeding again because the ticket wasn't high enough to get you to change your behavior. But let's say he pulls you over and writes you a ten-million-dollar speeding ticket, now it's so high that you will avoid driving altogether, and you will be very stressed out. On the other hand, let's say he pulls you over and writes you a $125 speeding ticket. That would be enough to get you to slow down, without causing you to avoid the behavior of driving altogether. This is what we must do with our dogs; we need to correct them at a level that is adequate to their bank account. If the dog doesn't stop the bad behavior, then you may have to increase the correction. Just be sure to correct the dog in the act. In addition, proper corrections should not create a fearful dog. Usually fear when correcting a dog is due to the owner being angry, yelling at the dog, or correcting too hard. When we use a correction, it's simple cause and effect. A correction should never be personal and you should never yell at your dog. Once the correction is done, then we praise and reward our dog when they're doing what we like. If your dog knows why he/she is being corrected and knows how to prevent the correction from happening, then you shouldn't create any fear. Leash pop: This is when you make a snapping motion with the dog’s leash to engage the training-collar to give the dog a correction (a positive-punishment). If you're using a flat collar and that's not working, then you may need to use a prong collar to stop the behavior. I hope this helps!

[@nancyrapp5847]

@@NateSchoemer Thank you so much for this explanation! You are the best!

[@sunishkuttappan1515]

thats a great bit of information , i have puppy and it keeps biting me and its does hurt me sometimes. I will try this new technique and sure thing it will work. thanks very much for the useful information.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and I'm happy the video was helpful. Cheers! :)

[@bvimal1730]

Wonderful video.. Hope iam able to stop my GSD from biting me😀.... He kind of likes to surprise attack me most of the time.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Gotta love the surprise attacks. 😂🤣 and I'm sure you'll be able to fix the issue. Thanks for commenting and supporting my channel. :)

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

This guy is so informative and intellegent and helpful

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks!

[@ashubrilliant3538]

My puppy loves playing and biting my toes. I think my toes are it’s favorite.i enjoy when does it .

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Puppies are the best! :)

[@duni3130]

So glad I stumbled on your video! We have a 5 month old shepherd lab mix puppy and he was doing pretty good with not biting us much. But since this week, his biting got a little aggressive to the point he wants to play bite my dad's hand and legs away and no distractions will get him to stop except food. I thought we were doing something wrong but maybe we'll try to wait it out and see before seeking professional help to train him out of it.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@cherrymint4708]

This is great... I also fou d it fun. But now it seems like my 12 week old pup is getting really angry. I am worried it's aggression. How can I tell? He is a beagle mix. Thanks in advance

[@NateSchoemer]

More often then not a puppy won't be aggressive. However, that doesn't mean it's not possible. If you send me a video I'll let you know what I think. Thanks! [e-mail]

[@cherrymint4708]

Wow thanks so much... I will. Yeah he gets really snappy and growly and won't listen.

[@RivkahSong]

Thanks for this. I generally just redirect my puppy but my dad takes blood thinners for his heart and is a diabetic so he bleeds easily and freely and heals slowly so he's currently covered in little scabs and bandages thanks to Frodo's enthusiasm lol.

[@lisathewhitewolf]

I've adopted a new one-year-old shelter dog, and he shows no sigms of stopping. In the interest of both self-preservation - it causes me pain - and his chances of passing the CGC, I need it to end. I would also hate for him to mouth a child and have the parent panic; bad things happen. I'll try the lower-jaw grab. Looks like my best bet.

[@lisathewhitewolf]

Well, that method turned out to be wrong for this dog. Apparently he mouths out of a need to release tension, and taking the lower jaw as you suggested only made him a lot worse. I found a method that McCann Dogs uses, and it seems to work better. I'm also working on using a redirect to a chew toy, but I don't always have one in grabbing distance (need to fix that...), I had trained my older dog who passed recently (hence the new dog) to go get his toy when he got excited and direct his energies onto that instead of me or guests. I think I'm going to do the same with Lancelot - have him go get his toy when he feels overstimulated or tense.

[@NateSchoemer]

I'm not sure what McCann dogs use, but if it's working, then excellent! If you really need to stop a behavior, then the fastest and easiest way is to use a physical correction. If I'm going to correct a dog, then a leash pop with a training collar will usually do the trick. I think this analogy will help you better understand how to use a correction: It's important to remember that every dog has their own bank account (their correction level). Some dogs are very wealthy, and some are penniless, just like people. Let's say that you are speeding down the highway and a police officer pulls you over and writes you a 25 cent-speeding ticket. The second the officer leaves, you will start speeding again because the ticket wasn't high enough to get you to change your behavior. But let's say he pulls you over and writes you a ten-million-dollar speeding ticket, now it's so high that you will avoid driving altogether, and you will be very stressed out. On the other hand, let's say he pulls you over and writes you a $125 speeding ticket. That would be enough to get you to slow down, without causing you to avoid the behavior of driving altogether. This is what we must do with our dogs; we need to correct them at a level that is adequate to their bank account. I would highly suggest listening to my free audiobook. I this book I teach the science of dog training, which is the most important thing to understand when training any dog. You can find the audiobook here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4PQe6GJrKyGarM I hope this helps and thanks for supporting my channel.

[@lisathewhitewolf]

@@NateSchoemer Yeah. I'm not sure whether he panicked or thought I was playing rough with him, but taking his lower jaw caused an immediate and very sharp rise in intensity rather than giving him pause. The one that McCann's Dogs uses is more of a collar shake. It's getting through to him much better. Not saying your method doesn't work - just that for Lance, it proved to be the wrong approach. It wasn't like writing a ticket - more like the cop inviting him to street race!

[@TheMithridates]

@@lisathewhitewolf Just be careful with the distracting using a chew toy, I believe from my limited experience that some dogs (smart ones especially) realize they can get a toy or play from nipping you. So, try to not continue playing or make the toy too exciting - it is only a distraction from you.

[@ameyfire4981]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. :)

[@axrt]

My 10 week old puppy loves biting our feet and hands, to the point where it seems like he's being aggressive and I have to hide on my bed until his hyper state calms down. I've tried redirecting his bites and giving treats. I feel like I'm doing something wrong 😭 I don't want him to turn into an aggressive adult or something

[@NateSchoemer]

You may have to correct the bad behavior to stop it. Here's a section from my dog training manual that may be helpful. Corrections in dog training is when we are using positive punishment to stop an undesired behavior. First, we must keep in mind that everything our dogs do is based on motivation. The motivation to access something pleasant, or the motivation to prevent something unpleasant. If your dog is practicing a behavior that is fun (self-reinforcing behavior), then you have two options to stop this: • One: Preventing the dog from practicing the undesired behavior. • Two: Using a correction to stop the behavior. A correction can be anything the dog doesn't like. So, in the end, the 58 motivation not to receive the correction must override the motivation to do the undesired behavior. If you use a correction and the undesired behavior continues, then the correction is not high enough. Here's an analogy to help understand this concept: Imagine every dog has a bank account (their correction level). Some dogs are very wealthy, and some are penniless, just like people. Let's say that you are speeding down the highway and a police officer pulls you over and writes you a 25 cent-speeding ticket. The second the officer leaves, you will start speeding again because the ticket wasn't high enough to get you to change your behavior. But let's say he pulls you over and writes you a ten-million-dollar speeding ticket, now it's so high that you will avoid driving altogether, and you will be very stressed out. On the other hand, let's say he pulls you over and writes you a $125 speeding ticket. That would be enough to get you to slow down, without causing you to avoid the behavior of driving altogether. This is what we must do with our dogs; we need to correct them at a level that is adequate to their bank account. If the dog doesn't stop the bad behavior, then you may have to increase the correction. Just be sure to correct the dog in the act. In addition, proper corrections should not create a fearful dog. Usually fear when correcting a dog is due to the owner being angry, yelling at the dog, or correcting too hard. When we use a correction, it's simple cause and effect. A correction should never be personal and you should never yell at your dog. Once the correction is done, then we praise and reward our dog when they're doing what we like. If your dog knows why he/she is being corrected and knows how to prevent the correction from happening, then you shouldn't create any fear. You can get a copy of my manual here: amzn.to/2P2tyQH

[@axrt]

@@NateSchoemer Wow! Thank you so much!! I will definitely follow your advice. I've seen a lot of your vids already, love your content. 😄

[@lukekoleas3378]

Thanks Nate. You're a true rock N rolla

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Luke! :)

[@cherylcolbachini8475]

Thanks so much! Will give these a try

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching. :)

[@shawnb789]

Thanks for the video nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I appreciate the support! 🙏😁🐶🐕

[@danishacad9991]

Hi Nate, my puppy looks exactly like yours, I am trying to train him how to follow simple commands but he gets distracted very easily. Please give me some tips.

[@NateSchoemer]

Sounds like you have a very cute puppy! :) Start in an environment with less distractions and use meal time as training time. Don't feed him out of a bowl during the training phase. Make him work for every bite. This will increase his motivation to train. You should also check out the basic obedience series. The series is designed to be watched in order. If you want to have a clear understanding of dog training and develop the essential skills needed to fix the majority of issues that dog owners face, start with episode one and work your way through. In addition, you’ll discover a greater relationship with your dog, as you now have the tools to address the bad behaviors that may have frustrated you or pushed you further away from your companion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSbmYtqoah6n7s I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel! :)

[@Asdannce]

Love all of your videos!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Alicia! :)

[@RoseOatley]

My daughter bought a puppy and there's nothing fun about her biting. It hurts like hell!

[@NateSchoemer]

Haha! Yes, those adorable little razor teeth can hurt. :)

[@alextimson9745]

You have a unique style of training. Subbed!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for the sub! :)

[@blackbox4655]

Hey first of all you have amazing videos that help me out alot as i am getting my first puppy in a few days. I wanted to ask that in some videos when you reward the dog and they drop the treat, you don't let them take that treat off the ground by stepping on it. Why is that? and under what conditions should one practice that?

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Yeah, If you always let the dog pick up dropped food from the ground, then the dog will start constantly be looking on the ground for dropped food and it will distract them from the training. If the dog is more focused on the trainer, then they will learn faster.

[@biphillips20]

Thank you for that Nate. I have a very mouthy 8 week Dutch Shepherd that likes to do this. She’s learning though

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Brent! :)

[@kkmjpkj0710]

Sir... My puppy is around 30 to 40days of age...he started biting only me more... Tho he's a small one his teeth are too sharp ...

[@NateSchoemer]

Try redirecting to a toy or something the puppy can chew on.

[@whiteraven69]

My new addition to my family is a Belgian Malinois puppy, she takes my previous experience with my German Shepherd biting to another level and her teeth are like needles. Im using redirection and frozen bones for teething.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing! :)