The nipping (more like biting) | Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed Dog Forums Basically the nipping (or biting--it amounts to the same thing) is a byeproduct of how puppies first learn to play--a quick nip is a puppy signal to play--as they get bigger and stronger the nips (bites) become harder and thier companion puppies if they get bitten too hard will stop playing with the biter and refuse to respond the the "nip
Biting and other behaviors HELP | Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed Dog . . . She's doing the puppy dance and nipping and running around in circles So my answer would depend on the bites you are talking about "Real" bites (meant as aggression and not play) are a whole other ball of wax Also you said you crated him to go downstairs Is this something you commonly do?
Nipping, rough with children | Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed Dog Forums Nipping is one thing but at his age he should not have any bite to his nip He needs to learn to use his mouth by not using force This is where you come in I teach using fun games, actually encouraging mouthing behavior for him to learn what is the correct pressure to use during these nips
When to introduce male Doberman to female Beagle? I recently spoke with a trainer who owns a Doberman herself, and I mentioned to her that we were thinking of adding a beagle to the family once our male Doberman was fully grown… She cautioned against that, and advised me to add another dog to the family before our male Doberman turns 8 months
Growling, barking and nipping puppy | Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed . . . Hey guys, I have a 4 month old female Lexi and she has developed a bad behavior that w don't know how to correct When she wants to play or agrivate me she starts barking and growling and nipping at me while jumping around like a little bunny We have been trying to turn and ignore her but that