Guest MackFamilyGreys Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) We've had our first grey since October and are undoubtedly in love. But we do have one concern. A few times she has nipped at the kids in the house. A couple of times there have been toys or sleeping involved so those we can understand. We have made new rules about playing and bothering her when she is sleeping. But there has been twice while she was standing next to someone and suddenly turned and nipped. Nothing aggressive or serious, but we can't see a trigger. Is this something to be concerned with? Anything we can do? Edited January 31, 2015 by MackFamilyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Are you sure she's nipping or is she nitting? Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MackFamilyGreys Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) We don't think it's nitting. We think it's more of a nip. It's like she's startled but there is no action or movement to cause it. Edited January 31, 2015 by MackFamilyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Dogs usually give very subtle signs that they are irritated before they nip. They get very still and may turn their head away from the child. That is a sign that they are getting ready to correct the child. You can also see this behavior when they correct very young dogs or puppies. It means you need to get ready to intervene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Is this by any chance at the arms - some greyhound play by nipping at the arms of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Our Ruby is a nitter and the odd time it turns into a nip.....but only when she gets very excited...usually at feeding times. It is not an actual bite, but several quick little nips... Always on my sleeve ...or if I have short sleeves on then she'll grab a stuffie or a blanket.... Any sort of fabric item that may be laying around around. Socks are a favorite. She also gets very excited when the Grandkids come over, and will nip at their shirt sleeves or pant legs when they first come in the house, but she seems to know that nipping skin is wrong. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.