ughh. Nips can really hurt... thank gawd Gonzo is super-soft and dies if he ever accidentally nips me. When I first trained him to have a soft mouth, I used soft treats and held them between my fingers. He would have to gently nibble or lick the treat, and if he bit my fingers I jerked away and dramatically said *ouch*... with Misty, if she doesn't realize OUCH is bad, try saying WRONG. Wait for a while after she nips, then offer the treat. If she's gentle, she gets bits of it - if she bites, she gets no treat.
Also, if you haven't already, play tug with a rope to improve her bite inhibition.I hope she gets the idea!
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