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Originally Posted by Mardelin  If you are using clicker, remember it used for positive reinforcement. So, when you click you are clicking for good responses, also don't forget the treat as soon as you click.
At 12 weeks of age, you are expecting way too much from this puppy. He's growing, teething, everything is hurting right now.
The nipping is due to his teething. He doesn't know he's hurting you. An easy way to correct this is just by letting out a loud ouch.....believe me it works. |
This is why I'm discouraged. Everyone keeps telling me it should work, but it absolutely, positively, does NOT work. I try yelping, saying "OUCH!", giving a firm "NO!", etc. etc. etc. etc. Every sound I make just makes him bite me more and harder. Several people have told me that they've never met such a bad puppy. He is doing great with "sit" and "stand" and I'm very proud of him for that. But play time.... well, it's impossible. I was almost in tears earlier because he bit me so hard.
This is the result that I got from taking this
quiz:
Mostly 1's
A puppy that consistently scores a 1 in the temperament section of the test is an extremely dominant, aggressive puppy who can easily be provoked to bite. His dominant nature will attempt to resist human leadership, thus requiring only the most experienced of handlers. This puppy is a poor choice for most individuals and will do best in a working situation as a guard, hunting or police dog