How To Stop A Foxhound Biting
One of the problems that some people face with their new Foxhound dog or puppy is that it likes to bite a lot. These are usually not vicious bites and it is generally just a sign that the dog is trying to play or show you affection. The problem is though, this playful biting usually ends up turning sour once the dog grows older and things get out of hand. Even if you think your Foxhound would never cause anyone harm, you need to make sure that you are stopping this behavior right away. A dog that bites someone can end up being put down and you can end up with fines and medical bills that you are forced to pay. This can all be easily resolved if you simply handle the situation correctly from the beginning.
Even if you have been allowing this bad behavior of biting before, you will want to make sure that you are putting a stop to it now. As soon as your dog or puppy bites you, no matter where he bites you or how hard, give the “no” command in a firm and authoritative voice and then walk away. Go to a room where the puppy cannot see you. Give it a few minutes and return. If the puppy comes up nicely to you to great you, praise him. If he bites, repeat the same routine. The goal is to show the puppy that when he bites, he is going to be ignored and no one will be around him. When he is nice and does not bite, then he gets lots of love and praise.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to confuse the dog you are training by playing a rough game of tug of war or another game where the dog has to bite something. You are sending mixed messages and you will just make the entire training process a little harder to manage. You will also find that it will take your dog twice as long to catch on to what you are trying to teach him. It is impossible to teach your dog to understand it is okay to play bite when you are up for it because your dog is not a mind reader. It is either all or nothing. He is either allowed to bite everyone or he is not allowed to bite at all.
If you find that no matter how hard you try you are not able to gain any ground, you will want to try a different approach. Maybe you will need to call in a dog trainer for a little extra assistance. If at any time your dogs behavior seems to get worse or the biting becomes aggressive for no apparent reason, you will need to have your dog seen by a vet. There could be something that is medically wrong that is causing your dog to act out in such a manner. You need to find out if that is the case and have him treated as quickly as possible.