Puppy nipping can be quite a problem with a new puppy.
When you first bring your puppy home you can't expect him to be trained or perfectly behaved.
Over time some behavioural problems will surface that you will need to address and one of the most common problems is puppy nipping.
Although puppy nipping is mostly harmless, as he grows it can become a problem.
Even as a puppy those sharp little teeth can be quite painful.
Puppy nipping should never be allowed and there are training methods on how to eliminate this behaviour before it gets out of hand.
One thing that I would do when my new puppy would start nipping is stop playing with her.
All dogs love to play and it is in the playing that the habit of puppy nipping originates.
Whenever your dog or puppy starts to nip you remember to stop playing with him immediately so that he can connect your stopping to the nipping.
Usually he is quick to pick up on the connection of nipping with no more playing.
This does not happen in one session.
It will take patience and time for him to understand the correlation.
Another trick you should try is to replace your fingers with one of his toys.
Whenever he starts to nip you, put one of his toys in his mouth.
Give him the toy and then praise him as he starts to gnaw on that rather then your hand.
I've also used a high pitched "owwwwww" whenever my puppy nipped.
In this way she recognized that she was hurting me.
All dogs want love and acceptance from their owner and they do not want to hurt you.
If your puppy does not seem to be getting the message, put him in his crate after letting him know that his actions are unacceptable in a kind, low voice.
Dogs are very smart animals and with consistency and patience your efforts will pay off.