New to board--Puppy mouthing question - Page 1

Many ggod pups are known for being mouthy.  Get some acceptable toys for her to chew, we use the solid rubber toys (kongs).  Everytime she starts mouthing on your hand or whatever you don't want her too, give her a toy instead.  We keep a few laying around so one is always handy if we need it.  It may take time but has worked for us through multiple pups.

What works for me is a loud, high pitched eheh then slowly remove the hand and hold it against the chest or shoulder.  This mouthieness is play and this will tell her you don't play that way. This was from advice from a very good trainer I have.

My 6 month old from German Show lines does whine a lot especially when I leave the room. He can't stand being away from his Daddie. I just ignore that as much as possible.

I think the discharge and the smelly ears should be looked at by a vet. 

The toys are important.  

I heard a trainer once say to thinly spred peanut butter on your hand to promote licking over bitting, I dunno,  you'll get tons of advice.

Strange as it will sound when my puppies bite and wont stop I shove my finger all the way down the puppies throat until it gags.  I know, eww gross.  But after a time or two they stop biting.  Never be rough with the puppy or invite biting in play.

Use a toy for this kind of play.

Everyones gotta plan ya know.  Just hang back and see what kind of advise you get and then choose for yourself what sounds like a good idea.  Everybody's got one.

And welcome to the message board, hope you get something out of it.

Brent.

Hi Jewel, welcome! Don't worry about this not being the right place for you, stick around long enough and you may change your mind about doing Schutzhund.  I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your boy, I know how hard that is.  I lost a young dog last year so I've gone (am still going through) puppyhood twice in two years.  I'm no expert but have had my share recently. 

Most puppies are biters to some extent, it's how they taste, play and test their limits.  I found what worked for me was to walk away and leave the puppy alone, they don't like that.  If you can even go to another room and close the door for a few minutes but not long enough for her to get into anything.  When she bites you may use any word you like, including a sharp "eh eh" like recommended above or even and "OUCH!", then walk away.  They get the idea pretty quick that if they bite too hard your attention is taken away.  Let her cry for a minute but when you come back to her act really happy to see her but not too much excitement, just praise.  Start playing again and if she bites repeat this.  I have a friend who makes me crazy with my dog, she puts her hands in front of his face and pushes his muzzle as in rough play, then when he bites her she gets mad, well HELLO, she's enticing him.  Good or bad on my part I don't correct him for it, if she's that stupid she deserves it.  I've told her about it and she doesn't listen, oh well.  Any hand gestures near the face seem to aggravate the biting issue so if you ignore it and walk away she should get the message.  I tend not to be too harsh on babies and by the same token don't let them get away with much.  This has worked for me but yours may be different, use the method you like best for a few days and if it isn't working you can try another method.  Keep up with it and don't let her get away with it or she'll learn she can win.  Good luck and congrats on your new girl.