My puppy is 9 months old and she still has a problem with mouthing. I've tried all the tricks to make her stop: leaving and ignoring her when she chews, rewarding her when she chews her toys, holding her mouth closed and saying no... What else can I do?
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Mouthing is normal, especially in some breeds....Not biting or chewing destructively, however. I have a 2 year old standard poodle who loves to walk beside me hlding my hand in her mouth. She isn't biting by any means. My granddaughter aged 5 says that Keisha is 'holding hands' with her as she walks along!
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Mouthing and biting are natural, normal behaviors; all puppies do it. During teething (generally starting around four months), the urge to mouth is extra powerful because it feels good on your pups' tender gums. Lacking opposable thumbs, puppies also use their mouths to catch, carry, and play, making it all the more crucial that they learn how to control themselves in the presence of human skin. Here's what you should do http://dogtime.com/biting-and-mouthing.html
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