Whether you have a poodle or not, most people will agree that these creatures are the cutest things out there, especially little toy poodles. But if you’re a proud poodle owner, you also know that poodle bites are a problem you need to worry about. In fact, poodles are considered to have the highest tendency to bite of all dog breeds.
Although poodles have this tendency, the good news is that it can be easily resolved. The key is to take serious note of your poodle’s tendency to bite and take corrective action to help the dog understand that biting is NOT okay.
It begins with a simple assault or barking. When we have a barking poodle on our hands, most of us tend to use scolding or negative reinforcement. This is a huge mistake as it only further aggravates the dog, sometimes leading to it biting. The key is not to make your poodle angry enough that he is inclined to bite. The way to do this is by understanding why your dog is misbehaving in the first place.
Every time your poodle misbehaves and tries to bite, try to determine the triggers that trigger it. Do you have territorial problems? If so, was your territory invaded? Did something that happened nearby alarm you? These are questions to ask yourself. If your poodle is still a puppy and has just started to bite, it will be very easy to control it before it develops. A good way to do this is to whine and whine like a puppy would if bitten. This communicates that the bite hurt you. If the problem persists for a long time and you think it may become a habit, then you may consider training Poodle regularly.