Nipping and Biting

[LORRIE PAULUS]

Rosie is now almost 11 weeks old and is doing great.  She had started to go to the door and last night magically rang the potty bells--we weren't sure if it was just coincidence so my husband took her out.  Low and behold she did #2--very encouraging.  She is overall a good puppy except for nipping and biting.  She is VERY mouthy and it seems to be worse than when we got her 2 weeks ago.  We are starting puppy school next Wednesday.  I had a Springer spaniel and she was never this bad with puppy biting--this is our first doodle.  I am hoping this is just puppy teeth and not aggressive behavior.  Sharing of experiences and problem solving that you've had with your doodles would be helpful.  I love her to death, but the biting is really beginning to get old!  She steals shoes and clothes if they are within reach, which is normal...  Thanks!

[Vivian & Mojo]

Try putting some bitter apple spray on your hands.

[Athena S.]

Hi, Thanks for sharing this information.  I'm really glad to have read this as I too am going through the nipping and biting stages.  I also have two children and my 4 yr old is having a real difficult time with it as he thinks she's an oversized chew toy.  It can be very exhausting at times.