| If you have a new puppy and he is starting bite or nip | | | | pack where dogs and puppies are playing with each |
| at you, you need to move quickly to stop this behavior. | | | | other by nipping and biting. They only know that the |
| The earlier you begin to address this problem the | | | | biting is too hard when the puppy or dog bitten lets out |
| quicker you will see positive results. For very young | | | | a yelp. |
| puppies, nipping is a natural process to go through, | | | | If your puppy is causing some serious problems with |
| especially when they are teething. | | | | nipping one method to use is to put your thumb inside |
| The way to stop puppies nipping at your hands and | | | | the pups mouth under the tongue and your other finger |
| feet need not be an abusive response of hitting the | | | | under the chin. Hold this position for about 10 seconds. |
| puppy on your part. This could lead to bigger problems | | | | This will cause discomfort to your pup and it will not be |
| later on and it could make the puppy frightened of you. | | | | able to bite you. |
| Never strike your puppy on the face. This is never a | | | | Another method to stop puppies nipping in severe |
| solution to nipping. | | | | cases is to put on a pair of gloves that have a terrible |
| One process to stop puppies nipping, especially if you | | | | tasting substance on them. The puppy will then begin |
| catch the problem early on, is to transfer the nipping to | | | | to associate nipping with a strong negative association. |
| a chew toy or bone instead of your flesh. Another | | | | Again in severe nipping cases, this time for older |
| method to stop the nipping is to make believe that the | | | | puppies (around 6 months), you can use a pinch or |
| puppy is hurting you when he nips you. You could cry | | | | choke collar. Whenever the pup nips, give the lead a |
| out with "Ouch!" or an "Arrr!" at the time you get | | | | short sharp tug. This will again produce a strong |
| nipped. | | | | negative association and the nipping should cease in |
| This method copies the natural behavior of the dog | | | | short order. |