Biting inhibition takes a while to teach. Unfortunately, when pups are placed too young, you have to become the mother and teach them (I had to do it w one of my yorkies, so you're not alone).
I would always say "no bite, get a toy" and would walk away/turn away from her. It took time, but w reinforcement she learned if she wants to play w me, the toy is what we play w, not mommy's hands. After a while, she would get a toy from her basket and bring it to me when she would want to play, but this definitely takes time. Your pup is still very young at 12 wks, so I would not get discouraged that she doesn't seem to catch on right away. She will, just keep reinforcing it every time she tries to bite your hands. |