Bella T Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi, Our british bulldog pup is 10 weeks old. She has become agressive since we bought her home 2 weeks ago. The only time she is calm is when she is tired and sleepy. Other than that, she seems to go absolutely crazy when we take her to play on the grass or after she has been fed. She barks, lunges and then bites and her teeth are become quite sharp. Can anyone please help? We don't want her biting at the kids. Thanks in advance! Jen-e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) have you contacted the breeder?? They should be your first port of call as they now the pup. We board alot of Bulldog babies & they area very exuberant as pups & unless your pup is different it sounds typical Bulldog baby & not aggression. If you dont now the difference then head back to the breeder & let them see because many people confuse normal behaviour but label it something else, Edited January 17, 2010 by showdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbomb Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Just from the little you have written here to me this doesn't sound like aggression but rather normal, boisterous (SP?) puppy behaviour. Does she have toys that she can chew on? For some dogs simply showing them what is acceptable to bite/chew is the way to go. When she bites you re-direct her to a chew toy. I would also second talking to your breeder if you are unsure about the behaviour and would like some advice. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I would also suggest you refer back to the breeder.... you may also like to read THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennt Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Toys, toys, more toys! Raw bones are good too. And read everything you can and learn about training not to bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Call the breeder but it sounds like a typical pup. Bulldogs are a bit feisty, stubborn and need a firm hand while growing up you need to start training. Keep the pup on a lead while playing with the kids to be able to walk the pup away when it over excites, and as soon as it makes an aim for you to nip put your thumb under the tongue and apply GENTLE pressure until the pup gives up. Dont worry about the fuss the dog will put up it's trying to get one over you. As soon as the pup gives up release, wait a few seconds and if it's behaving pat it gently and keep saying 'oh what a good puppy, GOOD PUPPY!' to reinforce what behavior you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The Bulldog is a loyal and loving breed. Puppies don't have hands, so most of their sensory explorations and communications are through the mouth. How old is the puppy? When pups are small and still with litter mates and with the mother, that is when they undergo learning socialisation and doggie manners. Mumma dog will not take too many nips from a pup with sharp teeth without some kind of correction. Brother and sister pups also help sort each other out to a degree. When the pup is taken away from the litter and Mumma dog, then it is the human's job to continue it's socialisation and education during this critical time of development. It is essential that you learn fast what is needed to guide the puppy and also requirements for ongoing training. Doing it right will be very rewarding, but not getting it together often just adds to the pound statistics. Are you sure you are ready for a puppy at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kate_Summer Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Did you ever own a pup before this one?? Typical pup behavior - agree with the others! Training, training & more training, mental stimulation, what have you done so far with the pup in question of training / mental stimulation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jata Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Oh yeah that definitely sounds like a British Bulldog puppy Stubborn, pigheaded and absolutely LOVES chewing & biting anything that comes near its mouth. We have had the exact same occurrence with our BB baby and we have copped some sharp teeth too. All I can say is be FIRM, do not allow this feisty keg to get one over you. I have spoken to other BB owners and they all complain about the same thing.. those bloody sharp teeth and the constant biting! It is most definitely a trait of the BB's, they are stubborn, feisty and love to test you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Hi,Our british bulldog pup is 10 weeks old. She has become agressive since we bought her home 2 weeks ago. The only time she is calm is when she is tired and sleepy. Other than that, she seems to go absolutely crazy when we take her to play on the grass or after she has been fed. She barks, lunges and then bites and her teeth are become quite sharp. Can anyone please help? We don't want her biting at the kids. Thanks in advance! Jen-e During the transition of bringing baby home from its breeder, teething and socialising your baby bulldog she will experience many lessons of life. You are now her teacher. I would hate to thnk that a 10 week old baby has become aggressive but more so that she is testing the boundaries as all dogs do. Bulldogs are a stubborn, loyal and loveable breed. Playtimes must always be separate from food times and quiet times. Firm yet gentle hands and voices are a must. Playtimes must end on a happy note but not turn into she who dominates She must have her toys and good hard chewy toys as she is teething. she must learn the difference between things she can chew and things she can not. People being one of them. With our Bulldogs I always adopt a discipline of as to how mother would do. Firm voice of "puppy no!" aahhh! and if need be a firm hand on the scruff of her neck until she stops the behaviour. Unless the breeder of your baby is one who has been in Bulldogs for many years and is really up to the play with bringing up bulldogs then there is not really any point in asking for their advice. If they have owned Bulldogs for a good length of time then yes, see what they have to say. Temperament issues can be hereditary but in a pup so young I dont think that is the case. When it is play time, while you need to stimulate and teach baby the ways of life make sure it is not a huge game. Puppy is too young for this. If she has not been disciplined properly as a young baby then this habit she has learnt will take time to go. Make sure that playtimes are not straight after meal times. Of course her teeth are sharp. All baby teeth are. Edited January 17, 2010 by stonebridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sounds like a normal 10 week old puppy to me Dr Ian Dunbar has free copies of his 2 books "Before You Get Your Puppy" and "After You Get Your Puppy" here http://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads He is a great believer in crate training and appropriate chew toys Pele, my Bull Terrier now almost 5 was a pirahna on 4 legs as a puppy and AKA "The Feral Peril". With training and perserverance we survived the puppy biting stage and she is now "Pele, the Perfect" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 If you are anywhere near the SW of Sydney I can highly reccomend the puppy pre-school at Camarna Kennels in Austral to teach you how to deal with this puppy behaviour. In the mean time, get back to the breeder and buy lots of toys to substitute for your hands when puppy wants to bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 She's teething! The kids will soon learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) How about labelling the dog for what it is....the dog isn't aggressive.....if you label something you tend to create it. The dog is a puppy, they mouth and bite and yes it hurts like hell, it's your job to teach the puppy that it isn't acceptable, ask your Breeder for help and research differed methods to stop puppies from mouthing and use one that is suitable to your puppy. I also suggest you go here: http://www.k9force.net/index.html?row2col2=develop.html so you can read up about the different development/behavioural phases puppies go through. Enrol in a good puppy school, in Sydney the only one I personaly reccomend is with Luci Ellem: http://www.camarna.com/main.htm, it's worth the drive, people drive 1-2 hours just to participate in her classes. Edited January 17, 2010 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella T Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thank you so much to everyone who replied. The advice was great! We will definitely contact the breeder and continue to use the addition tips you've given us. Jen-e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 She's teething!The kids will soon learn! At ten weeks she's probably learning bite inhibition, not teething. Agree with others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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