Things You'll Need
- dog chew toys
Instructions
Lightly nip the back of your dog's neck by gently pinching him every time he bites as a puppy. This is behavior that a mother dog would exhibit in order to assert her dominance.
Make a whining noise when he bites you as a puppy. This will show him that his biting hurts you and that it is an undesirable behavior.
Give your dachshund a toy every time he bites to encourage biting the toy as positive reinforcement.
Give your dog boundaries by ceasing to give him free rein of the house. You may need to start crate training to help enforce these boundaries.
Avoid playing rough games with your dog like wrestling and tug of war, as these games encourage biting behavior.
Hire a professional dog trainer or take your dog to obedience classes, if the steps you take on your own fail to discourage biting behavior. It is important to keep your dog from biting, especially as an adult, since his bites can be harmful. Sometimes professional help is needed to curb this aggressive behavior.