Your puppy is a baby and is teething. he is looking for anything to releive the problem. Like the way a baby would act when it is teething. This is normal.
When he bites you, say ouch in a tone that lets him know he is hurting you and take your hand or what ever he is biting out of his reach. Turn and get him something else to bite on like a rope or a ball... something to releive his teething pain. Beleive me he will stop eventually. Best of luck!!!
Feb 06, 2010 Rating
Nippy by: Wendy
OK. To be blunt...all techniques take time. Nothing works the first time. At only 10 weeks your pup has just left his litter. Do not use yelling, physical manipulations (holding muzzle shut), or dominance techniques because this will lead to aggression...as you have learned.
The best method is to mimic what would happen in a pack which is the yelp & withdraw attention technique. The pup wants attention...he bites, you remove what he desires by turning your back on him. Wait for the appropriate response & reward that.
Pup nips..you yelp...you turn away...pup eventually sits...you praise & return your attention. You need to do this every time, not give up & try something new right away. Some pups will learn after 1-2 weeks, some will take 1-2 months. Good luck. Be patient & positive!
