It is normal for puppies to behave this way; your very young girl is just trying to get you to play. She's obnoxious at the moment, but she will grow up. For now, make sure that you initiate play with her several times a day. Don't always wait for her to start things.
When puppies play with other puppies or explore their environment, they do so with their mouths. It is common for puppies to bite or "mouth" hands and clothes during play or when looking for attention. As annoying and sometimes painful as this behavior may be, it is normal and an important developmental behavior.
However, it's also important to be guiding your puppy during this time so they begin to learn the proper behavior. Many times there is an improvement in general chewing after your puppy finishes teething – usually by 6 months – but the playful and excited biting at clothes will rarely improve on its own.
Dogs will typically jump when they want your attention or if they want something you have, like a toy or a treat. If your dog thinks you have something he must have, he may jump on you and bite to get what he wants. Dogs will also jump out of excitement when meeting somebody new.
Put valuable objects away until you're confident that your dog's chewing behavior is restricted to appropriate items. Keep shoes and clothing in a closed closest, dirty laundry in a hamper and books on shelves. Make it easy for your dog to succeed. Provide your dog with plenty of his own toys and inedible chew bones.
Instead, punish your dog for chewing by scolding them and confiscating whatever they were nibbling on. Offer toys or chewing treats as a substitute that will keep them busy for hours on end. This will teach your dog that they should chew on only what they are allowed to, and help them satisfy their urge for chomping.
Nipping is different from mouthing in that it involves a small, sudden bite—not hard enough to break the skin, but enough to puncture your clothing. While it can be annoying and sometimes painful, nipping is not an aggressive behavior and can usually be corrected.
Instead of giving your puppy time-outs for hard biting, start to give him time-outs every time you feel his teeth touch your skin. The instant you feel your puppy's teeth touch you, give a high-pitched yelp. Then immediately walk away from him.
The most important thing to remember is that for the vast majority of puppies, mouthing or play biting is a phase that they will typically grow out of once they reach between three and five months of age.
Sharp baby teeth in your puppy's mouth serve a very important purpose. By appropriate mouth interactions, and with feedback from other pups and humans, the pup acquires the ability to control how soft or hard they are biting.
If your puppy aggressively or viciously tries to bite or if a snarl or growl accompany the attempt to bite, you need to take action. It's also dangerous if your puppy tries to bite your face or if your puppy tries to bite other dogs, or other people, especially children.
Yelling at or physically punishing your puppy, as strange as it sounds, is also a type of reward. It teaches them that biting gets some kind of response from you, which is known as positive punishment. This can also make them fearful of being handled. Instead, teach them that biting will get them nothing.
Open the back door (assuming you have a backyard) and let your pup zoom around the yard and run it out for a few minutes. Try to focus your pup on a toy or chew. Wait it out. The crazies are usually over in 5 minutes or less.
If you catch your puppy misbehaving, try a loud noise such as clapping your hands or a loud "uh-uh" or a sharp “off”. Remember, reprimands need to occur while the behavior is happening, preferably just as it begins, and never after.
Training Technique:
' When she is lying down on her side, gently say the cue relax as you stroke her with a long stroking motion. Keep the tone of your voice low and calm. Repeat this at various times of the day when you see her in that position and in a calm state.
Generally, dogs that nip when they're excited are high arousal. This is a shorthand way of saying that these dogs are easily over-excited by things. These dogs often react with barking, spinning, and — you guessed it — nipping.
Dogs chew to relieve boredom, loneliness, stress, frustration and anxiety. The act of chewing has a calming and comforting effect on the adrenal-pituitary axis in the brain - it triggers the release of endorphins, and as such is a tool that the dog has at his disposal in order to 'self-medicate' for anxiety and stress.
Chewing on Objects
If your dog chews on or destroys household objects, this may be an indication of anxiety. Chewing on items is your dog's way of releasing their nervous energy. You may also find that your dog digs at doors or carpets, which is another telltale sign of anxiety.
Call your dog over and let him see the treat in your hand. As you close your hand, say "No!". Let him lick and sniff, but do not give him the treat. When he finally gives up and backs away, praise him and give him the treat.