How can you make a Dalmatian mix stop biting you?

AnswerI am the proud owner of two Dalmations. They are not bossy and do not bite. They are actually the sweetest dogs in the whole world. That is one of the main characteristics of the breed. Dalmations are supposed to be exuberant, and friendly. My baby is friends with all the neighborhood kids and is the neighborhood clown. Now.... a poorly breed Dalmation sometimes won't have this characteristics because these breeders are not breeding for quality rather, they are breeding for quantity. A good breeder wants their puppies to follow as close to the breed standard as possible. Your dog who is a mix, wasn't being bred for quality. Secondly, I don't understand why people are blaming your behavioral problems on the Dalmation component of your dog. Your dog could have been bred to another breed of dog that is more like that by nature. Another reason why your dog is like that is again, you won't be seeing a quality champion Dalmation being bred to a dog of a different breed so you won't be getting quality. Now, enough with my rant! If you want to get the Dal mix to stop biting you, you may want to try Granicks bitter Apple spray. Dogs absolutely hate the taste. Spray it in their mouth immediately after it snaps or bites. Your dog will then associate the biting with the bad taste of the bitter Apple and it won't bite or snap at you anymore. Along with the bitter Apple, give a firm NO. Again, do it immediately after or else the dog will have no clue why you are disciplining it. Don't stay mad at the dog after you discipline it won't do any good. I hope that helps and I hope that clears up the bad info you got about the Dal breed! I have had them for 10 years!!!!! I know!!!! Good luck. Anonymous

Most dogs are not aggressive by nature but rather it is learned through poor handling resulting in dominance aggression. Try feeding the dog by hand. The dog will learn that since the food comes from you that you are alpha. Also make sure the dog is not allowed on furniture, the higher up a dog sits the more more status he has in his mind. And don't allow the dog to push you around physically or otherwise. Dogs are very smart and if they learn that they can control you they will take charge, resulting in dominant dog.