| To train a puppy not to bite, I've always found the "Yipe!" technique to be very effective.
Although the squirt bottle or spray gun technique can be helpful, you're out of luck if they bite you and you don't have a squirt bottle within reach. ;)
When the puppy bites you, yell "Yipe!" or "Ouch!" in a very loud, quick, high pitched voice. You'll be simulating the yip a littermate would give if they were bitten too harshly.
When you do this, your puppy should immediately release, with a look of "Oh did that hurt?". At that moment say "Good Puppy *insert name here" and give a treat.
This teaches the puppy two very important lessons. #1 That biting is NOT fun.
#2 That your skin is soooo sensitive that you can't tolerate ANY pressure.
Eventually, your puppy should learn that the ONLY place he can place his mouth is on your hands, and even then, very lightly.
This is important for any dog, but especially a large dog, such as our wonderful breed. Good Luck! :)
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