[Neah]

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This little darling was found in a box outside of a store. No one saw who dropped them off but a good Samaritan called us so we could pick them up. They came to us as a puppy a few months ago, but are now grown enough to be adopted out. They have a few nipping problems that we have tried to work out of them since they arrived here so future adopters be aware that you will have to work with them to get them pass the habit.

For this one's competition tell me how you'll work with the nipping habit. The answer that I think is the most accurate and handled the best will win.

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10/13/16

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[muttgirl310]

Username: muttgirl310
Name: Buddy
Collar Color: Navy blue
How Will You Work with Them?: I would be sure to take them out for a good chunk of time each day to keep their energy levels down. I would also be sure to direct their nipping to toys where I would train them it was appropriate to chew on. I would praise when we would go a specific amount of time without nipping and correct the behavior right away with a noise or just a simple no. If they nipped while I was petting them, then I would remove myself from the area so they would know that nipping would cause for lack of attention and be sure to give them lots of attention when they were not nipping. I would also make sure that if I wasn't going to be home, to give them lots of toys and enrichment to keep their boredom levels down to reduce their anxiety which also may be connected to the nipping.

[ty_tay]

Username: ty_tay
Name: Gala (male)
Collar Color: A red like an apple
How Will You Work with Them?: Personally I find this question amusing because were currently working on this with our non-virtual puppy. Typically its best to try and curb this habit when theyre still young, though simular techniques can be used for older dogs.

The way I usually deal with nipping of the hands is if playing with them and the dog begins biting my hand other than a gentle play I will hold their bottom jaw and scold them no. When I grab their jaw, usually in mid nipping, I place my thumb inside their mouth and press gently down on the inside of their mouth so it is uncomfortable but not hurting them.

The way I deal with nipping of the heels (we had this problem with our sheltie rosie who passed away a couple months ago) depends on the dog and what is occuring when they nip. Herding breeds have a natural instinct to nip at the heels because this is what they were bred to do for centuries by herding livestock. If on a leash it is easiest to curb the habit. While walking at a heel if the dog begins to nip you tug on the leash as a correction and scold them with no nipping. The other way you can use this technique is by using the same correction and then making them sit. Hopefully theyll understand that if they continue nipping theyre walks will become shorter and they will be unable to run and play.

Other ways to help curb nipping habits is by giving them positive reinforcement for not nipping. Thus praising them for good behaviour as you would scold for bad behaviour.

[Almond Bark]

Username: SalmonLord
Name: Zebo
Collar Color: Orange with small green dots
How Will You Work with Them?: I'll teach zebo that people have sensitive skin, so when he bites or nips i'll scold him and grab his scruff just enough so its not painful and to let him know that he's not doing the right thing. Ill buy Zebo some moderate chew toys so that he has something to chew when hes bored. I'll award Zebo with treats each day he doesn't nip or tear at anything. Each day i'll practice with him on what to chew and what not to chew and award him with treats along the ways. After he grows out of the toys i'll buy Zebo bones with meat as a full award.

[tea!]

Username: tea!

Name: Echo

Collar Color: a wide blue collar

How Will You Work with Them?:

I would work with positive reinforcement only ( just like i do with my dog irl ). The first thing I would do is muzzle train Echo,
to ensure that he doesn't nip anybody on walks. I believe that muzzle training is something very
important as muzzles don't restrict the dog the dogs breathing or panting, and they can be
decorated with duct tape to look colorful !look at this pretty one !! They also don't bother the dog in any way !
Once I've ensured that he's comfortable in a muzzle, which I will only use
when outside on walks, I will work with his bite inhibition. When playing if he nips or bites
too hard I will end the playing session with a "no". If he mouths gently I will say "good boy !"
and continue to play. I will also socialize him with other dogs since playing with other dogs
helps him with his bite inhibition as well. Anytime Echo nips, just in general, I will make a
loud noise similar to a yelp and put on his leash to lead him to a room where he gets a 30 - 60 second time out.
Other than that, I would train him in flyball ! It will be a fun sport that can help him get rid of
extra energy which could contribute to the nipping ! I would use toys as a reward just like I do with my
dog in real life ! He enjoys toys as a reward much more than treats ! (I will reward him with treats
at times though c: )

[Neah]

Username: tea!

Name: Echo

Collar Color: a wide blue collar

How Will You Work with Them?:

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I thought this was fairly spot on for what is recommended for working with nipping adult dogs. So, congrats. Take good care of the darling.

[tea!]

oh gosh thank you so much !!!
I'll be sure to take good care of this cutie <333