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Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by Kirsten

Kirsten — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:11:00 +0000

Say a firm “no” and offer her something appropriate for her to chew on, so always try to have a chew toy handy. When she starts chewing on the toys tell her in a nice voice that she’s being a good girl. She should catch on pretty quick that chewing on hands warrants a ‘bad’ noise and chewing on a toy warrants praise. Stay patient. Good luck!

Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by annamissmoviestar

annamissmoviestar — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:14:29 +0000

Probably just playing. They are just pups. Just a teething stage. Get them some big toys and put the toy in h her mouth and she should learn to stop quicker. That or if not then he’ll stop on its own. It’s just perfectly normal.

Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by letterstoheather

letterstoheather — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:40:08 +0000

Min pins are assertive, that’s for sure. They are also lovely dogs.

Your pup seems to have some idea she’s your pack leader.

You should be able to curb her behavior by taking the role of dominance in her life. One way (and the best one, i’ve found) to curb the biting is to do what her mother or another pack leader dog would do if they had enough–

Say NO and CALMLY put the dog on the floor on her side. Hold her there (one hand on her neck and one on her torso) gently but firmly, so she can’t get up. Don’t talk to her at all. Once she is calm make her stay there for a minute or so, and then let her up.

Repeat every time she bites. She will get the message, and it won’t hurt her a bit.

You might do a yahoo search for Training a Miniature Pincher or Training a Puppy. You will get a lot of good, free information.

Miniature Pinchers as Pets would also be another good search.

enjoy your dog.

Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:23:40 +0000

I’ve tried a few things when my pup bites me, these two seemed to work the best for me.

Grabbing his bottom jaw was effective for a while, basically when your puppy is nipping and playing, he’s in control of it. But if you say “No bite!” and just hold his bottom jaw, he’s no longer in control and it’s no longer enjoyable for him.

I’ve also pinched his ear when he bit. Not too hard, just enough to make him annoyed and pull away from me, which released his bite.

Your pup will eventually grow out of this, so don’t expect training to stop it completely. It’s an age thing, just make sure she knows that it’s not acceptable.

Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by Mindy V

Mindy V — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:32:06 +0000

wap her on the nose and say no in a stern voice. answer mine please? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkNzqCvMWNL9dTQEnNOhBhrsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090824210745AApbjAr

Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by Babygoo89

Babygoo89 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:40:48 +0000

Geez…i have answered the very same question 3 times today already in this forum.

she is just play-biting, that’s how they play with their littermates. you have bring her to training class after she has her first shot (some puppy kindergartens allow puppies to join after first shot). get some books or go online and read about bite-inhibition.

good luck!

Comment on Min Pin Training – Controlling Yappiness by Kelli H

Kelli H — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:04:57 +0000

It’s illegal for a breeder to release a pup to it’s new home before it’s at least 8 weeks old, so what you need to do is return the pup to the unreputable backyard greeder and then turn them into your local animal control department.

Comment on Cheap dogs’ clothes by rescue member

rescue member — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:45:43 +0000

ebay is a good source and ignore all the nasties on here, if your dog enjoys wearing outfits, there’s no reason you shouldn’t dress him/her up.

I have 5 dogs, they all have matching harnesses in a pattern someone makes for me, jester collars for christmas and halloween, and the 2 girls have cute dresses. They all have warm sweaters and jackets for when it is cold outside.
I am talking prey dogs, not chihuahuas – nobody’s business but yours and your dogs if you want them to look cute.
If it makes you happy and the dogs don’t mind (some do, including 2 of my boys, so all they get are fancy jester collars with bells), it is a great way to have fun for you and the dog.