She snaps a lot, and it is my knoweledge that cocker spaniels have a very sweet demeanor. She doesnt bite and she doesnt growl, I have never heard her even bark, but SOMETIMES when you try to pick her uo she gets aggressive and will try to bite. I took her to the groomer today and I almost had to take her hime, it was very hard for her to work with my dog.
Does anyone now any effective tricks to break the biting habit, or some good dog training websites.
Thanks
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Cockers become fear biters when they are even 'gently' abused, or not socialized when young.
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- Im not sure if this will be of any help, but Ill say it anyway,
Everytime she bites you, tell her sternly 'Bad Dog' or something like that and hopefully after a while she'll get the idea?
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As with the other answers I would go to some training classes with her. But it does sound classicaly like fear may be making her do this.
Try looking at the situations where she is biting, is it when you are picking her up in a rush ?
Try taking your time, talking to her gently etc as you do pick her up and then really praise her when she has been good. It really is early days if you've only had her a couple of days....try not to introduce too many changes (eg going to the groomers so soon) She is probably fearful of what is going to happen next.
Good Luck - You didn't mention her age,... a puppy or adult?
Some cocker spaniels are tempermental because of over-breeding.
When I worked for the vet, the Dr. would always caution us that the cockers may snap and be prepared to muzzle during examination.
Long ago they were the breed known for being the best family dog,.. friendly, good-natured, but due to unscrupulous
breeders that trait isn't necessarily so anymore.
Be patient, gentle yet firm with her. - My personal experience is the Cocker Spaniels are often fear-biters. They are also not the brightest dogs around.
you can try to train her, but it doesn't always work. The best way to train a biter is to scold them gently and deny/withhold attention. And, tho trainers won't tell you this, I have had some success with, when a dog bites me, I bite them right back, and snarl. I will certainly get a thumbs down on that, but who cares? Sometimes you have to establish dominance using a language a dog understands.
Also, if she bites your hand, shove that hand AT her, in effect, try to stick your hand down her throat. This does 2 things---1, it hurts less, because of the way a dog's teeth are curved, but more importantly, (2) It shows her that you have no fear of her.
Hope you find links and websites and correct dog-training advice, this is the only dogopolitically incorrect advice you'll get, but it is good stuff. - I've trained dogs for years. Just look under dog training and you should be able to find some dog trainers near you.
- It seems like she is tender or sore where she is being touched. Has she been checked for wounds?
Fear can cause a dog to lash out like that too...
You may try taking her to a vet for a routine check up. - Hello, It is very possible she has been abused. Patience is the best avenue to to take with her. I would take a slow pace with her and gain her trust, then work with her in a soft and gentle voice. Try not to pick her up until you and her have bonded. I am a Professional Trainer and mainly work with abused dogs.
- My collie used to bite me a bit too hard when she was about 8 months old, so I reprimanded her the way her mother would.
I bit her straight back! (on the ear) Boy did she look surprised.
After a few times she stopped doing it and never nipped hard again.
(Now I just need to find out how to get rid of my fur-balls, hack hack)
Danny.
. - Yeah, sounds like she was abused, babe. Or just down right bad genetics and unchecked breeding.
You could try telling her no and all that but...sometimes, that still doesn't work. The groomer may have to use a muzzle next time.
That's what my aunt has to do with her Pom/Shih Tzu mix. - I am a granny whose children and grandchildren have brought home many dogs that had no where else to go. Usually, they were thrilled to have a place to eat, sleep and get loved. Occasionally, one will be scared for one reason or another. Some have been mis-treated, some have been left alone in a back yard all their lives, etc. The point is, let them take their time coming to you. Sit in the floor at their level and talk to them, love them, but don't pick them up right away. Just like us, they have to build a trust in us and sometimes it takes awhile. Good luck and have patience. Give them a little time before you scold them, love them first.
- call a dog trainer, you'll want to get the right info, so the problem doesn't get worst. It's a good guess that she's doing it out of fear( new people, house, noises, dogs don't come to a home knowing English. she needs time)
- my dog bites, idk get a trainer
- Your dog is telling you that she doesn't want to be picked up and she doesn't respect you at all. She is the dominant one and she doesn't respect you as the authority. You need to get a handle on this quickly and show her you are the boss and will not accept the poor behaviour. Grab her by the back of the neck (like her canine mother would) and put her lightly down to the floor while saying "no". Hold her there until she calms down. This will tell her that you are dominant and don't like this behaviour. She may struggle by try to hold her down until she calms down...if you let go early, you are showing her she has won. Don't let her get away with this behaviour or it will get WORSE and you'll have to get rid of her. You must discipline her for this bad behaviour. It's all about showing dogs that you are the dominant one......discipline first and then love always- it truly works!
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