[Dailydrool] Nipping

[Chris Bly]

I find any puppy has a problem with nipping if they were taken away from their littermates at too early of an age. The time they spend with their litter is very important for early development and learning manners. When puppies play and bite each other during play they learn biting hurts nipping hurts. I have heard one way to get then to stop nipping is spread butter on your hand or arm and have them lick it off dogs learn a lot through their tongues and mouths it teaches them your naked skin is softer than their furry bodies. He is just nipping because he thinks it is part of showing affection he does not know any better. 
Another thing make a hissing noise like a snake every time he nips they hate the sound of snakes it is inborn in them to stop anything they are doing when they hear a hiss. That is why Ceasar Milan the dog whisperer hisses all the time. 
I hope this helps, also I have found that nylabones help my young ones stop chewing so much they love nylabones, the clear soft chewie ones are the best. Do not get one too large for him or he will not like it. 
Hope this helps!
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