FYI: If you make a purchase via a link on this site, I may receive a commission from various affiliate programs, and as an Amazon Associate and Chewy affiliate I also earn commissions from qualifying purchases—at NO extra cost to you. See the Disclosure page for more information. Thank you!

Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care

Home

Jumping And Nipping

by Allison
(Texas)

My husband and I are first time Aussie owners. Our 4.5 month old Aussie has about half of his permanent teeth. Recently he's started herding by jumping and lunging with his teeth. He'll nip but then hold on to your clothes, or self.

Any ideas on how to correct this? I know he's still teething but this seems to be more than just teething behavior.

Comments for Jumping And Nipping

Click here to add your own comments

TOYS!
by: Richard Bryant

He wants attention and interaction. lot's of toys helps. Ball or Frisbee and see if he takes to it. Then you'll have the issue of always having ball or Frisbee pushed at you. It's all about the attention.
Our Ozzy will try and nip me occasionally when mowing lawn and Finley has nipped on occasion but never do they hold on. Zoey has never nipped or herded. She daddy's girl.

Nipping
by: Helen

My Aussie is 5 (neutered male) still nips occasionally. More irritating than painful and usually when he wants everyone to get moving instead of wasting time. Very obedient but this has been hard to break.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Australian Shepherd Q & A.

Have Dog Training Questions?

Check out these introductory dog training videos...

I want my dog to stop being aggressive.

I want some help training my new puppy.

I want my dog to stop barking at everything.

I want my dog to walk nicely and calmly on the leash.

I want my dog to listen and come every time I call!

Back to Home

⌃ TOP ⌃

All Content Copyright © 2006-2024 by Anton Hout,
Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com. All rights reserved.

Disclosure: If you make a purchase via a link on this site, I may receive a commission from various affiliate programs, and as an Amazon Associate and Chewy affiliate I also earn commissions from qualifying purchases—at NO extra cost to you. See the Disclosure page for more information. Thank you!

As stated in our Privacy Policy, Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com
does not sell your personal information.