[Maryn]

In regard to mom dog clamping pup's muzzle....

Reich is about 7 months old now and we currently have a 6 week old pit/boxer pup staying with us.

This boy is Tenacious with a capital T. Bite bite bite....EVERYTHING. And once he gets those teeth on it, he tugs with all his little might.

She likes to play with him, but when she's had enough of those tiny razors she clamps his muzzle, holds it until he cries, waits a few seconds..and lets go. So far she's having more success than me LOL

 

[Maryn]

I agree Jean. If you watch them, she will push him away, pin him slightly with a paw, etc before he gets a muzzle gab.
When he thinks my feet, pants, hands, arms, etc look good...he gets a 'NO!' and a toy to chew.
Physicality with puppy biting tends to get them even more riled up from my experiences. I do not want him to see it as a game.
That's why I say she's having more success than me...her approach is something he is familiar with from mom and littermates.

 

[Maryn]

Originally Posted By: PryghtWell, I went with the spray bottle and it is working pretty well. I just hope this doesn't lead to a fear of water. Reading multiple threads on this subject matter, it almost appears as though female puppies are more likely to be biters than their male counterparts. Coincidence...? Also, my parents have had a couple male GSDs and they claim that biting was never an issue...of course this was many years ago so they may have forgotten.

I don't know. Reich is a female and never really puppy bit. She'd mouth a bit, but that's about all.
Although, she was in a kennel with mom and dad until she was 10-12 weeks old.