Claire82loki Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Hi I need some advice regarding my 7 month old husky . I have had Hume since he was 8 weeks old he is in a sense a normal husky dog curious mischevious hence his name (Loki) and stubborn but very loving up until recently especially with myself he has began to nip at me he has always been what you call a mouthy dog enjoying chewing hands rather than his toys but recently past few weeks there is intent behind him snapping. He has also began to distance himself preffering his own company when he is in the house he acts like he does not like me and does not want to be around me With strangers and other family members he is his usual happy self but with particular myself he acts like a teenager would. He has at least two good walks a day both on soft and hard ground we also take him to the off leash park once or twice a week so I don't think exercise is the problem he has stimulation in the form of puppy class and training at home we have finally managed to control better his sensitive stomach. Is there something I am missing that I can do or us this a kind of teenage stage if so when will it end lol. Any advice welcome please Edited December 23, 2012 by Claire82loki Added additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Deffo his teenage stage start teaching him the basics again such as no nipping stay firm and consistent he's really gonna try n push his boundaries now Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 He is testing you. All the others are (as he sees it) below him in the family hierarchy. You however are above and so must be challenged. At first with little acts of disobedience, such as the nipping. Seeing how far and what he can get away with. Quite normal for a puppy. Just tell him a firm NO!! if he begins to nip or mouth your hand harder than you like then pull your hand away with a loud "OW!!" He'll soon learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I concur with what's been said. His hormones are kicking in and he's testing his boundaries. If he ignores you, don't go looking for him, don't attempt to engage him. You ignore him, wait for him to come to you, make him work for your valued attention. Reinforce all the things you did when he first came home so he realises despite his age he's still not the boss, you are lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 He's 'feeling his oats' - a stage they go through at this age. He's growing and maturing intellectually and the challenges will begin now. Stay consistent, stay firm and most of all, stay calm. You can regain control, but only by being consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire82loki Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Many thanks everyone for their advice us very much appreciated x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.