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23-08-2011, 02:46 PM
Originally Posted by Jirmette 
Thank you, I do wonder if that was the case, the breeder also felt it was him testing boundaries and advised nipping it in the bud - she thought I'd handled it correctly, which was reassuring after some of the replies I had here that made me feel I'd made an enormous error.
He's never acted anywhere like that before, hence me trying to find out if there was something wrong, he's normally an extremely placid, friendly, loving pup, even during his little nippy half hours if we say "Ow" loudly, the next time he'll still nip, but will be gentler - always very reactive to us.
I'd also suggest getting some good puppy books - those by Gwen Bailey are good (Puppyschool) or "Before and after you get your Puppy" by Dr (as in vet) Ian Dunbar.
Info on coping with puppy mouthing:
http://www.apdt.co.uk/documents/Playbiting.pdf
Good luck
Wys
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24-08-2011, 06:35 PM
Originally Posted by rune
At 16 weeks a pup/dog is WELL capable of being aggressive.
I think I might well have reacted just as you did given the situation you were in. A smack on the nose is not ideal but in a panic situation it isn't going to do any harm. The trick is to make sure you don't get into the same or similar situation again---because the chances are nexct time he will be waiting for the smack and be ready to go back at you.
You need help to teach him to be calm in various situations, can you contact any local trainers/behaviourists to help you?
Did you see his parents? If so were they quite go'ey dogs or were they placid? I was involved with a mad bernese pup once and it is quite hard to handle a dog that size with no inhibitions and no training.
BTW---I knew what DS meant and I can't see any problem with using it, nor am I on any other forums apart from as an occassional visitor.
rune
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