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Biting

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Question
We have a Minuture Shnauzer that is almost 2 Months old.

How do you prevent her from BITING?

Answer
When she goes to bite say NO very firmly and give her something appropriate to chew (greenie, bone, toy, etc).   If she doesn't respond to the no, you can tap her on the nose or pinch her lip.  You can also make a loud YIP when she goes to bite to give her a signal in puppy talk that it hurts.   Make sure she has plenty of toys and gets lots of excercise.  If she is chewing on furniture, etc. then you can use BITTER APPLE spray on those things to discourage chewing.  She is a puppy and exploring her environment and will start teething in a month or two so be prepared for a few months of puppy behavior.