Over Zelus Mouthing

[Four smith]

I am total novice with dogs, he's a love but when pleased to see u he can mouth u quite a lot,it can nip but my dad has really thin skin so he can actually cut him.i say no firmly etc but he still loves to do it.any tips on how to stop it please.

Just to add we start puppy classes next week so I might get some help there.

 

[banana]

I think a word like 'Off' is the way to go..

Also instigating play with a toy he can mouth and teaching him the command word like 'off' when you want him to let go for instance so that it models the behaviour you want and more importantly dont want...