I use EH EH or Leave it instead of no. No just becomes such a common word a dog hears and thus looses its meaning.
Don't use the collar in a corrective manner. Dogs can get sensitive about having their necks touched if they recognize being yelled at with having their collar pulled on. Also they learn to ignore pulling on their neck.
Making a yipe noise when the puppy mouths is the best idea. If the puppy thinks you are playing, to the kennel for a time out. Don't fuss about it, just be calm and to the point and put the pup in her kennel.
If the pup is getting in a spot you don't like, more closer supervision is needed. When you see the pup getting into that spot, block the pup and redirect her. Really get her going on something more fun. If she goes back it may just be time for a time out or to go to a different room. Once she's trained better on basic obedience you can do Leave it work. I don't like a shake can because some dogs are prone to anxiety.
A normal puppy training collar works well. Do no constantly keep pressure on it or the pup will just get used to ignoring it. The best method to get attention is training treats. Positive training works a million times better than negative. Be sure to keep any training sessions short. Holding a treat in front of the puppies nose and directing them what you want them to do will always get you further than choke collars.





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