Bitting!!!!!! HELP

[KMitchell]

Hey everyone! I jut got my baby girl a few days ago, and she is so adorable! She is 10 weeks old, and so full of energy, but she bites like crazy, and it hurts! I know that she is only a puppy and they bite a lot but is there any advise on getting her to stop or not bite as hard or even keeping the biting to a minimum?!!!!???????? Thanks!

Krystal & Mia

[MaxJack'sMom]

Sorry to hear about the biting. As a puppy their little teeth need plenty of chewing time. Alot of the biting comes with that. When your little girl bites you, firmly and in a stern voice say NO, but don't yell at her. That will only scare her and make her afraid of you. Tell her only give kisses and if she licks your hand praise her. Sometimes if you use a training treat as a reward when praising her she will get the idea that good things happen when you give kisses. Just be very patient, the pup will try to push you to the limit, but once you have made it known that you are the alpha (head momma) she will be ok.
Good luck.

[lilybellesmom]

Krystal, congrats on your new baby. LB went through that phase and still does it when she gets too excited. Mia's still very young and going through that teething phase. I got LB toys and would redirect her biting from me to her toys. I would tell her, "No bite mommy!" in a firm low voice then gave her a toy to chew on. Be patient, you just have to be consistent and firm and it will get better. Good luck!

[I Found Nemo]

Krystal, congrats on your new baby. LB went through that phase and still does it when she gets too excited. Mia's still very young and going through that teething phase. I got LB toys and would redirect her biting from me to her toys. I would tell her, "No bite mommy!" in a firm low voice then gave her a toy to chew on. Be patient, you just have to be consistent and firm and it will get better. Good luck!
Yes I agree, if you are consistent they get it.It takes a little while, but these babies are so very smart, they catch on..Good Luck to you

ANDREA~

[maltesemum]

Give her plenty of stuff to chew on & reinforce the NO biting.

Do you have a pen? If you do, then when playing with her if she just keeps continue to bite your fingers then i would put her in her pen & tell her NO biting. Let her know that you are boss & that you are sad with her biting but always remember to be gentle with these little ones. Our fingers always look good to them but why dont you hold a chew stick while playing & encourage her to chew on that.

[M101]

Biting problem--Babe is almost 10 mos. old; however, his biting problem is increasing. Even having available his Nylabone to give him, he still prefers to bite hands to the point that he has punctured skin and drawn blood.

Telling him "No, don't bite Mommy...only give kisses" is no longer working. He has a variety of chew toys. I sometimes briefly chill them to ease his discomfort. Water rubbed on his teeth and gums when he sits still works for a few minutes only.

I'm still looking for the cure to this.

[bek74]

Biting problem--Babe is almost 10 mos. old; however, his biting problem is increasing. Even having available his Nylabone to give him, he still prefers to bite hands to the point that he has punctured skin and drawn blood.

Telling him "No, don't bite Mommy...only give kisses" is no longer working. He has a variety of chew toys. I sometimes briefly chill them to ease his discomfort. Water rubbed on his teeth and gums when he sits still works for a few minutes only.

I'm still looking for the cure to this.

When he Bites, Clap your hands and say NO BITE, then walk away, leave the room and shut the door behind you so they can't follow. These little babies don't like being left.
Keep doing this and they will soon learn that, If I bite my mummy leaves me, and they will soon learn not to bite.
Good luck to both of you

[jazzysmom]

There is not much I can add to the suggestions you already have just be consistent with what you do. Congrads on your new baby nothing like them.

[Im26]

bek your advice rocks i love it! :)

but reinforce and she will eventually figure out biting is not a nice playing