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Biting and jumping problem

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Question
My poms is 2 months old. He is very naughty and aggresive. He gets very excited whenever he sees me come back from work, he jumps and bites my hands and my legs. He doesn't stop until I say "no" several times and sometimes I have to hit him, then he stops. Also, he likes to chew my sandals and if I took the sandals off him, he would bite my hands. What should I do to correct this behaviour?

Thank you.

Meisie

Answer
When you come home from work, have a spray bottle in hand.  One mixed with half water and half lemon juice.  Spray it on his face each time he jumps up on you.  If this doesn't help a firm OFF and a tap on the nose should do.  Seeing as how he is so young, it might take doing this several times to teach him.  The key is to just stay persistant.  As for your sandals, take some dish detergent (liquid) and put a drop on your finger.  Then smear it on your sandle (providing they aren't leather or anything you can't get the soap off of) and when he chews them he will get a bad taste in his mouth and stop.