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Originally Posted by SandyC  I am new to Yorkie Talk. This is also the first pet we have had in over 20 years, a gift from my husband. I do have a concern about my Yorkie (Button).When is gets excited and playing he wants to bit my feet and hands really hard. He has drawn blood a few times. I don't think he knows that it hurts me. My son suggested to us a technique that hte Dog Whisperer uses. To restrain the Pup until he submits. I have tried it and it breaks my heart to do it. I held him down for 15 minutes until he surrendered. It did seem to help but I don't want to break his spirit or damage him mentally. Is this an O.K. thing to do?
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Welcome to YT
You didn't mention your pup's age. The restraining technique is a bit over the top. What I advise is when the pup nips/bites you deliver a sharp Ouch or No command. Stop all activity with the pup, ignore him for a period of time.
Several things can be contributing to his biting issues. One, he maybe teething; two, he may not have learned the proper play behavior from his mother (if this is the case, now it's up to you to perform that role).