Pennies in a can..?

[eggrolyn1223]

I tried putting a few pennies in a coke can and dropped it when Duck bit me and she stopped!!!Now she doesn't bite me anymore!!It's like a miracle, I mean, I never really thought it would work, just wanted to try it and ...yea.Well, it worked!!But is it possible for a dog to be hand-shy if this is done at the wrong moment?Once I accidentally dropped it when I was petting her and for about 5 minutes she wouldn't let me pet her and she would circle me and stare at me like I would bite her or something.But thank god that was only once, cuz all the other times I dropped it right when her teeth touched my skin, and she knew biting me would get a loud clanky noise, and stopped.I have to try it with other ppl though, cuz she probably thinks it's only me, and she'll bite other people too.Thanks all those people that suggested this to me, and remember the reason I posted this:Could a dog be hand-shy after dropping a can at the wrong moment?

[Guest Anonymous]

No.I think she is waiting on that can!! :D :lol: I would go pet her and play and love on her.. She will be fine!! I would just watch and be sure to not let it go again.. :wink: :D

[Gordonmom]

I believe you are not supposed to let the dog see the can in your hand. It is supposed to suprise him out of nowhere, or you get the reaction you did.

[Carolk9s]

Sounds like Duck is a quick learner! I doubt you did any lasting harm by accidentally dropping the can at the wrong moment. If she still likes to um, 'nibble' on others, yes they can use this method as a deterrent also. You can also link a word of disapproval to the dropping or shaking of the can, something like NO or AAHHTT! I know, what on earth am I spelling there, that's the best I can do, I hope it makes some sense. If you use the can and the word together, you will eventually be able to stop her or correct her just with the word. That way if the can is in the other room; you don't have to go run and get it then come back and tell her you're shaking it for what she did 5 minutes ago! :D That's a joke folks! Do remember to praise her lavishly when you see her make the decision NOT to chew on you or other things she's not supposed to.