[Jerseypoo527]

One of Jersey's biggest issues is his mouthing and nipping. I have tried just about every trick in the book. I tried yelping which he paid no attention to. I tried yelling "ow" really loud and pulling away. I tried saying "no bite" and leaving the room (which is slightly beginning to work). I tried holding his mouth closed, that only made him growl and bite me more. And then I also tried pressing on his tongue which only made him keep chewing on me. I would try the holding his scruff thing but I'm scared to do that.

Like I said the leaving the room thing is slightly beginning to work so I stuck with that for a while, but he still bites everyone else including strangers (not good).

So is there ANY other technique that is effective and should I force my family to do the same thing as me?

Liz

 

[Jerseypoo527]

Jersey nips whenever he meets someone new. Whether I'm holding him or someone's petting him on the ground he just begins to nip. Its definitely out of affection but it's soooo annoying. I tried holding him down and he got kind of aggressive (I think). So unfortunately I guess that wont work. I also tried using a spray bottle, (which I know sounds really mean) and that sort of stopped him in his tracks. So I think I'll continue with that. I'll also definitely try the thing with the leash, because that's an issue too. Thanks so much for all the great advice!!!