Camostan Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hi, we have a Siberian husky that is now 5 months old. When I walk him he's well behaved. If I tell him to sit he will sit straight away. When I've been out and I come home hell run over for a good fuss and will always come to me first if I come home with other members of the family at the same time. The problem is when we are playing with a toy or without he starts to show his teeth sometimes. He doesn't do this with anyone else. Even when he's tired if I'm sat down hell lie under my legs and he crys when I go out. Can anyone give me advice on what's going on? How can he be so "attached" to me more than anyone else, but only show his teeth to me? =\ Thanks, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 First off Welcome to the forum. Please go to the Introductions section and post a little about yourself and some Pics of the puppy It's not unusual for a dog to fixate more on one person than another. At five months the pup is starting to get a sense of self and will start to make his own decisions, resulting in behaviour that to us is naughty or unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camostan Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Ah right I see, so is it a matter of keep making him know its a bad thing to do and then he'll grow out of it? Or am I doing something wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Ah right I see, so is it a matter of keep making him know its a bad thing to do and then he'll grow out of it? Or am I doing something wrong? He may not even be doing anything overtly agressive in showing his teeth. what is his body posture like when he does it. Huskies play hard even as puppies. and people who have never seen this can confuse it for full on aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camostan Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I read the body language post. He's never in an aggressive posture or fearful, I suppose he just gets more hyper than anything, he try's to chew my hands but not biting, I'm still telling him no and teaching him not to do it, was just worried about him showing his teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I read the body language post. He's never in an aggressive posture or fearful, I suppose he just gets more hyper than anything, he try's to chew my hands but not biting, I'm still telling him no and teaching him not to do it, was just worried about him showing his teeth Ahhhhh, he's mouthing. that's quite normal. if he holds your hand firmer than you like or is nipping. Then pull your hand back with a loud OW !! he'll soon learn that he's hurting you and be more gentle. Bite inhibition is something that is learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 get a rag, wet it, twist it into a rope (bone) shape and put it in the freezer until it freezes, then give him that it will be cool on his gums and give him something to chew on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camostan Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 That's sounds about right lol, I'll give that a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Can you get a pic? Mine show their teeth when playing a lot together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Both mine show their teeth a lot in play they aren't being aggressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 My boy shows his teeth slot as well, except when I get the toothbrush out, then his lips are glued shut ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camostan Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Ah that might explain it, he dus only do it wen playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Daughtry (black and white) was only 6 months old in this Pic Darwin and Daughtry Playfighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine0925 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 This is Meeka's pretty smile lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 My 2 do this usually withvtails wagging. Charlie prefers it though if he on a chair as he a 3rd of solos size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 All 4 here show teeth when playing, it's getting to know your dog and what each growl, lip curl etc mean (along with the other telltale signs of tail wagging, ears upright etc) but it does sound like puppy play to me. Maybe take a video so we can see what you mean so we can ccomment further As for sticking with you, all 4 here stick to me like velcro but that's because I feed them, etc so I'm their leader Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Both my boys are teeth showers when playing, even hackles up some times...it never turns nasty though, but sometimes it gets all to exciting and we get mega zoomies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love4Luna Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Mine bear teeth all the time. Its always when they play. It scares my daughter (who is 6), or anyone else, because she thinks they are fighting. Luna even gives me "smiles" with belly rubs. To people who don't know her think she is gonna bite my head off, I'm just over here roughing her up saying "look at those pretty teeth! Such a pretty smile!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightPaws Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Sophie and Kay show teeth a lot during play, Maya doesn't show teeth unless she's mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its_A_Husky_Thing Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Yup showing teeth is pretty normal in husky playtime. Ours do it all the time as well. Most people think they are being aggressive, but they aren't. Heres ours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camostan Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Well that all looks frightening lol, atleast I know he's only playing and not getting angry lol, thanks for the help guys =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 yup, husky play looks rough, but it's them being huskies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 You'll know if he wants to be aggressive.... you will feel it haha Nah, seriously he is just playing, every husky does it Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Yep - some dogs show their teeth out of play, once you've seen them show it out of aggression, you'll clearly be able to tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_Caity Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 All 3 of ours do it, it's normal Husky behaviour Don't worry about it! Unfortunately I don't have a pic, we must have the most camera shy pups ever! - Caity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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