Hi!! I have so many questions.

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MyGabyGirl

Discussion Starter · Aug 24, 2008

I am so excited to have found this board.

I have so many questions I don't even know where to start. But I did post one big concern on another thread.

We got Gabby just over a week ago(she is 5 months), and so far so great! we love her. She is amazing and very loveable, BUT with one HUGE bad habit.

Can anyone tell me if this is normal for Beagles.
When Gabby gets in a VERY playfull mood she starts to jump and bite and it hurts!
I should of called her J.H. short for Jeckel and Hide. She goes from being this extremly loveable happy go lucky puppy to a puppy no one wants to be around.
My only major concern is because I have two small children 2 & 4 years old. They get very upset when she is like this and it has come down to me having to remove her from us and either put her outside if we are inside or tie her up in the front yard so we can play peacefully in the back yard.

Please tell me this is all normal and she will grow out of it. I love her to bits but I can't have a biting dog, even if it is out of love and curiosity. The biting has to stop.

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Murphys Dad

· #3 · Aug 25, 2008

and welcome!

It's normal and she will grow out of it! There, now that I've told you what you want to hear, I can tell you she really will grow out of it. 5 months is just the age when the teeth changing is in full gear. Also, she is testing your limits. Be firm with her but DON'T hit her. There are many ways to get them to learn. One good one is time out. Just like you would do with your kids when they misbehave. After a few times, a dog learns to associate his behavior with the result. It takes time, but it happens.
Another thing that is immediate: spray bottle - fill up one with water and a squeeze of lemon juice. Everytime she nips at you, spray her nose (have it around you!!), after 2-3 times she will see the bottle and stop. If she'll get used to it, try the mint spray (the ones for the breathe). You can use a metal can with some coins in it (some say 10 pennies is just the right noise

) and shake it everytime she nips.

Most important thing is to be consistant. That's the only way they learn.

Now to the important things: PICTURES PLEASE

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Murphys Dad

· #6 · Aug 25, 2008

Welcome to the BW pack!

Congrats on the new pup. And yes, they do grow out of it, but training does help. The shaker and spray bottle do work. I would also suggest obedience training. It helps you bond and teachs the pup commands that can be very helpful.

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Murphys Dad

· #10 · Aug 25, 2008

Howdy - Welcome to Beagle World and a big ole welcome arroooo to Gabby. She needs to learn that biting when it hurts isn't proper behavior. The loud OUCH and then ignoring is one way. bite inhibition is another way but that works with older dogs somewhat set in their ways. Gabby is in intense teething because she is losing those extra sharp puppy teeth so yes it will get better in about 6 weeks. Puppy class and patience will work wonders.

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Murphys Dad

· #14 · Aug 26, 2008

to BW! Gabby is quite handsome. Looking forward to lots more pics and hearing how your first training session goes.

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Murphys Dad

· #17 · Aug 26, 2008

Hi and welcome to BW! Gabby is adorable, and what a great Beagley name too! I can totally relate to the jumping and biting thing. Jersey did that a LOT as a puppy. We did something totally different than anyone had ever heard of but it worked. Teach her to fetch. When she gets so excited that she wants to start biting have her go fetch a toy to redirect her attention to. Eventually Jersey caught on (it didn't take long) and when she'd get that excited she'd go and get a toy on her own. Of course, I went through a ton of toys as a result...Jersey would get so excited sometimes that she'd just shred them, but hey, it saved our hands and brought Jersey no stress or fear.

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Murphys Dad

· #18 · Aug 26, 2008

Originally Posted By: jen-n-jerseyTeach her to fetch. When she gets so excited that she wants to start biting have her go fetch a toy to redirect her attention to. Eventually Jersey caught on (it didn't take long) and when she'd get that excited she'd go and get a toy on her own. Of course, I went through a ton of toys as a result...Jersey would get so excited sometimes that she'd just shred them, but hey, it saved our hands and brought Jersey no stress or fear.

That's an excellent idea!! Wish I had tried that with Chloe.....

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