Stop Poodle biting is an extremely typical dilemma for keepers of these cute and curly little pets. The biggest dilemma is that almost all Poodle owners let the behavior increase and continue when the dogs are young puppies and they are still adorable. A tiny little poodle with bows in its hair is very sweet and yet it at some point develops into a bigger doggy with bigger teeth that will carry on to bit indiscriminately.
What may cause Poodle Biting
You will find there's well-known belief that poodles bite more often than any other dog breed, with toy poodles biting even more frequently than standards. In truth, Poodles that are well trained will generally not bite at all with only a slightly higher occurrence rate than any other dogs.
The reason for that slightly higher rate is typically related to their characteristics - a poodle is not selectively bred to do anything more other than be a pet. And yet, poodles are thought to be the smartest dog breed around. Combine intellect with deficiencies in any strong instincts, and poodles can grow stubborn and unresponsive to basic commands if they're not properly controlled.
Tips on how to Stop Poodle Biting
Luckily, because poodles are so smart, they could be highly trained and learn that biting is not appropriate behaviour. To start with, make sure your Poodle is properly socialized as a puppy. A puppy should never be taken from its mother before 8 weeks of age - ensuring it is given the time it requires to learn not to bite and to control of its urge to show dominance.
After 8 weeks, the doggy should be socialized with your family and with other puppies. Go to bite aversion classes, puppy day cares, and be certain that you're very calm and welcoming to the dog. Poodle young puppies should never be scolded as they are not young enough to know better and early aggression on your side can create long term behaviour problems.
Should you have a poodle biting difficulty with a puppy, don't allow it. Provide a toy whenever the puppy bites and make soft whimpering sounds to show the puppy that the bite hurt you. This is why other young puppies would show the same behaviour.
Poodle Biting in Aged Dogs
In case your Poodle is older and still likes to nip or even bite people, you must make sure you have full control of your dog. In the first place, you should always be the alpha leader. Control feeding times, walking times, and teach your pet dog some basic commands. Do not back down from your pet dog and never waffle on your commands. Additionally, avoid any games like wrestling, tug of war, or chasing that may lead to biting. This makes the behaviour into a game that grabs attention.
When your Poodle shows aggressive tendencies or fear and anxiety related tendencies, take them to an obedience class where they can socialize with other dogs and be forced, in a controlled environment to address their aggression issues.
If your Poodle Biting problem persists and grows more dangerous, consider hiring an expert or even visiting your vet to rule out any potential health related causes to their biting.
Whatever you do, know that biting from your Poodle is not acceptable. Even with a toy poodle, this is a sign of greater behaviour problems under the surface that have to be dealt with immediately.
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