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[MastiffMillie]

This thread got busy!! Apologies, I didn't receive any emails to say there had been responses!!

Thanks for all the advice, it's actually very interesting to read the different approaches and find what works for us.

Millie did the same thing a couple of days after, to me again, (but I was a bit in her face doing silly baby talking! ) but I told her 'no' very firmly and walked away. I then tried it a few more times and she hasn't growled at us or snapped at all since. She's getting there!!

 

[gilles]

its just normal behavior of a strong headed pup nothing to worry , she will grow up probably to be the sweetest thing

 

[CeeCee]

You said that all of these instances took place in the context of play and affection. Are you sure she just wasn't getting too excited? I have an 11 month old AmStaff mix and she will get over aroused in play and will do some of these same behaviors. That's when we take down the energy of our play. Play becomes slower, more gentle and my voice gets softer. If she gets too aroused we have to stop playing all together, let her settle, and then slowly bring the energy back up and then take it down.

 

[PippatheMastiff]

My baby, now 140#, responded very well to No! Followed by turning my back to her. She wants to please me and she wants attention. As a little pup, she mouthed a lot, they all do, but stopped quickly when she realized it didn't make me happy. Never nipped or tried to bite. Same when she jumped on me. Now she cannot be enticed to jump up on anyone ( some people try). Kisses described above works well, after pup knows she's disappointed you. I think all dogs want more than anything love and acceptance.


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