bulldog wont stop biting?

[nat1204]

I have a bulldog(bitch) she is 4months old, we have had her for 6-7wks now, she is very playful and although she has plenty of chews and toys she wont stop biting, ts so bad that my eldest is bt scared of her and she bit my partner so hard that she drew blood. What can I do to stop her doing this??

[robotics]

The dog needs obedience classes first and foremost. Secondarily, you need to teach her to be gentle. She won't pick this up on his own. She has to be taught.

A bulldog is a very powerful dog, and any problems she has now that are not rectified, will be 100 times later if ignored.

When she bites, give her a sharp cuff under her chin in an upward manner, with a loud "EASY!" This doesn't hurt but will get her attention. Then, try again whatever it was before she bit too hard. If she does it again, repeat the process. If she's gentle, then big praise all around.

Every dog is different and learns differently. It's up to you to teach.

[robotics]

http://www.bulldogsworld.com/Chew.html

[La Diva]

See :

http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/bit estop.htm

AND
take him to training classes!

[jules77]

all puppies are playful but you need to be careful with your interaction with her, there are somethings that stimulate puppies biting:

Rough games with members of the household.
Rough games with other dogs.
Too much excitement and over stimulation.
People squealing and pulling their hands back.
Any attention (positive or negative) for biting.

You have to be firm with her, and if she doesnt listen to a firm 'no' when she bites, as your eldest is getting scared of her, lock her away in another room for 30 minutes or so, then bring her out again. I am sure she will be ok in time, as all puppies try it on by play biting when they are teething, you just have to keep it in check before it gets out of hand.

[hogmother]

Most puppies will mouth when playing but if she is bitting thn you have to make sure she k nows what behaviour is not acceptablre. When she bites you have to let her know either by hittig her on the nose with a rolled up newspaper (I do not like people hitting dogs with their hands as it can hurt them) if you do not like to hit then try using water sprayed in her face. When she bite say no in a firm voice. Stop playing any games that encourage her to bite. If she plays without biting then praise her lots and give her treats. Make things fun and if she bites stop tell her off and start to play when she has calmed down.I have a lab rotty cross who is 6 months and he now very rarely tries to bite us. Try to encourage your eldest to play/stroke her when she is quiet to build up his confidence in her.

[jules77]

I have had to add that i wouldnt recommend hitting the dog with a rolled up newspaper, or anything for that matter, as everytime you pick a paper up in the future, she may cower, and I dont advocate smacking or tapping dogs at all, a firm voice and taking appropriate action is all that is required.

[lankeela]

When she nips or plays roughly, then make a sharp 'ow' noise like another puppy would do, or her mother. Thats how they let each other know they have gone too far. Use distraction techniques, i.e. when she is playing rough throw something so it lands away from her and she forgets what she was doing. Make sure you have somewhere for her to go that is her own, like a crate or puppy pen, use it for 'time out' but don't use it for punishment.

Please do not hit her with either your hand or a rolled up newspaper. It is most certainly not the way to train any dog.

A harsh tone to your voice will get through to her without frightening or hurting her.

If you continue to have problems consult your dog's breeder for advice.

[Solarjunkie]

I was told by a Guide Dog trainer years ago that you had to tell the dog in dog language that they were hurting you - ie, cry like a puppy, whimper and curl up. My dogs always got it! Best of luck.