It’s important that all behaviors, acceptable and unacceptable, be

managed consistently by all family members. It is important to
remember that any method you try will probably not be effective
unless you work hard to teach your puppy an acceptable
alternative behavior. An example is swapping a toy for that sock
the puppy found.

It’s very difficult for children under eight or nine years old to practice the

kind of behavior modification outlined here. Children’s first reaction to

being nipped or mouthed by a puppy is to push the puppy away with

their hands and arms.  This maybe interpreted by the puppy as play

and will probably cause the puppy to nip and mouth even more. Adults

should closely monitor all interactions between their children and dogs.

Attempts to tap, slap, or hit your puppy in the face for nipping biting or

jumping up are most likey to backfire and create additional unwanted
behaviors. Several things may happen, depending on your puppy’s
temperament and the severity of the correction:

The puppy could become “hand-shy” and cringe or cower whenever a

hand comes toward her face.

The puppy could become fearful of you and refuse to come to you or

approach you at all.

The puppy could respond in a defensive manner and attempt to bite
in defense.

The puppy could interpret a mild slap as an invitation to play, causing

her to become more excited and more likely to nip.

Never play “tug-of-war” or wrestling games with your puppy if you’re

having a nipping problem. These types of games encourage

out-of-control behavior, grabbing, lunging, and competition with

you—behaviors you don’t want them to learn.

This can lead to a fearful dog that will run from you when you called. Always try to
coax or call the puppy over to you then praise and reward the puppy.  If you need to
retrieve the puppy try to move slowly towards them always praise and reward the puppy.
No matter how frustrated or angry you are at the puppy for not coming, scolding or
punishing the puppy may create fearful relationship with you when called and cause
your puppy to avoid contact with you.  In other words it teaches your puppy
to "RUN and HIDE" when it hears its name.