hi i have a 7 month staff (molly) she is very freindly with people but has one fault when people greet her she has to bite there wrists(bite is a bit harsh)just put her teeth on there skin no pressure involved then starts licking madly.she even does it with me is there anything i could do to get her out of it not that i mind her doing it because she doesnt hurt.and why do they follow u everywhere shes like a lost little sheep but i love it wouldnt have her any other way.thanks xx

Hi,

She is being over excited and over friendly - typical teenage dog!!!

I would suggest teach her to sit when greeting people and give the person a treat to give her, BUT only if she sits. Then teach her to give paw, then her greeting will be to sit and give paw instead of grabbing and mouthing.

Don't get cross with her, just be patient and reward the good behaviour.

Good luck

Manda
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She's being quite a typical Stafford from the sounds of things but she does need to be taught that greeting people in this way isnt acceptable .

Our Ridgeback did this a lot as a pup - it was his way of giving a hug to say hello - he was very gentle , but as said already it is not to be encouraged, and you do need to correct the behaviour. Our lad grew out of it ( or prehaps our corrections worked!!).

I wouldn't worry - just be firm at saying no , and discourgaing it. We ignored our dog ( no verbal communication or eye contact ) everytime he did this, and the praise and attention when he stopped - he soon got the message.

Nikki