After one year, my Border Collie still bites my older dogs and me. How can I stop this, please help?

After one year, my Border Collie still bites my older dogs and me. How can I stop this, please help! Asked by dogjanet 36 months ago Similar Questions: year Border Collie bites older dogs stop help Recent Questions About: year Border Collie bites older dogs stop help Pets > Dogs.

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There's a few things you could try. I hate to recommend getting a trainer, cause what "trainers" do is usually something we can all do. So, I’ll say that if you can’t figure it out on your own after trying a few things, then biting/nipping is a serious issue, so if you’re unsuccessful after trying to put a stop to it, then definitely get a professional to help you.

First of all, this should’ve been taken care of when the pup was a puppy. It’s easier to put a stop to it when they’re small. This is a habit now, so you’re going to have to be patient, CONSISTENT, dedicated and firm to fix the problem.

Be consistent. Don’t alternate between methods until you’ve used one method for, at least, two weeks. Method 1: As soon as he nips/bites, firmly grab his snout (shut), look him straight in the eyes with your "angry face," and tell him in an aggressive, but not shouting tone, "No bite.

" Hold his muzzle closed for five seconds. When you let go, say "Good boy," in a sweet tone. Do this every time he bites/nips.

If he bites/nips three times, even with method 1 implemented, ignore and distance yourself from him for 10 minutes. Method 2: As soon as he nips/bites, swat his mouth away. This means, DON’T HIT HIM, but give his face a firm shove away from you.

When he turns to look back at you, look him straight in the eye, and say, "No bite. " Then, go back to your business. As with method 1, more than 3 times, and go on to ignoring him.

Method 3: Have a spray bottle filled with water. If he nips/bites, spray his face once with water, once again, look him in fiercely in the eye, say "No bite," and go back to business. **I prefer method 1, cause it’s positive.

Method 2 bothers me, cause I don’t like the shoving factor, and method 3 is messy, but I would try them all out before getting a trainer. A few notes: * Keep your biter away from your other dogs if you can’t watch him, cause he will bite/nip at them if you’re not around, and it’ll be counter-productive if you’re not there to stop him. * Don’t let him get away with it AT ALL.

Be consistent. If it’s wrong now, it’s wrong later, and it’s wrong always. * Don’t encourage playful biting, like tug-o-war, or rough handling.

*Give him lots of love and praise for playing with you correctly. Basically, as long as the teeth are kept to himself, he’s a good doggie. Good luck!

Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions. Sources: Owner of four dogs .

I'd really like to help but You haven't provided enough information. What have you done to correct this situation? From what little you said I can't tell if you have an aggressive dog or just an untrained one.

I would also need to know what situations the dog is in when it bites. Is it in play, around food, around toys, what? Please provide more information.

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1 Work with a dog trainer. This user has been banned from Askville.

2 Border collies need lots of excerise and stimulation... if not getting enough.. will resort to any kind of excitement.. try some special challenges for the dog.

Border collies need lots of excerise and stimulation... if not getting enough.. will resort to any kind of excitement.. try some special challenges for the dog.

3 Yeah, dog training is a must. I'm curious what kind of biting we are talking about? Border collies have a strong herding instinct.

My BC mix nipped at my heels trying to herd me until he was about 6 months. With sharp teeth, it hurt. Grabbing his snout, telling him bad dog, and all the usual stuff didn't work.

What did work was my trainer's suggestion of tying a ball or other toy to a rope and dragging it around the house for him to chase before the behavior started up. We play games, lots.

Yeah, dog training is a must. I'm curious what kind of biting we are talking about? Border collies have a strong herding instinct.

My BC mix nipped at my heels trying to herd me until he was about 6 months. With sharp teeth, it hurt. Grabbing his snout, telling him bad dog, and all the usual stuff didn't work.

What did work was my trainer's suggestion of tying a ball or other toy to a rope and dragging it around the house for him to chase before the behavior started up. We play games, lots.

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