[PyrNet-L] was: Biting Pyr now : Dominance training for puppy

[Adrienne Wilder <draggon@STC.Net>]

My
> problem is that my boyfriend's 7 year old son is coming into town in 2
> days, and I don't want Samson to nip at him.  It really hurts, but he
> keeps at it.  Anyone have any suggestions.  I love him dearly, and I do
> not want any accidents occuring.
>  Thanks for any input!  Autumn and Samson


You might want to start doing some domiance exercises with him.  When he 
puts his mouth on you (no mouthing is ever allowed) roll his lips under 
his teeth with your fingers and push his mouth shut.  This will, in a 
sense, casue him to bite himself.  At the same time give him a firm NO 
in a low strong voice.  If this is too difficult slide your fingers down 
his throat, but be careful, and gag him.
In the evening before he begins his acting up, put a leash on him so you 
have a way to correct him efficiently.  When he acts up take him by the 
scruff and lift his front feet off the ground, tell him no in a firm 
strong voice.  Wait till he relaxes.  Afterwards put him in a down stay 
for 15min.  Then, if *you* feel like it, *you* decide to take him for a 
walk.  Don't do it becasue *he* wants to.  If his behavior does not 
improve, put him in his crate for a time out. Ignore him completely 
while in his crate...and when you don put him in there don't be 
correcting him or punishing him.  A crate should be a pleasant place but 
also a place for time outs.  Take him out when you are ready to take him 
for a walk.

tug-o-war, playing on the floor, and allowing him on the furniture 
should be stopped...if you allwo it, that is.. ;)

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Murrayville GA

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The golden gang,
Patou and the evil sister geese.
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