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That's great news cnsunshine

Hi Kima.... I have nothing to add to what has already been said.... I get it though my girl is an awesome chewer... But I do need to say that when I looked at your pic I swear I was staring straight at my girl ... Except she has more socks ( and is obviously a girl)... Oh my goodness!

Yep I get it... Just got to keep going until it works... My pup is 16 weeks old and I understand.. Those beds look awesome though and I jumped straight online to Suss it out the whole delux package and then read your story... And thought no don't do it or the pic I post to show will end up being me sleeping in this faanncccy bed! VJB story and gorgeous pic made my night

Ohhhhh couldn't stop giggling reading that story... And then came the photos what a cutie

When I had my Akita and he was 9 week pup who was in all the time and I answered knock on door from ranger who said was a complaint about my constantly barking dog who had done one tiny bark that I had ever heard... Even as adult true to breed rarely let of a bark and you knew something was up when it happened! I told him it was impossible not my dog... He asked to see it as my little guy walked to the door he went 'oh' and asked me what sort of breed. I told him and he said they mostly are a terrible and aggressive breed and walked away...

Hey cnsunshine.... Great to see you hanging in there.... And I think it's great you are going to see someone too!!!! My boy was extremely strong willed too and when you add the strength they have too it all!!!! ... Lol at the 'hold on is this something I really want to do' comment above... Spot on! All the best and keep us updated!

Hang in there! I totally understand that it is not pleasant!!! It does depend on positioning on thumb... I know I haven't quite got it when she continues to bite me.. When I get it right it seems like she can't bite me and she will struggle and then try to pull away so I release... Did you look at the answer Nekhbet gave me with exactly how to do it? I'm unsure if you get immediate results... I didn't with mine.. It is like it took a bit to sink in . I know for me when things got nuts I'd walk away out of room and leave her and she hated that too! I know it is a difficult process and I have been teary too previously! I know it is something that littles do but maybe she is teething also??? I hope someone can help you further with it! I have read a lot of Nekhbet advice through the forums and she seems very respected perhaps you can contact?? I wish I could help more but I'd be guessing because I don't have that extensive knowledge and that's not helpful.... Pls keep updated

Yep I think that may be a good idea re kids next door to supervise! How big is pen as she is quite big? Can you confine to a larger part of house but still safely? Unsure re other issues... She probably is very pleased to see you and wants attention from you? Does she eventually chill out and laze around with you during the evening? Don't know I will leave that bit for those with more knowledge.. All dogs have diff personalities

Yep Sandra 777... Though I have been putting light pressure on bottom of mouth under tongue.. And jaw area.. She dosent seem to love it but it dosent hurt her either... Hopefully I am getting it right!

Lol nippiness not hippiness.... Silly auto corrector

Thanks cnsunshine! All the best with your huge bundle of girl.. Stay strong and consistent! Keep us updated with how you go.Justrace I have been the same... Previously no hippiness in pup but do now with new pup

Oh sorry and yes it is under the tongue and I think you press down... Sometimes you do miss and get on the tongue but then I re aim it either straight in or in the side of mouth... However you can

Hi...Sandra777 has some great points...I was trying everything too... Now it is just monotonous she bites we our thumb in and over it goes again! We are being very consistent with it as it is not a pleasant time nor do you want it to remain an issue obviously.. I have noticed that she is slowing down on the bites... Just today she started to do a gentle bite on my hand ( better then usual) but looked at me and thought better of it and ctually chilled for a moment or two for me to pat her! Still working on the first morning greeting where she bites and tries to drag your sock off... That is an immediate pick up and bck in bed! When I first started the thumb in mouth I was frustrated as she just keep repeating and so did I, however seems we had a little break through! I have a 13 week old staffy now... I lost my boy Akita 2 years ago... He was 12 always love and miss him!Good luck with it all

Hi I understand what you are going through... My new pup is in the throes of it. Nekhbet suggested to me in this same section recently to put your thumb under tongue of dog and press down ... Not sure how to duplicate exact words here but if you look at the puppy fangs help by me in puppy threads you will see it. I used to have an Akita... I was lucky I didn't have that issue with him! Good luck

Hear hear!!! Have loved this thread... Reading about beautiful roo, your strength, love and determination jelly and all the advice and support along the way is heart warming to see