My puppy is being agressive and bites me all of a sudden, what should I do?

All puppies start doing what is called "nipping." They do it when teething, but you have to stop it asap. I never ever encourage aggressive playful behavior. They learn it from their liter mates, but you have to tame it with humans!! That is the first thing I will train on when I have a dog. If they "nip" tap on their nose not hard -say "Off," in firm voice. And then keep your hands behind you until they realize ok nothing to go for. "Off" comes off stronger than no. I do not use treats for this. If they insist after fiirst attempt with tap on nose and "off" -stand up and walk away with your arms folded ignoring them. Walking away arms foldded-says you are not rewarding the behavior. If you stay consistent EVERY single time they do it- it takes about two weeks they completely stop. You will get to where you don't even have to worry about it. It has worked on every dog I have had throughout life :)

ALL puppies put things in their mouth. It's called mouthing. They get excited and bite harder. You're talking about normal puppy behavior.

If your dog is older than 1 year, he's not a puppy anymore and this would be something else.

Don't allow it to continue, correct immediately each time it occurs obviously, training is your responsibility, not the pups.

If necessary, there's no shame in seeking professional help for yourself on how to train a dog/pup properly before it injures someone/something, is removed at your expense, you're sued, and the the dog/pup is euthanized.

Continue enforcing what has been taught several times daily if necessary, on the as needed basis, for the remainder of the dogs life, 12-17 years, training never actually stops, it's a lifetime enforcement project, that if done properly, it gets easier depending if done properly.

Loads of info and help online to help curb this annoying behaviour in a puppy.

But as Lorraine says, do take into account the pups temperament and apply corrections appropriate to that issue.

Info:>>>https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=How+to+curb+a+pu...

It would be interesting to know how old this puppy is but if he's 'being aggressive' as a puppy, you have a serious problem! However, most puppies will mouth, which I'd suggest is all this is. As said, they do this with their siblings and when that happened, the one being 'attacked' would have yelped and turned away (or fight back!!). You could try yelping, although that can bring overly exited puppies back for more but more important is to stand up and end the contact if he's allowed to get that excited in the first place. Say No Biting! and get him out to empty and back to his bed. Chances are he's overtired and (use a crate!) after some complaining, he'll settle for a nap. This puppy needs to learn about consequences, good or bad, for actions.

Teething does play a part but only by around 4 months on.

This is ALL normal and it is called 'mouthing'. He's not being aggressive, he's trying to play in the only way he knows how and that is what he did with his litter siblings.

Google 'puppies mouthing' and try the varied methods used. It depends on the dogs basic genetic temperament as to how he deals with each method. ie.. a dominant bully will actually not back off when you squeal but come in harder. A fearful dog could be made more fearful with a harsh method such as suggested on here regarding the biting of an ear.

Personally I like their to use their willingness to interact with you, their person, in the way I'm going to want to such as little obedience exercises. Use his mind even at this young age.. however it does depend on the breed as well.

Simply close its mouth and say, "No bites!" This is normal puppy play, to nip and tumble and nip to establish what hurts and what does not, so establish that you are the human and simply close its mouth and again, "No bites!" They will learn quickly that pretend play is different from the real thing. Good luck and hug the puppy for me!

Bite him back; roll up his ear and bite it. I assure you that you will likely only have to do this 1 or 2 times.

You have to prove to this dog that you are dominate, not him. And dogs are fast learners in that respect.

Ten years ago I took in a stray that had a reputation for biting, and sure enough he bit me on the face. So I bit him back ------------ ONCE !! He never bit another human after that and I never so much as raised a hand to him after. Sadly, he passed away last May and I miss him dearly.

One difference between dogs and cats is that dogs actually care what you think. If a puppy bites you, you go OW! And shake your hand like it hurts. Even a puppy will get the idea. He didn't mean to hurt you!

I have this on authority of the biggest dog expert I know.

how old is he? it is normal foor pups to do this within the first few months, they are teething and needing to chew on something

train him with toys and raw bones....they are excellent for their teeth and jaw and neck muscles

encourage him/her to bite those instead of ju or other humans.......dogs r smart they will catch on quick with GOOD GUIDANCE OF A GOOD CAREGIVER

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