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Originally Posted by Michael Romanos
Further to what Taflar has said, I think you have started off on the wrong footing somewhat. Your grabbing your pup by the scruff of his neck is NOT the way to go. It will have the effect of making him more physical ie more rough. Grabbing your hand and fingers by him is perfectly normal and wanting to play with your hand is perfectly normal. If he grabs too hurtfully and/or too 'tearingly' fairly loudly say ouch - and with most Corgis this will effect a removal of their mouth or a lessening of force. When they do this, praise and reward with a little piece of a treat. Keep this up for a while and very soon your puppy will become gentler - if that's what you want. Treat him gently and he will reciprocate given a little time and patience.
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I haven't done the scruffing since 2 weeks but that's the only way he will let off my fingers. If I yelp loud or yell out anything that should make him stop; it only invites him to bite harder and what happens is he bites my upperarm, my chest, or my back even harder and more nippier. I'm wondering if what I did 2 weeks ago caused and negative impacts to the dog's temperament but I'm guessing no because dogs adapt to their surroundings and expectations pretty quickly?
I wish a simple sound of negativity would give the approach to let go but currently its not the case. I tried holding a treat in my hand until he stops licking and nibbling at my fingers and when he stops I would say ENOUGH and open my hand or I'd keep telling him to stop until he does and when he does my hand opens up for his treat.