Things You'll Need
- Dog chew toys
Instructions
Begin with prevention. Don't let your dog use your hand as a chew toy. It always helps to avoid a problem before it starts.
Don't overreact if nipped. Don't holler or wave your hands around if the dog nips you. It will find this great fun and continue the misbehavior.
Place your hands behind your back and give the dog a forceful command to stop nipping. Say "no" or "stop" in a firm voice.
Use toys to redirect the dog from nipping your hand. If the dog starts going for your hand, give it a chew toy.
Talk with a dog trainer if the problem persists. Sometimes nipping leads to serious biting behavior if not corrected.