This is completely normal 6-month-old behavior. It's the prime of puppy adolescence. Have you taken any obedience classes? Does he get plenty of daily walks and chances to run? The best thing would be to get into some good classes with him and exercise him as often as possible. A tired pup is a good pup. Just don't yell. That is only counter productive and does absolutely nothing.
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I understand your pain! We are going through the same thing with Lucky! We have had him 5 weeks now and I think it is getting WORSE (well in fairness he just got neutered and I think with no exercise due to stitches is causing it to get worse).
I have tried a lot! Redirecting (nope he just drops the toy and back to my arm...or worse my kids). I have tried ignoring him (nope he just does it harder to up the ante) I have tried getting up and walking away (this seems to be the worse because he will chase and then bite at my heels and feet). We just started click training and that is showing potential. I will have him come to me and "touch" and anc click and treat. Most of the time this is working with a few calls to him. BUT sometimes he will NOT stop. He gets in these weird funks where he is just going to mouth no matter what!
I just posted a question myself because my dad blew in Luckys face but directed it towards his nose. Lucky stopped immediately! The people who posted seemed to think it was not bad so after I check with the vet I may try that if we get in a bad funk!
My bf and I have noticed that Lucky typically gets in this mouthing when he needs something. Feeding time, his walk time, needs to go potty, wants to play.
Good Luck! I know it is a hard time!
PS, get a LOT of chew toys and rotate every day pr every other day! That has helped dramatically as well. Lucky gets 3 toys a day (all introduced periodically) He thinks he is getting a new toy every time!
I have tried a lot! Redirecting (nope he just drops the toy and back to my arm...or worse my kids). I have tried ignoring him (nope he just does it harder to up the ante) I have tried getting up and walking away (this seems to be the worse because he will chase and then bite at my heels and feet). We just started click training and that is showing potential. I will have him come to me and "touch" and anc click and treat. Most of the time this is working with a few calls to him. BUT sometimes he will NOT stop. He gets in these weird funks where he is just going to mouth no matter what!
I just posted a question myself because my dad blew in Luckys face but directed it towards his nose. Lucky stopped immediately! The people who posted seemed to think it was not bad so after I check with the vet I may try that if we get in a bad funk!
My bf and I have noticed that Lucky typically gets in this mouthing when he needs something. Feeding time, his walk time, needs to go potty, wants to play.
Good Luck! I know it is a hard time!
PS, get a LOT of chew toys and rotate every day pr every other day! That has helped dramatically as well. Lucky gets 3 toys a day (all introduced periodically) He thinks he is getting a new toy every time!
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