SOmetimes we do get frustrated at our biting and nipping puppies because it hurts, and I don't think they are just smacking it or they wouldn't care to even get advise. And if they were smacking it, lets give them the real info so they can see they don't smack a little pup. But I think they are looking for info and not smacking, and trying to do the right thing. So, let's cut them some slack. And we all agree we never smack a little puppy.
I've read this many times here, stock up on band aids and safe dog puppy toys!! I have a puppy just 5 months and he loves to chew, yes, chew me too!!!

Sharon: THANKYOU! A voice of reason.

Hi Connie,

I have a 3 month old puppy. The best thing you can do is When the puppy is in the process of bighting you to put a toy in his mouth. This pretty much teaches him that he can bite toys not humans. Also try to get him a kennel if you don't already have one. There is a real good DVD on the site. YOUR PUPPY 8 WEEKS TO 8 MONTHS. Also FAMILY PACK STRUCTURE and BASIC OBEDIENCE. These 3 DVDS will help you a lot. If you do kennel him potty training will be a lot easier also. I am not sure how to post a link but look on main page at the DVD section. Leerburg has a lot of information on puppys and good luck post a picture of your new puppy.

Connie,
Eh, this is a seven going on eight week old puppy? How long have you had her? I don't want to be cavalier, but you've had this dog for what, about 3 hours, and she's already driving you crazy?
You must first settle down...........All the beta waves flowing??????????? Good........ Now wrap your mind around the long haul. And it's going to be a long haul. If you do your job, and no unlucky stuff interferes (no truamatizing stuff during imprinting, not your fault, just unlucky) you'll have the dog you always dreamed of in about 2 to 3 years. Now I'm not saying it's all going to be as trying as the next 5 or so months, but that the effort will need to be put forth to make it happen for the next couple of years at least. From then on you and the dog can enjoy life together with minnimal maintinance. You and the dog will understand each other perfectly. It only takes a couple of years is all.
There is all kinds of threads here as well as our hosts free info on the time a young dogs needs for play, and interaction with its pack members. As well as what can be done for problems that can arise for young dogs in new surrounding. Avail yourself of those resources. My intention here is not to address those areas, because a 8 week old puppy wanting to bite is not the issue Connie. If I had an 8 week old puppy that didn't want to bite and nip and cause me grief of one sort or another, it'd be at the vets bacause I'd want to know what was wrong with it. So the problem lies else where, not with the puppy. So think about what you expect from the dog at the end of the day and settle in for the long push. Thats how I like to think of training,one long steady push. Set up the tent, take up homesteading, and stack the firewood because the dog hopefully is going to have a long and happy life.
All that being said; something for the moment. Redirect, redirect, redirect, redirect. As an old exhunter, I would start imprinting the retrieve asap. Get a small bite tube, or something similiar, get the dogs attention off you with the toy, toss it alittle ways away (just alittle, she very young yet). Repeat as necessary.
And research this web site!

If my dog isn't learning, I'm doing something wrong.
Randy

Excuse me!!!!!!!!! I did not say we were smacking or was gonna smack her at all. We love this puppy and i want to do everything by the book. She was 5 weeks when we got her they were already eating dry food . They had to wean them alittle early because they were hurting the mother. She cought on to the potty training very well, she goes to the door and crys& barks when she has to go.she can sit when told and gives us her paw when asked.She does have a crate and loves it, she takes alot of naps through out the day and sleeps through the night.she has plenty of toys so if you need more info i will give it.

Well, that's good. It sounds like you're doing OK and maybe just didn't realize that you were in for a run of biting/nipping. ;-)

Here's another thread that might reassure you a bit:

http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=172851#Post172851

I realize that one is about an older pup teething and yours is not..... but despite my non-expertise with young puppies, I'm pretty sure the suggestions apply in both cases.

I liked the one about gloves.

Connie R:

I'm not quite sure why you chose to respond to my post but nowhere did I say anything about you hitting your puppy, or having any intention of hitting your puppy. I didn't get that from your post at all.

I simply shared what worked for my Lab pup, and what I've learned from this site.

I'm sorry you took offense...My only intent was to lend a little moral support from one who's been there.

Im sorry i didn't notice that you can respond to each and every post. I have never used a forum before this is all new to me. I was responding to the guy that thoght i was hitting and thought i should get rid of her. Again im sorry it wasn't ment for you.

 Quote: connie ramirez

Im sorry i didn't notice that you can respond to each and every post. I have never used a forum before this is all new to me. I was responding to the guy that thoght i was hitting and thought i should get rid of her. Again im sorry it wasn't ment for you.

You can also start with the name of the person you want to answer. But the easiest is to go to that post and hit reply..... that automatically shows whose post you are answering.