[Cadillac_Lady]

Hi All,

I'm getting to be a regular with 3 posts under my belt :D I just got back taking Kiko (13 week old male) from the vet. I brought my 8 year old daughter with me as well (which I recommend to anyone with children!!!).

Kiko has been nipping a bit lately, and we have been working on redirection with him which is taking some serious patience. We've also tried the 'walking away' method which seems to work on occasion and as a last resort, holding the muzzle.

So, while we were at the vet Kiko wanted to chew on him after he had given him tons of kisses. The vet firmly said no, and Kiko thought he was playing so he tried it again. The told him he was a bad boy while he quickly put his thumb in the dogs mouth under his tounge and pressed firmly against his gums on the left (or right) side until the dog was uncomfortable. He then immediately put his finger in the dog's face (like a dare) to see if he would do it again. He then praised him when the dog only gave him kisses. This was extremely successful, and recommended we try this at home, even my 8 year old!

In any event, I was a bit shocked that my vet recommended this, but it seemed to work quickly and he said we will have good results within 1 week. So, if not for information, I was wondering if anyone else had experience with this method??

Cadillac Lady

Happy mom to Kiko - who is healthy all down the line except for a few round worms... yucky!