Hank at 14 weeks old - Question too as well -

[Karen]

Say "NO" and then remove your hands from where he can get at them. Tuck 'em under your arms if you have to. If one is handy, substitute a "good-to-chew" toy. If he jumps at you after you say no, just turn your back to him and ignore him.

He sure is adorable! Remember, your task is to be MORE stubborn than he is!

[gini]

I have no suggestions for you as I am a cat owner. But he sure is one cutie!

Good luck - persevere!!

[Husky_mom]

another methos I´ve tried.. besides saying no, clapping, etc... is grabbing the muzzle and shake (softly) while saying no... a mom dog would do this... so it might work for you too...

once the dog gets it.. always reinforce it by the vocal cues you´ve used and that have worked

[scrain2329]

Bayley would do this too.. well still does every once in a while but I yip really loud. like a loud ouch, as if a puppy was yelping then the cold shoulder. Also, the "muzzle shake" I have heard works well too but when we tried this Bayley would find a way to continue to bite. good luck with the biting though!!

[Giselle]

The muzzle shake often fails because most puppies view it as an invitation to play. In fact, most puppies view ANY interaction (a verbal "No!", for example) as invitations to play. Puppies love attention, even (especially? lol) negative attention.

I echo k9krazee: Every time puppy bites, fold your arms, and walk away - if you have to, walk into an entirely different room. If you use this same concept with other obnoxious behaviors (i.e. jumping), the puppy will learn self control. Two birds with one stone and no need for physical punishment!

[CountryWolf07]

Thanks all..

Nothing works, though, it seems like Hank think it's fun to him, when he's being scolded "No!" so we put him in the cage, and I think he realizes that it is wrong... then he will start it up again, it's on his own terms, not ours, obviously he is only a puppy, but he needs to learn... but honestly, he's SUCH a great puppy, he's very smart & knows how to sit, lay, and shake.. I plan on teaching him how to "high five", "roll", and "stay"..

[wolf_Q]

He's so cute! He sounds just like Nebo as a puppy. Ignoring Nebo seemed to work the best...it still took him a while to get it though.

[Giselle]

Thanks all..

Nothing works, though, it seems like Hank think it's fun to him, when he's being scolded "No!" so we put him in the cage, and I think he realizes that it is wrong... then he will start it up again, it's on his own terms, not ours, obviously he is only a puppy, but he needs to learn... but honestly, he's SUCH a great puppy, he's very smart & knows how to sit, lay, and shake.. I plan on teaching him how to "high five", "roll", and "stay"..

Exactly He thinks your punishments are fun. So even though we think a "NO" is a punishment, a puppy thinks a "NO" is a reward/reinforcement. So just stop all attention as soon as he bites, i.e. folding your arms and walking into another room or standing stock still. As soon as he gives up (he will, I promise!), initiate play again. As soon as he gets too rowdy, fold your arms and walk into another room or stand stock still. Initiate play as soon as he calms down. Repeat repeat. It's a repetitive process =)

[Yorkie Lover]

Thanks all..

Nothing works, though, it seems like Hank think it's fun to him, when he's being scolded "No!" so we put him in the cage, and I think he realizes that it is wrong... then he will start it up again, it's on his own terms, not ours, obviously he is only a puppy, but he needs to learn... but honestly, he's SUCH a great puppy, he's very smart & knows how to sit, lay, and shake.. I plan on teaching him how to "high five", "roll", and "stay"..

Look at my advice at the bottom of the page. Be sure to emphasize the BAD DOG! He'll get it. He will!