How do I stop my 2-month-old puppy from nibbling and barking?

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Hi, I have a 2 month old puppy. She’s a husky mixed with a lab. Whenever I try to pet her she try’s to nibble my hand. I’m also having problems with her barking at me sometimes. Is there anything I can do to better her behavior ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 5 days old | 20 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

This is really common puppy behavior. Whenever she tries to nibble at your hand, I would replace your hand with a toy. Doing this will eventually help her realize that she is suppose to chew on toys not hands. When she barks, you can tell her no and ignore her. You can also use a water bottle to spray her a little when she barks while simultaneously telling her no. Give her some time. She will improve as she gets older. I will also leave an article below to help. Article On Mouthy Puppies https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/mouthing-nipping-and-biting-puppies

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