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Originally Posted by woofwoofwoof  i am having the same issue with my 20 week old yorkie and finally found something that works but now have another problem. I tried positive reinforcement whereby I say NO BITE and tell him to sit. As soon as he does it I give him a treat. Soon he got it and the minute I say no bite he stops and sits. However, once I treat him , he comes back and bites again because he figures if he bites and I say no bite he will get another treat. Any ideas? |
You've taught him that biting is bad, and he gets a treat for stopping. Teach him a good behavior, like licking (a small dab of peanut butter on your hand should do it) and when he licks it off, tell him 'Good Boy' and give him a treat.