fatewineroses

Thanks to MetalAnn for posting this, and thanks to all who responded. I have a seven week old boxer mix that is *very* mouthy. This is not my first dog, but my last dog I was just a kid and the parents took care of the basic puppy training. Now *I'm* the parent and am relatively clueless, but going insane because of her mouthing. Other than this one thing, she is just about the most perfect puppy you could ever want. I've tried the growling, I've tried the yipping, I've tried closing of the mouth . . . none of it works. I had *just* thought that putting bitter apple on my hands (and daughter's) and ankles might work . . . and am SO relieved to hear my thoughts confirmed. I can easily tell that my poor puppy is confused about this mouthing thing, she looks *so* sad when I correct her cause I know that she just doesn't understand why I'm asking this of her. So I'm going to try the bitter apple! Thanks so much!