Why Doesn't My Poodle Stop Biting? by Rox Wisely

Poodles are perhaps the cutest little things you will ever comes across. But if you are a proud owner of a poodle, you would also know that poodle biting is a problem to be concerned about. As a matter of fact, poodles tend to bite more often than other breeds of dogs.

In spite of the fact that poodles do that, it is fortunate that it can be easily resolved. The key is to take note of your poodle's biting tendency seriously and take corrective action to help the dog understand that biting is NOT ok.

It begins to take shape with simple aggression and/or barking. When we have a barking poodle on our hands, most of us tend to use scolding or negative reinforcement. This is a big mistake as it only aggravates the dog more which sometimes leads to biting. You need to stop aggravating the dog so that it does not get to a point where it gets inclined to bite. The way to do this is by understanding the reason why your dog is misbehaving in the first place.

Every time your poodle misbehaves and tries to bite, try to determine the triggers that set off the dog. Maybe he has territorial issues? If yes, was its territory invaded? Did some thing that happened nearby cause it to be alarmed? These are questions you need to ask yourself. If your poodle is still a puppy and has just started having biting tendencies, then it will be very easy to control them before they develop. Whine and whimper like puppy when bitten, this is a very good way to deal with biting. This communicates that the biting hurt you. In case you have been trying and this does not seem to get resolved, then you may want to consider taking your poodle to specialized training classes.

About the Author

I am an avid dog trainer who started this as a hobby. I am now a full time trainer and I love to train poodles particularly. If you are looking for more information on poodle biting, go to this link and get my FREE report on Poodle's Behavior issues.

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