What is up with my dog?

Question

I have a 2 year old shihtzu and whenever we play he bites me, but in a playing way not a trying to hurt me way. I get hurt sometimes and then say "no!" to him and walk away but he always runs after me again and wants to play more so I do and then he'll bite me again in a playing way and I act hurt then he licks me a lot. Then I'll stop acting hurt, and he'll start biting again. What is up with him?

Answer 1

He is in a habit of playing with his teeth.  My dog was like that when we got her so every time she should bite I said no and put my thumb in her mouth on her bottom jaw under her tongue and pressed down lightly.  Dogs hate that and it doesn't hurt.  I also would spray my hands with Bitter Apple and when she would go to bite the taste made her stop immediately.  

Answer 2

Just the way dogs are. when u tell him no u must do it every time he bites, even when it doesn't hurt, and stop playing with him when he bites u, even when he makes that cute face. He will learn eventually and then u can play with him without him biting u.

Answer 3

He thinks it's a game.  

You need fix the biting problem.

Next time it happens say "Ow, NO!!" loud and firm and then get up and walk away.  Go into a room and shut the door.  Stay there for awhile.  As you're walking to the room ignore the dog and don't speak.  

Do this enough and the dog will realise it's not a game anymore.  

Answer 4

I glanced at the article below and I see you are following what it suggests in the first part. On page two the suggestion is somewhat closer to what I am suggesting.

I don't think that rough play is unusual for any dog. You should be very clear that 'Fido" should calm down when you play.

If you have to, try a gentle but firm tap on the nose when he bites. Say, no you are hurting mommy (that's how I represent myself to my dogs) or however you call yourself to the dog.

Keep it up and after a few days of the same admonition he will get the point. I'm sure you have dog toys, right? Make sure to get some that are rubbery and chewable. Put those in the dogs mouth for chewing as you play. Remark what a good dog he is when he bites the toy, rather than your hand or arm. Apparently your dog has pretty sharp teeth. My dog plays rough with the guys in the house, but with me I try to play move "lovingly" but also a little rambunctious...Dogs love that.

You'll learn what your dog's teeth are capable of and you can buy more toys (as the old ones are made mince-meat out of) that are durable and work well to give your dog the "chewing and biting" that he needs.  

Answer 5

It's how dogs play with other dogs and equals, and this one is sorely in need of a demotion.

  However you are playing with him to get this reaction, don't do it anymore.  Toss him a toy, and wait until he drops it at your feet.  If you must, trade him a toy for a kibble when he returns with it - but act more like his mistress and less like a packmate - he needs to work for you, and not treat you like another wolf.  And NO tug-of-war.

  Any dog that is allowed to use their mouth on humans has bad manners, and this one will likely end up a nippy little dog if you don't stop this behaviour right now. If he doesn't learn, he may have one chew toy in his crate, but no other toys - period - until he learns.

Answer 6

he wants attention give him a toy or take a walk with it

Answer 7

that's just how dogs play.

Answer 8

that's how dogs play when he bites you say no walk away ignore him for a few minutes do this every time he bites he will learn bite means play time stops you will be surprised at how fast he will learn good luck

Answer 9

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