Biting at that age is just a puppy phase. If you watch a mama dog with her pups, most are very patient and allow a certain amount of chewing biting, etc., and only correct if the pup bites too hard. I try not to discipline for mouthing and biting at this stage because it is the major way that pups learn about their environment, learn limits, and play. If one of my pups makes a mistake and bites too hard, I simply move my hand, foot, nose, etc. for a few seconds -- more than that they don't understand.
There are as many opinions on this as there are people to write them. I think each of us finds what is comfortable to us and go with it. There is not a single correct answer. |