Chewie has always been a hand chewer/nipper up until I saw the show "It's Me or The Dog" on Animal Planet today. They had a family with a energetic yorkie and was a big nipper. The trainer lady said as soon as they attempt a nip, yelp loud, as high pitched as u can do it and do it every single time they try to nip on you. This is a familiar sound to them because if your yorkie was hurt all of the sudden, he/she would yelp really loud too. I tried it with Chewie and after just once, it really bothered him that he thought he was hurting me. I did it over and over. Eventually he would show the urge to nip, but would hold himself back. It was pretty neat to watch and much easier on my hands and toes. Good luck! |