Biting...:(

[Shelteez2]

Since he seems to be a reactive dog, I would do the opposite. Try and show no emotion. He bites, you don't say anything more than a low no bite and just calmly and quickly put him away in a time out. Is he crate trained? I would use the crate as his time out area. Is he only biting when he's playing and gets over excited?? This will allow him to calm down. He doesn't have to stay in the crate forever, just until he is calm. Let him out then give him a little obedience lesson. Something he knows how to do well, like sit.

Try not to let playtime with him get to such a frenzied level. If you notice he's heading in that direction before the biting starts, put him away in his kennel with a kong or a bone so that he can calm down again. Time outs don't have to be a negative experience.

Good luck.

[bckrazy]

I would definitely see a private behaviorist for this problem, if it's that serious, as we can only give advice based on your description... first-hand observation is much, much easier to help with. The Lab puppies/adolescents I have been around really didn't nip much, aren't they bred to instinctively have a soft mouth? Finding a good trainer would be ideal, to nip this in the bud.

I have heard that with very headstrong dogs, sometimes a low "no bite" that sounds like a growl will get their attention. I would think your other dog is teaching him not to bite? Within a week of Gonzo correcting Fozzie for biting, he completely stopped biting hands. I don't know exactly how old Kong is, but I know puppy needle-teeth are not pleasant.

[Jods]

Thanks everyone I will try your suggestions here are the answers to some of your questions. No I don;t have a prong collar Kongs trainer doesn't believe in them

I do turn around when he bites and he bites my clothing or my legs. He is 4 months old. Mercedes doesn't do anytyhing when he bites her but ignore him and look at us as if she thinks SHE is doing something wrong. He IS crate trained I will try this. He is the worst when we are outside I find...
Thanks Everyone!!