Marlana
New member
Iāve done a lot of reading and generally Brutus is a really good puppy. I know nipping is normal and is apart of having a puppy. Usually he will stop when I say no, even with nipping. But tonight I was playing tug of war with him and after āwinningā the toy, he grabbed my hand. He bit down hard and wouldnāt let go. He was growling but thatās normal when heās playing. I was making eye contact which Iām not sure if that added to it? I did what I normally do but this time he wouldnāt let go. I had to pull my finger out which led in a good cut (I tried going limp but he continued pulling). After getting my finger away I grabbed him by the scruff and put him on his side. Which he fought and made some awful nosies but after a minute calmed down.
Is this normal behavior? What is an appropriate reaction? Did I go too far putting him on his side? It seemed to go beyond nipping to me...he was playing tug of war with my hand.
Is this normal behavior? What is an appropriate reaction? Did I go too far putting him on his side? It seemed to go beyond nipping to me...he was playing tug of war with my hand.