That was the point of my question. If she is play biting, this will pass. When puppies play, they play with their mouths....they don't know about hurting. If that is it, I suggest you simply say "ouch" in a loud tone. That usually gets their attention....and they stop. Do this every time they bite. I have seen other people use that "no bite" thing with no success. They don't understand. If you watch two dogs play together, when one gets a bit rough the other yelps, and it stops! I personally would not give a time out for play biting. They just need to realize what is too rough! That is easily taught with the "ouch" method imo.
Not sure why you stick your faces in hers to begin with? I would stop that immediately. And especially if this is aggressive behavior? I have trained fear biters using crate "time outs" but that is to show them that they cannot stay with the family if they misbehave. If done consistently, they often "get it".
Last edited by ladyjane; 08-27-2010 at 04:44 AM.
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