how do i make my lab puppy know im the leader of the pack not a play mate please help the play biting is really hurting how long till they grow out of this !!!!:)

How old is your puppy? They need to learn to play with us so if his teeth touch your hands go OW and finish the game- keep your hand still or the movement will interest him! Keep some toys in a box or drawer so he only gets them on your terms and invite him to play with you in short bursts and end before he gets bored. Playing together will bond you and make it easier to train him.

The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey will show you.

thanx but ive tryed that and she dosnt really care! dose this mean she visioush (sorry about the spelling) every think i do dosnt make a diffrents she 16 weeks old by the way

Have you tried telling her "No"?

What have you tried, and for how long?

ive tryed saying ouch no really loud sevral time and she dosnt stop. ive tryed spraying her with a water pistol but she just liked it and contiued to bite me ive tryed making her bite her self and dosnt stop should i just shut her enougher room till she clams down??

Have a look at this New Owners advice

Melody :)

Even the leader of the pack will play with the pups - but when they get too boisterous he will yelp and stop the game - this has to be consistent and the pup will get the message. What age was she when you got her?

7 weeks

I have been there with my pup. She put me into tears many times from being so frustrated about the puppy biting issue. I too tried many things.

Here is what seemed to help me.

1. Keep a lead on her whenever the pup is with you. This way you have means to get control of her without your hands reaching at her face/mouth. At first, I would try to get her collar to try to pull her away from me or someone else. But, became challenging maybe threatening...making the biting worse. Keeping a lead on her gave me means to get control of her.

2. Have her in the room with you while eating meals. Make her wait until you are done and have cleared the table. Then fill her bowl. Make her sit. Then set the bowl on the floor. If she charges it, pick it back up. Make her sit again. Then set the bowl down again. She must wait for you to give her the "eat" command. Think like a pack. Alpha dog eats first... You control when she eats, how much and etc.

3. Get the pup in dog obedience classes. They can teach you things like you always go out of the door first and then the pup.

4. Don't let your pup on the furniture....being on the furniture can tell the dog they are your equal.

Hope these help.