First off, be VERY consistent...Pop him on the nose (flick, smack with one finger, etc), and say "no!" very sternly, almost shouting. You could also flip him onto his back and put yourself over him, maybe even growl at him...that's totally what I would do. I've never had an issue with biting aggressively, but I have used the method of "I'm the boss, you are not. You will do what I say" when it came to barking or not wanting to give me a toy or something...it worked very well. I never injured either of my boys, but they are very well behaved (99.8% of the time, haha).
Not everyone is a fan of the training methods I chose to use, and I completely understand that. I am in no way telling you that you must do those things, that's just what I would do in your position. Each person is allowed to choose how they will raise their pups, and that's just what I chose for mine.
I wish you the best of luck! |