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Originally Posted by canana  If they learn that biting means no attention from you and no play, they'll stop biting...eventually. But first, you need to show confidence. Don't get upset at him and convince yourself this stage will pass as long as you persevere. It might sound funny but dogs will sense your calm demeanor and listen and respect you. |
I agree with Canana's entire post, and this especially.
If you are upset and impatient and anxious, your puppy is going to reflect that. He is nervous and reacting negatively because you are nervous.
I had a week with Max when he was about 5 - 6 months old when I let frustration get the best of me. He was in an ornery, feisty teen type stage. I switched from positive training to the Cesar Milan dominance thing. Big mistake! All it did was crank up Max and make things worse.
I quickly switched back to positive, confident training and withdrawing attention for unwanted behavior. So much better!
Adopt a positive attitude and turn up the patience. Puppies/dogs are very much in tune with us.