How to Train a Cane Corso Puppy to Not Bite

Hello Taijah, The training itself is not difficult - what you actually have to do is pretty simple, but it will probably take her several months to learn it reliably. That is not because this method is necessarily hard but because it takes most puppies several months to learn to control their mouths with almost any method consistently. The control happens gradually, meaning that the biting should gradually decrease all the time, until it stops, opposed to one day just stopping suddenly. Puppies go through a teething period and a jaw development period, and they are mentally immature at first and have to learn self-control through practice. Biting is natural for a dog - especially during play. Teaching a puppy not to bite takes consistency and practice. As you practice and are consistent and she outgrows teething and jaw development, and mentally matures and has better self-control she should improve though. Best of luck training, Caitlin Crittenden

Hello Stephen, Check out the article linked below. Starting today, use the "Yelp" method. At the same time however, begin teaching "Leave It" from the "Leave It" method. As soon as pup is good as the Leave It game, start telling pup to "Leave It" when he attempts to bite or is tempted to bite. Reward pup if he makes a good choice. If he disobeys your leave it command, use the Pressure method to gently discipline pup for biting when you told him not to. The order or all of this is very important - the yelp method can be used for the next couple of weeks while pup is learning leave it, but leave it will teach pup to stop the biting entirely. The pressure method teaches pup that you mean what you say without being overly harsh - but because you have taught pup to leave it first, pup clearly understands that you are not just roughhousing (which is what pup probably thinks most of the time right now), so it is more effective. https://wagwalking.com/training/train-a-shih-tzu-puppy-to-not-bite When pup gets especially wound up, he probably needs a nap too. At this age puppies will sometimes get really hyper when they are overtired or haven't had any mental stimulation through something like training. When you spot that and think pup could be tired, place pup in their crate or an exercise pen with a food stuffed Kong for a bit to help him calm down and rest. Also, know that mouthiness at this age is completely normal. It's not fun but it is normal for it to take some time for a puppy to learn self-control well enough to stop. Try not to get discouraged if you don't see instant progress, any progress and moving in the right direction in this area is good, so keep at it. Work on getting puppy used to touch and handling too. Use puppies daily meal kibble to do this. Gently touch an area of puppy's body while feeding a piece of food. Touch an ear and give a treat. Touch a paw and give a treat. Hold his collar and give a treat. Touch his tail gently and give a treat. Touch his belly, his other paws, his chest, shoulder, muzzle and every other area very gently and give a treat each time. Keep these times calm and fun for pup. Finally, you can download the free PDF e-book AFTER You Get Your Puppy for additional general information that may help. www.lifedogtraining.com/freedownloads Best of luck training, Caitlin Crittenden

This is a tough question to answer without knowing the circumstances or the dog. How long have they known each other? Were there toys or food involved? I would suggest talking to a trainer online where you can explain the situation well. If you have a trainer in your area, speak with them so when it's time to take obedience classes, they know Zilla already. Another option is to look at this site: https://robertcabral.com/ You will see that there are many videos and articles on all sorts of issues and behaviors with dogs. Robert also offers online training. He is very good and respected in the field. Good luck!

Hello, the Cane Corso can be a headstrong dog and very assertive. If you are feeling fear at 9 weeks old, it is good that you are dealing with the problem now. Call in a trainer that is used to working with strong and willful breeds like the Cane Corso. Doing so will be well worth the time and expense, allowing you to feel comfortable and teaching you to know how to show leadership to Olive. Obedience training is absolutely essential for every dog, no matter their size, in my opinion. It benefits not only the owner but the dog, too, who will gain confidence and security. Start with obedience commands at home now: https://wagwalking.com/training/obedience-train-a-great-dane. All the best to you and Olive!

Hello! He is adorable! I am going to send you information on the nipping/biting. Nipping: Puppies may nip for a number of reasons. Nipping can be a means of energy release, getting attention, interacting and exploring their environment or it could be a habit that helps with teething. Whatever the cause, nipping can still be painful for the receiver, and it’s an action that pet parents want to curb. Some ways to stop biting before it becomes a real problem include: Using teething toys. Distracting with and redirecting your dog’s biting to safe and durable chew toys is one way to keep them from focusing their mouthy energies to an approved location and teach them what biting habits are acceptable. Making sure your dog is getting the proper amount of exercise. Exercise is huge. Different dogs have different exercise needs based on their breed and size, so check with your veterinarian to make sure that yours is getting the exercise they need. Dogs—and especially puppies—use their playtime to get out extra energy. With too much pent-up energy, your pup may resort to play biting. Having them expel their energy in positive ways - including both physical and mental exercise - will help mitigate extra nips. Being consistent. Training your dog takes patience, practice and consistency. With the right training techniques and commitment, your dog will learn what is preferred behavior. While sometimes it may be easier to let a little nipping activity go, be sure to remain consistent in your cues and redirection. That way, boundaries are clear to your dog. Using positive reinforcement. To establish preferred behaviors, use positive reinforcement when your dog exhibits the correct behavior. For instance, praise and treat your puppy when they listen to your cue to stop unwanted biting as well as when they choose an appropriate teething toy on their own. Saying “Ouch!” The next time your puppy becomes too exuberant and nips you, say “OUCH!” in a very shocked tone and immediately stop playing with them. Your puppy should learn - just as they did with their littermates - that their form of play has become unwanted. When they stop, ensure that you follow up with positive reinforcement by offering praise, treat and/or resuming play. Letting every interaction with your puppy be a learning opportunity. While there are moments of dedicated training time, every interaction with your dog can be used as a potential teaching moment.