collie pup

[liskeardgirl]

how can i stop my 12 week old puppy biteing

[leelapops]

Hi liskeardgirl. Collie pup, awww!
Pups will nip and mouth for attention, so you are right to look at stopping that early.
I tried to go back a while as I know there have been a few similar questions on AB recently, but I couldn't find the relevant.

When does your pup bite? During play? For attention?
This brief article is really accessible, and says everything I was planning to type anyway!

http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:dNzQwrmwu LEJ:www.azhumane.org/education/behavior/Behavi orInfo/puppynipping.pdf+dealing+with+biting+pu ppy&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk

Hope you find it useful, and that you solve your issue. Collies are brilliant (I have a soon to be 3 year old boy), and if you raise your pup well, you will have a lifetime of pleasure. Remember what Collies were bred to do: they WILL round up bikes, kids, moving cars, the postman etc. if not occupied and stimulated mentally and physically. Also, be wary of small children, as Collies can often nip heels. Young kids are odd, with their noise and sudden movement, so ensure that any children that visit or live with you are calm, quiet and relaxed around your pup. I am sure you know all this already, but it's best to be safe rather than sorry :)

Many warm wishes for a lifetime of happiness.

[liskeardgirl]

leelapops thankyou very much 4 your detailed answer
it was extremely helpful. we have had collie pups before but none so playful as ruby she is beautiful and everyone wants to cuddle her ,she tends to nip when she wants attention and we just could nt find a way to stop her.
many thanks

[leelapops]

liskeard girl, no problem at all :) She sounds wonderful! Give her a big tickle from me!
We didn't get Jack until 14 weeks (at least-having seen other Collies at 14 weeks, I am inclined to believe we were misled and that he was older) and he was our first dog, so I had to learn FAST! He is a wonderful dog, but as I said, just not child-friendly at all. And of course, we made some mistakes, but we'll know for next time. To me he is perfect!

Cuddles for Ruby x

[leelapops]

We are Roaldo? I am flattered! I just love mine, and as he's my one and only, I am a little biased! So I love to see them in action, and want them all to be as happy as Jack!

x

[leelapops]

Aw hey Zac, Jack sends his woofs!
Glad he and you have both had a good day. It really is clammy today, although not bright as i expected. Jack has been to the park this morning, and then pootled round the yard barking at invisible things and throwing the ball for me!