How to stop puppy chewing my hands

[suzi-q]

My puppy wants to chew my hands and fingers all the time. Her teeth are very sharp!! Can't remember this with my Jack Russell puppy 3 years ago but I'm sure he was just the same. How long does this chewing go on for and how can I discourage her. Thanks.

[abstract]

looking back maybe it was'nt a good idea to get those ''pedgree chum'' tattoos on the back of your hands now!

[suzi-q]

By the time I've fed all my pets I probably look like a chunk of pedigree chum - maybe thats the problem

[BillySugger]

You could put chilli powder on your fingers , should do the trick

[abstract]

seriously though,just a soft tap on the nose and firm NO should be enough! if all that fails then start doing your feeding with oven gloves!

[lankeela]

You must give her an alternative to chew - puppies have to chew to strengthen their gums, help to remove the baby teeth and help the new ones to grow through. They also use it as a way of learning how hard they can bite before it becomes painful, i.e. when playing with their brothers and sisters and other animals. Their mother or siblings would give a high pitches yelp when the teeth made contact, so this is what you must do, yelp and quickly pull your hand away, turn away from her and don't talk to her, as though she has upset you. Don't allow her to play again until you decide. Make sure she has plenty of chews and toys available at all times and give her an alternative to chew on.

[suzi-q]

Thanks. I have got plenty of toys and chews at the ready and have tried the yelping method. She will get there in the end.

[lajohn]

lol isn't it obvious, the puppy thinks your hands are delicious.

[abstract]

yeah lajohn your right,suzi-q if the problem escalates and you dont want to get rid of him,how about learning to feed him with your feet!

[woofgang]

okay seriously, everytime pup nips, you squeal and withdraw you hand and walk away from him...that's what her litter mates would do and that's how she will learn to inhibit her bite.
Give her the real cold shoulder and a good ignore then go back again...if she does it again withdraw. Play calm games and try not to wind her up. If she does it while in your lap, after the squeal, calmly put her on the floor and don't allow her up again as prt of the ignore
Patience and pesistence will work and pay dividends...you don't want her chewing on you with her big gnashers!!!