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Nipping and Biting

Hi,
I have recently got an Aussie puppy named Cooper, he is wonderfully smart and full of fun. Although, I can't seem to prevent him from nipping and biting when he is playing and getting over excited. I've tried to ignore him when he does it, or stop playing or give him something else to chew/bite any tips as to what I am doing wrong or how I can stop him biting as much would be great.
Thanks
Ebony
NSW Australia

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by: Viv

I have the same problem, and it seems my puppy does it when he gets excited or very happy. I have tried the same things to no avail. Would love to hear some other ideas.
Cooper
by: McKenzie

Hmmm.... If you have any small cats, or young children this could be bad. Small animals may become scared and hide 24/7 besides when the dog is away. Plus they may get mad, and if you have any vicious cats (More then one) they may gang up on the dog. I have heard of this happening.

The problem of having young children during this nippy time is that they may grow a fear of dogs. The worst part is that when sheep don't obey sometimes any sheep herding dog may have to take a step further.

I would contact a trainer, and everyday if they nip, ignore them for a small amount of time. Otherwise then that, I really can't help you.
Sorry!
And good luck!
You can stop that
by: Ana

I had the same problem. What I did is that every time my dog bit me when she got excited, I immediately stopped the activity we were doing, graved my dog and placed her down in the grown and said a loud NO! When she got calmed, I will start the activity again and repeated the same thing over and over until she stopped. I guess the clue was patient.
Aussies are really smart dogs and they understand faster than we think.
So, be patient and firm with your dog. Believe me, when they stop you will have the best time in any activity! I hope this works for you.
Thank you Cooper
by: Anonymous

Thanks for your comments, the nipping/biting is not that bad and there is no maliciousness involved its just a playful mouthing not really biting at all. He does seem to be outgrowing it though.

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