Labradoodle Puppy Jumping and Biting?

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My 11 month old Labradoodle has been jumping up recently and biting my lower and upper arms and clothes. This is extremely painful and frustrating. He has been doing this for two months. I tried saying no in a firm voice and getting him to lie down as soon as he jumps, but the minute we get going he starts biting at the leash and my hands again.

I have also tried standing on his leash, holding his mouth, yelping, and ignoring him. None of these seem to work at all :( The only way I can deter him is to get him to sit then give him a toy so that he will be focused on something else, but I don't always have one on me.
Thanks for the suggestions.

By Mary K.

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Lizzyanny
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June 19, 20140 found this helpful

It sounds like your puppy has a lot of energy. Is he getting enough exercise? That is where I would start. It really sounds like he is trying to get you to play with him.

One thing that works when a dog jumps up on you is to tap lightly on his back feet with your foot (no shoes) They will usually get down immediately.

NEWFIEGIRL

June 19, 20140 found this helpful

Have you recently added another canine to your home and the resident one is simply attracting your attention to him? And if he has not been castrated, now is the time. Good luck.

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