I have a 7 month old Pit Bull. She keeps play biting my 14yr old daughter. I have tried everything to stop her but she won't stop. My daughter is the only person she does this to.
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At one time my own dog always play bit my daughter. I then explained to my daughter that the dog thinks of her as a litter mate. She has to show the dog that the behaviour is not acceptable and to make a very loud noise when the dog tried to nip at her and say no, then walk away. After a short time, my daughter then had control of the dog as the dog learned that she was in fact not its litter mate.
Our dog is a beagle.
This is actually wrong. You let them bite you to train them for what is acceptable and what is not. No the dog won't be biting humans, but when he plays with others this will teach him.
I believe all dogs are mouthy one of our problems as we do not teach them when theyre puppies not to play bite we are too tolerant at the beginning I am trying to train an 11-month-old pitbull right now not to be mouthy one problem is pandemic did not socialize his dogs at an early age so now we are trying to as hes dogs are getting one year old they do not know Theyre clear limits a dog needs to be taught that he is below are you he is not your best friend you are his master
My neighbor had a pit bull. I knew this dog since it was a tiny puppy and it was very loving and playful with me. Then one day it suddenly attacked me out of nowhere. An animal control officer told me that's the way pit bulls are.
Sorry to say that is not correct.
If they are not raised and trained correctly even a Retriever will do the same.
This comment is ridiculous. Im 47yrs old and have had Pit Bulls since I was 15 years old. Im not going to bash this comment. #ignorantthinking
Pitbulls dont just attack for no reason,i have been around pits my hole life. Now the pits that are locked outside on chain,they are mean.
Hi, I just read read your comment and I just wanted to say that pit bulls are just like any other dog and are sweet and kind if trained to be. They're not born aggressive, but made aggressive, and the only reason they're thought to be mean is because they're commonly used in dog fighting. Maybe you provoked that dog somehow, or it was scared or abused.
I agree with you Joan. I think the reason is that most people (usually women) are way to lax with their dogs, then the dogs think they are the boss and become uncontrollable. Ive seen it time and time again. They are usually the ones that are crying saying "My dog was so sweet... blah blah" when they maul someone or another animal.
Interesting. That woman from Pitbulls and Parolees keeps insisting that all Pitbulls are such forgiving dogs no matter how they have been treated. Which is it?
My Pitbull is 3 week old and he always play bite with me so everytime he growl at me I growl back and if he growl louder I growl super above loud and he be quiet and a little birdie told me that to show him or her that your boss you have to pick him or her up and lay them on their back to show you are boss
Why are you being cruel and spreading lies!? That is 100% NOT true. Pit Bulls are not bread to bite, they made them fight because they look muscular. They are actually sweet kind and loving dogs.
Pitbulls are one of the best family dogs to have! I have one and it is very loyal and playful. Reason why pitbulls get bad raps....is because it's the owners fault for not training it properly or it is being trained to fight other pits. Getting rid of it is not the answer.
I absolutely think that animal control person is the dangerous one. I have owned several putties and not one has suddenly attacked anyone, however I did have a mixed breed Shepard who bit several people and had to be put down.You cant stereotype the entire breed based on one experience!
Dogs just like humans can vary but in general when pitties have been abused by humans when they are shown sincere compassion and caring respond with love, but there are those who have just had it and no longer trust people. We have a rescue who had been used in fighting and abused and she would jump at the sound of paper rustling or me opening the treat bag , or if I lifted my arm for something once she realized I wasnt going to hit her I have to run or pretend Im sleep to avoid an hour long hug and kiss session!
I have three American pitbulls aged 10 months, 7, and 9 years and they are loyal loving happy dogs. Very playful with other dogs and my three grandchildren and two young nephews .
Omg. Such bs. There is no "enzyme" in their brain. Eyeball roll. They are a dog. Like every other dog. And you have no idea the degree of ignorance you've shown here, not just in pit bulls and dog behavior, but in history, too. Allow me to TRY to "help you". Snort. We have a red nose pit bull. The breed came from Irish Immigrants. The red pits were extorted and fought back in the day. They fought other DOGS though. THAT is where the aggression came in. They did NOT attack HUMANS! All actuality, they were so protective of their human families, even other pets in the family, and property/territory, THAT is what lead them to be aggressive, and is what was extorted so greedy humans could gamble and profit off of their protective instincts that came from LOVE, that humans found a way to distort for their own disgusting greed. Pitbulls are known for their powerful jaws. Their bite can so more harm than other dogs, and they're very lean muscle, which gives them strength, agility, and endurance. All of those factors combined are why they were picked as the dog to extort. They have long floppy ears and long tails thst can feel like a whip when they get excited, lol. People began docking ears and tails so other DOGS in the fighting ring had less means to take their dogs down, securing them a better chance at winning.
Lies! I have a 2 year old pitbull never has he ever attacked anything. He loves children, people, other dogs and even cats. It is all in how someone raises and trains their dog.
This reply is nonsense! Please educate yourself before spreading lies about specific breeds. Shame on you
That is not true at all. Pitbulls are known as nanny dogs. They were bred to take care of young kids.
Are you freaking serious with this asinine comment. Get your facts straight before you start throwing out stupid recommendations.
Re train the dog is the correct answer. It's just the way it is.
I own a pitbull myself and she the most loving and cuddly dog I know. Just because shes a pitbull doesnt mean anything just like race it doesnt matter as long as you are good to people. Yes there are bad dogs but there is no such thing as a bad breed.
First off, you shouldn't be spreading nonsense about dogs. Animal control agents are hired off the street sometimes with little to no experience. Secondly, no pitbulls aren't just like that. We have had owned pitbulls used for pig hunting, and cattle work for years. They don't just all of a sudden go crazy and attack someone. There is always a stimulant. And before you carry on about enzymes again please read a book, yes they were bred for their strength and aggressiveness.
They are exceptional dogs that can go from 0 to 100 and back to 0 real quick. They are fiercely loyal, highly protective, and they are not afraid of a scrap. Our pig dogs fought and wrestled down boars during hunting seasons and worked bulls as well as stubborn cows in the off season never once with 14 dogs was a person bitten, we had one dog bite my hand while I was pulling a dying hog out of scrap so we could stop it from suffering. I was black gloves and I grabbed its ear the dog couldn't differentiate my black gloves from the pigs ear as soon as he bit he let go because he knew it wasn't ear it was my hand. I currently have a 70 pound red nose pit, a cattle dog as well as a 14 pound French bull dog and they play well together. As long as you direct the animals intensity in a safe direction. If you can't do that then you don't need the animal.
In some cases some dogs suffer from brain swelling which pressurized their skull which can cause over aggressive behavior behavior. Outside stimulants, lack of attention, abuse, lack of activity, dog could have been scared for some reason, even could have been trying to scare you away from something else. Most reasons dogs act out toward a human is simply because a human has ruined their trust of other humans.
This is not true. It has been scientifically proven by many credible zoologists, behavioral analysts, etc. that aggression is not determined by a dogs breed, and therefore no one dog is inherently more dangerous or prone to aggression than another. If a pit bull is not trained properly to not chew from a young age, or if it feels threatened in any way, just like all other breeds it will continue to chew and will then attack
This is the most ridiculous reply I have ever heard. You are really are something else.. no one from animal control would tell you that. I said it.... Your lying
Get rid of it? If you cant handle a dog, get a fish. Rule 1 is always be in control, if your not, then all hell can brake loose no matter what breed. I've had pit bulls my whole life, with kids aswell. No issues whatsoever. If your idea of having a pitbull is for a fashion or ego statement then you should NOT have one. They are the most loving, protective dog in the world. Mouthing is normal in every dog, but if you are showing your dog it's wrong by hitting it or harming it, your an idiot. You will provoke its behavior that way. You want nice, calm loyal? Then give it the same treatment. It will learn that hitting hurts and is bad with proper I mean PROPER guidance. You have a limited window to make this progression easy, the older it gets and training goes all wrong, it will be another person's problem up for sale or euthanized for absolutely no fucking reason or fault except your own. If your buying or receiving a pitbull with no background or papers, or for little money. BEWARE.
THEY ARE POWERFUL ANIMALS AND IN THE WRONG HANDS CAN BE DEADLY. As for any dog really.
Now ask yourself, do you have what it takes to do it? It's not easy by any means, but your hard work will pay off.
Yeah right that's why they are called Nanny Dogs.
They are great with children.
Pitbull's are very loving by nature and bad behavior needs correction, just like a miss behaving child.
Joan what you stated is not factual at all. Please don't further propel bad information. Did you even know pits were used as nanny dogs? No, I am sure you didn't because you made no effort to do research just go by someone else's opinion. And that enzyme comment is so incorrect and not even scientifically possible.
I do not agree with that. It is unfortunate that happened to you, but not all pitbulls are aggressive. I have owned pitbulls my entire life and never had one become aggressive. If I had seen it I would agree but I never did. The worst thing they did and still do is lick too much. Its really unfortunate people think that way. I was attacked by a Dalmatian and my sister was attacked my a chow and I would never tell people to still owning them.
Thats the most stupid ignorant thing I have ever heard! Pit bulls are like ppl all have diff personalities depending on how they were raised. They are ppl pleasing dogs and love ppl. My pit recently passed away at 9yrs old. She put up with my son hes 8 jumping on her riding her and rough play and never even blinked. Pit bulls are the best dogs, and just like ppl you cant condemn an entire bread bc of 1 bad 1!
There is no ENZYME please stop spreading misinformation I took Vet assisting and actually work in the field
thats a bit harsh! lots of people swear by pitbulls and dont have any trouble with them-look as Cesar milan!
That's ABSOLUTE nonsense. Whoever told you that needs to be properly educated.
No it is not it has been actually proven that it all depends on who raises the pitbull pimples were Bread it to be a vicious breed but with the proper owners raising them this will not happen if he bet you he either felt threatened by you or something is going on at home that no one else knows about. Purples werent even really bred to fight the only reason Pitbulls are known to be more vicious is because when they bite their jaws lock and its hard for their jaws to open back up after they bite
There are so many things that are not factual in your comment. And alot of other factors that go into play with any dog that can cause aggression towards a person that they've known. Pits are not aggressive dogs they are trained or mistreated by owners if they are super aggressive all the time. If the dog was a male and was not neutered (and this goes for any breed) they can become aggressive out of no where because of hormones. Another reason is that maybe you didn't realize that you might have done something like moved to quickly or in a certain manner or came up on him too fast and surprised him. So he attacked out fear.
The brain is the same for all breeds of dogs. The primary difference with Pit Bull Terrier is the stigma that comes from comments like this.
Get your daughter a can of breath freshner - you know, the palm-sized little cans you can find when checking out at the grocery store. Everytime the puppy - and he's still a puppy and can be corrected - tries to nip/bite her, she should squirt him right in the face/mouth. Get a strong flavor. This should startle the puppy and it should not take long before he ceases the bad behavior. I also strongly recommend that you get your puppy in obedience classes asap. He needs to learn that the humans he lives with are the "alphas" in his life, and he needs to be well-behaved. Pit bulls have the bad reputation they have because they are well built dogs for bad activities promoted by bad people. But they do not have be bad - it depends entirely on the owner. This is true for any dog. Even a chihuahua can be vicious if not properly raised. As a responsible dog owner, you should definitely put the dog in obedience school, and it is so much fun, you might want to continue with agility training and other schools to keep the dog active, interested, and out of trouble. Good luck!
Thank you!! finally one intelligent and non-emotional answer!
I cannot believe the feedback given here. Every dog deserves to have a life and a family. Pit Bull's are NOT born evil, or born agressive. If the dog is trained correctly and given love and affection, it will NOT maul anyone in your family or around you. You do NOT -again- have to choose between your daughter and your dog.
Simply correct the behavior. If you already established yourself as alpha when the dog was a puppy, he/she should understand. If the dog considers your daughter as lower than itself in the pack, that could explain the biting. I suggest being there when the dog tries it again, and in a stern voice say 'NO'. Test if the dog tries it again, if not than it understands the pack-leader, if so than continue the treatment.
Your daughter isn't a child, she can defend herself like any adult. She should have also established herself ahead of the dog when it was a pup, this might not have happened. Please read up on what you are getting into before taking an animal into your home, it will save you and the dog grief later on. Pitbulls are especially good to study before taking one, as they require owners that usually had a dog previously.
I raised my pitbull since it was a year old . With love and nothing but kindness . Is now four and I would not trust him around anybody especially a kid . Dont know whats happening but in the last month he has attacked two people ! I love this dog with all my heart and soul just dont know what to do ? If anyone has an answer please let me know . I also have a smaller dog and he is fine with that dog .
Because its a myth that they are all sweet docile creatures. Are you firm and consistent with your dog, Janice? Some people would call it abuse, but you need to show this dog who is boss, or it will continue to do what he wants. I commented this same thing above... its usually women because women are WAY WAY too lax with them. You need to be consistent and FIRM. Dont give in when they try to push their way on you.
They are complex and you know your dogs temperament so you know to keep him away from others but dont give up on him. My pittie is 1 1/2 had him since 5weeks old hes always been loving and playful the week he turned one he attacked a relative and now wont let anyone who doesnt live here in our house. We keep him in his crate when we have company but when no one is visiting hes an 80lb baby as a matter of fact hes laying here in bed with me now! Dont give up on him.There are animal behaviorist that can help you, he may never be a social animal with others but no reason he cant love you and vice versa!!
your smoking crack! I have seen more pits raised properly that have attacked people than any other breed. why do ERs see more bites or death's than any other breed? if it's true about the owners fault then why not more injuries and deaths by other breed's?
You do not need to have your dog euthanized you can easily correct it by having a toy in your hand and when it begins to bite give it the toy and if it continues to bite pluck the dog on the nose. if that does not work contact a professional dog trainer and ask him what else could work. just because its a pit bull does not mean its gonna automatically be aggressive. i have 3 pit bulls and none of them are aggressive in any way so for the people who believe that they need to not criticize 1 breed of dog because a lab or golden retriever could be just as viscous as a pit bull. and its peoples ignorance that continues to make this breed have a bad rep.
How about training? If the pup has been taught not to play bite with others, it more then certainly can learn this from your daughter. If the biting is more then play disregard the following, but its simple if it is all that must be done is training. The owner must teach the daughter how to force the pup into obedience. My 7 year old had this issue with our 12 week old pup and now with the SIMPLE command of OFF, he listens just fine. You might want to be sure that he is neutered as this may help with aggression.
Buy a book on dog training and puppy care. Teach the dog proper manners concerning your family and your property. My pitbulls have NEVER bit anyone in their entire lives.
All dogs can be trained to be "good" or "bad." If the breed mentioned in the original title was "Golden Retriever" or "American Eskimo", there would be very few demands to destroy the dog or get rid of it.
Train your dog, and if possible ( depending on age ) train your own children how to show their dominate status. Hold the puppy down until it stops struggling, remove it's food at times the puppy is eating( giving it back, of course, soon after ). As I said, buy a book - but these are simple examples of showing the dog you are in charge. Do NOT play tug-of-war games, nor allow it to "nibble" on the tips of your fingers. Be clear it is not allowed with a loud clap of your hands, and if necessary, a pop on the nose or rear. Don't hurt your puppy, but make sure it understands "NO!"
However it turns out, whatever it's behaviour - it is because it's been either "allowed" to behave that way, or distinctly "taught" to behave in such a fashion. Do not destroy that dog - you have no right to end a life. Find a No-Kill shelter if you feel that training a puppy not to bite is beyond you.
Shelters are FULL of Pitbulls and most no-kill shelters will not take them.
You won't like my answer. I would get rid of the dog. I went to school with a girl who has lost a child when their dog turned on the child while the child was sleeping. Such behavior can be deadly. It's not worth the risk.
Unfortunately I see on TV everyday kids that are killed by their parents or husbands killed by their wives while they sleep!
There is a choice to make
your daughter
or your dog.
i am sorry i agreee my son was 5 when he was mauled by a neighbors pit bull and it was awful i will not go into details but i made sure that dog was put down i dont like them i dont care what people say they are and can be mean my son and i were riding a bike when a group of 4 unchained dogs came after him and one would not let go of him i was terrified!!!!!
I understand why you would think the way you do, you have every right to think this way because of what your son endured. But you have to also realize that any dog can do that, not just a pitbull. A German shepherd wants killed my best friends little dog. Also I don't know if you know this but doxins, otherwise known as Wiener dogs are proven to be the most aggressive dog there is. So if you meet an aggressive dog and it just happens to be a pitbull, it is most likely the owner, not the dog, causing him to act such a way.
Please just stop with the apologetics. Its old. I see so many ads on Craigslist where people adopted Pitbulls and the previous owner said "great with kids" and the dog turns out to be aggressive. Please try to educate yourself. You arent doing the breed or the owners any favors.
My son was also bitten by a neighbors putt bull and that dog was put down but we currently have 7 Pitt bulls and I would leave my son who is now 12 with them before most of the people I know. Sorry you experienced that but its not normal or regular pittie behavior just as some people are violent but we dont label all people based on a few bad apples!!
I see articles in the newspaper and see stories on the news daily where people who have perfectly normal lives and relationships with most people who they come in contact with who kill people , strangers and loved ones. Bottom line is any animal (human included) with free will can be unpredictable but that doesnt mean that we should expect the worst or give up on people or any breed in its entirety. The argument that getting rid of pitt bulls will keep you say is equally as stupid. My son was bitten by a neighbors Pitt who was put down and we currently have 7 and my son loves them unconditionally, hes actually afraid of small dogs now(go figure)!
I heartily agree with mom, missy, and kimmy....
The dog should go now. Those things are dangerous and should never be allowed near children
please look at your daughter's lovely face and then imagine her enduring a lifetime of trying to disguise scars that a dog who is a known "BITER" caused. or maybe worse.
please look at your lovely daughters face, and then imagine her enduring a lifetime of having to disguise scars caused by a known "bitter". he will bite her one day and her reaction could send this breed into a frenzy. please get rid of the dog before you regret it.
I have read to many stories where pit bull's for no reason have gone crazy and attacked people.Since he is biting your daughter she comes first and I would get rid of the dog before he really hurts her and then you will never forgive yourself. I know its not easy but do what is the right thing for your daughter. LOL!
Get rid of the dog! We had a poodle that bit my daughter on the mouth. Thank god she didn't need surgery. The dog was given back to the breeder who gave the dog to a family that had no children. The dog then attacked the new owner and bit a chunk of his nose off. The man went to the hospital and the wife took the dog to the vets where he was destroyed. You do not have a pet you have a incident waiting to happen. Please don't put your family at risk get rid of the dog now. You can always get another pet.
Sometimes it just doesn't matter how the dog has been treated,
have you called the vet? has this pup had its distemper shot yet,
I had a six month old pup that was born from a litter from my pitt bulls,
he crawled in bed with my 2 year old daughter and bite in to her neck,
my daughter would have been 18 this year
HAve this dog laid down
The dog is aggresive. Put it down now before it hurts your daughter
Forgive me, but I too agree that you should remove the dog from your house. We recently moved from a house because of the pit bull across the street. It was constantly getting out of it's fenced yard. Every time it saw my kids and I it would charge towards us. We were always able to get from the car to our house, but some times just barely. My husband though was not so lucky. He was attacked a few times. We did not want to put our kid's lives at risk.
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Give that pup a chance! APBT's get such a bad wrap :o( I'm sure she loves your whole family! :o)
For all them people who are saying, get rid of my dog is not going to happen. The reason she is doing this is because she thinks my daughter is a play thing! She is a lovely dog, and she does sometimes not play bite with my daughter. She is a lovely family pet!
There is NO NEED to get rid of your dog! NONE. Your dog needs some basic training and more exercise. Is the "biting" at all aggressive or is it more of a pulling secure type of motion?
Mouthing is common for puppies to do when they are stressed or feeling insecure. They pull on whatever's in sight like a baby using a pacifier. If your daughter at all appears nervous around the dog; get them both into training together. A basic obedience will be fine. You don't want your daughter to develop a fear of dogs. The only way to avoid that is for HER to be able to confidently control the dog.
Has the dog ever broken the skin? It's easy to do with puppy teeth but you can tell if it's intentional or not. How does your daughter play with the dog? You need to watch for the clues with an unbiased eye to see what's really going on.
Things that seem harmless when puppies are very small become a great nuisance when the dog grows. Did you ever play with the dog in a fake pulling or fighting type manner? The dog could just be following what they believe to be normal play for your daughter because that's what they were taught to do. They don't know it's wrong now unless you tell them...calmly and confidently without anger or fear.
If the dog doesn't get enough exercise (at least 30-45 minutes of a very brisk walk every day, minimum) the dog could be picking up on some excitement of your daughter and letting out their playful side and nervous energy.
The dog also needs to be have consistent and calm discipline when they do something wrong like nipping at a family member. How is the dog doing now?
I had a pitt who kept biting my little cousin and this was the only person she would bite. I found out that my cousin was hitting and teasing my dog. Tthere is a reason why your dog keeps biting your daughter, she has to be doing something to make the dog bite her.
I have a one year old pit that will try to nibble on my fingers and that of my kids. I can tell him to stop and he'll just start nudging me with his nose, but with my kids, he just kept getting rough. I asked my vet what to do, she is pro pit, and she suggested diluting cayenne pepper in some water and putting it on your hand. The dog wont like the taste of it or the affect and should stop. This goes for chewing also. If you take a little of the diluted solution, and rub it on the dogs nose (it doesn't burn, try it) and whatever they smell doesn't interest them any longer.
I own a pitbull and he is the most loving and affectionate dog that I have ever seen. Actually my vet said that there are a lot of other dogs that she would say bad things about before she would say bad things about pit bulls. And guess what most of them are small dogs! She does not have to choose between her dog or her daughter. I am pretty sure that she said the puppy was play biting.
It is not the breed of a dog but the way that they are brought up. Any dog can turn on you depending on how they are treated. What really worked for us is every time that our puppy would bite we would put the pepper shaker up to his nose. He didn't like the smell of it so he would stop. So give that a try and don't get rid of him. He deserves a chance too just like any other living thing. That is not the solution to get rid of him that is just adding to the problem and the stereotype.
I am so sorry about your friends child, but the the pitbull should not have been loose in the house unattended while the child was sleeping. It is a shouted fact among pitbull owners and lovers that the most important thing to remember about these dogs and frankly all dogs for that matter is they should never go unattended. Your friend should have been more responsible. I have a 12 week old pit puppy and he is the sweetest thing in the world. We went through the nipping stage. I have a 13, 10, and 4 year old. He saw my younger children as pups too. Pups play together this way, by nipping and biting. A loud "yip" by your daughter will alert the puppy that he is being to rough and it should stop. This is how the pups themselves monitor their behavior amongst eachother. It works!
Hello, my husband and I just got a 4wk old puppy(pit) for our family. We have heard so many horror stories about pits, and we need some advice from someone that has one! If anyone would be so kind, and give us some advice, we would greatly appreciate it. We love our new puppy, but I will admit that I am a bit concerned, due to all of the negative stories we've heard!
I have been around pits that were raised to fight (my grandmas neighbors had them chained up in their yard) so for a long time I believed the stereo-type. Then I had the privilege of being shown pitbulls that were true family dogs. If raised and trained properly, they can be the best dog you have ever owned. Saying bad things about a dog because of its breed is no different than judging someone because of their race. It truly boils down to how they are treated for their first few years on the outcome you will have as they get older.
I had seen pitbulls that were raised for fighting when I was a child. I had grown up with a fear of them. Then I had the privilege of meeting more and more pits that were raised as family dogs. I still will not let ANY dog be left only with a baby or small child, but I have now owned 3 pitbulls myself and have never had them hurt anyone. They (ALL dogs) will bite when they are puppies until they are taught not to (in a positive way).
To judge a dog by its breed is no different than judging someone by their race...maybe people need to think about that before they say anything
My pit is 2yrs old. I adopted her from the humane soc. When she gets excited she likes to mouth my hands. I truely love this dog but this form of play is dangerous. Can someone please help me to help her. Thanks and God bless.
Just stop her! Smack her snout and say "NO" be firm. Why is this so hard for people?? I think its the people that will scream animal abuse. You ruined it for this breed.
They need consistency! They are very bright and trainable! We have had a number of Pitt bulls over the years and they are the most loving and loyal dogs you can own and will protect your family with his life without a second thought !! Just make sure you get some basic obedience training down while still a pup and you guys will be fine !!
I have a 2 month old pitbull puppy who is constantly biting as well especially when he gets hyper. I'm hoping he will get over the stage. But I love him!
Barring medical reasons, it is a matter of training.
When the pup starts to nip, pull the body part in question away quickly and give a loud "ouch". Then give the dog a chew toy and reward him/her for chewing on it. My dog I recently adopted was a bit mouthy at first, and this technique obtained from an obedience trainer worked great.
Just remember that a dog is an animal, his/her natural instinct is to control the world with their mouth. You have to teach them otherwise.
Possibly, you are seen as master but your daughter may not, so pup thinks it can play rougher with her. It might be a good idea to have your daughter take it to a puppy class to assert her role in the family.
*fot the haters* I was mauled by a cocker spaniel when I was 8. Cocker spaniels aren't bad, his owners were. I repeat - HIS OWNERS were to blame - as in - it was their fault.
Take responsibility, dont blame the dog, train it.
There is some great advice in this thread, but please please don't listen to the haters. Scary stories about "I knew a guy who knew a guy who got bit" don't belong here, honest advice about how to train a perfectly good puppy does.
Good luck with your pup and give it a cuddle for me.
...and if you were mauled by a Pitbull you may not be here, or might have been severely scarred. Just some food for thought.
If she is only play biting and there is no aggressive growling to it, then she is only playing! Ive had dogs all my life and every single one of them play bit when they were that young and to be honest if she is play biting, then it was your daughter that causes it by playing rough. If you want to train the dog to not bite AT ALL that is almost impossible because all dogs have teeth.
Everybody just express what the think but I can be sure that almost nobody had a PitBull.
You just leave this dog to take his place into the Family. Meaning, he thinks he is superior to your daugnter and he is fighting for his rank.
If you really love your dog, you need to take him with her to training classes and teach him, that he is a dog. ASAP. This should be done when he was no longer than 4 months.
Pitbulls are eager to serve and obey. but they have to be trained very very hard on behavior and conduct. if you dont have time for it. Buy a Retriever or a smaller dog.
Pitbulls are not for everyone.
I have a five month old pit male he loves biting on my grandkids but he just does not understand how hard he bites if any one could please give me some tips on what to do i find my self yelling at him way to much and i do not want to do that i love him so much i did just put him in classes he is very smart a great dog but the biting is all i have a problem with he does not do it to me just them kids
SMACK HIM in the snout or use cayenne spray and spray him and tell him NO in a firm voice!! YOU are the pack leader quit acting so helpless. YOU show him its unacceptable behavior SMH
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