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At the end on march this year i got a boxer dog from ipplepen and its now been 8 months since we got him, but he doesnt seem to like me ,im only 13 and i try to play with him but all he does is bite my hand ,i even treat him, look after him if he is scared i give him lots of hugs and kisses and he growl, the only people he loves is my mum and dad ,so when he growls at me for nothing its me that gets told off, please help me!
Some puppies bite peoples hands when they are young. Your dog is still very young. Try to not approach your dog slowly with your hands up like you are going to grab him. Sometimes my dogs act this way with my son too. Try not acting like you want him so much. Put a treat on your leg while you are sitting down and do not offer it, let him come to you. when he does, smile and say while holding the treat, ' Do you want this" Then put the treat in your open hand and let him get it out of your hand. this may help.
Oh, honey, I am sure he loves you but he is probably very confused. Maybe you could get your Mum and Dad to help you take him to a training class? It's something you as a family could do, and it would help your dog respond to all of you. Lots of people your age come to my classes with their family, and it really helps the dog love all the family members.
Some places have 4-H or youth group training classes and they are usually free or very inexpensive. Perhaps your vet can tell you where to find one?
Keep giving him lots of treats and when you play with him and he tries to bite you put a toy in his mouth so he will bite that instead of you. That usually works pretty good!
Good luck!
There are some terrific books on how dogs and humans are different. One of my favorite writers on dogs is Patricia McConnell. Her book 'The Other End of the Leash' may help you understand dogs better and how to communicate better with your pet. Check your library for it, it has been out a couple years now.
Your dog may be a little afraid and unsure around you. Most dogs don't like to be hugged, but they can learn to tolerate it.
If he is growling, he is warning you. Please don't punish him for growling, because he might decide to bite, instead! When he growls, stand up and ask him to sit (if he doesn't know "sit" yet, teach him!) Work on obedience training, and make it fun!
Patricia McConnell's book is very helpful. So is anything by Ian Dunbar.
Here are some things to try:
1. Take him for a walk every morning and evening.
2. When it's time for his evening meal, sit on a chair or the couch with his food bowl in your lap. Have him sit in front of you, and hand-feed him a few pieces of kibble at a time. If he nips or bites, say "ouch!" in a high-pitched voice, get up and walk with the food to another room, closing the door and leaving him alone for a few minutes.
3. Give him his space by not pursuing him. Lure him with treats, but don't hug him for now.
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