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Redirect your puppyÕs penchant for nipping and biting bywhenever you pet her. This technique can be especiallyeffective when children want to pet her. As you or theone hand, offer the chew toy with the other. This will notwhich one has the chew toy. You may need to start off You must also teach your puppy to be gentle with consequences. Teach your puppy that nipping Òturns offÓignore her. Leave the room if you must, but ignore herEven if you push her away, she is still getting attentionWhen Your Puppy Jumps Up:Fold your arms in front of you, turn away from her, and say Òoff.ÓIf she begins to jump while youÕre praising her, above. Remember to keep your praise low-key.she sits, sheÕll stop jumping up. Remember, once youÕvereward her behavior. Be careful not to ignore her whenshe comes and sits politely, waiting for your attention.BEHAVIORTÕS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO CONVINCE A NEW PUPPYhand that feeds himÉpets himÉor plays with him, for that matter. Whenpuppies play with each other, they use their mouths, so they may also beunless you encourage your puppy to try an acceptable alternative behavior. Thegoal is to redirect your puppyÕs energy onto acceptable chew toys and to teachFor complete tips and advice on pet behavior and other pet care topics, visit www.petsforlife.org. Dealing with Normal Attempts to tap, slap, or hit your puppy in the face forSeveral things may happen, depending on your puppyÕsShe could become Òhand-shyÓ and cringe or cowerto bite you to defend herself. She could interpret a mild slap as an invitation to play,Never play Òtug-of-warÓ or wrestling games with your puppyencourage out-of-control behavior, grabbing, lunging, andyour puppy an acceptable alternative behavior.A Note about Children and Puppiesbehaviorists at the Dumb Friends League, Denver, Colorado. All rights reserved. www.petsforlife.orgSelecting the Right Pet for Your Kids and Making the Introduction