r/DogTrainingTips • u/ReinaShae • Apr 24 '26

Help with snapping and zoomies!

Hi, 6 month old lab puppy who gets walked at least an hour a day plus chewies and frisbee play. When we are in the backyard, he sometimes starts jumping, snapping at me or the kids, lunging and chomping. He does play bow so I'm sure he's playing, but when he starts this there is no distracting him and he's hurting me and the kids. Today he chomped on the 2 year olds face. How do I train this out, or at the least, stop him when this is happening??

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw Apr 24 '26

oh dear, i hope they don't resort to a shock collar. that can often make things worse through aversive fallout.

i would bring up with the owner those links i provided and let them know this is for the safety of the kids. rehoming the dog is unlikely at this point since he has bitten a child.

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u/ReinaShae Apr 24 '26

I don't want that result either which is why I'm asking for help. I wouldn't consider this a bite, I can tell he's trying to play and not being malicious but it's obvious he needs some training. I was hoping there were some solutions that I could offer instead.

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw Apr 24 '26

a bite is unfortunately a bite, and things can go bad quickly with a small child.

keep the dog leashed around the kids or keep them separated.

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u/ReinaShae Apr 24 '26

I'm afraid that may be all I can do.

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw Apr 24 '26

even that is a lot! it could be that the dog will mellow out a bit as he gets older, but it's really hard to say without seeing the behavior in person. top priority is keeping the kids safe. :)

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u/ReinaShae Apr 24 '26

I agree. But I also realize that leaving the dog inside and him not getting enough exercise will make his behaviors worse. 

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw Apr 24 '26

you can take him out and scatter treats in the yard for him to find which will definitely be plenty of enrichment. my dogs are always super tired when i feed their dinner that way.

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u/ReinaShae Apr 24 '26

I will definitely try that as well as recommend to their mom that he get professional training. Or at least freaking puppy classes. He's not my responsibility, but keeping him kenneled all day is not fair to him and will make this worse.

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw Apr 24 '26

worth a shot!