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Hi, I recently bought a male dobe (11 weeks) a really nice dog, except for nipping, especially to the kids 4 and 10yrs. Hasn't hurt them, but seems to do it more when I'm not watching as I corrected him from doing it to me by shaking him on the scruf. I was thinking about putting a muzzle on him so that he dosen't develope a bad habit, but I dont know if that will do more harm than good. Pleas help

This is tough to correct if you are not there. I personally don't scruff and shake a dog for misbehaving. I don't find it teached a dog the correct lessons. I instead praise lavisly when a dog is doing what I want it to do and try to prevent the nipping by standing up and redirecting to appropriate chew toys.

A puppy training class would be very helpful for many reasons.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles

Hi, Just wanted to say thanks for the info. Jon D.