How do I stop my puppy attacking me?

When you play with your puppy, let him mouth on your hands. Continue play until he bites especially hard. When he does, immediately give a high-pitched yelp, as if you’re hurt, and let your hand go limp. This should startle your puppy and cause him to stop mouthing you, at least momentarily.

Is my puppy playing or attacking me?

Puppy play consists of chasing, pouncing, barking, growling and biting. Many pet owners mistake normal play behavior as aggression or laugh off behavior that is a warning sign for truly aggressive behavior. Puppies less than 12 weeks of age that react to pain or fear by growling or snapping are responding abnormally.

How can I get my Dog to stop attacking other dogs?

As you work together as a team, using positive reinforcement and rewarding your dog for appropriate behavior you will build a level of trust. Knowing how to work with your dog or puppy and giving him the appropriate behavioral cues will give him something else to focus on in the presence of other dogs and animals.

What can I do about my dog’s aggressive behavior?

A behaviorist or trainer can help you figure out the best approach for managing your dog’s aggression. In most cases, you’ll use positive reinforcement to teach your dog new behaviors. For example, if your dog is mildly aggressive toward strangers, start off by standing far away from someone your dog doesn’t know.

What should I do if my dog blocks another dog?

Just move him along, and ignore. If the other dog is somehow blocking us (e.g. if the owner is unable to control his dog), then walk away in a different direction. Do not stare the other dog down and do not confront him, either through posture or by physically engaging him.

What should I do if my dog is being bad?

Secure your dog on a leash and a harness if required, and head out the door. You are going to avoid potential conflicts and ignore any bad behavior until your dog realizes he will get nothing out of it. If you see another dog or person, quickly pull him away. If you linger he may feel trapped and scared, leading to signs of aggression.