As the others have said this is very normal, and yet different puppies do it to different extents. My pup hardly bit at all, but I've had others that I felt I was continually saying "No bite"!! You might try this..as soon as you feel her teeth say loud "Ouch!" and put your fingers around her muzzle (like a mommie dog would do) and then replace with a toy she can chew and praise..so, she bites..OUCH (while putting fingers lightly around muzzle) replace with chew toy..good girl! You must do this every time no exceptions, do not play tug o war at this time. Perhaps invest in those chew toys that you can freeze. No doubt her little teeth are hurting but biting is not acceptable. She sounds like a doll!!
Kathy |