I have written so many times about nipping and how to correct it gently and redirect this young puppy chewing behavior. Check our YT threads , search nipping. Depending on the age of your puppy different methods are used. (Never hit or scream at your pup.) It is not natural for people to push into the mouth that is biting, people want to pull back. Pulling back is exactly how puppies play with each other. The mother dog corrects by pushing into the bite, she pounces and holds the pup still for a few seconds. You can push your hand in to the bite and say a very firm NO (you do not have to say no bite, no bark, no watever, just NO is very effective. No means No, stop it right now.) Younger puppies respond best to the cue word OUCHEEEEEEEEE, then stop playing at once. This tells the pup they are biting too hard and you will not play. It is best to teach your pup teeth are not allowed on people at all.
Please search nipping for more detailed information. Hope this helps.
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