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Originally Posted by Nikitta34  Here's what worked for Meg:
1. Bully sticks! Get them from Westbrookdog.com (AMD on YT) and let your pup chew. This was a lifesaver for us. THey are on sale right now, so I'd stock up if I were you. Replace your hands with bully sticks, and if she wants to be near you, hold the bully stick so she can chew on it.
2. When your pup bites, pin her down on one side. Hold her down (lightly) under her upper arms. Say "NO" firmly and don't let her move until she stops resisting (ie: lays quietly) and won't look you in the eyes. This reinforces that you are the alpha dog, and it is similar to what the mother dog would do to an unruly puppy. I usually never have to hold Meg down for more than maybe 15 seconds. When she bites again, pin her again. This will reinforce the "biting means you don't get to play" mentality. Obviously don't use a lot of force when you pin her. The point is to stop her from being able to run and play, not to hurt her or scare her.
Good luck!!  |
Oh, does this bring back memories of exactly the same age with Emily. I had already tried #1 above and my vet had me use #2. A couple of months later the trainer had me use a long down every evening with my hand on her back. It did work. It's all just part of puppyhood I guess.