I suggest having a laundry basket handy and when she bites, IMMEDIATELY flip the basket on top of her and turn your back away from her and ignore her. Do this EVERY time. Leave her there for a minute and then go back to playing. If she bites right away, put her right back under there. She will quickly associate biting with a swift end to play time and no interaction. You have to ignore her entirely or she will think this is part of a game. The key here is consistency. If she thinks its ok sometimes and not others, she'll only get confused and not understand the reason you are giving her the time-out. Don't give up!! Right now you might feel hopeless about this situation, but with a little dedication and lots of consistency, you will get results. Remember she is a puppy and this will take time just like any other training. |