Tomhill131 25 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi need some advice I have an 11 month old saluki x grey and he keeps biting my feet when we are out walking and his teeth are bleeding sharp and it hurts and getting really fed up of it , I have given him no reason to fear feet, tell him no sternly whenever he does it and he will either be fine for rest of the walk or will do it again in 5 minutes he isn't aggressive , seems to be when he's really excited, he has been out on lamp last week but didn't slip him on anything as to tight to the hedge am going Wednesday I don't know if its because he is getting frustrated as he wants to start hunting but I'm no genius so any advice is greatly appreciated. Atb Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would have thought that his feet are stinging due to him being young and his pads are still soft and the nettles are biting well at the moment ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomhill131 25 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would have thought that his feet are stinging due to him being young and his pads are still soft and the nettles are biting well at the moment ....... Would this make him bite my feet which is what he's doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would have thought that his feet are stinging due to him being young and his pads are still soft and the nettles are biting well at the moment ....... Would this make him bite my feet which is what he's doing? Lol sorry mate I thought you said he was biting his own feet :laugh: ........... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomhill131 25 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Nah he made me bleed earlier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Have you got smelly feet ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomhill131 25 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 No mate shower daily , is it just something he will grow out of? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the apprentice 178 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Get a decent pair of boots, and stop wearing your flip flops, haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 cant you just keep his head up on the slip,get it high on the neck just below the ears,puts a stop to them getting their nose to the ground,as to why he does it i dont know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casso 1,261 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 What you have in the pup is a carry on from the pups earlier stage where it was stimulated by everything and acted immediately on stimulated Your feet are the nearest thing to a prey model in the pups mind, it feels energised when out and is acting on that energy without having focus for the real thing , The more you take the pup out the less interest it will show in you and start getting a feel for the real thing , it will grow out of it I congratulate you on still having a pup focused on you at that stage , most pups have long since turned away from owners and aren't comfortable in that space , A tug item would be a great addition to your training if the pup is still hugely focused on you and you want to train commands , Best of luck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Spot on Casso. I find that very highly driven dogs are the most likely to behave like this. I have a Saluki lurcher who is a very mouthy dog, always grabbing at other dogs, my hands, the lead etc. He has to be kept occupied all the time or his drive overcomes all the learning of manners he's ever had. Directing that drive on to something that isn't your body is the key. What the dog is trying to tell you is that it really needs stuff to chase, grab etc. So yes, playing tug, with strict rules on how the dog plays with you, is the way to go. I've sent you a pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomhill131 25 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks guys really appreciate the help. Will let you know how it goes. Atb Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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