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Originally Posted by transcribeit  My 11week old puppy is biting and nipping we tried saying no everytime but it is not working. I also tried flicking his nose and then he gets crazy. Is this normal |
Don't flick his nose, he's teething and needs to bite and chew. The YTCA recommends that puppies stay with mothers until at least 12 weeks and she teaches him the beginnings of potty training as well as inhibition of the biting reflex, meaning not to bite too hard. Because you got him early, you will have more of a problem, but this isn't his fault, he's doing what comes naturally. When he bites say "no" firmly or some people say, you should let out a little "yelp". and set him down. Give him a chewing toy. I realy think it's good to have a chewing toy or stick in your hands everytime you want to hold the puppy, they really need to chew and bite and nibble. You really should teach him that no pain will ever come from your hands, if you hurt him with your hands, he'll learn to be fearful of hands, and could end up biting someone as an adult.