One of the most common topics of emails we get from people with puppy problems
concern mouthy puppies, puppies that people think are aggressive, when in fact they are not.
Interesting read, I have had dogs all of my life but a lot of aspects certainly lacking and one was
mouthy puppies!
The subtext in the helpers head should be, «oh, I don't pet overly excited, jumping,
mouthy puppies!»
Toys can be a great training tool for a teething or
mouthy puppy.
Don't let
a mouthy puppy play with small children without supervision, and don't let children encourage nipping and grabbing by waving their hands, toys, or food near the puppy's face.
Carolark has many years of experience working with behaviour issues ranging from jumpy,
mouthy puppies to aggressive and fearful dogs.
If you have
a mouthy puppy then you may need to use these same tactics to teach him / her some limits.