Very wild mini goldendoodle with biting issues,,o ver all a lovey puppy

[Tammy and Violet]

I would love to tlak to others about my problems...I have done 2 classes and and I am now meeting with a personal trainier (just started ) she will be 1 yr next month ... Help !

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Can you be more specific about how she is wild and under what circumstances she is biting? Does she bite you or others or both? Is it a true bite or puppy nipping type behavior?

[Tammy and Violet]

when she get woud up ...excited, say the cats come in the room  she comes at me with her teeth showing and bites me..breaks skin and bruises, this has been going on since I got her ...she loves other people and dogs not aggressiive at all ...I have tried so many things to calm her down from the side roll.. try to grab a treat to distract .. yeah, she bites me ,,,I am at wits end :(

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Have you tried saying "ouch" and walking away or putting her in her crate or some other type of separation from you for a short period when she bites? Tara wasn't biting at that age but when she was younger and constantly nipping my hands I finally sprayed Bitter Apple on my hands ( she hates the taste) and reached my hand out to her as a training method and let her nip them. She learned that my hand tasted terrible and lost interest in it. It wasn't the type of bite you are describing though. Might be dangerous in your case. :(

Will she obey commands during the time she is over-excited? Could you put her in a down stay when you see her energy start shifting toward the bite stage? This might require keeping her on a leash in the house for a while so you can get control of her quickly.

[Adina P]

So you've been to obedience classes, here are some questions:

1.  What type of classes?  I mean are they all positive/treat based -- or do they involve corrections?
2.  How helpful have the classes been to her overall obedience?  DOES she obey commands?  Do you practice with her outside the house or only in the house/yard?

3.  What did your trainer suggest you do when she goes nuts?
4.  What do you typically do most often when she starts her unwanted behavior? or do you change your response frequently?

[Tammy and Violet]

puppy kindergarden and begining obedience...2nd class not good ..too big and she got bored ...she really does not obey commands...when we are outside and greet people/dogs she pulls and wiggles all over ...I have tried to have her sit and let them pass or greet them with her leash under my foot to settle down .. does not work...she never bites me outside....when I can get a hold of her tocalm her down grab her fur or lower jaw and pinch to corect I do...vets and trainers gave me tips to calm her down they sday dont let her get to that stage talk soft ..slow ... well when she gets there it too late I grab her and crate her until she settle downs ... this happens EVEY  day not just once.

[Adina P]

Tamara, puppy kindergarten is more of a "just for fun" class. You didn't answer all my questions, but it sounds like you need to spend more time in quality training. Class is for YOU to learn how to train her...it doesn't matter if she is bored in class. What matters is whether or not YOU are learning how to practice her obedience during the week. It is that daily practice that makes a dog obedient...not the 1 hour class. Whether you have a private trainer or a class, you will have to train her every day to listen to commands. And you have to do it correctly. If a basketball player trained wrong every day, he would never get better. Your trainer should watch you and be able to guide you to so the training correctly.

[Tammy and Violet]

I do train everyday, all the time, I am consistant in my commands and wants with her,we have a pretty strict sched we follow too,,you would not believe how much I am asking vets,trainers etc about her behavior and how I can train her .....I have never had a puppy before and clearly she is different than most doodles ?

[Adina P]

Since you are doing well with doing training regularly, but she is not obeying, maybe the type of training just isn't a good fit or you are making mistakes. I'm not saying that to be critical, but I know that I made ton of mistakes and my trainer was always pointing out something to fix. When I fixed MY mistakes, the dog did better.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I don't think this is a simple question and the answer is very involved.  I agree with Adina, whatever training you've done so far hasn't been working, so you need a whole new approach and maybe a different, proven trainer.  If she's a year old and she's totally "blowing you off" and biting, you have got yourself a real challenge ahead.  She is disrespecting you and thinks that she's the boss.  I really think this approach is not going to help you at all... "when I can get a hold of her to calm her down grab her fur or lower jaw and pinch to correct I do..."  You also mention doing "side rolls".  None of these strategies will show her that you are her leader.  Grabbing her fur and pinching are I'm fairly certain are not done calmly and confidently.  If she's demonstrating excitement and your response is anxious and reactive, it only reinforces her state of mind.  The "fix" needs to start with you.  You need to step up and be her leader....you need to treat her with respect but show that you are in control of all situations, not her.  I would immediately implement a "nothing in life is free program".  Here's a discussion that outlines this approach...http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/trainingmindsets/forum/topics/not....  I really believe that you need to be committed to this approach and stay consistent. 

I also think that you need to find a trainer who will work with you and teach you how to teach your puppy.  It's all about training, consistency and leadership IMO.  For awhile this will be a full time job.  I know because I have a Doodle who has had many issues and been a real challenge.  He's three now, and we're still training and "managing behaviors".  I know this may sound kind of harsh and I don't mean to seem critical....it's just that I've "been there" and I know that if you don't make some real changes now these behaviors will continue to escalate.  I'm so hopeful that this new trainer you mention will be the right fit....please share how the first couple sessions go.  If there's anything that I can do to help please feel free to friend/message me.  Also, have you joined the Training Group?

[Tammy and Violet]

Thanks everyone for your great advise...no on is too harsh at all ... it will get better....hada good night with Violet last night... hoping for another fgood one today !

 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

So glad you had a good night with Violet. Hope it is the first of many.

[Tammy and Violet]

I am reading on her some have my same problems with Violet , nice to know I am not alone... it has been a tough year