in my classes, we go over dog behavior/body language, we have a question period. Training a dog is a lot easier when people understand their dogs. Attention to handler, loose leash walking, object exchange, coming when called, dealing with distractions, polite sit/wait for food, properly entering/exiting doorways and cars, dealing with visitors at the door and inside the home are some of the skills worked on in class. The average pet owner really doesn't care if their dog heals, they want a dog that they can take for a nice relaxing walk, they want a dog that doesn't maul their guests when they come in the home. Very common problems but sometimes they seem difficult to the average pet owner.

Certainly a dog biting, for any reason is not something that anyone expects from their dog. Its not unusual but I think a session or two with a positive trainer helps the owner to understand their dog a little better and helps the relationship between them.



Lynn King CPDT

in my classes, we go over dog behavior/body language, we have a question period. Training a dog is a lot easier when people understand their dogs. Attention to handler, loose leash walking, object exchange, coming when called, dealing with distractions, polite sit/wait for food, properly entering/exiting doorways and cars, dealing with visitors at the door and inside the home are some of the skills worked on in class. The average pet owner really doesn't care if their dog heals, they want a dog that they can take for a nice relaxing walk, they want a dog that doesn't maul their guests when they come in the home. Very common problems but sometimes they seem difficult to the average pet owner.

Certainly a dog biting, for any reason is not something that anyone expects from their dog. Its not unusual but I think a session or two with a positive trainer helps the owner to understand their dog a little better and helps the relationship between them.



Lynn King CPDT

your dog is resource guarding "it's mine and you can't have it". Not uncommon in dogs, especially with things that the dogs considers high value.

You need some help, nothing drastic but I think a session with a positive trainer would do you a world of good.

In the meantime, a very informative book, easy to read
"Mine"
by Jean Donaldson

You can order it at dogwise.com

Lynn King CPDT

your dog is resource guarding "it's mine and you can't have it". Not uncommon in dogs, especially with things that the dogs considers high value.

You need some help, nothing drastic but I think a session with a positive trainer would do you a world of good.

In the meantime, a very informative book, easy to read
"Mine"
by Jean Donaldson

You can order it at dogwise.com

Lynn King CPDT

i have seen so many people drop out of a class...why becasue their dog was being difficult...the class was to big they couldnt get the help they needed....many times their is just a lame excuse to not go to a trainer...and where does the dog end up....either biting someone and euth...or the pound....
i had one lady all the excuses in the world...i gave her a detailed list of what to do and when...becasue no one was juding her or her dog they came out great....and i started seeing that some times people get frustrated or are embarrased and this worked for her...and i did it a couple of other times and it worked....
here in mass some obedience schoold are charging 150$ for a six week course.....and thats a expense many cannot afford....

i have seen so many people drop out of a class...why becasue their dog was being difficult...the class was to big they couldnt get the help they needed....many times their is just a lame excuse to not go to a trainer...and where does the dog end up....either biting someone and euth...or the pound....
i had one lady all the excuses in the world...i gave her a detailed list of what to do and when...becasue no one was juding her or her dog they came out great....and i started seeing that some times people get frustrated or are embarrased and this worked for her...and i did it a couple of other times and it worked....
here in mass some obedience schoold are charging 150$ for a six week course.....and thats a expense many cannot afford....

don't you think training is really for the owner? You are very confident with your dogs. I can read that between the lines, but if someone isn't confident in what to do or how to react to certain behavior, don't you think a trainer is helpful? I agree, it doesn't have to cost a fortune.

don't you think training is really for the owner? You are very confident with your dogs. I can read that between the lines, but if someone isn't confident in what to do or how to react to certain behavior, don't you think a trainer is helpful? I agree, it doesn't have to cost a fortune.

After you get the medical taken care of, get some training help to address the biting. It is not okay for him to put his teeth on you. As others suggested, you can teach him to trade forbidden objects for treats.

It is unacceptable for you to have to be careful around him in case he might bite. That will make you fearful of him and you don't want that. If you learn how to better read him and how to react, it will make you more confident and him less sure of himself. Training is really for the owner more than the dog.

Nobody bites Mama in my house. Not sure why they all know that, but they do.

After you get the medical taken care of, get some training help to address the biting. It is not okay for him to put his teeth on you. As others suggested, you can teach him to trade forbidden objects for treats.

It is unacceptable for you to have to be careful around him in case he might bite. That will make you fearful of him and you don't want that. If you learn how to better read him and how to react, it will make you more confident and him less sure of himself. Training is really for the owner more than the dog.

Nobody bites Mama in my house. Not sure why they all know that, but they do.

all my dogs including my rescue know the command drop it....and my girls were 9 yo when they came and charlie was 4 months.....if i had to i can go down their throats.....but they first learned the command drop it....when they did they were given some thing better than what they had....they also know the command wait,,,this means to stop and stay no matter what your doing....
it only took me two weeks to train any of them.....you should also be teaching your dog its ok to open his mouth and look at his teeth ect....make it a game no stress...give him a object...tell him to drop it and when he does give hima reward....
behaved dogs are trained dogs....and training does not have to be boring...you dont need to go to class or spend thousand of dollars...you need to be consistent in your training....and you need to put in the time....
remember training is fun...its a bonding time....

all my dogs including my rescue know the command drop it....and my girls were 9 yo when they came and charlie was 4 months.....if i had to i can go down their throats.....but they first learned the command drop it....when they did they were given some thing better than what they had....they also know the command wait,,,this means to stop and stay no matter what your doing....
it only took me two weeks to train any of them.....you should also be teaching your dog its ok to open his mouth and look at his teeth ect....make it a game no stress...give him a object...tell him to drop it and when he does give hima reward....
behaved dogs are trained dogs....and training does not have to be boring...you dont need to go to class or spend thousand of dollars...you need to be consistent in your training....and you need to put in the time....
remember training is fun...its a bonding time....

Bulldogs should not be given toys like this. As they are chew gods, its expected they will chew off little parts. I wouldn't be to hard on him as I agree with your husband. Also always remove things from the front of the dogs mouth and never the side as you will get bit no matter how tame the dog. Not that he/she is meaning to but it happens.

Watch to make sure he passes it and I wouldn't give him anything as depending on the size (from what you mentioned its pretty small)he should pass it on his own.

Bulldogs should not be given toys like this. As they are chew gods, its expected they will chew off little parts. I wouldn't be to hard on him as I agree with your husband. Also always remove things from the front of the dogs mouth and never the side as you will get bit no matter how tame the dog. Not that he/she is meaning to but it happens.

Watch to make sure he passes it and I wouldn't give him anything as depending on the size (from what you mentioned its pretty small)he should pass it on his own.