So I'll start a new thread rather than hijack an existing one. Our puppy, Kuna, is 15 weeks old and his puppy biting is a little out of control at times. He's mouthing our hands, grabbing at clothing, his leash, etc. We give him a quick pop on the leash and say No (he's on leash at all times in the house), then put him into a down position. But he'll even mouth my hand as I put hi into a down. I know puppy biting is part of their development but I'd like to make sure we're handling it appropriately. He has grabbed our 7 year old's clothing several times this weekend and ripped 2 shirts before we got him off. I'm having to open his mouth with my hand to get him to let go. I don't think it's aggression at all, I think he's playing and being a puppy. However, I don't want a 100+ lb adult CC thinking this is ok so we want to stop it now.
Our trainer uses E-collars with most of the dogs he trains once they're at least 20 weeks, depending on what they need and the situation. When I spoke with him yesterday he said that he may start using it with Kuna now to snap him out of the moment when he mouths people. He said that he would only be using the vibration setting, no impulses, because he's so young. The trainer has 20 + years experience with military working dogs, as well as pets, and has trained CC's before. What do ya'll think? The trainer said that it's very important that Kuna does not think he is dominant to our daughter and that we cannot allow him to "win" over here ever. I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts and advice. Thanks!
Our trainer uses E-collars with most of the dogs he trains once they're at least 20 weeks, depending on what they need and the situation. When I spoke with him yesterday he said that he may start using it with Kuna now to snap him out of the moment when he mouths people. He said that he would only be using the vibration setting, no impulses, because he's so young. The trainer has 20 + years experience with military working dogs, as well as pets, and has trained CC's before. What do ya'll think? The trainer said that it's very important that Kuna does not think he is dominant to our daughter and that we cannot allow him to "win" over here ever. I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts and advice. Thanks!