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Old 02-09-2010, 08:17 AM   #4
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Teddy was a little piranha too. He would bite my arms with the grip of a pit bull. It was so bad I had a trainer come to the house to help me. Anyway her advice was when he starts to bite you or objects that are off limits, you redirect him with chew toys he can have - she suggested those rope toys but mine never liked it so we bought those flexible nylabones (they look like gummy bones). He would chomp away on that and that seemed to keep him off my arms, legs, toes, etc. I would just say "no bite" in a mean tone and give him the toys. His attention on the toys would last all of 1 second. You can also make a yelp noise, high pitch, but I never mastered that.

It takes a while, but they do stop eventually. Just be consistent.

I'd also sign her up for a puppy class. That helps them to learn some manners and get over their fears and socialize. Teddy had to attend twice, along with doggie daycare a couple of times to "get it"

I feel your pain!!
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