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Any advice for stopping a cairn puppy (16 weeks) play biting all the time2007-11-25 2:58:11Answers:

You always try the most positive method first:

Some ideas for discouraging finger chewing: when your puppy clamps down, let out a very loud YELP in imitation of a hurt puppy. Then, fold your arms and ignore him for 10 minutes. With very young puppies, this sometimes works wonders - it's the same thing that happens when they get too rough with another puppy. The wounded puppy yelps and runs off, refusing to play for a bit. The yelp must be startling enough to stop the behavior. If nothing changes, you probably weren't a good enough actor.

That should do the trick, however, if it doesn't fix the problem this will work:

To introduce an element of "natural discipline", grasp the recalcitrant pup with one hand, place your other hand over the top of his muzzle, gently pressing his muzzle towards his chest as you say, in a low, growly tone of voice, "No BITE". If they begin to throw a tantrum and thrash around trying to bite, just hold the line until they "give in" and "say uncle" (quit resisting). You should not find it necessary to get aggressive with a young puppy. Simple restraint is usually enough to get the message across.

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Muzzle

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yes giving your cute little puppy to me =)

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no that's what they do

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pull his teeth out, thats about the only way with that breed, next time you are buying a pet do your research that dog will eat your furniture if given the opportunity

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get his own chew toy. Or if it chews objects that you like then put some cayenne pepper on what ever it is. This also helps if an animal licks it's wounds too much cayenne pepper is the way to go. Other than that just keep at it and watch that guy on TV he's good

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Every time he touches you with his teeth, tell him off sternly and ignore him for a couple of minutes (if you're playing with a toy at the time then take it away for a couple of minutes too)