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carladean · 03-02-2009, 01:36 PM

I think I got this tip from here about a year ago, but it worked really well with Molly. I placed my finger sideways in her mouth, all the way to the back (not hard, just enough to keep her mouth open) and said "No bite" firmly several times. Of course it wasn't immediate, but it worked with some repetition. Now I don't have to put my finger back there, just say "No bite" firmly and she'll stop.

These dogs are just so smart, it constantly amazes me. She knows exactly how hard she can nibble to be playing. Once she bites down harder and I say "no bite", she'll soften up. Two "no bites" and playtime is over.

03-02-2009, 01:36 PM	#6
carladean No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: conway, ar Posts: 208	biting... I think I got this tip from here about a year ago, but it worked really well with Molly. I placed my finger sideways in her mouth, all the way to the back (not hard, just enough to keep her mouth open) and said "No bite" firmly several times. Of course it wasn't immediate, but it worked with some repetition. Now I don't have to put my finger back there, just say "No bite" firmly and she'll stop. These dogs are just so smart, it constantly amazes me. She knows exactly how hard she can nibble to be playing. Once she bites down harder and I say "no bite", she'll soften up. Two "no bites" and playtime is over.