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Teresa Ford · 03-28-2013, 04:18 PM

Nip the Nip
Puppies nip each other and play rough. Depending on his age and stage of development here are a few things that may help.
There are many training methods that work. Puppies that stay with their mother and litter until they are 12 weeks old tend to have a softer mouth and more bite inhibition.

[/FONT]Really young puppies under 16 weeks old, respond well to this
1. After You say a dramatic high pitched Oucheeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Immediately put him on the floor or turn your back or walk away and ignore for about 15 seconds. He needs to learn 'Never put teeth on people, because they will stop playing. The lesson is biting people, means no playing. The high pitched sound does not work well with older pups.

Training young Pups
2. If he nips while playing say 'Enough" and give him a toy instead of your hand and say 'Good TOY' when he bites the toy. Your cue word does not have to be Enough, You can use what ever feels right for you, like NO, or STOP IT. What ever cue word you use, say the same cue every time. Everyone in your family should use the same cue words. Enough is easy to use , and it always means Stop what you are doing right now ! If he wants to nip your hands and not the toy, stop playing. This stage of puppy development is when you teach him what is appropriate to chew and what is not.
Please do not play tug of war type of games with your puppy. This is too exciting for them, they get in that rip up the prey trance and you may get nipped.

NOTE: I would not use a shake can( at all, this is a better tool with adult dogs not puppies) And I would not spray water until your pup is at least 8 to 10 weeks old.
The two finger tap works very well with young puppies. It is a fake warning bite like the mama dog would use to correct. Take two fingers and quickly tap the puppy on the shoulder after giving the cue word. Practice tapping your other hand so you know how to do this right. Tapping yourself will teach you what feels just right. Two finger tapping should not hurt or sting. Give the cue word in a low firm voice , "Enough" and follow with the two finger tap to break the bite trance if the pup keeps biting. This is not aggression, this is baby biting. Remember redirect not punish. Hope this helps.

03-28-2013, 04:18 PM	#21
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Nip the Nip Puppies nip each other and play rough. Depending on his age and stage of development here are a few things that may help. There are many training methods that work. Puppies that stay with their mother and litter until they are 12 weeks old tend to have a softer mouth and more bite inhibition. [/FONT]Really young puppies under 16 weeks old, respond well to this 1. After You say a dramatic high pitched Oucheeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Immediately put him on the floor or turn your back or walk away and ignore for about 15 seconds. He needs to learn 'Never put teeth on people, because they will stop playing. The lesson is biting people, means no playing. The high pitched sound does not work well with older pups. Training young Pups 2. If he nips while playing say 'Enough" and give him a toy instead of your hand and say 'Good TOY' when he bites the toy. Your cue word does not have to be Enough, You can use what ever feels right for you, like NO, or STOP IT. What ever cue word you use, say the same cue every time. Everyone in your family should use the same cue words. Enough is easy to use , and it always means Stop what you are doing right now ! If he wants to nip your hands and not the toy, stop playing. This stage of puppy development is when you teach him what is appropriate to chew and what is not. Please do not play tug of war type of games with your puppy. This is too exciting for them, they get in that rip up the prey trance and you may get nipped. NOTE: I would not use a shake can( at all, this is a better tool with adult dogs not puppies) And I would not spray water until your pup is at least 8 to 10 weeks old. The two finger tap works very well with young puppies. It is a fake warning bite like the mama dog would use to correct. Take two fingers and quickly tap the puppy on the shoulder after giving the cue word. Practice tapping your other hand so you know how to do this right. Tapping yourself will teach you what feels just right. Two finger tapping should not hurt or sting. Give the cue word in a low firm voice , "Enough" and follow with the two finger tap to break the bite trance if the pup keeps biting. This is not aggression, this is baby biting. Remember redirect not punish. Hope this helps. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 03-28-2013 at 04:19 PM.