We Need To Talk About Your Puppy Biting/Leadership Problem

[@e.t.preppin7084]

9week old German Shepherd here. Got him 3 weeks ago and he was so sweet then but has exponentially gotten worse as of late. This is the video I’ve been looking for. I’ve done everything wrong and you’ve given me hope. I’m 60 and wanted a puppy so we could really bond. It’s been so frustrating thus far but I have hope now. Thank you.

[@YvetteConte]

9 week old puppy is digging, eating my roses, accidents in house still, chewing furniture, but I watch your videos religiously and have seen a lot of improvements because I do what you say to the letter. Its consistency all the time is key. 🔑

[@jennsteeves2790]

Take your doggo out every hour on the hour I did that with my first two dogs as they grew. They had zero accidents in the house. Each time they do their business outside give them a treat. I also don’t give my puppy water two hours before her bedtime. To reduce me havung to wake up in the middle of the night to let her out of the crate

[@HumanimalChannel]

20 to 30 mins after food, 10 to 15 mins after water, after play, after reuniting, 7 or 8 times AT LEAST. A day take out on a lead to where you want them to toilet. Quiet praise . A destructive dog- already with these habits??? You need routine, to mentally stimulate, use boundaries, spend PURPOSEFIL time with pup for short bursts then they're back relaxing. Pup needs 18 hrs sleep a day. Don't let your puppy be "free range", be more purposeful

[@BMW1x1]

Watch their video on first 24hrs with a puppy. It's everything you need right now.

[@TheTerric1007]

Thank you thank you for this video! My fingers, hands, ankles, feet and shins look like I was shot with buckshot! I’m going to immediately start applying these techniques! I have already discovered that when my puppy wants to see whats on the table or counter, she bites my legs until I pick her up! I’ve got to get on top of this NOW! Thank you sooo much!

[@michelebarnes4059]

Thank you, we have a mini australian shepherd 11 weeks old. Was feeling sad and helpless until I watched your clip. I have signed up for obedience training with a local trainer. After watching your videos, I will have some confidence now.🙏

[@SammyD-wv1qb]

Thank you for this video. I've tried other suggestions and watched other videos and nothing worked. within a few minutes my 12 week old puppy has finally started to figure out what I want.

[@annaw9914]

This worked so well for our 16 week puppy

[@marilyn308]

Thank you so very much for this information! I have a “walk-on “ Blue pointer that some dumped near my farm. She was about two months according to my vet when I first got her. She is a good little pet and sweet right away. She had some infection but has healed. I have been training her , however with mistakes. I have learned from this video and immediately had success after correcting my own errors. It has given me confidence and she is more confident with me. I’m older and recently lost my husband. She is the best opportunity for me to focus on something positive and learning a new skill. She not nipping and biting. Amazing! Flora is quickly becoming my new best friend.

[@StarkeyatRingo]

God works in such MYSTERIOUS WAYS....I would bet your Husband's Spirit is with you and guided that puppy to you! Puppies don't come along very often!

[@marilyn308]

@@StarkeyatRingo 💗

[@auntyharry]

I am getting my new puppy in about 9 weeks…..she’s just been born. I’m going to watch and rewatch all these videos to give myself confidence about puppy training. I’ve had 3 dogs before; I just have never had a puppy from scratch with absolutely no training. I’m nervous and excited!

[@seanmaher2987]

I understand - I have had rescues up until now - and just have a new pup now who's only 8 weeks and not a rescue. Don't overthink it. Your bubbs is not going to give you eye contact for the first while! Just take it slow, establish focus.

[@auntyharry]

@@seanmaher2987 Thank you for taking the time to write that comment. I’m in exactly the same position, having always had rescue dogs before. I appreciate your little tip Re: eye contact. I feel like I’m going to stuff this up, but then I am very prone to overthinking as you mentioned. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@chickadeetree]

NEW! Joining you from South Dakota, USA. Your training videos have been crucial for our family in training our new husky puppy. ❤

[@kristinelandsem1181]

Watching the video after published on youtube. From Narvik, Norway. The problem describes my 10-week-old Boxer puppy so well. Exactly these tips I needed right now.

[@heresnancy2651]

My puppy is 1/2 angel and 1/2 devil dog. I'm just a few minutes in and feel hopeful and ready to give it a go. Thank you!

[@LondonNat]

Omg I used to say this about my puppy 😂. There is light at the end of the tunnel, I promise.

[@jtai4124]

Thanks for sharing. My Rescue dog (puppy mill for 6 years per rescue) needs to learn all these puppy / beginner skills 😅

[@FullmetalAngyl]

I wish so badly that the live chat replay was available to see the feedback. I hope this video helps my family. According to this video we're not being firm enough at the right times and dealing with bad behavior. We're making a lot of mistakes that are reinforcing it harder as she grows. She's teething hard and we are understanding of the pain, but there's many times that it's outright bad behavior such as lunging and paw slamming playing you can't catch me while snarling and barking obnoxiously. Charlee is a 5 months old golden mix that looks like a brindle plot hound. We've had her for one month. Often you almost can't touch her without her biting you or your clothing.

[@HumanimalChannel]

Clearly they've had to edit it due to comments that know their methods are outdated. Once it is edited it doesn't appear later for viewing

[@reyasaint]

Thank you so much. I watched your shorter video on this technique and tried it on my 10 week old Japanese Chin. She's so fluffy, I thought her collar was on properly but couldn't tell and it was too loose and she ended up flipping around barking and lunging and biting at me and I didn't know what to do. She won that battle, and I'm certain she doesn't respect me, but I'm going to try again if she gets bitey as this video has given me the confidence to know what to do in all cases. I can't thank you enough!

[@Jettflies2022]

I love these people, best ever❤ Middle , Tennessee

[@brookeparker953]

That's a cattle dog for you lol. Such a good technique. I'm Aussie and always had cattle dogs when I was young and they can be headstrong

[@martinmurga7683]

Great video, thank you. Should the puppy when with us in the house have a house line on them all the time or just during training the session a couple of times a day?

[@Texas240]

13:30 2nd day with an 8 month old border collie mix that was picked up as a stray. 10 lbs under weight but after a full day of sleep and feeling safe and getting decent food her energy level shot up and puppy biting showed up. On the 1st day, no mouthing or biting even when I was hand feeding. No chewing on stuff. Now, she's trying to explore everything with her mouth (no idea if she's been indoors before). She's a very strong chewer but her "play" bites on me are gentle. I say play bites because it's the biting dogs will do with other dogs. However, in this day and age no amount of teeth are acceptable and the last thing I want is someone trying to pet her and her trying to play through the little bites. I also don't want her deciding things are toys (shoes, furniture) that aren't toys. Vet said all her baby teeth are out. But she'll still go for sticks and rocks outside. Those are things dogs will pick up to knock out their baby teeth. I suspect there's several things driving the biting including a comfort effect of having felt better when teething, wanting to engage in play and not knowing how else to express it, naturally high energy that's difficult to wind down even after exercising and light training, along with trying to see if this new "pack leader" will be dominant and address her behavior with a correction (the way dogs instinctively would). So far, she's fairly sociable with people and has sniffed or licked when being pet but not bitten at all and behaves neutrally if I give her leash to someone else. I have no idea what her history is. She is timid around other dogs and sudden movement or loud noise (from objects, cars, gates, shadows) will send her ears back in fear. Ironically, if a person moves quickly, she'll go into alert or want to play (maybe the herding instinct). So I'm trying to balance between the dog feeling safe with a brand new person and new environment with trying to encourage good behavior and prevent bad behavior from taking root. And I'm watching videos to see how to stimulate this intelligent but cracked out breed in a productive way. It's been over 15 years since my sheltie passed and I got him at 10 (lived to 20). So, I didn't do the puppy stage with him. So far, the puppy biting and mouth exploring is the only thing I can complain about. Super sweet dog, smarter than a lot of people, isn't a barker, and sociable if a bit submissive.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

I own this dog identical.. breed .. everything! 😂 very helpful … I’m sharing this! I would love to see a video on correcting it while you’re walking him discouraging herding

[@freefriedrice]

Just the best video I ever needed :'( THANK YOU SO MUCH I"M GONNA CRY

[@faustoespin4131]

Thanks for these videos. We have a puppy and your videos help a lot

[@limapodima7534]

I have a very tiny dog with a propensity for trachea injuries. Collars are not recommended. However, her size does not stop her from biting, using her front paws and legs to get her way. She is the most difficult puppy I've ever encountered. She is a Biewer Terrier. She is a teacup 6 months, three pounds. Although I do not allow her to pull my hair it is something she will attempt to do at any opportunity. Instead of pulling away from her double rows of teeth.

[@gabrielastardust1684]

Hello guys, I have a 4 month old Frenchie, which is very smart honestly...I am very resistant in my teaching and giving love/ care...but his stubbornness with nipping, biting my hands is so annoying 😮and I try every possible ways to change this behavior just challenging me..😢that if we are cuddling and I enjoy some quiet moments, he is right in my hands again 😮I love him so much and hope we get it under control when his rascal behavior is calming down...😊

[@YUYUith]

thanks, I need this so badly, newly adopted 14 months dog nipping anf biting me when playing ALL the time.I tried holding the collar and had hime on him back to submit but hasn;t been working. I think your technique is better, I can't wait to try it.

[@gabrialjackson5878]

Taking notes getting so much help. Thank you so much

[@itsbutters69]

My new little 8lb rescue dog is about 8 months to a year old, super active little Terrier mix that needs some work on this type of nipping

[@keithlivingston6973]

There is so much difference of opinions on this some say give them a two others say ignore them

[@EclipticSir]

I am about to get a 2 month old border collie within a week hopefully! Il update

[@lolimiy]

Wish this video was exiting when our adolescence teenager was still a puppy. : (. Can these methods be used on a 1.5 year old teenager Samoyed? Thank you

[@darkfire420YT]

my dog looks almost exactly like the dog on your music is live banner. They both have the same coloring, the size/shape of the patches, and breed

[@Courtney-R]

Can this work with a 4 month old puppy

[@sweetlorraine6982]

When my border terrier was a pup he suddenly went up a notch and almost started attacking me all was needed was a firmer hand.

[@janeglenn2774]

Ty! I pick up my new puppy tomorrow.

[@auntyharry]

How is it going with the new puppy? I’m getting a new puppy soon and I’m very nervous about the whole training process.

[@barbmanuel7110]

This exactly describes my pup.

[@HumanimalChannel]

There are ways to put boundaries in place which do NOT included PAIN! SCRUFFING ETC IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE.

[@sheerwater777]

What kind of treats are you using?

[@thephantomthief672]

Should I start this in the first week I get my puppy?

[@TeresaBarrett-xg9fh]

My 3 month old puppy behaves well EXCEPT for the biting. I am trying to implement these methods however some days I feel like he is winning the battle. He will settle for me but as soon as I let go he is right back after me. Any suggestions?

[@perlah8407]

Oh no every time he bites I've been putting a toy in his mouth instead 😂😅🤦🏻‍♀️hopefully is only day 3 with me and he is seven weeks old today so i will correct my mistake inmediately

[@lindajakub624]

When puppy biting, very hard to freeze. Want to run.

[@lewismouzon3896]

What about if your standing up and the puppy is biting your pants and ankles? Can you do this from standing?

[@gabrialjackson5878]

Gald, I have some resources here!

[@vickygroves1199]

Thank you, this is very helpful

[@jenniferschuchman4015]

Same struggle

[@lindajakub624]

Yes just like my puppy

[@TooRissky]

Havent finished the video yet, but my 17 wk old puppy barks and nips for attention, but especially in certain areas like if we're walking down our hallway and he's behind us, he will nip at our calves. I get him walking in front of me and he doesnt bite through the hallway, but he'll often turn back to nip and bark once were in the living room. Hoping to figure out how to help this behavior

[@angieklinck5996]

I have a chihuahua puppy, she's super tiny with a fragile trachea, I won't be putting a collar on her but a harness, how would this work with a harness? She only weighs 1.9 pounds and starting to test the boundaries when it comes to biting.

[@dianamengel9059]

I’m getting my chihuahua Oct 9 2024

[@JackieMcrae-k6b]

What about 9 month old biting corners on molding!

[@jacobbottroff8677]

I want to learn this information but there’s so much pausing and talking & i just want to get to the point

[@Georgiamoon1916]

Ugh.. I just found you yesterday , and I missed your live … any advice on nipping and biting with a 8 .5 week old pup … he has a collar on … unfortunately I’ve handled it wrong this first week with us 😑

[@thewomble465]

Our boy is a rescue and is 16 months and is still nipping is there hope?

[@brandiposey5524]

Turned one in September and I’ve been trying to get her to stop nipping and biting and the more I try the more she does it and now only that she wanna fight the older dogs like my eight year old American Staffordshire pit. He’s a boy he’s way bigger. He had to knock her down and not only that she’s lunging and trying to attack my, three year old girl she can’t stand it now she goes to her cage and she tried to bite her through the cage bars😖

[@brandiposey5524]

How can I get my three year old that used to live on the streets to stop using my house as a personal bathroom? How can I get this dog to come when I call act like she supposed to act and live a pretty good normal life plus when she gets in the car, she use the bathroom she’s throwing up, I need

[@vanessacribbs1171]

I have a 2yo yorkie. He has no training because he was a shelter dog. He likes to nip/bite. I need help

[@tarabarela]

How can i teach him not to try to bite my son? My son is a toddler and kind of hyper so he trys to play with the pup and the pup tries to play by biting. Im not sure how to fix this or what i can tell my toddler and fix my dogs behavior

[@reyasaint]

How many times/sessions should you have to do this? Did this today but she hasnt quite gotten it yet

[@stevenlannon1020]

At what age can you start this method?

[@exerciseenlightenment8855]

Thanks!

[@MY-mq4nh]

I have 2 girls that are litter mates and they want to play with each rather then listen to me, how to train 2? at same time ? or 1 on 1? One will listen then the other will not so it’s hard to give treats to the one that is doing the right behaviors when their together.

[@debbiemartin1688]

Yorktown Virginia

[@dahianmendez6732]

Puppy essentials

[@Stacy-360]

Can this work with a nine, almost 10 month old puppy? She exhibiting signs of separation anxiety and biting my bands when I put my shoes on. The other times she bites is when I’m taking something out of her mouth she’s not suppose to have.

[@RobinSexton-x9j]

I have a 2.5 year old golden doodle. She thinks she is the boss. She will bite if she doesn’t like what I’m trying to get her to do. Am I too late to correct this.

[@EstrogenCity]

!Lifeskills

[@lacyouuu]

I've tried it on a 2 months cockapoo and she got even more overstimulated with this and more biting:( like she got really angry. I felt I couldn't hold her stronger, since she is tiny, but it was also so hard to keep her firm because of her size. How to approach it?

[@HumanimalChannel]

Sounds like you're being aggressive rather than ignoring her, taking away eye contact touch etc. The discipline? This video and training ... nope not into this at all. Voice AH AH is so 80s snd outmoded. Apply appropriate into...???

[@BrianWestlakes]

Heeler's genetics were selected for nipping. They drive cattle by zipping in and nipping at the heels of big cows and bulls. The herding instinct will always be strong with them, as will the innate tendency to nip to show assertiveness. But they're brilliant dogs, and can easily be trained not to do it. What they want most of all is to be with you on whatever adventure you're on, to have a chance to run hard, and to make you happy. As soon as they learn you don't like it when they nip, they stop. Unless they're just being cheeky and wilful, which is possible.

[@robinsavard84]

My puppyis12weeks old and probaby10timesworse. I'm not novice. My two dogs of 13 and14 yes we're known as the best well behaved dogs that anyone had ever seen. We did years of obedience and almost everything I learned does not workwithher. Very, frustrating.

[@lindajakub624]

My puppy bites. A trainer came, put a cool collar on her worked with her. Did bit bite all week. She is 5 mo. Started biting again. 😢

[@Juancastro-ps5ly]

13:45 I’m going through that 😭

[@lornak8398]

What about a having a beep collar or vibration when the dog nips wouldn’t this be the same approach?

[@HumanimalChannel]

Absolutely not. Is this a "t r o l l " comment??

[@MY-mq4nh]

Yes yes yes

[@trinarountree7613]

Lifeskills

[@dergeokennels4179]

My puppy is 16 weeks. When i let he out of his pen he has alot of energy. He does every thing obnoxious he can think of. But i put his collar and leash on he is very well behaved. When he is off leash is it ok to shake him by the loose skin on the back of the head.

[@pamwise8653]

Why are you making all these negative comments?

[@pamwise8653]

Sorry wrong person.

[@debbiemartin1688]

New💖

[@inmystudy]

How long is the house line?

[@McCannDogs]

The house-line is 5' long! Here you go: www.mccanndogs.com/products/puppy-training-house-line Happy Training!

[@janenoble1541]

Just recently adopted a new Labradoodle puppy into our home which already had a one year old mini Aussie. This puppy is so much bigger than the other dog and plays with a lot of biting. Do I need to be concerned? Can they play with biting themselves each other? I don’t want this to continue until the bigger dog eventually hurts the little dog and that’s my concern.

[@HumanimalChannel]

They shd be supervised. And you shd introduce them slowly. Read the body language of the older dog. Don't ignore fight signals. Take labradorite to puppy school (so YOU can learn).

[@marianam8643]

I have had 3 puppies and they all bit, not mouthed, but bit down, so it hurt. What worked for me is i try to be as assertive as possible (ignoring how cute they are), I grab their little snout quickly, to startle them, and I gently but firmly bite their nose (gently, but they feel it). I then let them go, quickly and turn away. No petting, no interaction. After about 3 times, they stop. Most people don’t bite their dog back :):), but I found that this works really well. Their mother is not a toy, and neither am I.

[@HumanimalChannel]

16:06 people are now going to be treating their pups roughly

[@lifestyleofmochadelicious1141]

❤

[@LisaEckhardt-qs3jg]

yes

[@LisaEckhardt-qs3jg]

my 12 week Golden agressively bites.

[@instructortammy9072]

!clips

[@chaugaardify]

What do I do when my 9 Month old doesn’t respond the first time to a command without repeating the command?

[@HumanimalChannel]

Clearly you just need to ask in a way he understands. Use lure and body signal. Practice the cue everywhere. It isn't the dog's fault if they don't understand or cannot do it. They need to be taught in a way that allows them to be successful

[@linds8568]

It’s just too much talking video over video! Like just teach

[@jacquiandp-dog7755]

It is normal for puppies and even adult dogs to bite for a variety of reasons: to show affection (yes!), to play, and to experience the world through taste and smell. As long as somewhere along the way they learn how to use their teeth without hurting you, it is perfectly normal. Dogs are still part of the wild world, don't ruin them by humanizing them.

[@bessiethomas2719]

I feel like my mini schnauzer attacking me with bites

[@StarkeyatRingo]

please don't - it is a natural instinct that needs to be corrected and it gets reinforced because Humans aren't dogs. is there a Trainer you can send her to doggy dayschool? It wouldn't take long, and everyone will be so much happier.

[@dahianmendez6732]

My dog 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@janenoble1541]

!Puppyessentials

[@HumanimalChannel]

Keep your hands away from tug actually with a long looong toy. And "¤orrect the puppy" whatever do mean? Just stop play.

[@jomcandrew]

Replay

[@instructortammy9072]

!lifeskills1

[@ceedoman7190]

Yep, wants to chew me alive.

[@kenmattson6463]

Too much talking over the video.

[@francisjohnson304]

Although you may have training skills.... this information was not worth an hour. Watching you play with your hair and interrupting your own content really.

[@HumanimalChannel]

13:54 being a brat? hUH,? Those are fidget signals ehy are you applying "brat" to a puppy... wow!

[@pamwise8653]

What are you making all these negative comments?

[@Adam-sr3vb]

JUST PLAY THE VIDEO! To much commentary.

[@McCannDogs]

The main video is on our channel if you want to watch it without the deep dive. Happy training!

[@sweetarts389]

@@McCannDogsthe comments you guys make well stoping the video are very helpful thank you for making these videos

[@ellengarthoff4628]

iLifeskills

[@Mon._.Tresor]

It has become worse 🥲i have multiple wounds cause of her

[@CamillaCousins]

Yes it’s made my puppy much worse and now he seems frightened of me and agitated when I touch his collar. He was relaxed at times before. The nipping is as bad as before. When I hold his collar he just flips out spinning and helping 😢

[@alisonmcgee5938]

!clips