There should be no type of play that involves biting or wrestling with them. That just reinforces the biting. Make sure they have lots of toys to chew on. Hard ones, soft ones, squeaky ones. Ones that take their attention off of your toes and onto the toys. Try Kong toys filled with frozen peanut butter, ice or a doggy biscuit. They will keep your pup busy for a while and redirect them to something other than you.
When they are biting, you need to give quick, to the point corrections the moment that it happens and every time it happens. (Name & No Bite) or (Ahh Ahh & NO) If it continues a time out for a short time will work. Just be sure to give them something to chew on while they are in their cage.
Everyone in the house must follow the same method of correction and discipline. Including the children. If the biting gets too out of hand and the toys and the time out its working. Try the squirt bottle and if that fails. I have found that if you wrap your fingers around their mussel and say Ahh ahh / No bite works. Sometimes I would even flick their nose (gently) with my finger while saying it just to let them know that I mean business and it will not be tolerated any more.
__________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten |