to play, and stick to it. they know pestering me won’t work, so they don’t. if i want to play i do, usually going outside as i don’t want to encourage a lot of play with me in the house. many people want to play in the house, especially with small dogs or in apartments. no problem! but have a cue that ends the play session (i use “all done”) and stick to it.
mouthing or play biting past young puppy hood can be really annoying. i may give the dog something more appropriate to put in his mouth–such as a chew toy. but if he keeps mouthing me or tries 