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Originally Posted by Prototype8  i used to own a dachshund and it worked for him as a puppy. And i used to say to him "biting is for bad boys and kissing is for good boys" and he would actually listen and kiss lol. I tried it with the yorkie and he is starting to understand the phrase a bit. but he gets into these moods. Like for example, we went to the vet today and i was holding him and because he did not like where he was facing (me) he started to growl and nip my hands (to face the doctor). i was told by the groomer that he did this to her as well. Some people told me to give him a tap on the nose, but i can not bring myself to do that. |
Too complicated for a puppy. Use shorter directions. Start with "kissing for good boys", teach what that means... teach what bad boy means... etc...