PLEASE HELP.
I desperately need some advice about my puppy's nipping and biting.
He's 9 weeks old and often gets into an over excited mood and wants to
jump up - nipping and biting. What do I do?
He has loads of teething things to chew and bite - they
just don't seem to be enough. Is this normal? And will he grow out of it?

I'd be really grateful for some feedback.

/ Dawn

Hi. thought I'd reply as no-one else has. I'm not a dog trainer but have experience of puppies in general. I suggest you try and find an apdt qualified trainer, your vet may know of one nearby, they are marvellous, they come to your home to see how the problem can be resolved. In the meantime, when he nips go "OW" in a very loud high pitched voice and then immediately ignore him, dont have eye contact and leave the room or turn away from him - deprive him of your attention. When he looks sad/confused, call him to you to pet him and repeat the process if need be. After a few times of doing this, if your reaction has made no difference say "NO" in a deeper voice, still turn away/ignore. Does he know what NO means yet? This is normal behaviour in as much as you have not imprinted on him that you are his leader, he is trying to dominate you, which all puppies will, if they are not led. You dont want it to go on much longer though, get some help from an apdt trainer. If you post again requesting a trainer and give your area, I am sure the "training bods" on the board will find you one nearby. good luck. Meanwhile keep your puppy busy, teach him to sit and stay, lead training, find the biscuit, anything to keep his brain working. Puppies who do this are usually the more intelligent ones who need to be kept busy, he's just trying it on. Do you work, are you out of the house for long periods?

problem? what problem? the pup is just being a normal boisterous pup & needs common sense.

This pups only 9 weeks, its normal puppy behaviour.......just do as the bitch would do, put up with it a couple of time & then bear down on him, growling noisily. Most pups will back off. Then teach him the most important word.....NO........I have a 5 month old pup who has been the bitiest pup I have ever had, but she is nearly over it now...just be patient & remember he/she is only a baby & doing natural baby things is part of his make-up.

I had this problem with my oldest dog when she was a puppy, she must have ruined hundreds of pounds worth of clothing during this time, she seemed to destroy at least one item of clothing each day, so I'd try and make sure myself and the kids changed into scruffy clothes when we were at home. We did the growling as Sam suggested and also the "yelp" when she would take a bite at us, and it did help to some degree, but I must say that thankfully the problem disappeard with the arrival of her adult teeth.;)

Hi, I would be careful with the growling, if the owner is not experienced enough to handle the possible consequences. Its easy for us, as experienced dog owners to sometimes suggest things that may take an inexperienced person out of their depth. I do growl at my puppies very occasionally, and even tap them on the nose, with one finger quite hard and say No at the same time, if they are consistantly mouthing painfully on me, but I know what their reactions are likely to be and know in advance how I will deal with it. I would imagine the original poster is not very experienced with puppies, or they would not have this problem in the first place. I do hope you contact an apdt trainer: www.apdt.co.uk.