Give your puppy a toy to play with, then call your puppy over to you & exchange toys. (Make sure the toy exchange is of equal value or greater). Usually puppies or dogs will drop what they have in their mouth for another toy. This will show your puppy that giving up something can also give back something. While your puppy is eating throw a more delicious treat in his food bowl. (do not touch his food or pet him) This will show your pup that the hand is give not take. Never sc

Bite Inhibition or Puppy Nipping Puppies nip for several reasons. Teething, playing, exploring and getting attention. Like human babies, puppies explore everything through their mouths. Teaching your pup that nipping is not polite can be frustrating. Puppy teeth are very sharp needles. First of all, make sure you have toys in the house to “re-direct” your puppy from nipping. If you have kids make sure they know where the toys are. For example: I have 2 small toddlers. I