This puppy behavior is not considered as dog aggression but is considered normal. This puppy nipping is almost never aggressive. Thus, this should not cause harm.

Puppies are very much motivated to display this nipping behavior. Efforts to curb this behavior are most likely to fail except when an alternative behavior is provided.

The purpose of the alternative behavior is to avert your puppy’s longing to put anything on her mouth. This alternative behavior also aims to educating your puppy that nipping or putting her teeth on any skin is not an acceptable behavior.

Here are alternative behaviors that aim to stop puppy nipping:

1.Encourage Positive Behavior

Nipping on a human skin can be redirected to nipping or chewing admissible objects such as a chew bone or any other chew toy that your puppy loves to nip.

This approach can be done by offering a chew bone or any chew toy on one hand, while using the other hand to pet your puppy. This way, your puppy’s attention will be redirected to the chew toy rather than nipping you.

2.Discourage Negative Behavior

Your puppy must realize that nipping or putting her teeth on a skin is an unacceptable behavior and that such a behavior will result to something unpleasant. She must realize that nipping will result to loss of attention and interaction from you.

This approach can be done by saying “ouch” in a high-pitched voice and ignoring your puppy every time she nips your skin. For your puppy to get the message that you are ignoring her because of nipping, it is best for you to leave the room or alternately leash her while you play so that she cannot follow you.

The “encourage positive behavior,” that is, the chew toy and petting method; and the “discourage negative behavior” must go hand-in-hand. This way, your puppy will understand that it is unacceptable to nip a human skin as this can later on be perceived as dog aggression, but it is acceptable to nip a chew bone or a chew toy.

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Reactions to rough play include pushing your puppy away, kneeing her in the chest or stepping on her hind toes. These reactions mean to her that she is getting your attention. Your puppy will perceive that rough play or jumping on you is an acceptable behavior and thus, will repeat this behavior over and over again.

Here are tips on what to do the next time your puppy jumps on you:

1. Fold your arms in front of you, turn away from your puppy and say “off”

2. Persist on turning away from your puppy until such time that she will put all her four feet on the ground. Once her four feet are on the ground, praise her and give her a treat. If your puppy knows the sit command, tell her the command. Once she is in the sitting position, praise her and give her a treat.

3. In case she jumps up again once you praise and give her a trait, simply repeat step 1 and step 2.

4. Educate the people that your puppy meets to follow steps 1 & 2.

Your puppy must come to realize that she can get attention, not by jumping on you (as this can be perceived as dog aggression), but in ways such as by sitting quietly beside you. Keep in mind to praise and reward your puppy when she calls your attention by simply sitting quietly beside you.

A Message About Puppies and Children

Children under 10 years old have difficulties in following the tips outlined above. Children in these ages must never be left alone with dogs. Parents and of-aged family members must closely monitor any interplay between children and dogs.

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Understanding these developmental stages is also important to prevent unwanted dog behaviors such as dog aggression.

Here are the developmental stages of puppy behavior:

0 – 2 weeks: Neonatal
.Puppy’s behavior is molded by her mother
.Sense of taste and touch are present during birth

2 – 4 weeks: Transitional
.Puppy’s behavior is influenced largely by mother and littermates
.This time, puppy’s eyes are opened, teeth erupts, sense of smell and hearing develops
.Puppy begins to wag, bark, stand and take a little walk
.At four weeks, puppy’s sight is well developed

3 – 12 weeks: Socialization
.This time, a puppy needs opportunities to interplay not only with other dogs but also with people
.At four to six weeks, a puppy is largely influenced and gets much learning from littermates.
.At three to five weeks, a puppy becomes aware of her surroundings, including dogs and people around her.

.At four to 12 weeks, a puppy is largely influenced not just my littermates but also by people. As such, this stage is important in educating the puppy the appropriate dog skills and people skills as well. This is the time your puppy learns social skills, social structure, social ranking. This is also the time that your puppy learns physical coordination.

.At five to seven weeks, a puppy develops her sense of curiosity and at this time tries to explore her surroundings. At this time also a puppy needs positive experiences with people.
.At seven to nine weeks, a puppy refines her physical skills, physical coordination, and has the full use of her senses.

.At eight to ten weeks, a puppy can already experience fear. At this time, the puppy can fear normal objects. Thus, positive training is needed at this time.

.At nine to 12 weeks, a puppy refines her reactions, her social skills towards littermates and towards people, explores her surroundings. Most importantly, this time, a puppy begins to focus on people. As such, this is a great time to train a puppy.

3 – 6 months: Ranking
.At this time, a puppy is largely influence by playmates that also include other species.
.This time, a puppy begins to comprehend ranking within a pack that includes humans.
.This time, a puppy is teething and oftens chews things
.At four months, a puppy experience another stage of fear.

6 – 18 months: Adolescence
.During adolescence stage, a puppy is largely influenced by dog and human pack members.
.At seven to nine months, a puppy goes through a second phase of chewing – the time when a puppy explores territory.

.Exploration of dominance, including challenging humans, is heightened.
.If not neutered or spayed, begins to exhibit sexual behavior.

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The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. These dogs also tracked and hunted wild boar, black bear, and sometimes deer. The breed does not back down from challenges and does not frighten easily. Consequently, they are fearless and loyal guardians of their families. Yet they are also affectionate, respectful, and amusing dogs when properly trained and socialized.

Not for Novices

An Akita is bound to shed quite a bit, and you may be wiping some drool from their face if you bring one home. Certainly, owners should be prepared for some cleanup. Furthermore, they tend to be stubborn and are not overly fond of strangers. While those can be good traits for a watchdog, they will need an experienced trainer if they are to interact with other animals or people. Novices beware. That said, dogs of this breed are faithful companions that will be attached to the right owner for life. And shower them with adoration and love. Therefore, if you and your family are up for the challenge then consider adopting an Akita. You’ll have a lifelong friend that won’t let you down.

The Akita is a big, bold dog with a distinctly powerful appearance. A large head in contrast to small, triangular eyes; and a confident, rugged stance. The mere presence of a powerful Akita serves as a deterrent to most who would cause trouble.

This breed is renowned for unwavering loyalty to their owners. Also they can be surprisingly sweet and affectionate with family members. Imagine a loving protector who will follow you from room to room, whose entire mission in life seems to be simply to serve you.

Very vocal

The Akita is courageous, a natural guardian of their family. Stubborn and willful, they won’t back down from a challenge. They don’t usually bark unless there is a good reason, but they are vocal, making amusing grunts, moans, and mumbles. Some owners say the Akita mutters under their breath and seem to be talking to themselves, while others say the Akita offers their opinion on all matters, from how to load the dishwasher to when the children should be put to bed.

While these charming “talking” traits are exhibited to family, the Akita is often aloof and silent with visitors. They’re naturally wary of strangers, though they will be welcoming enough to a house guest as long as their owners are home.

Socializing the Akita puppy (or retraining an adult dog) with as much exposure to friendly people as possible can help soften the edge of their wariness, though an Akita will always be an Akita—a dignified and sober presence, not a party animal.

One of the Akita’s singular traits is mouthing. The Akita loves to carry things around in their mouth, and that includes your wrist. This is not an act of aggression, but simply an Akita way of communicating with those they love. They may lead you to their leash because they want to go for a walk, for example, or act on any number of other ideas that pop into their intelligent head.

Feline traits

Many owners are charmed by the breed’s mouthing, but if you find it annoying, simply give your Akita a job that involves carrying something. They would happily get the newspaper or your slippers for you, or retrieve the mail or even those keys you keep misplacing.

The Akita also proves themselves unusual with their grooming habits, licking their body like a cat. And that’s not their only “feline” trait: like a tiger, they’ll stalk their prey silently, body low to the ground. This is not a dog that will growl or bark a warning before springing into action.

At 100 pounds or more, the Akita is a lot of muscular power. This is a dominating breed, and the Akita will want to dominate you. Proper training is essential, and training should be done by the owner. Because the Akita is so faithfully loyal, the bond between the owner and the dog must not be broken by boarding the dog with a trainer.

Before adopting an Akita, it is crucial to spend time researching how to train this particular breed. Akitas do not respond well to harsh training methods. If your training is respectful, the dog will, in turn, respect you.

Training takes longer

But be prepared for training to take longer than it does for other breeds. Though the Akita is highly intelligent, stubborn willfulness is a part of their personality, which can and does interfere with training. The best results come from doing plenty of homework on how to train before ever bringing an Akita home with you. This is not a breed for the timid.

The willful and determined Akita is also, despite their public reserve, a very social pet who needs plenty of time with their family. They not do well as a backyard dog. Companionship holds hands with loyalty, which is what this breed is all about. To make them live outside without benefit of family is to deny the very essence of the Akita breed. A lonely and bored Akita can become destructive and aggressive.

The Akita is not recommended for first-time dog owners, for those who want a lapdog, or for those unwilling to take charge. But for owners who can and will invest time and effort in research and proper training, the reward is a fine, intelligent companion with unwavering loyalty.

History

ORIGIN: Japan
DATE OF ORIGIN: 1600s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION: large game hunting,…

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The Siberian Husky combines power, speed, and endurance. This breed is moderately compact, slightly longer than they are high, and of definite Northern heritage. They are fast and light on their feet, with a smooth and uncomplicated stride showing both great reach and drive. They have a double coat of medium length, with a soft, dense undercoat and straight, rather flat-lying external coat. Their expression is often eager but friendly, interested, and in some cases even mischievous.

The Chukchi people of northeast Asia established the type now known as the Siberian Husky. Their origins is unidentified, however they are of obvious spitz origins, progressed over centuries as a sledge dog for these nomadic people. During the Alaskan gold rush, dogs became an important part of life in the Arctic regions.

In 1909 the very first Chukchi huskies were brought to North America from Siberia for The All-Alaska sweepstakes race. Smaller sized and more docile than the majority of the other competitors in the race, they aroused little affection. There was the exception of one racer who was so pleased he imported seventy to train for the 1910 race. Throughout the remainder of the year, the canines made their keep as practical sledders, but it remained in 1925 that they acquired their greatest acclaim. Groups of Huskies raced 340 miles with life-saving serum for diphtheria stricken Nome, AK and were credited with conserving the town. A statue in their honor stands in Central Park.

The breed’s appeal continued to grow and now this breed is cherished family pet. They remain one of the most popular of the Arctic breeds.

Personality

Fun-loving, daring, alert, independent, creative, stubborn, mischievous, and obstinate all describe the Siberian Husky. If provided the chance, this breed loves to run and will roam. They may be extremely assertive toward strange canines, but they are usually great with other dogs in the house. In fact, they are really social and should have lots of human or canine companionship. They might chase after small animals or unusual cats. Some are most likely to groan, dig, and chew.

Upkeep

This is a very active dog. Their coat requires brushing one or 2 times a week, daily during periods of heaviest shedding.

Health

Significant concerns: none
Small concerns: PRA, cataract, corneal dystrophy, hypothyroidism
Sometimes seen: CHD
Recommended tests: eye, (thyroid), hip
Life span: 11– 13 years

Disclaimer

Note: While the qualities mentioned here might regularly represent this breed, animals are like people whose appearances and characters will differ. Please consult the adoption company for information on a specific family pet.

They have a double coat of medium length, with a soft, dense undercoat and straight, somewhat flat-lying outer coat. The Chukchi individuals of northeast Asia developed the type now understood as the Siberian Husky. The breed’s popularity continued to grow and now this type is treasured family pet. They therefore stay one of the most popular of the Arctic breeds.

They may be really assertive towards odd pet dogs, however they are generally good with other canines in the house.

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FAMILY: livestock, herding

AREA OF ORIGIN: Great Britain

DATE OF ORIGIN: 1800s

ORIGINAL FUNCTION: sheep herding

TODAYS FUNCTION: sheep herding, herding trials, obedience

AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 20-23 Weight: 30-45

AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 18-21 Weight: 30-45

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AREA OF ORIGIN: Germany
DATE OF ORIGIN: 1500s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION: flushing…
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AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 8-9 Weight: 11-32
AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 8-9 Weight: 11-32

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FAMILY: livestock dog, mastiff
AREA OF ORIGIN: Germany
DATE OF ORIGIN: Middle Ages ORIGINAL
FUNCTION: guardian,…

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DATE OF ORIGIN: 1700s
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