[SirTeddykins]

I don't think the biting is a case of a long lasting personality trait or behavioral issue. I think the puppy is young, it is playing and exploring and learning and you are the teacher! Puppies are not born with the knowledge of how to behave in a human world so you must guide it by showing what you expect.


When the puppy bites, just move your hand and say, "No bite!" and then put the toy in the puppy's mouth. It really is that simple. The puppy will learn it is acceptable to bite toys and not human hands.


I think it is way too early to read anything else into this behavior or speculate on issues which are not even evident. If the dog is still doing this in a year, despite appropriate training, then you may have an issue.


Until then, just take it easy! It's normal and correctable behavior.


Also, wanted to add that your perception is slightly skewed which could impair the way you handle this situation. For example, when tiny babies are teething or exploring, we do not say that babies are 'attacking' us when they nibble on our hands. To say that the puppy is attacking people makes it sound like the puppy is hostile and, therefore, you may react to it as though it has intent to harm which couldn't be further from the truth.


Try to think, instead, that the puppy is 'learning'. That should help! Good luck!