Originally posted by kimboe
I've just got adopted a new dog from the S.P.C.A. His name is Camen and he is 6 months and he is a ridgeback mix.
He is a smart puppy he knows all the basics but he tends to chew on everybody hands that come near him. (not that he takes their hands off) But enough to annoy you! And when you tell him 'no' or 'ouch' he'll chew softer and sometimes licks your hand. But he does'nt stop until you leave the room!
i don't know what to do? help!
Actually - I think you are on the right track. It seems you are already teaching him bite inhabition and that is extremely important. I think your next step is to teach him that hands are not for chewing - other things are. At 6 months of age, your pup is probably teething and needs to have items to chew on that will ease the soreness in his mouth. Stuffed Kongs work well and if you have a place where he can chew it without making a mess - make one and freeze it. All natural rawhide is good as well as long as he only chews it under supervision.

Next you should teach him a gentle "take it" and "off" or "leave it". Start with a handful of kibble and give him one piece with the command "take it". Close your fist and give the command "off" or "leave it". Once he has not touched your hands for a few seconds - open your hand again and give the command "take it" and give another piece of kibble. Repeat this exercise for about 5 minutes a day before his dinner. It will probably take a few weeks to establish the behavior completely. Once you have established the "off" or "leave it" behavior, you can use it to stop the mouthing before it starts.

Remember too, that the pup is "mouthing" you as an invitation to play. If you have the time to play - do some basic obedience drills and perhaps a game of fetch. If you don't have time to play with him a time out in his crate with a chew toy might be the best answer.