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Liberalynn

(7,549 posts)
14. They aren't love bites
Wed Mar 19, 2014, 04:17 PM
Mar 2014

they break skin and hurt. The vet tech agreed with us that it is not play biting but serious actual biting.

The trainer first recommended standing still and ignoring which I've tried, then time outs, then pulling up on the leash to get her into to uncomfortable a position to bite. The theory being if it's uncomfortable for her the first few times she tries it, that she will stop. She doesn't seem to be getting it though. She keeps trying to struggle to bite. I told the trainer that and she said she wants to get her in her facility to teach her the same methods she uses to cal the police dogs off. I don't know myself what that entails.

I don't want a police dog I want a home companion like my other four shepherds were. I hate the thought that I am giving up on her I just don't know what else to try and the longer I wait the fewer options there will be.

Is there any chance that she could have a dental problem? LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #1
The vet checked her teeth yesterday. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #4
I don't know that much about dogs Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #2
I think people do still use dogs to herd sheep and cattle. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #6
Water bottle! sammytko Mar 2014 #3
Thank You. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #8
If she's a smart dog german shepard there may be another option LynneSin Mar 2014 #5
Thank You! Liberalynn Mar 2014 #9
I like this response - TBF Mar 2014 #19
Thank You Liberalynn Mar 2014 #22
That sounds perfect - TBF Mar 2014 #26
you have no reason to feel guilty if find a better-fit home for Marnie magical thyme Mar 2014 #7
Thank You! Liberalynn Mar 2014 #10
remember, it costs nothing to ask... magical thyme Mar 2014 #11
Yes Liberalynn Mar 2014 #13
I'm curious - what is the trainer suggesting to stop the biting? hamsterjill Mar 2014 #12
They aren't love bites Liberalynn Mar 2014 #14
Some dogs simply have an inborn unpleasant temperament Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2014 #15
That had to be a hard decision for your brother to make but he made the right call. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #16
Update Liberalynn Mar 2014 #17
Good solution. 840high Mar 2014 #18
Thank You Liberalynn Mar 2014 #23
thank you for the update. It seems like you did everything you could to make it work, but magical thyme Mar 2014 #20
Thank You Liberalynn Mar 2014 #24
In the end we have to do what is right by our pets LynneSin Mar 2014 #21
Thank You so much LynneSin Liberalynn Mar 2014 #25
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