How do i stop my puppy mouthing?

This is normal puppy behaviour, and a puppy would do it to other puppies to play and more importantly learn about social behaviour.

When your puppy does this to you, just firmly push him off, without shouting, making sudden movements, or squealing, as this will excite him. Puppies often do such things as people react loudly and wildly, which puppies find exciting. If he continues the behaviour, just completely ignore him, refuse to play with him, make eye contact, or speak to him until he has calmed down and stopped biting.

When he nips ankles do the same thing. Tell your nephew not to over-react, just completely ignore him, it may help if you wear socks or shoes to protect your ankle, that way you can just ignore him while he bites, until he loses interest and gives up.

As already said, you've got to show control. Pushing your puppy onto the floor, onto his back or on his side, gently yet firmly, will put him into a naturally submissive pose, calming him down. But the main thing to do is ignore the behaviour, pushing him away without fuss, without making noises, wild movements or speaking to him.

I have a puppy who stopped mouthing quite quickly we used these techniques. Make sure everyone in the family uses them or he might think that he can get away with it on some people.

-Hold a treat in your hand and he might start trying to mouth your hand to get it. If he does don't let him have it wait till he stops to think about how to get the treat, then quickly give him it he will soon get the picture.

-This style of stopping it comes from what many dog mothers do to there puppies when they're still with them. If he mouths you grab him around his muzzle and squeeze. it won't hurt him much but hope fully will stop him.

- If that fails then, whenever he gets you do a yelpy sort of noise and turn your back until he calms down.

Good luck with your puppy.

Hi! I have the same problem with my 8 week old golden retriever. You are supposed to distract them with a toy if they bite and say 'No' firmly. My other dog grew out of it though. The squealing thing worked well for my rabbit - maybe the same for dogs? You have to squeal loudly enough to shock him though. I hope this helps!

Good Luck :)

Since they are a puppy it is normal, just ignore it, it is just only a sign of teething, so when they are chewing its feels good. Give their chewing needs, like giving a lot toys with different textures.

Why don't you lay down your dominance and show him who is boss. He will get the picture. Be the one in control, don't let him bully you.