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[quote=Anonymous]We have 2 labradoodles, 3 years apart in age, but only the oldest was really bitey like that.  Oldest one went home with us at 10 weeks but the younger was closer to 5-6 months old, so younger had a lot more time living with other puppies and dogs. The younger one was a bit mouthy when he was overexcited but was much easier to distract and he'd rather chase a ball or play with a stuffed animal than bite us.

Tried tons of tips, tricks, advice, rewards, spray bottles, and 2 different trainers but mouthing/biting was his love language and he was persistent. I wish I could say that it was something we did that finally broke him of the habit at 3 yrs old, but I'm fairly certain it was getting another puppy. He snapped out of it within just a few months of his new sibling being home, like he realized "hey guys, you know that hurts a bit?? Yikes."

NOT AT ALL advocating getting another dog but if he doesn't get better by 6 months, maybe try some consistent time at a reputable doggy daycare or set up some playdates with neighborhood dogs so he learns from other dogs how to limit the biting and how to play nicely.[/quote]

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