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**KLhdfskja** · 11-25-2011, 01:49 PM

If he becomes so mouthy that when you ignore him his mouthiness is breaking skin or leaving bruises, then I recommend the use of a leash with corrections each time he goes to jump on you to mouth and then immediately ask for an alternative behavior (be consistent about what you ask for, such as always ask for 'sit') and reward him when he follows the command. Make sure you keep the reward low key or you may get him excited, and he may start mouthing again. Dogs do eventually get it. Some are much quicker than others.

11-25-2011, 01:49 PM	#5
KLhdfskja Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	If he becomes so mouthy that when you ignore him his mouthiness is breaking skin or leaving bruises, then I recommend the use of a leash with corrections each time he goes to jump on you to mouth and then immediately ask for an alternative behavior (be consistent about what you ask for, such as always ask for 'sit') and reward him when he follows the command. Make sure you keep the reward low key or you may get him excited, and he may start mouthing again. Dogs do eventually get it. Some are much quicker than others.
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